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😋 What is happening in Victoria's food scene this week?

😋 What is happening in Victoria's food scene this week?

Plus, late night eats, harvest food festival, and Victoria Fringe Festival

Sarah Madsen
August 15, 2024

Good morning foodies!

This week we are bringing you a look into the Feast of Fields festival taking place next weekend as well as a roundup of places across the city to find late night eats.

It can be tricky sometimes to find somewhere to eat in Victoria past midnight, but there are some definite gems worth checking out.

What is your ideal late night meal out?

😍 5 spots to try right now

🦞 Steamship Grill & Bar: Waterfront restaurant serving up seafood, steak, and cocktails at 470 Belleville.

🥃 Holocene Distilling Project: Craft distillery based in Cobble Hill at 1134 Chapman.

🥟 J&J Wonton Noodle House: Delicious Cantonese and Szechuan dishes at 1012 Fort.

🍹 Tora Tiki: Surf bar serving tropical cocktails at 714 Cormorant.

🥘 Kinu: Contemporary Indian tapas restaurant at 3600 Uptown.

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

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Where to find late night eats in Victoria

Loaded queso dip. Photo: Leopold’s Tavern / Facebook

Compared to large Canadian cities like Vancouver, Montreal, and Toronto, Victoria is not necessarily famous for its late night dining. However, despite that reputation—or rather lack of—Victoria does have some gems that are open past midnight and serve delicious and comforting food to all those looking for a late night snack.

Here at Tasting Victoria, we have compiled a selection of some great spots to find food late at night and into the early morning. From pizzas and poutine to curries and hot dogs, these are the tasty dishes that can be found after many have gone to bed.

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The Island is getting a gourmet harvest food festival next weekend

The 23rd Annual Vancouver Island Feast of Fields is taking place next Sunday, Aug. 25 at Heritage Acres in Saanichton—passionate foodies that are curious about where their favourite ingredients come from, this one’s for you!

Putting emphasis on the connections between farmers and chefs, field and table and farm and city residents, Feast of Fields is a widely adored, three-hour wandering gourmet harvest festival. It is an opportunity to taste the gourmet creations of local talented chefs, bakers, artisans, vintners, brewers, distillers, and other beverage producers.

What to expect from Feast of Fields.

🗞️ News

The Hot & Cold Cafe closes: The cafe shut its doors for good at the end of July, after over a decade of operating in Cook St. Village.

Big Wheel Burger receives Biosphere Certification: The burger shop is the first restaurant in North America to receive the certification that recognizes sustainability.

Whistle Buoy collabs with The Courtney Room on a limited edition rosehip saison. The brew is available at either Whistle Buoy or The Courtney Room.

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🗓️ Events

Next Generation Jazz Collective: The Victoria-based group will perform the music of Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers at Hermann’s Jazz Club. Tomorrow. Doors 5:30pm. Show 7pm.

Latin Night: DJ Alex King hosts a night of music and dancing at Victoria Event Centre. Tomorrow, 10pm.

Tour de Victoria: Take part in this cycling event on Saturday with eight distances to choose from. Begins at the Legislature.

East West Mural Fest: Check out community-based art in Esquimalt and Vic West with this festival featuring mural painting and hands-on workshops. Sunday until Sep. 2.

Bands!Bands!Bands!: Juice, Invasive Species, Juniper Smile, and Christian Peterson will perform at Victoria Event Centre. Tuesday. Doors 7pm. Show 7:30pm.

Victoria Fringe Festival: The annual performing arts festival returns with events at venues across the city. Wednesday until Sep. 1.

💸 Deals

$9 chicken quesadilla and $10 crispy yam roll at Browns Crafthouse during happy hour.
$16 pulled pork tacos and $13 hibiscus refreshers at Tug Eatery & Bar during happy hour from Mon-Fri, 2-5pm.
$12 mango mule and $3 buck a shuck oysters at Irish Times during daily happy hour, 2-5pm.
$16.95 burger and $13.95 chicken wings at 10 Acres Commons during happy hour from 2-5pm and from 9pm to close.