Chefs / Restaurants / Review Jul 29, 2019 Wildness: Ode To Newfoundland and Labrador A decade ago, when my wife and I were driving around Newfoundland, we met and befriended one of then-premier Danny Williams’ speechwriters. She ... Read More
Chefs / Food Events / Food Pairings / Restaurants / Review Jul 29, 2019 Creatives Collaborate – Veneto’s Chef Jamie Huynh and Toptable’s Chef Kristian Eligh Creatives Collaborate—at first glance, the title suggested storytelling, workshops and artistic endeavours. A hotbed of artful storytelling in ... Read More
Beer / Beer & Cider / Drink / First Look / Places / Press Release / Wineries & Breweries Jul 25, 2019 There’s a New Buoy in Town Whistle Buoy Brewing Company, a locally owned craft brewery and taproom, is now open in Historic Market Square, Victoria. Whistle Buoy Brewing ... Read More
Events / Press Release / Wine Events / Wine Festivals Jul 24, 2019 Cowichan Valley Wine Festival The Cowichan Valley Wine Festival August 23 – 25, 2019 Party at the Pavilion Start the weekend right with the tasting launch event on August ... Read More
Beer / Beer & Cider / Events / Press Release Jul 24, 2019 Great Canadian Beer Festival The line-up is set and the tickets are on sale. The Great Canadian Beer Festival will return to Royal Athletic Park in Victoria, BC, on Friday, ... Read More
Events / Press Release / Wine Events Jul 24, 2019 Blue Grouse Summer Events Lots to do this summer at Blue Grouse. Friday Night Flights Join us on Fridays until 7pm! Order a flight of 3 wines only, or a food-paired flight ... Read More
Causes / Events / Victoria Jul 20, 2019 Everyone Belongs in Nature – An Evening with Power To Be July 12th marked the evening of Power To Be’s very first Nature Gala (formerly known as Power to Golf) – a fundraising event full of wonderful ... Read More
Events / Family / Food Events / Press Release / Restaurants Jul 15, 2019 Family Dinner Series at The Courtney Room The Courtney Room is excited to announce a family dinner series, with three dates throughout the summer, starting this Sunday, July 14th. ... Read More
Events / Family / Victoria Jul 11, 2019 More Than Just Cracker Jacks at the Old Ball Game On June 7, the Victoria HarbourCats played their home opener game at Wilson’s Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park against the two-time defending ... Read More
Events / Family / Food Events Jul 6, 2019 2019 Shakespeare Festival — Order a Picnic & Go Shakespeare said, “If music be the food of love, play on.” The same can be said for theatre, and the Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival is ... Read More
Books / Review Jul 6, 2019 Chop Suey Nation and Number One Chinese Restaurant Two recently published books, a novel and a travel/memoir, provide deep insight into the Chinese immigrant experience in North American restaurant ... Read More
Food Events / Food News Jul 3, 2019 EAT Buzz Up-island & Tofino July|August 2019 The Buzz Up-island July 2019 “First we EAT, then we do everything else”(M.K.Fisher) – at least I do anyway. Never short of ... Read More
