The Brief
Core problem
Local food businesses often compete for visibility while customers struggle to discover the range of independent food and wine experiences available around them. Food and Wine with Love was created to bring those businesses and customers together through a dedicated local discovery and ordering platform.
Why an off-the-shelf approach couldn't solve it
The product evolved from a Facebook community created by Isidora Love to help local food businesses and customers connect on the Mornington Peninsula. The app subsequently expanded that concept into a searchable food directory and ordering experience.
Pull-quote
A digital home for discovering local food, supporting local businesses and ordering directly.
How it reached NextEnvision
Delivered full white label through a digital agency partner – NextEnvision had no direct contact with the end client.
What We Built
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Food & Wine Discovery
Users can discover restaurants, cafés, bars, wineries and takeaway venues across Australia, with location-based discovery helping people find places around them.
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Curated Local Recommendations
The application promotes curated and trending venues alongside food events and seasonal specials, making the platform useful for both everyday dining and exploration.
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Direct Ordering
Customers can order directly through the app or associated website, allowing the platform to act as more than a simple restaurant directory.
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Vendor Commerce & Payments
The App Store history records a vendor store implementation and Stripe payment integration, along with improvements to vendor directions and social sharing.
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Community-First Model
The platform operates around a local-support model, with the App Store description stating that the directory does not charge commissions and aims to keep profits flowing directly to Australian businesses.
Tech Stack
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