Tastes of Central Geelong 2022

FRIDAY 10 - WEDNESDAY 29 JUNE 2022

EVENT GUIDE centralgeelong.com.au/tastes Scan to find out more:

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Letter from the Mayor

WELCOME TO TASTES OF CENTRAL GEELONG 2022 Supporting local businesses has always been important, but never more so than now as we navigate our way back to post-Covid normality.

The 2022 Tastes of Central Geelong program offers us a chance to do this by visiting new places and checking out the best of what our city has to offer.

We are blessed to have such spectacular food offerings right on our doorstep, with an incredible selection of beautiful, fresh, locally grown produce and gourmet products from our regional producers no doubt set to be a highlight.

The program also provides a range of accessible experiences for all ages and tastes, meaning there really is something for everyone.

Whether that be afternoon tea with celebrity chef Adam Liaw, a sweet treats demonstration with Anna Polyviou, themed guided walking tours, booking an igloo, or

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masterclasses from Central Geelong businesses, I hope you enjoy this year’s program.

Tastes of Central Geelong is all about indulging your senses – it is a festival of food, flavours and fun, so I encourage you to explore our many fine restaurants, wine bars and tourist attractions.

The recent 100 Most Loved Destinations Around the World for 2021 saw Geelong claim the 69th spot, meaning you never need to go too far to discover something special in our city.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned foodie, or a newfound food lover, Geelong has it all and I am thrilled that Tastes of Central Geelong is back.

Enjoy!

CR TRENT SULLIVAN Deputy Mayor, City of Greater Geelong

We acknowledge the Wadawurrung People as the Traditional Owners of the land, waterways and skies. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are part of our Greater Geelong community today.

While every effort has been made to ensure this guide is accurate, please check with the specific business or organisation for the most up to date information on the events and activities included.

Events and activities are subject to change. Places are limited and capacity numbers will vary for each event/activity. Please ensure you book early to avoid disappointment.

Should circumstances change, we will endeavour to update our website and notify those affected as soon as possible.

The world is short staffed, so please be kind.

EVENT CALENDAR Psst - don’t forget...

The Event Hub is open Monday Friday 10am - 3pm during Tastes!

MONDAY 13 Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday

TUESDAY 14 Pilates & Bites | 8am - 8.45am

WEDNESDAY 15 Fill Your Goodie Bag | 10am - 2pm

Fill Your Goodie Bag |

THURSDAY 16 Fill Your Goodie Bag | 10am - 2pm

Tastes of Asia Walking Tour | 1pm - 3pm

10am - 2pm

Wine & Cheese Walking Tour | 5.30pm - 7pm

MONDAY 20 Morning Tea Walking Tour | 11am - 1pm

TUESDAY 21 Pilates & Bites | 8am - 8.45am

Yoga & Yarns |

WEDNESDAY 22 Check out the roving performers around Central Geelong

8am - 9.30am

MONDAY 27 Morning Tea Walking Tour | 11am - 1pm Yoga & Yarns | 8am - 9.30am

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TUESDAY 28 Pilates & Bites | 8am - 8.45am

WEDNESDAY 29 Edible Creations | 10am - 11.30am

THURSDAY 23 Tastes of Asia Walking Tour | 1pm - 3pm Wine & Cheese Walking Tour | 5.30pm - 7pm

FRIDAY 10 Tastes goes live!

SATURDAY 11 Kids Food Crafts |

10.30am - 12.30pm

Cook the Dish competition commences Sweet Treats Demo with Anna Polyviou | 1.30pm Drag Brunch with Piano Bar | 1pm - 5pm

FRIDAY 17 Fill Your Goodie Bag | 10am - 2pm

SATURDAY 18 Afternoon Tea with Adam Liaw | 1pm

SUNDAY 12 Enjoy a bite to eat before or after a show, performance or exhibition from our Central Geelong businesses.

SUNDAY 19 Junkyard Beats | 2pm - 3pm

Fried Chicken & Froths Drag Brunch with Piano Bar | 1pm - 5pm Walking Tour | 4pm - 6pm

FRIDAY 24 Fried Chicken & Froths Walking Tour | 4pm - 6pm

SATURDAY 25 Edible Creations | 10am - 11.30am

Drag Brunch with Piano Bar | 1pm - 5pm

SUNDAY 26 Check out the amazing events from our Central Geelong businesses

BE ENTERTAINED Would you like a side of music with your order?

Throughout Central Geelong in June you will find plenty of roving and static musical entertainment on the streets. A full program of music will be released on Wednesday 8 June. Let us entertain you while you enjoy the delicious food and drinks on offer throughout Tastes.

Find out more: Geelong.Link/TastesBeEntertained

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EVENT HUB Our Event Hub will provide you with information on all the best things to do during Tastes. Be sure to pop in and check it out!

Information Hub Let us guide you on what’s happening throughout Tastes – we have all the information you need. Whether it’s a recommendation, assistance with bookings or general event information - we’re here to help.

Immerse Your Senses Indulge all five senses at our Event Hub. From Geelong’s most instagrammable location (self-proclaimed!) to sweet treat giveaways and mouth-watering scents, you’ll experience a complete sensory sensation!

Where

60-80 Moorabool St When

Monday - Friday during Tastes Times

10am – 3pm

AFTERNOON TEA WITH

ADAM LIAW

Indulge in an afternoon of sweet treats and bubbles at this ‘Afternoon with Adam Liaw’. Host and GT Editor, Sarah Bieske will be interviewing Adam on life as one of Australia’s favourite cooks.

