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8 February 2026 victoriatastebuds

Romantasy Trivia Night Is Coming to Small Gods Brewing This Valentine’s Day

If your idea of a perfect Valentine’s night involves fantasy worlds, morally grey love interests, and a cold beer in

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8 February 2026 victoriatastebuds

Downtown Victoria’s Food Scene Is Shifting, Here’s What’s Coming Next

Downtown Victoria is on the cusp of another culinary refresh, with several anticipated restaurant openings poised to breathe new life

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8 February 2026 victoriatastebuds

Culinaire

2025 Date: Thursday, February 26th, 2026Tickets On Sale November 1st 2025 What to expect at the event Culinaire is essentially a

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8 February 2026 victoriatastebuds

Victoria Hot Chocolate Festival

If you need an excuse to bundle up, grab a friend, and treat yourself this winter, this is it. February

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6 February 2026 victoriatastebuds

A Celebration of Vancouver Island Whiskey Is Coming to Merridale This February

For one remarkable evening, Vancouver Island’s whiskey community will come together to pour, share, and celebrate what makes Island-distilled whiskey

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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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Herald Street-
Who's That Brown Ale

Current Sweet Tooth:
La Roux Patisserie- White Chocolate Cheesecake

Current Fave Burger:
Bangers- Smash Burger

Current Fave Benny:
Floyd's Diner- Herb Hudson Chicken and Waffles Benny

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