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/In a city better known for its gold-rush heritage, grand Victorian architecture and cool-climate charm, Babae is making an equally compelling case for Ballarat as a destination for exceptional dining.
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In a city better known for its gold-rush heritage, grand Victorian architecture and cool-climate charm, Babae is making an equally compelling case for Ballarat as a destination for exceptional dining.
Read MoreNestled in the historic village of Buninyong, just outside Ballarat, The Buninyong Hotel is a 19th-century country pub that brings together old-world charm and contemporary hospitality.
Read MoreTucked inside Ballarat’s historic Provincial Hotel, Lola brings a touch of European elegance to the regional dining scene.
Read MoreSet within the grounds of Mercure Ballarat, Peasant Osteria is the latest incarnation of the restaurant from restaurateur Dan Tesoriero and chef Douglas Kerr.
Read MoreAt Aunty Jacks, in the heart of Ballarat’s CBD, that connection between brewery, kitchen and table is taken a step further, with the beer not only poured fresh from the source but becoming part of the restaurant’s broader food and sustainability story.
Read MoreThere are restaurants that make you feel like you’ve gone out for dinner, and then there are restaurants that make you feel like you’ve been invited around the table for a feast.
Read MoreMelbourne’s dining scene is never short on impressive steakhouses, but The Meat & Wine Co’s newest opening brings something more than prime cuts and polished service to the table.
Read MoreTucked away in Melbourne's north-west, La Vallée has quietly built a reputation as a neighbourhood favourite where generous portions, woodfired cooking and genuine hospitality come together.
Read MoreIn the heart of Ascot Vale’s Union Road precinct, a new Italian dining destination is bringing the warmth, generosity and regional diversity of Italy to Melbourne’s inner north-west.
Read MorePerched 300 metres above the city streets below, Eureka 89 has long been one of Melbourne's most iconic dining destinations, offering unparalleled panoramic views that stretch across the skyline, Port Phillip Bay and beyond.
Read MoreAs the vines turn golden and the air in the Yarra Valley takes on a crisp autumn edge, there are few places more inviting for a long lunch than Isabella’s Restaurant at Rochford Wines.
Read MoreTucked away along the bustling main street of Cowes, Pino's Trattoria has long been considered one of Phillip Island’s dining institutions.
Read MoreTucked within the leafy surrounds of Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island, Flametrees Restaurant, Cafe & Bar offers a relaxed yet polished dining experience that feels perfectly suited to a Phillip Island escape.
Read MoreBeach HQ is the kind of place visitors gravitate towards for a long lunch or relaxed dinner after a day exploring Phillip Island’s rugged coastline and wildlife attractions.
Read MoreSet within the heart of Moama, Junction is one of the region’s standout dining destinations, bringing together sophisticated contemporary cooking, local produce and the rich history of the Murray River.
Read MoreWarm, energetic and effortlessly stylish, Embr captures the kind of convivial dining experience Australians can’t get enough of right now.
Read MoreOpa Echuca is bringing the spirit of a modern Greek taverna to the heart of the Murray.
Read MoreLocated within Moama Bowling Club, The Bistro offers a relaxed and family-friendly dining experience that makes it an easy choice for visitors to the Echuca-Moama region.
Read MoreMelbourne’s love affair with low-and-slow barbecue continues to grow, and now the city’s north has a destination that delivers the full experience.
Read MoreNow, with a refreshed menu and the appointment of new head chef Ian Ho, the restaurant enters a compelling new chapter—one that feels both grounded in tradition and unmistakably contemporary.
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