Guests will receive afternoon tea with bubbles while enjoying a live cooking demonstration of three dishes from Adam Liaw.

Adam Liaw is a writer, cook, television presenter and former lawyer.

Adam has been a columnist for The Wall Street Journal’s Scene Asia, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and Sunday Life magazine. He is the author of seven cookbooks and has hosted television programs such as Destination Flavour (SBS), The Cook Up with Adam Liaw (SBS), and Tomorrow Tonight (ABC). Adam is UNICEF Australia’s National Ambassador for Nutrition, and in 2016 he was appointed by the Japanese government as an official Goodwill Ambassador for Japanese Cuisine.

SOLD OUT

Join us for an Afternoon with Adam Liaw Where: The Pier Geelong When: Saturday 18 June Time: 1pm - 3.30pm Cost: $60 includes demonstration by Adam Liaw, a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, afternoon tea, and prizes.

Bookings (essential): Geelong.Link/TastesAdamLiaw

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WALKING TOURS With so many amazing dishes and drinks to explore around Central Geelong, why settle for one when you can try multiple? Our guided tours provide you with a sample of some of the great cafés, restaurants, and bars in just a couple of hours.

Limited places available – book early to avoid disappointment.

Tastes of Asia

Wine & Cheese

Fried Chicken & Froths

Experience the tastes of Asia in Central Geelong.

We’re bringing you a walking tour dedicated to your Asian favourites.

Spend the afternoon tasting mouth-watering dumplings, curries and more that can only be found in Central Geelong.

Graze your way through some of Central Geelong’s best wine and cheese.

Treat your taste buds to an afternoon of cheese, charcuterie and wine tastings. Need we say more?

Spend an evening with the ultimate couple – fried chicken and beer. Sample a variety of fried chicken tastings, while washing it down with some of the finest local beers found in Central Geelong.

Dates: Thursday 16 June

Dates: Friday 17 June

Dates: Thursday 16 June Thursday 23 June Time: 1pm – 3pm Cost: $35 per person Booking: Essential Geelong.Link/TastesTastesOfAsia

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Thursday 23 June

Friday 24 June

Time: 5.30pm – 7pm

Time: 4pm – 6pm

Cost: $35 per person

Cost: $35 per person

Booking: Essential Booking: Essential Geelong.Link/TastesWineCheese Geelong.Link/TastesChickenAndBeer

SWEET TREATS DEMONSTRATION WITH

ANNA POLYIVOU

Pastry legend and 2017 Chef of the Year, Anna Polyviou will be hosting a live sweet treats demonstration as part of Tastes. Anna’s larger than life personality will have you entertained throughout the cooking demonstration, giving you her best tips and tricks for perfecting your sweet treats.

Anna is a powerhouse pastry chef, cookbook author and television personality, with serious culinary cred.

Anna perfected her talents in some of the world’s best kitchens, from the prestigious Pierre Herme Patisserie in Paris, to London’s Claridge’s Hotel, she developed her second-to-none skill. Anna really does make sweet dreams come alive…

Where: Geelong Library and Heritage Centre When: Saturday 11 June Time: 1.30pm Cost: $30 Bookings (essential): Geelong.Link/TastesAnnaPolyviou

MORNING TEA WALKING TOUR Start your Monday right - enjoy a variety of morning tea treats from Central Geelong’s thriving café and brunch scene.

Dates: Monday 20 June Monday 27 June Time: 11am - 12.30pm Cost: $35 per person Booking: Essential Geelong.Link/TastesMorningTea

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BREKKIE & BRUNCH Treat yourself to brekkie or brunch to start your day right. Whether it’s a toastie on Tuesday, a brekkie platter or Vietnamese High Tea - you deserve it!

Toastie Tuesdays

Family Breakfast Platter

Vietnamese High Tea

Koffie Haus | 34 Smythe St

Bay View Bar & Grill | Shop 2, 6/8 Eastern Beach Rd

Geelong Che Cup | 71 Malop St

Enjoy a light brekkie at Koffie Haus, a cosy café paying tribute to the passionate owners’ life in the Netherlands and Austria. Includes a toastie and regular premium Viennese Julius Meinl fairtrade coffee.

Dates: Tuesdays during Tastes Time: 7.30am – 1pm Cost: $10 Booking: Not required

Enjoy a family breakfast platter at Bay View for 2-3 people.

Dates: Throughout Tastes Time: 9am – 12pm Cost: $50 Booking: Not required

Come and experience a Vietnamese High Tea. Indulge in an array of delicious sweet and savoury treats with your choice of a Vietnamese coffee or a glass of red or white wine.

Dates: Thursdays & Fridays during Tastes Time: 9am – 4pm Cost: $49 per person Booking: 03 5298 3586 or email koid2328@gmail.com

THE SEED LIBRARY Geelong Regional Library | 51 Little Malop St Come and explore Geelong Regional Libraries’ Seed Library, located at seven libraries across the region including at Geelong Library & Heritage Centre.

The Library provides free seeds – including flowers, herbs and vegetables – for your garden and encourages contribution of seeds for others in a community-based swap system. The system is simple: visit the library and ‘borrow’ up to three packets of seeds. Take the seeds home and plant in your garden, and once you have nurtured your plants to maturity then donate seeds back to the library. And check out the seed library events – from Seed Growing Success to learning about indigenous plants. Before you know it, you’ll be eating home grown lettuce, herbs and more!

