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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
Cinda Chavich
Apr 10, 2022
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 9, 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 7, 2022
Get ready to Roar: a new top table in Tofino
Roar, the new restaurant at Hotel Zed in Tofino, has a vintage beach vibe and creative west coast cuisine, cooked over a wood fired grill.
Cinda Chavich
Apr 7, 2022
Recipes: Cooking BC herring, sardines and anchovies
Curious about how to cook local herring and other Pacific pilchards? Try these recipes from top BC chefs.
Cinda Chavich
Apr 2, 2022
Lima's Food Revolution
Travel to Lima, one of the world's hottest destinations for modern and creative cuisine, inspired by indigenous ingredients.
Cinda Chavich
Mar 10, 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
Feb 2, 2021
MOTHER AFRICA: A celebratory meal for Black History Month
Victoria chef Castro Boateng (and his mom) create a Ghanaian feast for Black History Month, and share their delicious family recipes.
Cinda Chavich
Nov 4, 2020
DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE: City chefs love cooking with duck
Duck is turning up on more Victoria menus, from duck confit for breakfast to fried duck wings at the local pub. Cook duck at home, too.
Cinda Chavich
Sep 3, 2020
THE BUZZ ON SALT SPRING
Head to Salt Spring Island for some real, home-style Montreal Smoked meat and to share a laugh with Buzzy. By CINDA CHAVICH Got a...
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