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.

Five other uses for hot x buns

There’s only days left for you to pick up a delicious hot x bun and get them in storage. Once the holiday season is over, here are a few ways for you to still make use of your hot x bun stash.

Local Birregurra eatery, Brae, named 44th best restaurant in the world

Did you know the 44th best restaurant in the World has been in your backyard this whole time?

Armageddon Cake are making a Cadbury Creme Egg cheesecake for Easter Saturday

As creators of delicious desserts and tasty treats, Armageddon Cake know a thing or two about what the people of Geelong want when it comes to sugar-filled snacks.

ICYMI: Schnitz is now open in Leopold and things are looking up

Things are looking up for Leopold, with the grand opening of the extensions to the Gateway Plaza happening late last month.

The Best Places to find your Easter Sweet & Treats

With Easter fast approaching, why not celebrate the holiday season at your local cafe, restaurant or bakery. Here are a few of the best places to do just that.

Bunnings snag cocktails are now a thing thanks to this Melbourne pub

Hail Mary, mother of Bunnings.

Little Green Corner is hosting a local growers lunch this month

Focusing on sustainable food, the event will feature talks from four former city slickers who have successfully transitioned into making a living out of the local food movement.

There’s a new eatery on Pakington Street right next door to King of the Castle

PAKO RAW, a new industrial style restaurant specialising in craft beer, local wine and casual dining, is now open on Pakington Street in Geelong West.

Hump day Wednesday is now beer and donut night thanks to Blackman’s and Uncle Donut

Homer Simpson was onto a good thing with his love for beer and donuts.

House Iberia are putting on a 5-course dinner celebrating all things egg

Local Spanish café House Iberia are going to whisk you away with a culinary event in celebration of the egg.

 

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