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Date: Throughout Tastes For information and times visit: grlc.vic.gov.au/seed-library

LUNCHTIME Get out and about during the day with a variety of delicious lunch options. Gather your friends, family or colleagues because there is something for everyone and every occasion!

A Mexican Fiesta Mexican Graffiti | 43 Yarra St Visit Mexican Graffiti, a Geelong Mexican favourite for tacos, burritos, fajitas, plus plenty more.

On Fridays order a main meal and enjoy a complimentary glass of house red, white or soft drink.

Dates: Fridays during Tastes Time: 12pm- 3pm Cost: See menu for prices Booking: 03 5222 2036 or walk-ins

Arancini Heaven Caffe Con Te | 24 Malop St Did someone say homemade Italian arancini balls? Three arancini per serve for $6 on Wednesdays throughout Tastes.

Two different types of arancini Bolognese and pumpkin & feta arancini balls.

Dates: Wednesdays during Tastes Time: 11.30am - 2.30pm Cost: $6 Booking: Not required

Burger Night Courthouse Café | 40 Gheringhap St The Courthouse Café has created a mouthwatering beef or lentil burger. Grab your friends for a delicious burger and drink combo.

Dates: Friday 17 June Time: 11am - 2pm Cost: $19.50 Booking: Recommended 03 5224 1588

Italian Native Grapes Wine Lunch

Sunday Luncheon

Caruggi | 66 Little Malop St

Indulge in a Sunday three course lunch with Emerge.

Italy is home to more grape varieties than any other country, and many of these grow exclusively in one tiny area. Come and enjoy a relaxed lunch while being introduced to five wines with a unique story steeped in wine history.

Dates: Tuesday to Saturday throughout Tastes Time: 12pm - 1.30pm Cost: $15 wine only $40 with food and wine Booking: www.caruggi.com.au

Bao Lunch Sumi Geelong | 47 Gheringhap St Scallops & vermicelli, spring onion, garlic, coriander and chilli, squid, chilli miso, squid ink sauce and any bao for $40!

Dates: Friday 10 and 17 June Time: 12pm - 2pm Cost: $40 Booking: Required - 0414 104 613

Sunday Lunch at Felix Felix | 9 Downes Ln Enjoy contemporary European cuisine & warm service in an elegant setting. Join Felix for a 2 course Sunday lunch & receive a complimentary glass of wine with your meal.

Dates: Sundays during Tastes Time: 12pm - 4pm Cost: $65 per head Booking: 0447 288 454 or www.felixgeelong.com.au/#bookings

Emerge | 112 Ryrie St

Dates: Sunday 19 June Sunday 26 June Time: 11.30am - 1.30pm Cost: $42 Booking: Required www.emergedining.com.au

Two Course Lunch Special Fishermen’s Pier | 1a Yarra St Dine in the restaurant and order a 2-course meal from the main menu and receive a complimentary glass of wine, sparkling or beer.

Dates: Monday – Friday during Tastes Times: 11.30am - 2.30pm Cost: Menu prices Booking: Preferred 03 5222 4100

Yum Cha Golden Dragon Restaurant | 154a Moorabool St Craving Yum Cha? Sample four delicious Yum Cha dishes.

Dates: Mon - Fri during Tastes Cost: $35 per head Booking: goldendragonrestaurant.com.au

DINE OUT The fun continues with delicious dinners happening during Tastes. Grab your friends and enjoy delicious pairings, set menus and so much more.

All You Can Eat Mussels!

Pan-Asian-Fusion

Taste Vietnam

Bay View Bar & Grill | Shop 2, 6/8 Eastern Beach Rd

Frankie | 9/11 Malop St

Blue Lotus Restaurant & Cafe | 54 Moorabool St

Bringing you beautiful mussels from Portarlington served on the glorious Central Geelong Waterfront. Cooked in two different flavours - wine and parsley, and Napoli sauce, enjoy all you can eat. Indulge in a lovely wine while you’re there.

Dates: Mondays & Tuesdays during Tastes Times: 5pm - 9pm Cost: $28 per head Booking: Required 03 5222 8086

Family Dinner Offer OZ Flame - Bar & Grill | 52 Moorabool St In the heart of Geelong CBD, OZ Flame provides drinks, food and fun. They have the perfect family dinner on offer - four delicious main meals from a selected menu.

Dates: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays during Tastes Time: 5pm - 9pm Cost: $60 Booking: Preferred ozflame.com.au

Join Frankie as their chefs tailor a spectacular menu featuring their most popular dishes. Consisting of multiple courses you will enjoy a great selection of Pan Asian.

Dates: Throughout Tastes Time: 4pm - 10pm Cost: $55 Booking: 03 5223 1228 or bookings@frankiebar.com

Parmi Night at Your Local The Inn Hotel | 58 Corio St Enjoy the new parmi choices. Plus a pot of beer/cider deal, or a glass of house wine.

Dates: Thursdays during Tastes Time: 5pm - 8.30pm Cost: $17 Booking: www.theinnhotel.com.au

Seafood Night

Geelong Hotel | 69 Yarra St A selection of seafood entrees, mains & dessert, paired with local wines.

Dates: Friday 17 June Time: 5pm - 9pm Cost: $80 per head Booking: www.geelonghotel.com

Seven Day Line Up Sporting Globe | 175-177 Ryrie St Dive into Sporting Globe’s seven day line up, featuring top picks including wings, bites, ribs, burgers, parmas and more.

