Tasting Victoria

Victoria’s Top Thai Restaurants

Why has Thai cuisine achieved such global popularity? Well first, there’s its ability to perfectly balance strong flavours, like spicy chilis, sour lime and tamarind, creamy coconut, pungent fish sauce, and sweet palm sugar. Then there’s the sheer diversity of dishes, from creamy curries to smoky stir-fries and crowd-pleasing crispy spring rolls. Everyone can find something to love at a Thai restaurant.

Top 5 pizzas to order at MOD pizza

At MOD pizza you can find all kinds of pizzas, from cheesy ones, meaty ones and vegetarian friendly ones. Here is a list of the choices of pizzas at MOD pizza. MOD pizza, simple, delicious, original and always cheesy!

Coffee Shack: Specialty Coffee Arrives in the Westshore

Victorians are spoiled with an abundance of fantastic cafes, but so far most of them reside in the downtown core. Enter Coffee Shack, the Westshore’s first specialty coffee shop, which opened in November 2021 to considerable excitement.

Low-carb and keto-friendly dining in Victoria part II

In recent years, the restaurant industry has become increasingly aware of low-carb preferences. More and more low-carb options are popping up on local menus and staff are becoming accustomed to modification requests, which makes ordering based on preferences easier than ever.

New Haus on the block

There’s a new haus on the block! Eva Schnitzelhaus opened its doors in the heart of downtown Victoria, taking over the Rain Dogs location on Fisgard Street. This open space has been transformed into an après ski chalet-style restaurant by a skilled team who all have roots in the award-winning Agrius Restaurant. Executive chef and CEO Maxime Durand, along with sous chef Émile Hudon-Donne, created a playful menu with their own twists on German, Swiss, and Austrian classics.

Chocolate Orange Tart with Candied Oranges

This rich and velvety Chocolate Orange Tart with Candied Oranges is an impressive dessert to serve during the holiday season. This recipe was inspired by the famous Terry’s Chocolate Orange that makes an appearance this time of year. This homemade Chocolate Orange Tart with Candied Oranges recipe has all of the same chocolate and orange flavours, but is so much more festive in this elegant homemade tart. 

Christmas Table Talk

There is no season quite so enticing as Christmas with the allure of festive indoor gatherings and cozy meals around the table. This is the season of candles and mini lights, greenery and pinecones, glitter and gold—, but don’t limit your imagination to traditional expectations of colour and style. Reinvent your table in the way it best reflects your affection for the holiday season, offering your guests a visual feast that matches the food you serve.

It’s beginning to taste a lot like Christmas!

Smell and taste are the two senses most strongly linked to memory, so it’s no wonder that holiday baking is so evocative of the Christmas season.  The aroma of gingerbread cookies, spiced nuts, warm rum cakes, chocolate, peppermint, and almonds—, or whatever your preferred treat might be— will be sure to conjure sweet memories as you bake and eat your way through the holidays!  So whether you dig up those classic recipes that grandma used to make, or forge ahead and try something new, most of us would agree that certain special magic emanates from our kitchens at Christmas.

Bring a touch of holiday comforts to your holiday table this year with an authentic artisanal Panettone

Every year The Tuscan Kitchen brings in limited quantities of this great dessert produced in Italy by master bakers. There are many delicious types of fillings from Classico with candied fruits, to bright lemon, and creamy chocolate. 

MOD Pizza is celebrating two years at their Langford location

MOD Pizza is hosting a large charity event to celebrate MOD’s two years in Langford. Mod pizza will be raising money for the Canadian Mental Health Association on 12/12

Celebrate the Holidays at the Inn at Laurel Point

Celebrate this season with the help from Inn at Laurel Point. The Inn offers the ultimate holiday experiences for you and your loved ones to enjoy and relax!

Nuts about The Nutcracker

Celebrating the joy of Christmas, The Nutcracker ballet is a visually stunning blend of music and dance, magic, and colour. Traditionally performed throughout the world by professional and amateur ballet companies alike, the beauty and charm of this holiday event is beloved by all ages.  While this year’s live performance of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet has been cancelled once again due to the pandemic, there are definitely ways to still enjoy this holiday classic.

It’s good to be back! Part and Parcel is now open with full service for lunch and dinner.

Tucked away in a welcoming and unassuming space in Quadra Village, Part and Parcel confidently captures the feel of a neighbourhood hidden gem.

Chef Spotlight Series: Matt Cusano, Boom + Batten

Welcome to the first installment of our Chef Spotlight Series where we were able to catch up with Boom + Batten’s executive chef Matt Cusano. His self-described simplistic, no-fuss, Italian-inspired West Coast-style of cooking focuses on taste over looks. Matt would rather skip the flair and serve you a perfectly cooked and seasoned carrot that …

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MOD Pizza’s new fall features are here!

MOD Pizza is here with exciting new fall features! Bring family and friends down to the Langford location for pizzas, salads, drinks, and more.  A community-based company that always serves the freshest and warmest pizzas, MOD pizza never disappoints! Fall is here at MOD pizza, come check it out today!

Holiday Comforts at the Bay Centre

Slow down, be kind to yourself and take it all in with the Bay Centre Holiday Comforts

Victoria’s Six Best Cinnamon Buns

Nothing screams fall like cinnamon and baked goods, so dust off those sweatpants and get ready to indulge! We dug deep and tested out more than a dozen different raisinless cinnamon buns across the city and rounded out the top six.  Yes, we said raisinless... but if you are a fan of those tiny dried grapes in your rolled cinnamon pastries, some of these locations also have options for you. Read on and you might find some helpful tips and maybe even your new favourite! 

Day and Night: Sherwood is the place to be in Victoria

Can’t think of a better way to enjoy fall in Victoria than trying out Sherwood’s fall cocktail list' and PM share plates. Their menu uses fresh and local ingredients and they provide a variety of items at any time of the day for Victorians to enjoy when needed.

A local festive brunch you don’t want to miss this season in Victoria

New this December, celebrate the season and gather with friends and family at Aura on weekends for Festive Small Plates Brunch.