St Andrew’s are holding an epic food drive

Every month, St Andrew’s delivers 150 – 200 parcels to people in need, including single parents and refugees.

Where to go for a big bowl of pasta

We’re from the firm belief that every night is pasta night, and Geelong has a number of Nonna-worthy pasta dishes that are guaranteed to perk you up after a tough day that only a big serve of carbs can fix.

Parma Bar have just launched a new menu taking their parma total up to 80

Along with all your usual favourites, you can now find toppings like The Kebab, The Mexican Mama, Butter Chicken, Spaghetti and Southern Fried Chicken Burger.

Paddle Pop are bringing back beloved Caramel Choc flavour

If you’re too young to remember this, all you need to know is that is was bloody delicious.

Raise A Glass To Ales On Rails

All aboard the most unique and memorable way to experience the central Victorian Goldfields.

Chas Cole Cellars’ best wines for winter sipping

Our good friends at Chas Cole have the very best wine to warm your soul this season, and have done the hard yard in narrowing it down to their top five!

Enjoy, return, repeat with One Good Cup

Do you always forget your keep-cup every time you head out to pick up your double shot cappuccino on your way to work?

Australia has clinched a “World First” in a somewhat unusual category: Weed Gin!

Interesting…

Five reasons to visit to Parade Espresso Bar

If you haven’t been down to Ocean Grove’s Parade Espresso Bar, then there is definitely something wrong with you… Just kidding, but you need to get your shit together and go ASAP, you won’t regret it.

Shannon Pizza have a new Japanese-inspired monthly creation

A Teriyaki Chicken Pizza is a great way to change up weekly pizza night.

Celebrate World Chocolate Day with these local legends

We have narrowed down some of the best places to get your chocolate fix, whatever that may be.

Turn your Charlie and The Chocolate Factory dreams into a reality with Darrell Lea

Find one of 10 golden tickets and win a tour of Darrell Lea’s chocolate factory.

Newfolk Café is our favourite neighbourhood hangout

Many of Geelong’s natives will know the old butcher’s building down Skene Street in Newtown. It’s quirky, it’s a little old, and it’s now got a new lease on life after been transformed into a little neighbourhood hangout two years ago, the much-loved café Newfolk.

The Geelong Hotel are hosting a weekly ‘all-you-can-eat’ Dumpling Night

Cancel all plans.

The annual Winter Shiraz Weekend returns to the Geelong region

The annual Winter Shiraz Weekend is set to thrill connoisseurs with two days of exploring the versatility of Shiraz with beautiful wine, food and entertainment as the Geelong region basks in the mid-winter glow.

The Federal have a new winter menu

There will also be a range of hearty classics such as the chicken and leek pie, and seafood chowder in a bread roll to see you through lunch, as well as a Lebanese Vegetarian Board and a nutritious burrito bowl.

Munich Brauhaus & The Bavarian launch free happy hour snacks

Happy hour just got a whole lot happier. Munich Brauhaus at South Wharf and The Bavarian restaurants at Knox and…

Tastes of Central Geelong is hosting a special Fried Chicken & Froths event

Sample tasty Korean, Japanese and Southern fried chicken while washing it all down with crisp local beers found in Central Geelong.

Centra is Geelong’s answer to Italian delights and indulgences

From the Salumi Misti and ricotta gnocchi, to lemon and rosemary chicken mattone and the four cheese pizza, you’ll fall in love with the food – time and time again.

Little Creatures launches latest winter brew

The latest brew to come out of the brewery in its 19th year, this limited-edition seasonal has been developed using a refined version of Little Creatures’ stout recipe in a bid to create the perfect dark beer to warm you up this winter.

El Camino Cantina is coming to Fitzroy

If you’re in Fitzroy for the night and have a hankering for a truckload of tacos, burritos and Buffalo wings, all washed down with a giant frozen Margarita, you’ll be stoked to hear that El Camino Cantina is opening up this month.

Wine, food and fun at Heathcote On Show

Showcasing the very best the Heathcote region has to offer, a highlight is of course the wine and food, featuring more than 18 local cafes cellar doors and restaurants offering a delicious range of dining options over the weekend.

It’s getting chilly, here’s some of our favourite winter dishes

Winter is basically here so it seemed like a fitting time with the colder weather to look at the comfort foods we’re all guilty of eating in bulk throughout June, July and August.

The Surf Coast’s Rocky Road Festival is back again

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

 

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