Dates: Throughout Tastes Time: 11.30am - late Cost: Various Booking: Not required

Take your tastebuds on a trip to Vietnam with a collection of Vietnamese dishes.

Dates: Thursdays during Tastes Time: 5pm - 9pm Cost: Spend $90 on dinner and receive 6pc of steamed dumplings (valued at $10).

Booking: Not required

Tapas Night Black Bull Tapas Bar & Restaurant | 48 Moorabool St Order two tapas and two mains and enjoy complimentary churros.

Dates: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays during Tastes.

Time: 5.15pm - 8pm Cost: Various Booking: Preferred, but not essential: 03 5229 6100

A Tomodachi Feast Tomodachi Izakaya & Bar | 85a Little Malop St Spend a night indulging in a mouthwatering Japanese feast.

Featuring five delicious traditional Japanese dishes.

Dates: Throughout Tastes Time: 5.30pm - 8.30pm Cost: $46 Booking: Required tomodachiizakaya.com

EVENTS & WORKSHOPS Head into Central Geelong and enjoy some of these amazing events on offer!

Bubble & Pop - All About Sparkling Wine Felix Restaurant Geelong | 9 Downes Ln Prosecco, Pet Nat, Champagne et al. Discover the world of fizzy wine in all its guises. With a fourcourse menu from the team at Felix, Union Cellars will showcase the amazing world of sparkling wine.

Dates: Sunday 12 June Time: 6.30pm Cost: $190 Bookings: www.unioncellars.com.au or email: info@unionstreetwine.com.au

Hop into Winter with Kangaroo Island Spirits Sailors Rest | 3 Moorabool St Be hosted by an MC from Kangaroo Island and taste five spirits from the island paired with cheeses. Receive a cocktail on arrival and enjoy a special cocktail menu for the night.

Dates: Wednesday 29 June Time: 6pm Cost: $55 Bookings: www.sailorsrestgeelong.com.au

Flower Crown & Cupcake Decorating Workshop by A Natural Bunch & Cakesmith A Natural Bunch | 1 McLarty Place Enjoy a flower crown and cupcake decorating workshop with high tea run by A Natural Bunch and Cakesmith.

In this 90-minute workshop, you’ll decorate four cupcakes and create your very own flower crown and they’re all yours to take home!

This is a family-friendly workshop.

Dates & Times: Saturday 11 June | 4pm - 5.30pm Sunday 12 June | 12pm - 1.30pm Saturday 18 June | 4pm - 5.30pm Sunday 19 June | 12pm - 1.30pm Cost: $100 Bookings: anaturalbunch.com.au 13.

DRINK UP Tastes isn’t all about food... you can learn everything from the history of gin, to the best food pairings, or just enjoy the themed drink events and tastings on offer.

Bells Beach Brewery & 18th Amendment Bar Boiler Maker Night

Gin Night

Japanese Cocktails

Fishermen’s Pier Restaurant | 1a Yarra St

Tomodachi Izakaya & Bar | 85a Little Malop St

Bells Beach Brewery | 2/73b Little Malop St

Gin Degustation night - 4 course degustation, matching gin with each course. Starting with antipasti on arrival followed with an entree, main and dessert with the gin infused in each course. Gin giveaways throughout the evening.

Did you know that Kanpai is the Japanese word for cheers? Here’s your chance to Kanpai for 2 Japanese cocktails for $28.

Join the expert palates from Bells Beach Brewing and The 18th Amendment Cocktail Bar in a lesson in combining spirits and beer to build a flavour extravaganza.

Dates: Saturday 18 June Time: 7pm Cost: $50 Booking: Head to Bells Beach Brewery website or socials to book!

Date: Friday 10 June Time: 6pm Cost: $150 per person.

Booking: Essential 03 5222 4100

Dates: Throughout Tastes Time: 11am - 2.30pm 5pm - 8.30pm Cost: $28 Booking: Preferred 03 5200 9360

THE 18TH AMENDMENT BAR 82a Little Malop St

The History of Gin with Gorge Camorra

Kangaroo Island Gin & Cheese Pairing

Explore the history of gin with 18th Amendment’s very own Gorge Camorra, featuring their newly launched gins.

Enjoy a gin and cheese pairing night from the Kangaroo Island region.

Date: Sunday 12 June Time: 6pm Cost: $40

Tastes of Scotland with Gorge Camorra Tastes your way around Scotland with this in depth masterclass highlighting the difference between Scottish whisky regions.

Date: Sunday 26 June Time: 6pm Cost: $40

Dates: Tuesday 22 June Time: 7pm Cost: $40

Whiskey’s of the World with 18th Amendment Join 18th Amendment Bar and take an in-depth look into the world of whisk(e)y while you taste your way around the globe.

Date: Sunday 19 June Time: 6pm Cost: $40

Booking: See The 18th Amendment Bar’s website or Facebook for more details.

MASTERCL ASSES Join a class or workshop in Central Geelong as part of Tastes. Learn the tricks of the trade and discover some handy tips from our local experts.

