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Here's your first look at Marilena Cafe and Raw Bar
Jun 22, 2023

Here's your first look at Marilena Cafe and Raw Bar

Toptable Group's newest restaurant is exactly what Victoria has been anticipating

Ryan Hook
Ryan Hook
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The Wandering Mollusk settles on a home
Apr 20, 2023

The Wandering Mollusk settles on a home

Jess Taylor is finally wading into the waters of owning a restaurant after a decade shucking oysters.

Ryan Hook
Ryan Hook
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Ugly Duckling Dining indulges in the details
Mar 09, 2023

Ugly Duckling Dining indulges in the details

The newest Chinatown restaurant is the brainchild of head chef Corbin Mathany.

Ryan Hook
Ryan Hook
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Victoria has gone crazy for this Metchosin cookie house
Mar 02, 2023

Victoria has gone crazy for this Metchosin cookie house

Amid the tranquil sounds and sights of Witty’s Lagoon is the legend of a sugary oasis called the Crazy Cookie House.

Ryan Hook
Ryan Hook
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Clive’s Classic Lounge gets the global nod
Feb 16, 2023

Clive’s Classic Lounge gets the global nod

Clive’s Classic Lounge is no stranger to success. The award-winning cocktail bar in the Chateau Victoria hotel frequently ranks as one of the best in Victoria, the province, and across Canada; and this year, it’s gotten an international nod too.

Ryan Hook
Ryan Hook
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Inside Victoria’s oldest Latin American grocery store
Feb 13, 2023

Inside Victoria’s oldest Latin American grocery store

When merengue music fills the space, you know you’re inside Mexican House of Spice.

Michael John Lo
Michael John Lo
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Block Kitchen + Bar brings a bit of everything to each dish
Jan 28, 2023

Block Kitchen + Bar brings a bit of everything to each dish

Ryan Hook
Ryan Hook
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Chef Series, Winemaker Edition: Brent Rowland of Averill Creek
Aug 08, 2022

Chef Series, Winemaker Edition: Brent Rowland of Averill Creek

Amy Ayer
Amy Ayer
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Chef Spotlight Series: Sarah Maw, Friends of Dorothy (FOD)
May 31, 2022

Chef Spotlight Series: Sarah Maw, Friends of Dorothy (FOD)

Amy Ayer
Amy Ayer
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Chef Spotlight Series: Chef Harris Bredin–The Hallway
May 20, 2022

Chef Spotlight Series: Chef Harris Bredin–The Hallway

Amy Ayer
Amy Ayer
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Chef Spotlight Series: Vincent Capitano, Island Chef Pepper Co
Mar 16, 2022

Chef Spotlight Series: Vincent Capitano, Island Chef Pepper Co

Amy Ayer
Amy Ayer
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Chef Spotlight Series: Daniel Shipley, Farm’s Gate Foods & Catering
Mar 01, 2022

Chef Spotlight Series: Daniel Shipley, Farm’s Gate Foods & Catering

Amy Ayer
Amy Ayer
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