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Hands-on cooking at Myrtleford’s La Fiera Italian Festival
When it comes to making exceptional Italian pasta and gnocchi, a recipe is of little help, says local chef Sam from Salute Italian Pizza and Food, located in Myrtleford’s lovely Lupo’s Kiln Café. “It’s all ‘feeling’ in Italian cuisine,” says Sam. “Food absorbs water differently depending on what time of the year it is. It’s…
Read MoreNews on the 2026 vintage, plus our top recommended wines!
It’s an intensely exciting time of year at out Alpine Valley wineries. Grape pickers work the vines night and day to ensure the entire crop is harvested at precisely the right moment—the sugars, acidity and flavours must be just right. Timing is of the essence as the grapes are inspected, sorted, cleaned, crushed and fermented.…
Read MoreThe Hottest New Foodie Destinations in Bright & Surrounds
Our region is known for its great food, but wowzers, not even we can believe the foodie explosion that erupted this summer. Have you had a bite of it? So many hot new venues have opened it’s driving our taste buds wild. A little tip before you dive in—these venues are buzzing—so make it mid-week…
Read MoreWeekends Away To Surprise That Special Someone
The summer holiday frenzy is over, which means Bright & Surrounds now comes with extra leg room—just in time for Valentines Day! February is the perfect time to surprise someone with a weekend away. But where to start with all this leg-stretching space? All good, we’ve curated three helpful itineraries for you to plan that…
Read MoreGive the gift of Bright & Surrounds
The countdown to Christmas is on and we’ve got your Christmas gift list covered with a tremendous range of experiences, dream stays and boutique shopping—all available as Gift Certificates! That’s right, you can sort your entire Christmas shopping list without leaving your seat. Plus, you’ll also be supporting regional small businesses and local producers for…
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