Create Your Own Charcuterie Board

Gingerbread Cookie Decorating

Brush n Bubbles | 7 James St

Workshop by Finnska Pipari | 111-113 Little Malop St

Join Zara from Boxed & Boards and learn how to create your own stunning charcuterie board with step-by-step instructions, styling guidance and helpful tips and tricks to be able to show off your skills at your next dinner party! Each person will receive their very own cheese board and knife as well as all the fresh produce required to be able to bring your charcuterie board to life. Tickets are limited so make sure you get in quick!

Learn how to decorate seven different delicious gingerbread cookies using royal icing techniques in this fun and hands-on class for budding beginners.

Dates: Sunday 26 June Time: 12.30pm Cost: $100 Booking: www.brushnbubbles.com

With 10 years of cookie decorating experience in Finland, Minna will guide you through fundamentals of royal icing, how to use basic tools to outline, fill, work wet-on-wet and other techniques.

Just bring your apron and your creative self, everything else supplied. Perfect for beginners 12+ Dates: Wednesday 22 June Monday 27 June (School Holidays) Tuesday 28 June (School Holidays) Time: 10am - 12.30pm Cost: Free Booking: Geelong.Link/TastesGingerbreadCookies

UNION STREET TRICKS OF THE TRADE 8 Union St

Secrets of Sommeliers

Riesling Revelry

An Insider’s Guide to Restaurant Drinks

An Ode to the Noble Grape

Join Certified Sommelier Tom Brushfield as he shows you how to drink well when dining out, the questions to ask, and the things to avoid.

From Clare Valley to Mosel, an evening that covers the styles and attributes of Riesling. Dry or Sweet, Young or Old. Anyway, it’s magic.

Dates: Saturday 11 June Time: 1pm Cost: $50

Dates: Saturday 25 June Time: 1pm Cost: $60

Perfect Pairing The Essential Guide on How to Match Wine to Food Includes 6 wines paired to show the way the different elements interact with wine. The classic combos and trainwrecks... discover the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Dates: Saturday 18 June Time: 1pm Cost: $50 Booking: Head to www.unionstreetwine.com.au or email: info@unionstreetwine.com.au

LITTLE TASTEBUDS Tastes runs into the start of the winter school holidays, which means kids can enjoy Tastes too. To see what else is happening these school holidays, visit: centralgeelong.com.au/school-holidays

Junkyard Beats

Stage Show & Workshop | Grace Church Rock out with ‘Junkyard Beats’ as they turn ordinary kitchen utensils and recycled household items into musical instruments!

Enjoy a booty shaking, toe tapping stage show followed by a workshop where kids can make their own musical instrument from recycled materials to take home!

Dates: Sunday 19 June Time: 2pm - 3pm Cost: Free Bookings (essential): Geelong.Link/TastesJunkyardBeats

Where Does Our Food Come From?

With Farmer Fred (Broccoli Head)

Little Malop Central - Head to 111-113 Little Malop St Do beans come from a tin? Do cheese burgers grow on trees? We are about to find out with farmer “Fred” as he takes you on a trip into the paddock to discover where our food actually comes from. Meet some different farm animals and discover what function they have. With plenty of comedy and interactive games this show is designed to link the journey from paddock to plate and demonstrate ways we can grow our own food at home.

After the show participants are encouraged to start their own journey by growing seeds that produce food.

Date: Wednesday 29 June Time: 10am - 10.45am Cost: Free

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Food Craft Activities

Tastes Event Hub | 60-80 Moorabool St Children will love whipping up fabric foods that look good enough to eat at our kids craft classes! This is a drop-in activity - no bookings required!

Dates: Saturday 11 June Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm Cost: Free

Edible Creations

DIY Decorating Kits Baking Bliss | 101 Ryrie St

Tastes Event Hub | 60-80 Moorabool St Join us for this workshop where you can use various foods to create your own masterpiece.

SOLD OUT

This workshop is family-friendly!

Date: Saturday 25 June Wednesday 29 June Times: 10am - 11.30am Cost: Free Bookings (essential): Geelong.Link/TastesEdibleCreations

Don’t forget to check the specials at the end of this guide... there might be some yummy treats to share!

Enjoy DIY cookie and cupcake decorating kits from Baking Bliss.

Orders must be made 24 hours before pick up and picked up from Baking Bliss.

Date & Time: Throughout Tastes Cost: $20

ALL DAY BB Chicken & Beer 116 Moorabool St

Specialising in Korean style fried chicken & beer. Try the best of BB Chicken & Beer with a sharing feast for 2 or 4 people.

Dates: Throughout Tastes Time: 11.30am - 2.30pm 5.30pm - 9pm Cost: $49 for 2 | $95 for 4 Booking: Preferred - 0430 857 517

Poke Geelong 91 Little Malop St Poke Geelong is all about providing healthy, fresh and affordable poke bowls using locally sourced, quality ingredients. Enjoy an ichiban salmon bowl and drink.

Dates: Throughout Tastes Time: 11.30am - 7.30pm (M-F) 11.30-4.00pm (Sa) Cost: $18.90 Booking: Not required

Family Pho

Wharf Shed x Austin’s Wines

218 Moorabool St

Wharf Shed | 15 Eastern Beach Rd

Are you Pho real? Mention Tastes to get 20% off at Family Pho Geelong, plus - be sure to check out the secret menu item on offer throughout Tastes.

Enjoy a Wharf Shed curated meal featuring Geelong produce paired with a matching glass of Austin’s Wine.

Dates: Throughout Tastes Time: 10.30am - 9pm Cost: Various Booking: Not required

Dates: Monday 13 - Friday 17 June Time: 11.30am - until late Cost: $40 per person Booking: Recommended - www.wharfshedcafe.com.au

DINNER AND...

