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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


COOKING WITH FIRE: Outdoor wood-oven envy
I've got wood oven envy and want to learn everything about the hottest new appliance for outdoor dining. Some advice from owners & experts.
Cinda Chavich
May 15, 2022


DESTINATION DINING: Lima's Food Revolution
Lima, Peru, is now one of the most celebrated places on earth to dine — here's a look at the city's top tables and their creative chefs.
Cinda Chavich
Apr 30, 2022


GEODUCK or KING: BC's incredible giant clam
Eating the world’s rudest clam - the giant geoduck clam’s grotesque appearance may rob it of its rightful place as king of the sea.
Cinda Chavich
Apr 17, 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 7, 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


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


SERIOUS SQUID: BC's giant Humboldt is a monster of the deep
Humboldt Squid is BC's giant, legendary and sustainable seafood choice.
Cinda Chavich
Feb 25, 2022


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
Feb 2, 2021


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
Nov 4, 2020
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