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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


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


CULINARY TRAVEL: The traditional balsamico of Modena
Travel to Modena, the balsamic vinegar capital of Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, and learn how this traditional artisan product is made.
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


SMALL FRY: IN PRAISE OF SARDINES, HERRING AND ANCHOVIES
Millions of small pichard fish school in Canadian coastal waters. Learn all about how they're caught, salted, canned, cooked and enjoyed.
Cinda Chavich
Apr 6, 2022


DIG DEEP: IN SEARCH OF THE ELUSIVE WEST COAST CLAM
I trek out to a rocky beach on Vancouver Island to dig for a dinner of littleneck clams, and unearth the history of this indigenous feast.
Cinda Chavich
Apr 6, 2022


A HONG KONG MINUTE
You can have an authentic Chinese culinary adventure, right here in BC, with a tasty tour of the Asian restaurant scene in Richmond, no...
Cinda Chavich
Apr 3, 2022


RECIPE: Malay Nyonya Curry
Nyonya cuisine is the unique fusion of Malay and Chinese cuisine found in places like Penang and Melacca, using colourful turmeric root...
Cinda Chavich
Apr 3, 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
Apr 2, 2022


MALAYSIA’S MULTICULTURAL SMORGASBORD
From sprawling food markets to hawker stands, giant Durian fruit, skewers of tender grilled meats, spicy curries and stir-fried noodles,...
Cinda Chavich
Apr 2, 2022


TRAVEL: A trip to Xi'an, China, offers a glimpse into the Muslim community's culinary culture
In Xi'an, China, the end of the historic Silk Road, I get a glimpse into the Muslim community's culinary culture via their tasty street food
Cinda Chavich
Jan 5, 2022
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