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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


DINING OUT: Janevca restaurant is the heart of this new boutique hotel
Janevca, the beautiful new restaurant in the historic Rosemead House in Esquimalt, is the posh new spot to dine.
Cinda Chavich
Feb 10


HIP AND HIDDEN: CHINATOWN’S HISTORIC AND MODERN CHARMS
Taste your way through Victoria's Chinatown, the oldest Chinese community in Canada and a treasure trove of world flavours
Cinda Chavich
Jun 1, 2024


A PINOY PRIMER: FINDING FILIPINO FOOD IN VICTORIA
New to Filipino cuisine? Check out these local spots to explore Filipino flavours, from modern street food to family meals and groceries!
Cinda Chavich
Apr 29, 2024


CELEBRATING CAFE BRIO: New owners, same great food and hospitality
Cafe Brio's new owners, chef Sam Harris and bartender Vincent Vanderheide, are continuing its great local dining legacy in Victoria.
Cinda Chavich
Mar 4, 2024


FATHOM: A deep dive into island ingredients from Chef Peter Kim
From the fathomable to the unfathomable, Fathom is a great spot to explore locally-inpired food and drink, from morning 'till night.
Cinda Chavich
Feb 19, 2024


ANYTHING GROWS – Local chefs find global flavours in their own back yard
From lemons, avocados and passion fruit to daikon, Japanese greens, olives and even saffron, growers experiment with new crops in BC.
Cinda Chavich
Jun 24, 2023


SPRING IN THE CITY: Recipes for a sakura season picnic
Celebrate spring in Victoria with a Japanese hanami picnic beneath the blooming cherry trees and recipes for a pretty pink menu
Cinda Chavich
Apr 3, 2023


TALKING TEA: Tea rooms to visit in Victoria
From pretty tearooms to tea masters and homegrown island teas, Victoria is a town that's steeped in tea traditions — here's where to sip it.
Cinda Chavich
Sep 2, 2022


TAKE IT OUTSIDE: Tips for an al fresco feast, and some sweet spots to spread your picnic blanket
Dining al fresco, at a picnic site or sprawled on a beach blanket, is one of the joys of Vancouver Island life. Recipes to fill your basket.
Cinda Chavich
Jun 23, 2022


EASY ENTERTAINING: Summertime is taco time
A bit of grilled food, spicy salsa and crunchy vegetables, wrapped up in a tortilla, makes a fun, portable and endlessly adaptable meal.
Cinda Chavich
May 1, 2022
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