The Very Good Butchers opens a new Butcher Shop in downtown Victoria
The shop, offering brunch, lunch, dinner, bar, and bakery menus, makes it easier than ever for local residents to enjoy delicious vegan meals.
Poké Fresh just opened a new location in Broadmead Village
The beloved local poké place just opened a their second location in Broadmead Village.
10 patios you need to visit in Greater Victoria before summer ends
Patio season is soon to be over, but it’s not too late to spend some time on one of these 10 unique patios. Enjoy the last few days of the season at these restaurant patios in Greater Victoria.
Phillips Brewing Celebrates 20 Years
Lift a glass to Phillips Brewing for celebrating 20 years in business! What is a true recipe for success? For Matt Phillips, the answer is a great team, doing what you love, focusing on the quality of product, and creativity. These values are why Phillips Brewing is now in its 20th year of business serving Victoria locals and people across the country.
5 Mexican restaurants you need to try in Victoria
If you’ve been following Tasting Victoria for a while, you may already know that I, Amelia, founder of Tasting Victoria, am from Mexico. When I first arrived in Victoria in 2009 it was hard to find good and authentic Mexican food, but luckily, things have changed. Now there are a variety of options to choose from, whether you are looking for carne asada—which originated in northern Mexico—nixtamal tortillas—mostly made in the center of Mexico—or even Mexican brunch.
Bicycle Pizza serves a new way of doing business
There’s no doubt that restaurants are reinventing themselves, especially since the pandemic started last year and businesses all over the world had to pivot to primarily takeout and/or delivery models.
And it was at the beginning of this year that a new pizza business with a very unique business model launched on the Saanich Peninsula: Bicycle Pizza—an online-only and takeout-only pizza business.
All things Mini Eggs! Where to find the best chocolate Mini Egg treats this spring.
It’s time to get excited because chocolate Mini Egg season is here!
Every year we have more delicious Mini Egg treats in the city, from Mini Egg ice cream, cookies, cheesecakes, macarons, and even Mini Egg chocolate bars!
Here are the ultimate chocolate Mini Egg treats you need to try in Victoria.
Victoria restaurants doing their own delivery
A great way to support local restaurants is by ordering delivery directly.
Here are some Victoria restaurants that do their own delivery.
Downtown Victoria’s best patios you need to visit
It’s a well-known fact that Victorians truly enjoy patio season. With warmer temperatures and sunshine in the city, we’ve put together different series of guides of the best patios where you can soak up the sun and have a great meal this season!
Whether you’re after delicious food, a great drink, or an incredible view, here are our top picks for patios in downtown Victoria.
Follow along to see the best patios in other Victoria neighbourhoods.
Dine around & stay in town is back by popular demand!
Dine Around and Stay in Town Victoria has been extended! Locals can take advantage of this fantastic culinary program and support local businesses by enjoying a wide range of culinary experiences and then staycationing at world-class accommodations offering special rates.