Tasting Victoria

Victoria’s hidden gem: Birdman

📸: @birdman.vic It’s not exactly the newest addition to Victoria’s food scene, but you may not be aware this hidden gem exists. A late-night pop-up inside the beloved local restaurant Wind Cries Mary, Birdman serves towering fried chicken sandwiches for takeout and delivery. You can order from Birdman’s small but compelling menu and dine inside …

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First look: Victoria Cider Co.

We are thrilled to see another cidery tasting room now open to the public in Greater Victoria.  You can now visit Victoria Cider Co’s West Saanich Orchard and Tasting Room Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10am - 6pm.

Fall flavours soon to arrive at Fairmont Empress

As summer fades into the rearview mirror, Fairmont Empress’ Chefs look toward the bounty of the autumn harvest to showcase a new season of flavours. New Q Restaurant Chef, Mark Classen unveiled his new fall menu brimming with savoury dishes that reflect the transition from warm summer days into cool, crisp temperatures. From colourful root veggies like roasted Jerusalem artichokes to locally foraged wild mountain huckleberries, chanterelles and spruce tips, it’s almost time to delve into the season's best. Exceptional local ingredients, creativity, and care are all at the heart of Q Restaurant’s new fall menu, officially launching Monday, October 3, 2022.  

First look: Gigi’s Italian & Specialty Foods

Italy is known for its great food, and the country’s culinary exports are some of the most sought-after in the world because of their quality and freshness. But they haven’t been that easy to find on Vancouver Island—until now. Gigi’s Italian & Specialty Foods was born from a need for authentic Italian ingredients in Victoria. …

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Taste of Home: Varsha, Victoria’s family-owned Indian fusion restaurant

Varsha is a creative Indian-fusion restaurant located at the edge of Victoria’s Chinatown. This gem is run by a local Punjabi family that’s been serving Indo-Canadian cuisine since 2012. Find out how Aneet, a UVIC student with Punjabi heritage, finds a sense of home eating at Varsha.

Love your mealtime routine

Fall into a mealtime routine you'll love with Fresh Prep! With school now back in session, every minute you have counts. When do you have time to grocery shop, let alone meal prep? Fresh Prep delivers restaurant-quality meal kits to cook in 30 minutes, with options the entire family will enjoy.

Cocktail lounge shakes things up in Victoria

Learn about Citrus & Cane, and how to make an old tiki cocktail at home

Chef Spotlight Series: Ingrid Perez, Nautical Nellies

In this installment of our Chef Spotlight Series, we meet up with Ingrid Perez, the newest executive chef leading the kitchen at Nautical Nellies Restaurant.

CRAFT Vic Harbour coming to Victoria at the end of September

CRAFT Vic Harbour is elated to announce it will officially open its brand new location in Victoria by the end of September!