Satisfy your cravings at Wah Bah’s unmissable new weekly dessert and cocktail night

Ready to flip the script on your Friday nights? Wah Bah, the ultimate go-to spot for good times, is making…

Toast to the Coast returns in 2023 with a brand new location

In a cork-popping announcement, Toast to the Coast is making a triumphant return for its 20th annual edition in 2023….

A microbrewery and distillery has taken out the title for Ballarat’s Best Pie

Ballarat’s culinary scene has been set ablaze as the city’s pie aficionados convened this weekend to crown the reigning champions…

SouthAmerica Coffee Co, a sleek specialty coffee bar championing Colombian brews, arrives in Little Malop Street

With a passion for exceptional coffee and a warm and intimate vibe, Little Malop Street couldn’t have been a better…

Raise your glass to the Geelong Winter Shiraz Festival this weekend

Get ready to embrace the winter spirit as Geelong’s most anticipated wine event returns – the Winter Shiraz Festival! This…

Last One Inn: A Food Lover’s Paradise with a South American Twist

Last One Inn, owned by Jorge Guerrero and Josh Morrice, serves modern Australian dishes with a South American twist, reflecting…

Cheers to Success: 18th Amendment Bar’s Gold-Winning Gin Shines at Australian Distilled Spirits Awards

Geelong’s renowned 18th Amendment Bar is toasting a well-deserved victory as they bagged the prestigious Gold Medal in the Best…

Toasty opens second cafe, bringing a hidden toastie wonderland with coffee and shakes to South Geelong

Stepping into Toasty Geelong is like entering a tantalising toasty paradise, where creativity meets comfort in every mouthwatering bite. Since…

Poppie’s Nursery & Cafe is Anglesea’s plant-filled oasis combining a cafe, food store, gift store and nursery

Poppie’s Anglesea is situated along Victoria’s renowned Great Ocean Road. It goes beyond being just a Café; it is a…

Maxibon Krispy Kreme Doughnut: Krispy Kreme brings back its iconic Maxibon collaboration

Get ready for the dessert crossover of a lifetime as Krispy Kreme and Peters Ice Cream team up once again…

Barwon Edge kicks off exciting new chapter with the opening of its Coffee Window

In case you missed it, the iconic Barwon Edge Boathouse is undergoing a magnificent transformation, and the first exciting change…

Australia’s Biggest Barbecue Festival Meatstock is heading to Bendigo in 2024

Calling all BBQ lovers, meat enthusiasts, music fanatics, and anyone with a passion for good times – Australia’s Biggest Barbecue…

Blackman’s Brewery is throwing a huge winter beer garden party to celebrate its 9th birthday

Since 2014, Blackman’s Brewery in Torquay has been helping fuel the excitement around the craft beer industry. In the surf…

Leura Park Estate is hosting a massive Barrel Shed Sale with nothing over $25

It’s well known that we are fans of a cheeky wine or two… but we also do enjoy a sale,…

Geelong bar and eatery Frankie. is now running Bottomless Sunday Sessions

Looking for the ultimate way to unwind and treat yourself? Look no further than Frankie., Geelong’s stylish and chic venue,…

The Great Ocean Road’s dedicated Hot Chocolate Festival is back for the entire month of August

As the winter months take hold, there’s nothing quite like wrapping your hands around a warm cup of hot chocolate…

18th Amendment Bar Teams Up with Bahjong Dumplings for Ultimate Cocktail and Dumpling Experience

Prepare those taste buds folks! The 18th Amendment Bar, Geelong’s coolest speakeasy, and the scrumptiously new Bahjong Dumpling Bar have…

Add Bumble Bee Eatery to your must-visit list, Geelong’s bright and cosy Asian-Inspired Cafe 

Featuring an Asian-inspired menu that pays tribute to owner Shanny Oh’s Malaysian and Chinese heritage, this Hamlyn Heights café is…

Shedshaker Brewing launches Castlemaine Keg for Good, raising money for community groups

Renowned for its range of fresh, handcrafted, small-batch craft beers, Castlemaine’s Shedshaker Brewing has launched a new community program aimed at…

Ballarat’s Best Pie competition returns for August and you can taste them all with the city’s pie trail

Get ready to embark on a mouthwatering culinary journey as Ballarat celebrates its love for pies in the highly anticipated…

French garden party So Frenchy So Chic confirms returns to Werribee Mansion

There are those unspoken countries and icons you must visit when travelling, and France is one of them. Known as…

Warm up with unlimited cheese, mac’n’ five cheese, raclette and more at Australia’s first cheese train, Splatters Cheese Bar

Editorial Correction Statement: In the printed version of the Splatters Article in the July issue of Forte Magazine, there was…

PSA: Pholklore is slinging $5 bánh mì at its Geelong location this Tuesday only

Longtime favourite for fans of all things Vietnamese and a cheeky lunch special, Pholklore Geelong is set to be the…

After eight years of good old-fashioned yum cha, Geelong’s Golden Dragon Yum Cha has closed its doors

For the past eight years in a historic former bank in the heart of Geelong, sat one of the best…

 

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