Grab a bite to eat before or after some of the exciting shows, performances and exhibitions happening in Central Geelong.

Geelong Arts Centre | 81 Ryrie St

Head to www.geelongartcentre.org.au to find out more and book

30 Something Blow your wig and top up your giggle juice. You’re gonna party like it’s 1939!

Caught somewhere between Casablanca and The Cotton Club, join award-winning maestro of mischief Phil Scott and powerhouse canary Catherine Alcorn for a thrilling joyride back to their 18 karat lounge act, where you’ll soon see she’s 30 something and he’s…not.

End Of The Line - The Music Of The Traveling Wilburys End Of The Line takes you through a narrative and musical journey of The Traveling Wilburys and gives an insight into the peaks and valleys of the band’s stellar yet short-lived story.

Performed by a who’s who of Oz Rock.

Dates: Sunday 12 June Time: 3pm

Dates: Friday 17 June Time: 6.30pm

Mountain Adrift in grief, he becomes fixated by the idea of hiking up a mountain. But even on the simplest of journeys it can be difficult to find the way back…

The man’s journey up the mountain opens precipitously outward, to encompass not just his own voice, but the voice of the mountain, the wind, of a planet crying out for what it’s losing and what it’s already lost.

Shifting perspectives from the deeply personal to the epic, this new solo work by writer/director Kit Brookman and performer André Jewson is a determined search for hope amidst utter devastation.

Mountain is a hymn to the transformative power of grief, to the wonder of the unknown.

30 Something, Geelong Arts Centre

Date: Tuesday 21 June - Saturday 25 June Time: 7.30pm

PLATFORM Arts Geelong | 60 Little Malop St

Head to platformarts.org.au to find out more

Exhibitions: Anabelle Stonehouse and Queenie Starr June at Platform Arts sees two new solo exhibitions by inspiring contemporary ceramicists opening in Gallery One. Anabelle Stonehouse is a much loved emerging Djilong/Geelong-based ceramic artist who has been working under the moniker Tink Ceramics. They create functional and sculptural ceramics which take an expansive approach to femininity, form and embellishment. For this exhibition, Anabelle is creating a new suite of large-scale vessels in a multi-modal installation. Queenie Star is a Naarm/Melbourne-based ceramic artist who creates personal functional and non-functional sculptures that aim to bring light into our small daily routines. In a new ambitious work combining their sculpture and painting practices, Queenie will install a large work on the floor of the gallery.

Dates: Friday 10 June - Friday 8 July 18.

Anabelle Stonehouse via @tinkceramics

National Wool Museum | 26 Moorabool St

Head to www.geelongaustralia.com.au/nwm to find out more Craft Chat and Cafe Take part in the Museum’s monthly Craft & Chat Café to meet like-minded people who enjoy making, crafting and creativity.

Guided by a member of the National Wool Museum team, we will provide craft resources (or bring your own to share and talk about), conversation, a hot drink and something sweet.

Bookings recommended but drop in is fine too!

Designed for people aged 60+ (but all are welcome).

Dates: Thursday 23 June Time: 11am - 12pm On the Land: Our Story Retold A contemporary, interactive exhibition which offers a deeper cultural and environmental understanding of the Australian wool story and explores culturally relevant themes including ‘Wadawurrung Country’ - Geelong’s Traditional Owners, a history of farming, land management practice and innovations in the industry.

Dates: Throughout Tastes Time: 10am - 3pm On the Land: Our Story Retold, National Wool Museum

Geelong Gallery | 55 Little Malop St

Head to www.geelonggallery.org.au to book Barbara Campbell—ex avibus Multi-disciplinary artist Barbara Campbell takes inspiration from the journey of shorebirds that migrate every year from one end of the globe and back along ancient flyways in ex avibus.

Dates: Daily until Sunday 19 June Time: 10am - 5pm

Kerrie Poliness—Blue Wall Drawing #2 Kerrie Poliness explores forms in the natural world through large scale geometric drawings in public spaces. These ephemeral artworks are created by following a set of pre-determined rules; a nod to the conceptual art movement of the 1960s.

This project has been supported

by Creative Victoria’s Strategic Investment program.

Dates: Daily until Monday 13 June Time: 10am - 5pm

Sally Smart—P.A.R.A.D.E. Sally Smart explores and contemporises the historical avant-garde performances and designs of the early 20th century Ballets Russes. Smart creates an experiential and immersive environment, comprising textiles (costumes and curtains), sculptural components and performance (video and sound) inspired by the sets and costumes designed

by Pablo Picasso for the Ballets Russes’ Parade in 1917.

Dates: Daily until Sunday 3 July Time: 10am - 5pm

COOK THE DISH & WIN Have you got what it takes to cook one or even both recipes from Central Geelong’s local chefs and cooks? We have been lucky enough to get our hands on a recipe from two fabulous Central Geelong businesses for you to try at home during tastes.

Moqueca - Brazilian Fish Stew Sauce ALMA | 93-95 Ryrie St

INGREDIENTS • 2 Red Capsicums • 4 Shallots • 4 Roma Tomatoes • 250ml Olive Oil • 1 Tin Coconut Milk • 1 Lime • ½ Bunch Coriander • 2 Tablespoons Dende Oil METHOD

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Roughly dice the capsicum, shallot and tomatoes and simmer in the olive oil until it forms a thick sauce. Add the can of coconut milk and dende oil and simmer for a further 10 minutes.

