It’s fun to find a good book under the Christmas tree to curl up with over the holidays. Cookbooks provide inspiration for months and years to come. Here are several new local titles to add to your gift list for food lovers. Read more…
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Have You Noticed? There’s a Growing Collection of Korean Eateries Around Town
Creative Korean eateries are conquering Victoria’s once-traditional palate — and we can’t get enough. Read more…
Why You Should Try Long Table Dining This Summer
Communal dining is back in vogue — wherever there is fresh, seasonal food to enjoy, the long table brings people together to share it. Read more…
Meet the Woman Behind Nourish Kitchen and Cafe, a 1888 Heritage Home-Turned-Restaurant
Hayley Rosenberg, owner of Nourish Kitchen and Café, talks simplicity, change, and cooking the way Grandma used to. Read more…
Turmeric Tequila Smash: Summer in a Glass
A little bit savoury, a little bit sweet — this chilled and delicious tequila-based cocktail is summer in a glass. Read more…
Recipe: How to Make Spinnakers’ Spicy Fish Tostadas
At Spinnakers, dry-rubbed wild Pacific salmon, halibut and smoked tuna are served on Adriana’s chia tortillas with crunchy cabbage, chilies and a drizzle of citrusy sauce. Read more…
Where to Shop For Latin Ingredients In Victoria
Whether you’re looking for dry or fresh chilies, tomatillos or fresh cilantro, you can get Mexican ingredients in local supermarkets and specialty shops. Read more…
10 Tasty Bakery Cafés In Victoria
Bakeries are back in a big way as the city’s sweetest spots for meetups — for business or for pleasure. Read more…
Recipe: How to Make Mole Negra
Food writer Cinda Chavich shares a recipe for mole negra she learned how to make after a trip to Mexico. Read more…
Where To Find Mexican Tacos, West Coast Tacos and Authentic Mole In Victoria
Mexico’s mole sauce tradition (and tacos) spans generations and borders. Read more…