30 November 2016
Located in the heart of the seaside town, Torquay Hotel is the place to be this summer. Just a short walk from the beach, it’s the ideal place for a drink, a delicious meal, and even a place to catch some great live bands! Forté chat to Torquay Hotel’s Andrew Routley.
30 November 2016
If there’s anything that’s great about Christmas it’s the food
29 November 2016
Close your eyes and imagine yourself by the Mediterranean shore – sun shining bright, glistening waters, and a plate of culinary delights awaiting you. Now imagine you don’t actually need to travel thousands of kilometres to be able to devour said “culinary delights”.
29 November 2016
After months of renovations, the popular laneway bar in Warrnambool re-opens this weekend as Lucy.
28 November 2016
After months of renovations, what was formerly the Bush Inn has now opened as the Inn Hotel.
23 November 2016
For those living in Geelong, King of the Castle is known as one of the most popular spots on Pakington Street, and the cafe just got an accolade to reinforce the thought.
22 November 2016
After giving this historic local pub a facelift, Geelong’s hot new CBD bar and beer garden is opening up to the public, beginning with the Grand Opening of The Inn Hotel this Saturday.
16 November 2016
After months of renovations at the Preston Street venue, the restaurant is officially open.
15 November 2016
There’s a new eatery in Geelong and it’s kickin’ arse since it opened around three weeks ago.
14 November 2016
Ballarat knows what’s up and has nicknamed itself ‘Beerllarat’ for Saturday January 21 when the Ballarat Beer Festivals returns for 2017.
13 November 2016
Healthy living and eating out has had a facelift in Geelong, and co-owners of the Bronx Pressed Juices Jake Munday and John Kennedy are at the forefront. After opening their first store in early August, plans are underway for expanding with a Torquay location set to open later this month.
13 November 2016
As you spill out onto the adjacent laneway after a night of tapas and sangria at El Gordo, it may take you a second to remember that you’re not in Spain after all, but Bendigo.
10 November 2016
In sad news of late, Ambrosia announced via social media it would be closing its doors this weekend with the sangria Sunday the last major event set for the venue.
10 November 2016
This time of year moustaches rule supreme, and while you’ll also see the furry facial additions on the staff at the Forge Pizzeria in Ballarat, they’ve also taken things one step further.
8 November 2016
This is not a drill – the crew over at The Food Truck Park in Preston have brought the magic of mobile food to the top end of Collins Street.
7 November 2016
There’s a new smoked meats joint in town and there’s no such thing as too many.
5 November 2016
In case you missed this pretty important information, The Workers Club in Geelong makes a mean BBQ spread. What’s better is they’re hosting a night to celebrate their BBQ menu by pairing it with five craft beer tastings from Sample Brew.
3 November 2016
Christmas is quickly approaching, and with the holiday looming it means it’s time to start seriously thinking about getting presents.
2 November 2016
The Summer Night Market is returning to the Queen Vic Markets, bringing a rotating weekly theme with it as well as live entertainment.
2 November 2016
Here at Forte, we’re all for pop-ups. Especially if it means we’re able to sink a few bevvys by the beach. Bomboras in Torquay (while unfortunately closing their Surf Coast highway venue) is opening a pop-up bar along the beach in Torquay.
31 October 2016
Opening a few months ago just off Pakington Street in Geelong West, The Bronx Juiced Co. has been dishing up pressed juices, salads, acai bowls and smoothies to juice-lovers all over Geelong.
31 October 2016
Along with sunny days and shivery winds, Spring is best for fresh produce and seasonal flavoured dishes to match, especially for Cafe Narana, currently in the midst of celebrating their new Spring menu.
30 October 2016
For those who have missed the news, the biggest wine tour/festival is happening in the region all weekend, with more than 25 wineries involved across the Moorabool Valley, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast/Otways.
27 October 2016
Following an explosion of new styles, collaborations and experiments, the Australian craft beer scene is creating more enticing brews than ever. With craft beer on the rise, the couple behind Torquay’s Blackman’s Brewery, Renn and Jess Blackman, have bought their beloved brew to the heart of Geelong with their very own brewery bar.
