Tastes of Central Geelong officially kicked off on Friday (July 1) and with so many events day in, day out, we’ve picked a few of our favourites to help you decide. These are selections for week two, which runs from July 10-17.
Sunday 10th
Raw Healthy High Tea at Sprout and Bean
Not all high teas have to be loaded with sugar and an onslaught of guilty feelings about having that extra macaroon. At the Sprout and the Bean, everything is made with your conscious in mind. Or intolerances and care for the environment, we’re not sure.
When: 10am and 1pm, July 10
For more information visit the website.
Monday 11th
Lunchtime Cooking Demos at Westfield
If you’re lacking inspiration in the kitchen, and happy to be in town, whiz past these cooking instructions for a few ideas on where you can take your dinners and lunches. Best thing is it’s free.
When: 12-1pm, July 11 (and daily)
For more information visit the website.
Tuesday 12th
Central Geelong Bakeoff at Westfield
The hunt is on to find Geelong’s best baker. With a long list of goodies to win, including a crowing by talented chef Justine Schofield as well as a high tea for two, degustation VIP dinner for two, $300 cooking masterclass at the Gordon and more, it’s time to get baking.
When: From 10am, July 12-14
For more information visit the website.
Degustazione dei vini di Paradise VI
Held at the newly renovated Centra private dining room, indulge in five courses paired with five Paradise VI wines (including back vintages not usually tasted).
When: 6.15pm, July 12
For more information visit the website.
Wednesday 13th
Dinner and Themed Trivia at the Workers Club
[main image] Fuel your brain before taking on a trivia challenge at Workers Club Geelong. Known (and loved) for their smoked meats, briskets and cheesy meals, it’ll be a feast fit for any King and Queen – especially so if you win the trivia.
When: 6pm for dinner, 7pm for trivia, July 13
For more information visit the website.
Thursday 14th
Bastille Day Celebrations at Bistrot ST JEAN
It’s time to honour the French and the many delicious meals that come along with that fine country. Head to one of the French-est venues in town for a lunch or dinner and a few celebrations as well.
When: Throughout the day, July 14
For more information visit the website.
Friday 15th
Cocktail Demonstrations at Tomodachi
While nibbling on some Edameme (green soy beans) and Renkon Chips (Lotus root chips) watch on as the pros mix up some seriously impressive cocktails. Then if you like what you see, perhaps spend the remained of your night working your way through the cocktail menu…
When: 4-6pm, July 15
For more information visit the website.
Saturday 16th
Afternoon Tea with Justine Schofield
She gained fans for her friendly demeanour and talent in the kitchen on Masterchef and she soon grew her following through the cooking show on Channel 10, Everyday Gourmet. Justine heads to Geelong for the first time to talk life, food and her journey with GT editor Kylie Oliver over a high tea at The Pier in Geelong.
When: 1.30-3.30pm, July 16
For more information visit the website.
Credit: Coffee Cartel
Regional Barista Competition at Workers Club
We all have our baristas we love and who know how to make a damn good coffee, now it’s time to see how they fair in a battle against the best of the best in Geelong. Each barista (from Geelong, Bendigo and Ballarat) will perform a routine in front of the judges on the clock in multiple rounds. How will your much-loved barista fair?
When: 10am-5pm, July 17
For more information visit the website.
For more information on the event as a whole visit the website.
Images sourced from individual venues websites.
