Locals love Finest at Sea for fresh salmon, halibut and crab sold from their retail fish counter, the value-added Finest at Sea products and arguably the finest fish and chips in town, served from their food truck. Read more…
Victoria’s Best Restaurant Award Winner 2024: Tastemaker(s) of the Year – Greg Hays and Silvia Marcolini, Cafe Brio
In Cafe Brio, Greg Hays and Silvia Marcolini crafted a distinctive, Italianate restaurant, still a popular place to dine on Fort Street. They’ve been named Tastemakers of the Year at the 2024 YAM Best Restaurant Awards. Read more…
Victoria’s Best Restaurant Award Winner 2024: Chef of the Year – Clark Deutscher
2024 Chef of the Year Clark Deutscher is in charge of developing menus for three Victoria restaurants — as seasonal ingredients arrive from their farm partners, he riffs on the possibilities. Read more…
Victoria’s Best Restaurant Award Winner 2024 Restaurant of the Year – The Courtney Room
The Courtney Room relies on fresh, seasonal ingredients from farmers, fishers and foragers, just one of the reasons it’s been named the Restaurant of the Year in the 2024 YAM Best Restaurant Awards. Read more…
Victoria’s Best Restaurant Award Winner 2024: Best New Restaurant – Marilena Cafe & Raw Bar
YAM’s 2024 Best New Restaurant award winner is Marilena Cafe & Raw Bar , where dishes are approachable yet flavourful, inspired by global traditions. Read more…
YAM BEST RESTAURANT AWARD WINNERS – 2024
Celebrating Greater Victoria’s finest, innovative and tastiest dining experiences in 2024, as awarded by an independent panel of food experts. Read more…
Patio Prep
10 steps to getting your favourite outdoor space ready for the best summer ever. Read more…
Rosé, You Say? Yes, Way!
Is there any surer sign that summer is on its way than the release of the new-season rosés? Read more…
Send in the Clown
After winning RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, Jimbo is ready to take on the world, one fabulous character at a time. Read more…
Self Care for Sunny Days
Before slipping into summer’s body-baring sundresses, shorts and sandals, take time for a little self-care to make the transition beautiful, starting with these three smart moves. Read more…