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La Cachette Is A New French Bistro On The Geelong Waterfront

Geelong is starting to make some waves as a foodie destination with the recent openings of venues such as 1915, and now French bistro, La Cachette. La Cachette translates to 'the hideaway' in French, and is a 25-seat bistro that provides an intimate setting where the menu changes every three weeks with a focus on…

1 day agoByBen Tyers

Food & Drink

Plonk And Stink Is The Mornington Peninsula’s New Destination For Wine And Cheese

Victoria's Mornington Peninsula is known for its natural beauty, and delicious wines. Plonk & Stink, a new bar from David and Karina Reyne, looks to highlight exactly that. Situated in Flinders, Plonk & Stink has a large range of wine and cheese that is available for dine-in, or take away. The flights here, are a…

1 day agoByBen Tyers

Food & Drink

Where To Order Meat Direct From The Farm

Most Australians have been in and out of lockdown for the best part of 18 months, with trips to butcher and grocery stores limited to once a day at times. High demand and empty shelves have also been hard to deal with, and at times you're probably not even sure where the meat has come…

20 July 2021ByThe Editor

Food & Drink

Lancefield’s New Brewery Is Going Ahead After Securing State Funding

The geographical centre of Victoria, Lancefield, will become home to a new brewery within the next 12 months. A couple of horses that currently call a triangular block at 8-10 The Crescent home will make way for a new brewery, restaurant, and function centre. The project in the sleepy hamlet was put together by a…

30 June 2021ByThe Editor

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The Best Winery Tours You Can Book In The Yarra Valley

It doesn't matter what season it is, a winery (or food, or beer, or gin) tour in the Yarra Valley is always an excellent idea. The Yarra Valley is filled with picturesque wineries that pour some top drops, and usually serve some delicious food on the site. The wineries sit among rolling hills that are…

24 June 2021ByBen Tyers

Food & Drink

Sorrento Cafe, Buckley, Stays True To Its Roots

Sorrento, Victoria is known for its beautiful beach, ferry terminal, and of course its pricey—albeit extremely beautiful—houses. The town stays quiet during the colder months, but keeping the locals warm is new cafe, Buckley, house in what used to be the iconic pancake cafe, Buckley's Chance on the corner of Melbourne and Ocean Beach Road.…

22 June 2021ByThe Editor

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Where To Find The Best Country Pubs In Victoria

If you're travelling around the state of Victoria, there's no doubt at some point you're going to need to make a stop for a rock solid parma, or a pot of the coldest beer available—and for that, you're going to need a pub. And why not get one at one of the best country pubs…

1 April 2021ByBen Tyers

Food & Drink

The Lease For One Of Victoria’s Finest Pubs Is Up For Grabs Right Now

Victoria's Kevington Hotel is a bit of a hidden gem. But if you've heard of it, or been lucky enough to have a cold one at the bar there yourself, you'll know that it should be more well-known than it is, The pub was established in 1862 on the banks of the Goulburn River. You'll…

12 February 2021ByThe Editor

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Where To Find The Best Country Pubs In NSW

If you’re travelling around the state of New South Wales, there’s no doubt at some point you’re going to need to make a stop for a rock-solid parma, or a pot of the coldest beer available—and for that, you’re going to need a pub.

1 February 2021ByThe Editor

Food & Drink

Where To Find The Best Restaurants In Regional Victoria

If you're up for a feed out of the city and want to find the best restaurants in regional Victoria, look no further. We all know Melbourne is full to the brim with some of the best restaurants Australia has to offer, but regional Victoria definitely doesn't lower its colours in the restaurant stakes. With…

8 January 2021ByThe Editor

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