We all love a good eatery, especially adding places to out ‘to try’ list. Below is a rundown of the Geelong-Otway region venues who made the cut and will go on to the state competition for the Golden Plate awards.
Golden Plate Award Winner – RACV Number One Torquay
Contemporary Dining – RACV Number One
Casual Dining – Saint Regis Winery
Hotel Dining – Great Ocean Rd Brewhouse
Licensed Cafe – Driftwood Cafe
Unlicensed Cafe – King of the Castle
Customer Service – King of the Castle
Coffee – Pickers Union
Best Menu Local Food – RACV Number One
Best Cellar Local Beer/Wine/Cider – Great Ocean Road Brewhouse
Best Value – Flying Brick Cider House
Outstanding Front of House – Caleb Fleet, Vue Grand
Best Chef – Jesse Hughes, Vue Grand
People’s Choice – King of the Castle
Forte sends its congrats to all winners, and thanks for the coffee, replenishment and service over the years. Oh, and for giving regional Victoria another thing to be proud of.
The state awards go down on November 21, visit the website for more info.
Main image from King of the Castle cafe’s socials