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taste the world
Taste the delicious culinary corners of the world -- and find the best food in Victoria -- with food + travel writer Cinda Chavich


RESTAURANTS: Here's where to eat Korean food in Victoria
Korean cuisine is having a moment — with Korean fried chicken (a.k.a. KFC) and gochujang ("the new ketchup”) turning up on many menus....
Cinda Chavich
Apr 10, 2022


RESTAURANTS: Pizza and patio dining at FARO in Victoria
FARO, the stylish pizzeria at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel in Victoria, melds the pizza traditions of Naples with local west coast ingredients.
Cinda Chavich
Apr 9, 2022


TRAVEL: Laid back luxury in Tofino
Seeking solitude? A walk on a remote beach on Canada's wild west coast, with some fine food on the side, is my favourite kind of retreat.
Cinda Chavich
Apr 9, 2022


THE NEW GRAINOLOGY — A MILLER’S TALE
Fresh stone-milled flour is finding fans among artisan bakers and food lovers alike — it's a trend that's producing a tasty and healthier...
Cinda Chavich
Apr 2, 2022


Tea as it should be
With tea touted as one of the world’s healthiest beverages, it’s disconcerting for consumers to learn that tea bags are leaching...
Cinda Chavich
Apr 2, 2022


RESTAURANTS: Diversity is all part of Victoria's inclusive, international dining scene
We’ve seen an uptick in authentic, global flavours in Victoria restaurants, thanks to chefs from around the world sharing their secrets
Cinda Chavich
Mar 10, 2022


ALL SHOOK UP: Exploring Victoria's cocktail culture
Dip into this snapshot of cocktail culture in BC's capital city, where small scale distillers and mighty mixologists ply their tasty trades.
Cinda Chavich
Jul 1, 2021

SPIRITS: Victoria's indigo Empress Gin
Empress 1908 Gin, made by Victoria Distillers, celebrates the city's Empress Hotel with a royal purple hue and an international cachet
Cinda Chavich
May 24, 2021
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