The Best Restaurants, Bars and Cafes in Regional Australia

Where to Find the Best Meat Pies in Australia

The meat pie is synonymous with Australia. Described by NSW Premier Bob Carr as Australia's 'national dish', the meat pie has been held in the hand of hungry Aussies for more than 100 years, with evidence of Sargent's producing meat pies way back in 1891. Popular pie manufacturers around Australia include Four 'n Twenty, which…

6 September 2024ByBen Tyers

Food & Drink Victoria

South Australian Bakery Takes Out the 2024 Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph Merbein

The vanilla slice is an icon. The classic 'snot block' can be found, and enjoyed thoroughly, in any small town bakery around regional Australia. With so many options all around Australia, it's hard to pinpoint exactly which vanilla slice is the best. That is, of course, unless you pay attention to the annual Great Vanilla…

26 August 2024ByBen Tyers

Pubs Victoria

The Best Pub on the Mornington Peninsula Is Nowhere Near the Beach

In a region where pubs swing between gentrified bistros or pokie-ridden saloons, the Mornington Peninsula's options for a classic tavern are few and far between. However, if you travel up past the hills Arthurs Seat into Main Ridge you'll find The Pig & Whistle. Not related to the Queensland chain nor the outpost with a…

12 August 2024BySimon Cassar

Food & Drink Victoria

How One Small Mornington Peninsula Farm Became the Hot Chip Destination of Victoria

In the suburb of Boneo on the Mornington Peninsula, a 140-acre stretch of farmland, nestled between Rye and Rosebud, is home to perhaps the best chips in Victoria. Hawkes Farm, a proud family-run farm and produce shop has been shelling out these golden batons for over six years. It first started with those in the…

28 July 2024BySimon Cassar

Food & Drink South Australia

Enjoy Cider and Pizza in the Stunning Adelaide Hills at Paracombe Premium Perry

As a fourth-generation pear farmer, it’s fair to say working the land is in Damien McArdle’s blood, but things didn’t quite start out that way for the owner of Paracombe Premium Perry. “I left school in year 11 so I could complete my trade as a diesel mechanic,” he tells me as we walk among…

25 July 2024ByTobias Handke

Pubs South Australia

The Best Pubs in Mount Gambier

Take a short detour off the famed Great Ocean Road and you’ll find yourself in the flourishing Mount Gambier, South Australia’s second-largest city that sits halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne. Smack bang in the middle of the Limestone Coast, Mount Gambier is frequented by those keen on discovering the spectacular natural landscapes the region is…

24 July 2024ByTobias Handke

Food & Drink Victoria

Red Gum BBQ Sauces Win Big at 2024 Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards

Red Gum BBQ has once again proven its culinary excellence at the 2024 Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards, clinching prestigious accolades for three of its new sauces. Known for their dedication to authentic southern-style barbeque, Red Gum BBQ earned a silver medal for Grandma Mildred’s Gold Sauce, marking the second consecutive year it has received…

22 July 2024ByBen Tyers

Pubs South Australia

The Best Pubs in the Adelaide Hills

Most people visit the Adelaide Hills to sample the incredible vino the region has to offer. Shaw + Smith, Longview Vineyard, Golding Wines, Bird in Hand… I could go on, but you get the picture. Adelaide Hills equals good wine. But for those who prefer the amber nectar or the more relaxed vibe of a…

20 July 2024ByTobias Handke

Food & Drink

Peter Lehmann Wines Unveils Innovative BAROSSAN X Range

Peter Lehmann Wines, a stalwart of the Barossa Valley wine scene, has just launched a groundbreaking new range: BAROSSAN X. This collection aims to redefine the classic Barossa Valley Shiraz by offering three innovative twists on the well-loved varietal, challenging conventional norms and giving wine enthusiasts a fresh take on a global favourite. The BAROSSAN…

20 July 2024ByJohn Taylor

Food & Drink Victoria

The Best Bakeries on the Mornington Peninsula Right Now

Bakeries are a prized commodity on the Mornington Peninsula (Boon Wurrung), and we're luckily home to some of the state's finest across both sides of the coast from Port Phillip Bay to Western Port and Portsea. From the top to the bottom you'll find your classic operators, skilled in the art of the sausage roll,…

26 June 2024BySimon Cassar

Food & Drink Victoria

The German Bakery Serving Up Baked Custard Pretzel Croissants and More on the Mornington Peninsula

An idea that has spanned five years in the making including a complete relocation from Germany to Mount Eliza, couple Anita Seferian and Hendrik Roessmann finally actualised their bakery dream opening Butterken Bakery in November 2022. The pair first met in South America while travelling and lived together in Germany for over seven years, Anita…

26 June 2024BySimon Cassar

New South Wales Pubs

Inside the Iconic Pub With the Tallest Bar in the Southern Hemisphere

The Black Stump Hotel, an unassuming pub in Merriwagga, New South Wales is shrouded in outback mythology and local folklore. There’s the tale of how the pub got its name; a woman named Barbara Blaine who burned alive in 1886 in the area, whose husband reportedly said “looked like a black stump”, or it could be because the surrounding area is known colloquially as “Black…

22 June 2024ByEm Jensen

Food & Drink Victoria

How A Sri Lankan Fine Diner Became One Of Best Restaurants On The Mornington Peninsula

In an unlikely destination, sandwiched between small boutique shops in Red Hill sits Many Little. The black-painted restaurant juts against its natural hinterland bush backdrop where inside the focus is entirely on wine and Sri Lankan-style dining. Part of the Polperro Winery group, Many Little is a rarity for the Mornington Peninsula, where typically in…

22 June 2024BySimon Cassar

Events Food & Drink Victoria

The East Gippsland Winter Festival Returns This June For Its Fourth Year

East Gippsland is set to tantalise taste buds with the return of the East Gippsland Winter Festival, running from 21 June to 21 July 2024. Now in its fourth year, the festival promises a month-long celebration of the region’s culinary creativity, offering a diverse range of food experiences that cater to all tastes and ages.…

11 June 2024ByBen Tyers

Food & Drink

Brookie’s Rainforest Gin Celebrates World Rainforest Day with Unique Botanical Blend

In honor of World Rainforest Day on June 22, Brookie’s, a B-Corp certified distillery in Byron Bay, has launched a limited-edition gin crafted with unique rainforest botanicals. The creation of this gin involved a collaboration between co-founder Eddie Brook and five of Australia’s leading bartenders, who were winners of the 2023 reGINeration Australian Cocktail Competition.…

10 June 2024ByJohn Taylor

Food & Drink

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