Renowned Tasmanian chef Analiese Gregory leads Grampians Grape Escape programming

Australia’s beloved Grampians Grape Escape is set to return for its 2026 edition, bringing a vibrant celebration of food, wine,…

Chef’s Corner with The Shared Table, owner and head chef, Di Ray

Welcome to Chefs Corner, where we take you behind-the-scenes into the kitchen of a renowned hospitality establishment in regional Victoria….

Geelong’s Longest Lunch returns, powered by culinary excellence and community

Geelong’s Longest Lunch will return in 2026, offering an afternoon where food, wine, and community converge at one of the…

Calling all romantics: Here’s a list of spots to spend Valentine’s Day

Whether it’s a first date, a new flame, your mainstay love, or a Galentines get together, there’s so much on…

It’s all love this month at Geelong’s favourite nightlife institution

Valentines Day at Lambys has never been sweeter. We’re not talking about the chance to meet the person of your…

How Lambys Tavern continues to be a Geelong nightlife institution

When Geelong locals mention Mario Kart, they’re not always talking Nintendo. Around here, it’s a late-night legend born in an…

We have your Friday night pizza cravings sorted with Pizzeria Adamo

Pizzeria Adamo in Geelong has quietly carved out a space for itself in the city’s food-lover heart, offering Neapolitan-style pizzas…

Pogo Espresso puts the spring in Bendigo’s step

Pogo Espresso is exactly that kind of place — warm, bright, quietly confident, and fuelled by seriously good coffee. It’s…

Chappell Roan to the runway, and a takeover of Melbourne’s iconic Fed Square: Your guide to the festivals happening in Victoria this month

February and festivals just sound right – it is alliteration after all! This February is no different, coming in with…

Cartel Roasters continue to keep Geelong caffeinated

If Geelong has a caffeinated heartbeat, it pulses strongest at Cartel Coffee Roasters, the specialty coffee brand that turned a…

A Larrikin Spirit, Perfectly Distilled: Get to know Kilderkin Distillery

Tucked into a restored warehouse in Mount Pleasant, Kilderkin Distillery is one of Ballarat’s most charming small-batch success stories —…

Born and Bread Bakehouse is officially in its new home

A much-loved Newtown institution is entering a new chapter today, with Born and Bread Bakehouse officially opening the doors to…

Astray Bar Turns Up the Heat with Summer Margaritas, Pizza Nights and Sunday Sessions

As Geelong slides further into summer, Astray Bar is doing what it does best: leaning into the fun, turning up…

This Queenscliff coffee house is a must visit

Embedded in the main drag in the coastal hum of Queenscliff, Ziggy + Kit feels like the sort of café…

Mona Cicchetti brings Venetian tradition to the Bellarine

On the quiet stretch of Wallington in the heart of the Bellarine, Mona Cicchetti Bar delivers Venetian snacking culture with…

Chef’s Corner with Franca’s Ristorante Executive Chef, John Hornsey

Welcome to Chefs Corner, where we take you behind-the-scenes into the kitchen of a renowned hospitality establishment in regional Victoria….

Anther Distillery — Where Curiosity Becomes Craft

Hidden beneath the red-brick chimneys of the revitalised Federal Mills in North Geelong, Anther Distillery isn’t just a maker of…

Take the Edge Off: What’s On at Edge Geelong This Summer

Edge Geelong is serving up sun-soaked days, sizzling nights, and a packed calendar of food, drinks, music, and fun seven…

The best spots to celebrate the end of 2025 and welcome in 2026 this New Year!

From a humble house party to taking in the fireworks at our iconic waterfront, or soaking up the euphoria of…

Stage one of $5m beer garden redevelopment now open at Torquay Hotel

Torquay Hotel has officially opened phase one of its brand-new beer garden today, marking the first milestone in a huge…

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival Hits the Open Road with Regional Roadtrip

If your idea of a food adventure involves rolling hills, seaside breezes and wine glasses catching the golden afternoon light,…

Now Open: Some of the newest additions to our the regional gastronomy sector

Regional Victoria is constantly upping the offer when it comes to hospitality! Here are some of the latest hot spots…

Bells Beach Brewing Turns Ten: Still Independent, Still Thirsty, Still Raising a Ruckus

There are birthdays and then there are brewer-versaries; the kind that call for raising a glass, raising the roof, and…

Summer Sundays Bring Big Tunes and Blissed-Out Vibes Back to Ballarat

There are many things Ballarat does well — gold rush history, spooky night tours, artisan crafting, cosy cold weather —…

 

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