Good morning foodies,

This is summer! Rejoice! For me, it’s that point in summer where I can’t even believe my head is screwed on correctly, and I’m in a fugue of ice cream cones, bike rides, beaches, and craft beers. I don’t know about you, but so far it’s been pretty sweet.

I hope you’re enjoying yours, too.

Without further ado, go ahead and check out the latest food news, and enjoy the summer!

-Ryan, Tasting Victoria editor

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5 spots to try right now

Cumberland Brewing Company: Take a tasty vacation to Cumberland and head to this amazing brewery this summer.

Biblio Taco: Go for the beer, stay for the food. Cumberland’s resident taco joint is absolutely amazing, and so is its namesake taco.

Parachute Ice Cream: It’s summer, so grab some ice cream in the heart of Rock Bay at 105 Bridge St.

49 Below: It’s hot, so grab some ice cream in the heart of Oak Bay at 2575 Cadboro Bay Rd.

Cold Comfort Ice Cream: Again, it’s hot and it’s summer, so grab some ice cream in the heart of Victoria at 1115 North Park St.

Know a great place we should add here? Reply back and let us know!

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OEB Breakfast Co. expanding with location in Victoria

Just when you thought Victoria’s brunch options had topped out, a Canadian brunch chain is getting closer to opening up shop on Yates Street.

OEB Breakfast Co., the Calgary-based breakfast chain, will open a spot in Victoria at 856 Yates St.

There’s no clue as to when OEB on Yates will open—though, its website says soon and the windows at 856 Yates St. now bolster OEB graphics and photos, giving people a taste for what’s on the horizon.

OEB is known for its unique spin on brunch food—like breakfast poutines and lobster crêpes—and its foundation as a company was built by sourcing locally, farm to table.

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Patios, bevvies, and you….Oh my!

Face it, one of the greatest things about summer is sipping on your favourite drink on a patio!

In one word, LURE Restaurant & Bar’s waterfront patio is spectacular! With sweeping views of Victoria’s Inner Harbour, it isn’t named “Victoria’s Hottest Patio” for nothing.

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Here’s what you need to sip on this summer

We’re in the thick of a hot and sunny summer in Victoria, making it harder to stay inside, and easier to head to the beach, lake, or pool. All this sunshine requires the savouring of a cool, refreshing drink.

Whether it’s a summer beer enjoyed at a backyard barbecue, fruity spirits that complete a crafty cocktail on a patio, or a non-alcoholic beverage to sip on at the beach, we compiled this list for you, so you can enjoy every essence of summer.

🗞️ News

• Saveur announces closure. One of the most popular fine dining restaurants in Victoria has, some believe, suddenly closed up shop. Just recently, head chef Robert Cassels was nominated to be inducted into the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame. Now, the French restaurant on Herald Street has officially closed.

• Sooke residents save local café after recent closure. Around 400 locals rallied to buy the beloved Stick in the Mud Coffee House and reopen it under the name Cafe Vosino, after Sooke’s former postal code and name of the Americano drink the café served. The co-op coffee shop intends to open in fall.

• Five places to stop and pick up a cold treat in the Westshore. The Westshore has been facing a formidable heat wave, leaving locals sweaty, tired, and needing a refreshment. So, here’s a few cold treat options.

• Being a new parent is stressful enough, so here’s a list of kid-friendly restaurants across Victoria. There's no doubt dining with kids is a different experience, but it doesn't have to mean just chicken strips.

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🗓️ Events

• Moss Street Market Food Celebration this Saturday. From 11:30am-2:30pm, head to 1330 Fairfield Rd. for local vendors and Camosun food trucks.

• Soju Showdown at Vessel Liquor this Friday. Learn the history and culture of this Japanese drink Friday night from 7 to 8pm at 1609 Fort St. Tickets here.

• Third annual Victoria Latin Festival at Centennial Square. This Saturday, from noon to 5pm, head downtown for Latin-American inspired food, live music, and events.

• Sidney Street Market is every Thursday. This market has long been the benchmark for a great Vancouver Island market: local vendors, food trucks, and local produce.

 💸 Deals

• $6 Tuesdays at CRAFT Beer Market. Grab $6 select drinks and a $6 burger, with extra toppings for $3, every Tuesday.

• Part and Parcel has great deals from Tuesday to Sunday between 3 and 5pm: $9 oyster wings, $3 tuna melt, and $7 fried chicken sliders.

• Head to Café Mexico from Monday to Sunday, between 3 and 6pm, grab $4 chips and salsa, and $4.50 single tacos.  

🧑‍💻 Jobs

• Christmas Installers and Cooks at Butchart Gardens.

• Back of House Supervisor, Line Cook, and Dishwasher at Canadian Brewhouse. Email [email protected].

• Experienced Full Time Cook at Chorizo & Co. Email [email protected].

• Full Time Server with Barista Experience at Sherwood. Drop off a resume and cover letter at 710 Pandora Ave. in person, or email i[email protected].

That’s it!

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