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20 December 2025 victoriatastebuds

Beyond the Pint: Breweries as Creative Hubs

Winter has settled gently over Victoria. The days are shorter now, the light softer, and the city moves at a

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12 November 2025 victoriatastebuds

What if the quietest seat in the restaurant is where you find your loudest confidence?

There’s a quiet bravery in asking for a table for one.For many people, it’s no big deal, a chance to

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10 November 2025 victoriatastebuds

Finding Purpose in a World Obsessed with Followers

Sometimes, as a food blogger, I feel a bit out of place. Not because I’m doing anything wrong, but because

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25 September 2025 victoriatastebuds

Experiencing Rifflandia Like a Star: Inside the Supper Club

This year, I had one of the most exciting opportunities with Victoria Taste Buds, I was invited to Rifflandia as

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24 September 2025 victoriatastebuds

Tater Tot Casserole

I’m a huge believer in comfort food, and this tater tot casserole is one of my absolute favorites. It’s hearty,

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7 July 2025 victoriatastebuds

How I Grew My Instagram Account by Getting Hyper-Local With My Engagement Strategy

Growing an Instagram account takes consistency, creativity, and a bit of trial and error. I started off doing all the

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3 July 2025 victoriatastebuds

🌱 Surprise Meals, Happy Planet: How Too Good To Go Made Us Rethink Food Waste in Victoria

It all started with a message from a friend in Toronto:“You have to try Too Good To Go, I’ve been

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15 March 2025 victoriatastebuds

The Old Spaghetti Factory

A Victoria classic that earns its reputation every single visit.

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4 March 2025 victoriatastebuds

A Beer Lover’s Adventure Through Central Vancouver Island

I had the absolute pleasure of teaming up with BC Ale Trail this past weekend to explore the Central Island

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20 November 2024 victoriatastebuds

Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub

Spinnakers has that rare quality of feeling both historic and genuinely alive.

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28 September 2024 victoriatastebuds

Harry Potter and the Imprisonment of Magical Food- University Paper Series

I thought it would be fun to share some of my university papers as blog posts, especially since they’re centred

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5 September 2024 victoriatastebuds

New Happy Hour at Somewhere * a restaurant at Dorothy’s

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Somewhere * a restaurant at Dorothy’s for a new delicious and affordable Happy Hour!!

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27 August 2024 victoriatastebuds

Taoisis Ramen & Tao Tea

A downtown hidden gem tucked inside the 800 Yates atrium

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13 August 2024 victoriatastebuds

Dutch Pancakes

I’m super excited to share one of my absolute favourite breakfast recipes: the Dutch pancake, also known as a Dutch

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7 July 2024 victoriatastebuds

Cafe Malabar – West Coast Dinner Series

I was absolutely delighted to attend Cafe Malabar’s inaugural dinner series, Kadal Amma, which masterfully combines the flavours of Canada’s

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4 July 2024 victoriatastebuds

Observations from my Favourite Corner

people watching from my favourite corner at my local coffee shop

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28 June 2024 victoriatastebuds

Discovering Uncle Terry’s Patio: A Summer Hotspot

This week, I had the absolute pleasure of being invited to the soft opening of Uncle Terry’s Patio at the

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4 June 2024 victoriatastebuds

Vancouver Island CrabFest 2024

Don’t miss your chance to dive into the ultimate crab-tivating experience! 🦀

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10 May 2024 victoriatastebuds

Captivating Croissant Craze

Since 2013, the croissant has embarked on an exhilarating journey, spearheaded by Dominique Ansel’s groundbreaking creation, the Cronut – a

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30 April 2024 victoriatastebuds

Uni Modern Japanese Restaurant

A modern twist on traditional Japanese

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Floyd's Diner- Herb Hudson Chicken and Waffles Benny

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