2.

Let cool, then add the juice of 1 lime, the coriander roughly chopped and some seasoning to taste.

3.

We use this as the sauce to our crispy skinned barramundi but traditionally this would be more of a stew with seafood cooked in the sauce and served with orange wedges. We have also served this with grilled avocado for a delicious wholesome vegan main meal.

Felix Eggplant Parmigiana

Felix Restaurant Geelong | 9 Downes Ln INGREDIENTS • 1 Large Eggplant • 2 Cups Crushed Tomatoes • 3 Medium Shallots • 3 Cloves Garlic • 1 Long Red Chilli • 100mls White Wine • ½ Bunch Basil • 1 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs • 75g Butter • 100g Parmesan METHOD 1.

Cut eggplant in half and score the flesh of the eggplant making sure you don’t cut through the skin.

2.

In a medium frypan, cook eggplant face down in olive oil until golden brown and set aside.

3.

Slice shallots, garlic and chilli and cook in olive oil until the shallots are translucent. Once ready deglaze with white wine. Reduce the wine until its almost all gone and then add tomatoes and cook on a low temperature for 20 to 30 mins.

4.

Once the tomato sauce is cooked pick 2 to 3 sprigs of basil and place in the sauce and blend.

5.

Take the parmesan and breadcrumbs and the remaining basil and blend together in a food processor.

6.

Put a thick coating of the breadcrumb mixture on top of the eggplant and roast in the oven until golden, serve this on a generous amount of the tomato sauce and garnish with fresh basil and olive oil.

Get Involved Get stuck into a Moqueca from ALMA, or an Eggplant Parmigiana from Felix, and you could win one of two $100 vouchers to one of these businesses.

To enter: simply take a photo of your finished product of one or both of the recipes, upload it to Instagram and tag @lovecentralgeelong, the business who’s recipe you’re making, and use the hashtag #tastesofcentralgeelong to go into the draw to win! There will be a winner for each recipe judged by the chefs themselves!

For more information visit

Geelong.Link/TastesCookTheDish Terms & conditions apply.

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YOGA & YARNS

WITH WONDER YOGA & TOAST Y GEELONG Wonder Yoga | 128 Ryrie St

Begin your week with Yoga & Yarns. Join Wonder Yoga for a Yoga class (for most abilities), followed by a coffee and pastry from Toasty Geelong.

Dates: Monday 20 June Monday 27 June Time: 8am - 9.30am Cost: $15 Bookings: Geelong.Link/TastesYogaAndYarns

PIL ATES & BITES

WITH UPSTATE STUDIOS & FRESH FOOD MERCHANT Upstate Studios | 25 Moorabool St Introducing Pilates & Bites - start your Tuesday right with a Pilates class run by the amazing team at Upstate Studios, followed by a selection of goodies put together by Fresh Food Merchant.

Dates: Tuesday 14 June Tuesday 21 June Tuesday 28 June Time: 8am - 8.45am Cost: $15 Bookings: Geelong.Link/TastesPilatesAndBites

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FILL YOUR OWN GOODIE BAG Event Hub | 60-80 Moorabool St Love Central Geelong’s self-fill goodie bags are back for Tastes, and you guessed it… this time it’s a foodie theme!

To join in on the fun, make sure you register online and then it’s as easy as this: 1.

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Pick the day you want to attend when you register Pay for your goodie bag On the day – pick up goodie bag from our Tastes Event Hub – 60-80 Moorabool St Go on a hunt to pick up goodies from each participating business and exchange a unique token for your goodie.

To register or find out more visit: Geelong.Link/TastesGoodieBags Dates: Tuesday 14 June Wednesday 15 June Thursday 16 June Friday 17 June Time: 10am - 2pm Cost: $10

DRAG BRUNCH

WITH THE PIANO BAR

90-92 Little Malop St Introducing Drag Brunch presented by Piano Bar & Love Central Geelong.

An afternoon of great live entertainment, campery, fun games & performances. With one of Piano Bar’s pianists taking all your favourite song requests from 1pm to 5pm and hosted by fabulous & fun drag queens with pop up shows and games throughout the afternoon.

The event includes champagne on arrival and light finger food throughout the afternoon.

Dates: Saturday 11 June Saturday 18 June Saturday 25 June Time: 1pm - 5pm Cost: $45 Bookings (essential): Head to www.pianobar.com.au/geelong to book

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SPECIAL OFFERS Business

Offer

2 Chefs 51 Moorabool St

Come in and enjoy a delicious lunch from our menu for just $13

7 Origins 131 Malop St

Coffee & Lebanese Pastry offer: $3 coffee when you buy a Lebanese pastry Large milkshake & nutella and banana bagel for $15!

Afghan Kebab Village 6/114-122 Moorabool St

2 Doner Kebabs for $18

Augustus Gelatery - Geelong 41 Gheringhap St

Come and try our freshly-made artisan gelato and enjoy 15% off all ice cream during Tastes

Black Bull Tapas Bar & Restaurant 48 Moorabool St

Dinner with dessert. Order one main and try the ‘fried cheesecake’ for $12

Blue Lotus Restaurant & Cafe 54 Moorabool St

Order from the Blue Lotus Restaurant & Cafe website, everyday including the weekends, pick up your order and receive 5% off your bill.

