The importance of Hotel Ernest

Branded as “a requisite destination for the discerning traveller, for the seeker of style, for the avid historian, for the…

Wine Window: Best’s beats the rest when it comes to Blanc de Noir

Resident wine whisperer Charles Roy of Barwon Edge builds a case for champagne for any occasion and his choice is…

Strap in for a spooky start to the weekend with The Bar Colac

Ever heard of Scary-oke? It’s not when the singing is so horrible it sounds like a screeching scene from a…

Chef’s Corner: Five Minutes with Woolstore Restaurant and The Retreat head chef, Eli Grubb

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

BAIE Wines offer brilliance in a bottle

BAIE Wines is one of the region’s most trusted wineries amongst restaurants and hospitality spaces and for good reason. Across…

From Beer to There: Warrnambool’s craft brewery festival welcomes in the warmer weather

It’s beer o’clock every hour as we head into the warmer half of Spring. Joining forces to celebrate the crisp…

The Q Train quest: An award-winning tourism and hospitality experience

An award-winning tourist attraction, a breath-taking adventure, and a culinary statement, The Q Train is rolling excellence across the Bellarine….

WYM is the warmer weather catch up spot with the most glorious surrounds

It’s Where You Meet – aka WYM – Geelong Botanic Gardens’ flagship food and drink spot. An inconspicuous café covered…

Now Open: Your newest food residents to hit the block

Victoria’s hospitality scene is always evolving, with some new names popping up, some familiar favourites saying farewell and, of course,…

PSA- this popular coffee spot is giving away free coffees on Monday morning

The 1979 house of coffee on wheels, Kombi Koffe will be slinging free coffees come Monday 20 October. Parked at…

Around The Region: Drink dictates the October calendar

October is the time where food and drink come out to play. From markets to dedicated festivals, food and fermented…

Geelong City Market reveal their juicy opening weekend stallholder lineup

Geelong City Market is launching next weekend, Saturday 25 October and their stallholder lineup has just hit, dropping some of…

Geelong distillery, Haiver Spirits, launches two brewed hard teas

Get ready to drink with the cool new carbonated can option from Geelong’s own Haiver Spirits. Known for its innovative…

Your guide to the biggest festivals happening this month

From Geelong to Gippsland to Germany?? Not entirely, but German tradition is coming to Melbourne! This month cities are alive…

Ms Batterhams is Bendigo’s bespoke dining experience

In a city holding the UNESCO title for Gastronomy, standing out in the hospitality scene of Bendigo is no easy…

First Friday’s and Comedy at the Club come to East Geelong Golf Club

East Geelong Golf Club is giving their members and the Geelong community even more than a green. Their social calendar…

That Place Patisserie is a slice of Parisian pleasure in Geelong

The story of That Place Patisserie & Cafe in Geelong’s busy Belmont centre of Mt Pleasant Road is just as…

Ballarat’s Itinerant Spirits validated with Vansetter Vodka limited release launch

Ballarat-based distillery, Itinerant Spirits, have levelled up their value with signature Vansetter Vodka range. Launched over the weekend, the award-winning…

This luxury stay in Ballarat houses impeccable Australian art and fine dining

When heritage is heighten by sophisticated design and delicate details that highlight the architectural allure, you know that pride is…

Port Philip Bay Oysters are pearlers this season

From 2010’s first crack at growing angasis, to growing 80mm plated oysters, Port Philip Bay Oysters are a second chance…

Wine Window: Bannockburn Vineyards favour freshness with their 1314 Shiraz

Barwon Edge Venue Manager Charles Roy goes Golden Plains for his latest drop. The Wine This month I’m drinking the…

Roy Hammond is Ballarat’s hidden hospitality hotspot

Hidden down the colourful umbrella bridged Hop Lane in central Ballarat you will find one of the best cocktail experiences…

Pholklore finds new home in North Geelong

A roadside retreat has rolled into North Geelong’s industrial estate this week. Welcome Café Pho – the newest member of…

Get behind the Geelong Cats this Grand Final at one of these local viewing venues

Whether its saying cheers with a cold one and singing ‘We Are Geelong’ at the siren or drowning the sorrows…

 

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