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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, Victoria named most vegan-friendly city, inventive mocktails, and Dine Around & Stay in Town kicks off

Sarah Madsen
January 25, 2024

Good morning foodies!

This week we are bringing you a story on Victoria being named Canada’s most vegan-friendly city as well as a roundup of some of the most innovative mocktails being made in local bars.

As Dry January continues, it has us wondering what your favourite alcohol-free beverage is?

What is your go to non-alcoholic drink?

😍 5 spots to try right now

🥕 Rebar: Vegetarian eats and juices at 50 Bastion Square.

🍰 Ruth & Dean: Delicious lunch and baked goods at 2509 Estevan.

🍣 Nubo Kitchen + Bar: Enjoy Japanese fusion dishes at 490 Pandora.

☕ The Hidden Gem Treat Shop & Cafe: Grab a coffee and a sweet treat at 337 Cook.

🧋 The Bubble Tea Place: Choose from a wide selection of bubble tea at 532 Fisgard.

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

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Victoria named Canada’s most vegan-friendly city

Veggies, nuts, tofu…though these are some of the first items that come to mind when thinking of plant-based food, they only make up the tip of the iceberg in the vegan food scene.

Underneath, there are thousands of exciting flavours to try and as it turns out, there’s no better place in Canada to explore quality plant-based food than Victoria.

Victoria has recently been named the country’s most vegan-friendly city by BonusFinder Canada, with over 140 vegan restaurants and meal services available.

It’s your last week to enter your nominations!

Nominate your favourite restaurants across our 18 categories, as we are closing nominations this week and preparing for the voting round! Can’t wait to see who you all choose to be the best restaurants in Victoria!

Nominate your favourites now.

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Sip on inventive mocktails from these Victoria bars

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As we enter the second half of January, we’re feeling the challenge of sticking to our New Year’s resolutions, especially when out for food or drinks with friends.

If you’re partaking in Dry January, then we’re here to help motivate you and keep this month exciting with our round up of the most innovative mocktails being stirred, mixed, and shaken across the city.

🗞️ News

Vagabond Pies pop-up: The pizza joint’s first take over of Picnic Coffee is happening tomorrow.

Dine Around & Stay in Town kicks off tomorrow featuring set three-course menus at select restaurants across the city.

Blue Nile African Restaurant is moving. The East African restaurant will be in its current location until the end of February while it looks for a new home.

Floyd’s Diner is expanding: The classic diner is opening its fifth location on Gorge (near Hecklers) soon.

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🗓️ Events

Robbie Burns Night: This celebration of the famous Scottish poet at Bard & Banker today will feature Scottish pipers and poetry. 6pm-late.

Dine Around Gala: Taste food and drink from over 50 local restaurants today at the Victoria Conference Centre to mark the beginning of the Dine Around festival. 5-8pm.

Yukon Blonde: The Vancouver-based indie rock band will perform at Capital Ballroom tomorrow. Doors 8pm, show 9pm.

Sashay Cafe: Local drag performers will take the stage at Caffe Fantastico Quadra this Saturday for an all ages drag show. Doors 6pm, show 7pm.

The Avram McCagherty Quartet: The guitarist will be joined by pianist Brooke Maxwell, trumpeter Patrick Boyle, and bassist Scott White to perform traditional jazz at Hermann’s Jazz Club this Saturday. Doors 5:30pm, show 7pm.

Victoria In Love: Broadway vocalist Lizzie Klemperer will perform love songs at the Royal Theatre. Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2:30pm.

💸 Deals

$12 pina colada and $8 daiquiri at Toro Tiki during happy hour, 5-7pm.
$6 gyoza and $6 house sake at Ghost Ramen from 9pm to close.
$22 burger and beer at Fernwood Inn on Tuesdays.
$9 truffle frites and $10 Moscow mule at Glo Restaurant + Lounge during happy hour.