Body Pleasure Piercing Geelong 110 Little Malop St

20% off mouth piercings throughout Tastes! Excluding surface & cheek piercings.

Central Nutrition 41 Yarra St

New customers can enjoy a buy one get one free offer on smoothies, aloe shots and energy teas.

Geelong Che Cup 71 Malop St

Buy one get one free! Buy one of our delicious Vietnamese dessert cups or freshly squeezed juices and get another free!

Grounds of Society 45 Malop St

Grab an egg and bacon roll with a large coffee for $12!

Huxtaburger 64 Malop St

More the Merrier: For groups over 5, take 10% off the dinner bill!

Order a burger and chips for $10

Friday L(a)unch: Buy a burger (choose from the Huxtaburger, Bam Bam or Chad) plus a soft drink or tap beer of your choice.

Froff O’Clock: Swing by Huxtaburger Geelong, any day, between 3-6PM and join us for one hell of a happy hour. $7 schooners, $10 tap cocktails, plus ask about the shot of the day!

Koffie Haus 34 Smythe St 24.

Grab a toastie (ham & cheese or cheese & tomato) and regular coffee for $10!

Dates & Times

Cost

Bookings

Tuesdays during Tastes

$13

Not required

Thursdays during Tastes

$10

Not required

Tuesdays during Tastes

Various

Not required

Saturdays during Tastes

$15

Not required

Tuesdays during Tastes

$18

Not required

Monday 13 June | 1pm - 10pm Tuesday 14 June | 1pm - 10pm

From $5

Not required

Wednesdays & Thursdays during Tastes 5.15pm - 8pm

$12

Not required

Throughout Tastes

Various

Not required

Throughout Tastes

Various

Not required

Throughout Tastes

Various

Not required

Tuesdays during Tastes

Various

Not required

Fridays during Tastes | 6.30am - 2pm

$12

Not required

Throughout Tastes | 5pm - 9pm

Various

Not required

Fridays during Tastes | 12pm - 3pm

$15

Not required

Throughout Tastes | 3pm - 6pm

Various

Not required

Tuesdays during Tastes | 7.30am - 1pm

$10

Not required

Business

Special Offer

La Porchetta 29/31 Malop St

Get on top of your pasta cravings - grab two main pasta for $40!

Lou’s Pizza & Wine 1/73b Little Malop St

Grab any pizza and get two glasses of wine for $10!

Malaga Restaurant 166 Moorabool St

Calamari with salad & chips - $15 Fish & chips - $15 Souvlaki & drink - $12 Steak sandwich with the lot & drink - $15

Mavs Greek 73a Little Malop St

Who doesn’t love an authentic Greek cuisine? Join Mav’s for a special lunch or dinner option, enjoy an entree and main, paired with a complimentary house white or red! OPA!

OZ Flame - Bar & Grill 52 Moorabool St

Fishbowls for $25 and cocktails for $12

Sabroso Pintxos Bar 86 Little Malop St

Sangria Sundays! Enjoy $6 sangria glasses and $25 jugs!

Lunchtime offer: Assorted Bocadillos for $14!

Sober Ramen 85 Little Malop St

Tonkotsu Ramen and any soft drink for $20!

Shinya Ramen & Bar 7 McLarty Pl

Welcome to Ramen Paradise: Enjoy authentic ramen and receive a complimentary serve of dumplings All Day Ramen: 2 for 1. Buy one ramen and get one free!

Sweet Susie’s Ice Cream Parlour 31 Yarra St

Friday Waffle Nights: Buy 1 get 1 free! You can’t go wrong with freshly made waffles, topped with 2 scoops of your favourite ice cream and toppings!

Ice Cream Upgrade: Sweet Susie’s will upgrade any single scoop waffle cone to a double scoop! That’s 2 scoops for the price of 1!

Tomodachi Izakaya & Bar 85a Little Malop St

Hungry for a Japanese bento box? If an aesthetically pleasing bento box is what you’re after, then look no further!

Terms & conditions apply. Please check with participating businesses.

Dates & Times

Cost

Bookings

Throughout Tastes | 11.30am - 2.30pm

$40

Bookings required for weekends only

Wednesdays & Thursdays during Tastes | 5pm - 9pm

From $20

Not required

Throughout Tastes

Various

Not required

Wednesdays & Thursdays for lunch & dinner | 12 - 2.30pm & 5pm - 9pm Fridays for lunch only | 12pm - 2.30pm

Various

Essential - 03 5221 0837

Friday 17 June & Friday 24 June Night only

Various

Not required

Sundays throughout Tastes | 3pm - 6pm

Various

Not required

Thursday 16 June | 11.30am - 2pm

$20

Not required

Throughout Tastes | 11am - 9pm

Various

Not required

Wednesdays during Tastes | 11am - 9pm

Various

Not required

Friday during Tastes | 12pm - 10.30pm

$15

Not required

Throughout Tastes | Refer to website for opening hours

$5

Not required

Throughout Tastes | 11.30am - 2.30pm & 5pm - 8.30pm

$23

Preferred

Please note: all special offers were correct at time of printing.

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Make it a GeeLONG weekend Whether you’re a local or from out of town, use Tastes as an excuse to stay a night or two in Central Geelong. We’ve teamed up with some fantastic accommodation providers to bring you exclusive deals just for our Tastes visitors.

Visit centralgeelong.com.au/tastes for a list of offers and more

Find out more at centralgeelong.com.au/tastes