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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


STORM SEASON: Best places & provisions for a storm-watching weekend
On Vancouver Island's wild west coast, it's storm watching seaon — find a cosy room with a view and hunker down with some local provisions!
Cinda Chavich
Jan 5, 2024


2023 RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR: Wild Mountain Food & Drink
Wild Mountain Food & Drink named 2023 Restaurant of the Year by YAM magazine judging panel
Cinda Chavich
Jan 5, 2024


VICTORIA DINING: MARILENA Cafe & Raw Bar: big city style in the Capital
MARILENA Cafe & Raw Bar offers big city style in Victoria, and named one of enRoute magazine's top new restaurants in Canada
Cinda Chavich
Jan 5, 2024

Kerala Calling: Top chefs behind new South Indian restaurant in Victoria
Cafe Malabar is a new South Indian restaurant in Victoria from chefs Kiran Kolathodan and Karma Tenpa, located in the downtown Public Market
Cinda Chavich
Jan 5, 2024


CLIMATE FRIENDLY CHRISTMAS: Tips to save money, reduce waste & shop smart
Keep your holidays merry, bright and green with these tips to plan parties and reduce food waste, with recipes for the inevitable leftovers!
Cinda Chavich
Dec 11, 2023


Fruitcake: The breakfast (lunch … snack) of champions
Fruitcake is a Christmas tradition in Canada and a dense, indestructible treat that powers powers triathletes, hikers and skiers, too.
Cinda Chavich
Dec 2, 2023

CEREAL SEASON: GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS PAST
Salty, gooey, crispy, sweet holiday treats — all made with breakfast cereal! Try these easy retro recipes to celebrate the season.
Cinda Chavich
Nov 23, 2023


CRANBERRIES: Saucy stuff and more
Cranberry sauce is always part of any turkey dinner but this indigenous fruit is rooted in First nations culture.
Cinda Chavich
Nov 23, 2023

VINTAGE WINE DINNER: Empress Hotel culinary team digs into historic cellar
A dinner pairing fine wines from top world wineries showcases a new team of food and wine professionals at Victoria's iconic Empress Hotel.
Cinda Chavich
Nov 20, 2023


HALLOWE’EN MOLASSES KISSES: A love or hate affair?
Do you love Hallowe'en Kisses or despise them? This Canadian candy is definitely old-fashioned and seasonal, but also easy to make!
Cinda Chavich
Oct 28, 2023
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