Barwon Orange expands with new Torquay location

After making a name for itself amongst Barwon Heads, Barwon Orange is expanding with a new Torquay location called Torquay Orange.

Geelong’s newest eatery and bar, The Federal, opens next weekend

Bar lovers, this one’s for you.

The Otway Food and Fibre Showcase

The Otway Food and Fibre Showcase is back for the second time as part of Eat Local Month, displaying the Otway’s best local produce, live music, market stalls, workshops and demonstrations. Forté chat to organiser Andrew Gray ahead of the event.

Geelong Supperclub is set for its last weekend at Little Green Corner next month

The time has come for Little Beast’s pop up restaurant Geelong Supperclub to close its doors, and they’re going out with a bang for their final weekend.

A Rocky Road festival is coming to the Surf Coast next month

Heading to a festival that celebrates the marshmellow, nut, cherry, chocolate creation of the Rocky Road sounds like a pretty good time to us.

Mule Coffee Shed have the most insane hot chocolate

Mule Coffee Shed proved to us quite some time ago that they could make a mean milkshake, but we didn’t realise their hot chocolate abilities.

Uncle Donut, for the donut lovers of Geelong

Whether you spell it donut or doughnut, these little round works of art have fast been becoming a favourite of discerning foodies and donut lovers everywhere. With Melbourne having a never-ending amount of these iced, sugared and gourmet treats for some time, Geelong are now on board with Uncle Donut – a one-stop shop for doughy treats with familiar combinations and surprising twists.

The Inn Hotel to host ‘Biggest Parmi Night Ever’ for ANZAC day eve tonight

Unsure of how to spend your Anzac Day Eve? Well, The Inn Hotel have you sorted with ‘The Biggest Parmi Night Ever’.

There’s a new place to get wood fired pizza in Torquay

Torquay has become home to a new wood fire pizza joint.

King of the Castle are hosting their annual ‘Kings Breakfast’ next month

It’s time to eat for a cause, King of the Castle Cafe are hosting their second annual ‘Kings Breakfast’ to raise much needed funds for the Feed Geelong campaign.

The Eat Local Food Month events left to go to this month

After its success in the last two years, Eat Local Month has expanded from eight local food events to 13 that showcase and recognise the food and farming industry in the Surf Coast and Otway regions.

Armageddon have a Raw Vegan and Banana Cake this week and it looks delish

Dessert lovers rejoice.

Meatstock: the Music and Barbecue Festival to sink your teeth into

Meatstock is the festival of your dreams. Combining all things BBQ and music at the Melbourne Showgrounds this April, there will be a plethora of meat, barbecues, beards and barbers, butchers, bourbon and plenty of beer, accompanied by many great live acts and events.

The Cedar Store is the new ‘healthy’ donut joint in town

Grab a coffee and an allergy friendly donut.

Downtown Pressed Juice Co is opening a store in the Geelong CBD tomorrow

Under new ownership and management, the first big change for Downtown Pressed Juice Co is opening a physical store.

Stop by for a coffee at the new Bearded Brew coffee cart at Surefit Personal Training

Geelong Locals, Bearded Bros have added another string to their bow with Bearded Brew and the new Bearded Brew Coffee Cart.

Pistol Pete’s Food N Blues is the Southern feast you’ve been looking for

It’s the only place in the Geelong region where you can taste, smell, hear and actually feel like you are right in the middle of the Southern States.

Burger Inc are donating 100% of tomorrow’s takings to the Good Friday Appeal

BurgerInc are back again this year for a good cause, donating 100% of the days taking on Thursday, April 13 to the Good Friday Appeal.

Blackman’s Brewery launch a new beer tonight to celebrate the Rip Curl Pro

The Bells Pro Session Ale is the ultimate post surf beer.

A two-day fest of BBQ Meats, music + craft beer hits Melbourne next weekend

Happening next weekend, Meatstock is the celebration of all things barbecue and music.

There’s a barista in Geelong doing some pretty nifty coffee cup art

We’ve got serious respect for the barista jazzing up these coffee cups.

Little Green Corner are hosting pasta making workshops this month

Get your hands in a big bowl of fettucine.

Easter is this weekend, here’s where to get your hot x buns

Here at Forte, we love a good hot x bun.

2 Little Birds in Belmont has expanded its cafe section

Two Little Birds have decided to stretch their little wings and expand the cafe concept of their store, in a large way.

 

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