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

Good morning foodies!

This week we are bringing you a story about a tequila tasting event happening at a Victoria restaurant this month as well as the news that Odd Burger is finally opening its doors this weekend, after nearly a year of anticipation.

The new plant-based fast-food joint is an exciting addition to Victoria’s vegan food scene.

😍 5 spots to try right now

🍸 Lure Restaurant & Bar: Waterfront restaurant serving seafood, cocktails, and brunch at 100 Harbour.  

🥐 WildFire Bakery: Wood-fired bakery and cafe with tasty breads and pastries at 1571 Quadra.

🍺 Sooke Oceanside Brewery: Award-winning craft brewery at 5871 Sooke Rd.  

☕ Torch Song Cafe: Cafe serving pastries and coffee as well as books and vinyls at 1812 Government. 

🍦 Jackson's Ice Cream: Floating ice cream parlour in Fisherman’s Wharf serving scoops and soft serve.

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

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Odd Burger is opening in Victoria

After nearly a year of anticipation, the paper is finally coming down at a downtown vegan burger joint this weekend.  

Odd Burger will open its doors at 790 Fisgard St. this Saturday and is celebrating its grand opening with $1 soft-serve ice cream and free tote bags for the first 30 customers. 

Odd Burger is a fast-food restaurant that focuses solely on vegan food that utilizes sustainable and minimally processed ingredients. The Victoria location will be the chain’s first restaurant in BC. 

Read more about the new vegan burger restaurant.

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A Victoria restaurant is hosting a tequila tasting this month

Located in the Hotel Grand Pacific, Fathom, is hosting a special, one-night only dinner and tequila tasting menu this month and we can’t wait to see what it’s all about.

Promising a night of exceptional cuisine and a lineup of premium tequilas, the Fathom Patron Dinner is taking place Aug. 22 on the restaurant’s all-season terrace and will feature a five-course gourmet dinner with each course accompanied by the perfect pairing of Patron.   

What to expect from Fathom's dinner and tequila tasting.

🗞️ News

Ocean Garden Restaurant is vandalized: The restaurant in Chinatown had its front door smashed by a man who attempted to steal its live crabs. Later that day, the man threw a smoke grenade into the restaurant. 

Tickets on sale for Merridale’s Cider Harvest Festival: Taste ciders from across BC at the cidery’s annual festival on Sep. 22. Tickets available now.  

Bao announces temporary closure: The restaurant in Chinatown experienced a major roof leak and expects it will be closed for some time while the damage is repaired.

Rifflandia is hosting a Supper Club: Tickets are on sale for a foodie event at the music festival in September that includes tasty dishes from Jones Bar-B-Que and The Ruby.

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🗓️ Events

Emily Braden: The Harlem-based vocalist will perform at Hermann’s Jazz Club today. Doors 5:30pm, show 7pm.   

Phillips Backyard: The music festival returns for its second weekend tomorrow until Sunday, with performances from Jungle, Black Pumas, Earl Sweatshirt, and more.  

Dragon Boat Festival: The annual festival returns for a weekend of dragon boat racing, cultural activities, and live performances. Tomorrow and Saturday at the Inner Harbour and Ship’s Point.  

Metchosin Makers Market: Shop from over 40 artisan vendors and enjoy food and drink, music, and kids activities at Old Metchosin School. Saturday, 11am-4pm. 

Bowker Creek Brush Up Art Show: Check out artwork from over 30 artists along Bowker Creek between Hampshire and Armstrong. Sunday, 11am-4:30pm.  

Dover Quartet: As a part of the Victoria Summer Music Festival, the quartet will perform a matinee concert at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall. Sunday, 2:30pm.

 💸 Deals

• $5.50 potato naan and $6 keema samosa at Sizzling Tandoor during daily happy hour from 3-6pm. 

• $2 off beer pints at Beacon Brewing during late night happy hour on Fri. and Sat. from 8pm to close.

• $16 papaya and ponzu pork steamed bao buns and $12 duck wings at The Palms Restaurant during daily happy hour from 4-5:30pm and from 9pm to close. 

• $8 BC roll and $17 12oz. house sake at Sen Zushi during happy hour from Tue-Sat, 5-6:30pm.

🧑‍💻 Jobs

• Christmas Installers at The Butchart Gardens

• Nurse Practitioner at Sprout Family Health

• Chef de Partie at Penny Farthing Pub

• Baker at The Hidden Gem Treat Shop & Cafe

• Server at Floyd’s Diner

📸 Post of the week

Check out this tasty seared tuna from one of Quadra Village’s latest additions, Emmaline’s. The new comfort bistro at 2571 Quadra serves up both brunch and dinner.

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