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Cats, coffee and Japanese food unite at Neko

Public service announcement for all lovers of Japanese food, cats and coffee — there is a new cafe perched on Geelong’s Ryrie Street that’s ready to swan into first place on your coffee-shop faves.

Tacos y Liquor, a Cosy New Taqueria From Igni’s Aaron Turner

With its small menu and relaxed feel, the acclaimed chef’s newest spot pays homage to LA’s taco trucks and Mexico’s taco shops – albeit with high-definition cooking and tap wines from a new-wave winemaker.

The Local Tongue - Aaron Turner

Once upon a time, Geelong had two major claims to fame. The Geelong Cats football team, and being home of Ford Australia. Following the 2016 opening of Igni – a small, wood-fire tasting menu restaurant – the Victorian city forced its way onto the radars of eaters around the world.

Send It With Love

A hug with a friend, birthday celebrations or comforting a family member in need are just some of the significant moments we are missing as we adhere to new social restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19 – but we can still show and send love to family and friends.

Central Geelong businesses doing things differently

Central Geelong businesses have quickly adapted their products and services over recent weeks as the COVID-19 pandemic develops.

The Continental brings an Italian vibe to Geelong

For Chris Taranto, life has come full circle with the opening this week of The Continental in Geelong's Little Malop Street

Weekend getaways: Geelong

Spend some time getting reacquainted with Victoria's gateway city

Could a return to bartering be the key to cutting food waste? This cafe is trying

The cafe is turning that abundant homegrown produce into a type of currency.

Scorcher reviews: Geelong! Here are his highlights

I have a confession to make: I grossly underestimated Geelong.

How to Spend a Weekend in Geelong

Fried chicken, beer and walks on the waterfront. In partnership with James Squire, we help to plan your trip to the growing regional city.

Geelong’s best curry: Eastern Spice

Voted No.1 in Geelong Foodie Favourites poll

Twice the buzz at City Hall

Following a successful first harvest of honey from City Hall’s rooftop beehive, the City has approved plans for a second hive.

Recess

Geelong is like Melbourne’s younger Kardashian sister—brash, thirsty and eager to prove itself. Recess is the latest in a string of rock-solid late night venues popping up across Geelong CBD, and it might just be the best of the lot.

Five restaurants absolutely worth a trip to Geelong

It's been whispered about for the last few years — Geelong is definitely one to watch on the Australia restaurant scene thanks to its underground culinary renaissance. The perfect storm of cheap rent, creative freedom and an active foodie base all collide to create an influx of exciting new restaurants.

24 Geelong Brunch Dishes You Need To Try This Summer

Sometimes our readers like to *kindly* request we explore ‘happening’ food scenes a little further outside of the inner Metro Melbourne bubble. Well, how do you like us now??

Scott Sunderland's Taste of Geelong

We know how much cyclists love great culinary experiences, that’s why we’ve asked our worldly race director for his top recommendations when in town.

Restaurants of Australia: Igni

The first in our new series examining the country’s best restaurants is a classic story of boy meets grill, set in coastal Victoria.

Talking about the Creative Geelong Makers Hub

Creative Geelong appeared on the program, looking at the concept Creative Geelong Makers Hub.

Six reasons to visit Geelong

Plush velvet chairs, soft downlights and smooth tunes give Geelong's newest restaurant a funky retro setting for its protein-focused South American menu.

New South American restaurant ALMA brings with it a fresh look and flavour

SOUTH American flavour has found its place in Geelong, with two ambitious friends opening a new restaurant on Ryrie Street.

Restaurants of Australia: Igni

The first in our new series examining the country’s best restaurants is a classic story of boy meets grill, set in coastal Victoria.

Top 10 Kids Friendly Cafes & Eateries in Central Geelong

Finding a family-friendly place to eat just got easier

One to Try: Uncle Donut

From 4.30am on Wednesdays to Saturdays, while the streetlights of Geelong still illuminate the corners of Little Malop Street, chef and co-owner of Uncle Donut Adrian Augert is busy making the next batch of sweet treats for the city.

The Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

If you’ve ventured to Victoria’s second biggest city in the last couple of years, you may have sighted a new eye-catching presence on the skyline. Opened in November 2015, the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (GLHC), known as ‘The Dome’, is the ultra-modern centrepiece of the low-lying cityscape.

Little Melbourne visits Geelong

Next time you find yourself (actually, your family) in Geelong, take a leaf out of our book (!!) and do your kids a favour and visit the Geelong Regional Library.

Geelong Players Roll out The Inn

Four Geelong mates including one former Geelong AFL player have banded together to fill a local void by reinventing and launching The Inn.

National Architecture Awards: Geelong library snags coveted Sir Zelman Cowen Award

GEELONG’S ultra-modern library took top honours at the National Architecture Awards for its “vertical village” design.

Five Geeelong foodie experiences worth a road trip

Melbourne's long held the food capital crown but now the culinary throne is being strongly contested in recent years by a wildcard entrant: Geelong.

Geelong ‘barcade’ Ms Bartronica to open on Ryrie St

Geelong's newest bar promises a nostalgic walk down memory lane, with old school arcade games

2017 Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Awards Finalist

IGNI new restaurant of the year nominee

Jason Smith, Geelong Art Gallery's new head

Jason Smith, Geelong Art Gallery's new head, says the seaside city is blossoming

TAC to ‘lead world’ from Geelong HQ

The Transport Accident Commission has unveiled a “bold new plan” to lead the world in social insurance from its Geelong headquarters.

Andy Pobjoy finds bigger gig space for Geelong's Piano Bar

Karaoke champions and shower singers, rejoice - Geelong's pioneering Piano Bar is set to expand.

Newly-opened Geelong Cellar Bar pours heart into CBD

New boutique laneway wine bar Geelong Cellar Door is a luminous celebration of top local drops in a designer double-fronted haven

Igni

After a few years in the wilderness (well, Tennessee), Aaron Turner returns in triumph

Geelong stakes its claim as an arts destination

With art in unusual places, plans for a green corridor, and continuing tradition in a contemporary...

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BUSINESSES KICKING GOALS

Cats, coffee and Japanese food unite at Neko

Tacos y Liquor, a Cosy New Taqueria From Igni’s Aaron Turner

The Local Tongue - Aaron Turner

Send It With Love

Central Geelong businesses doing things differently

The Continental brings an Italian vibe to Geelong

Weekend getaways: Geelong

Could a return to bartering be the key to cutting food waste? This cafe is trying

Scorcher reviews: Geelong! Here are his highlights

How to Spend a Weekend in Geelong

Geelong’s best curry: Eastern Spice

Twice the buzz at City Hall

Recess

Five restaurants absolutely worth a trip to Geelong

24 Geelong Brunch Dishes You Need To Try This Summer

Scott Sunderland's Taste of Geelong

Restaurants of Australia: Igni

Talking about the Creative Geelong Makers Hub

Six reasons to visit Geelong

New South American restaurant ALMA brings with it a fresh look and flavour

Restaurants of Australia: Igni

Top 10 Kids Friendly Cafes & Eateries in Central Geelong

One to Try: Uncle Donut

The Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

Little Melbourne visits Geelong

Geelong Players Roll out The Inn

National Architecture Awards: Geelong library snags coveted Sir Zelman Cowen Award

Five Geeelong foodie experiences worth a road trip

Geelong ‘barcade’ Ms Bartronica to open on Ryrie St

2017 Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Awards Finalist