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Savour Sidney is a 22-day culinary celebration that invites Sidney residents and Victoria locals to experience the best of the town’s vibrant food and drink scene. From cozy cafés and artisanal bakeries to gourmet restaurants and craft breweries, this event showcases the diverse flavours that make Sidney a must-visit dining destination.
Whether you’re craving fresh seafood, farm-to-table creations, or decadent desserts, Savour Sidney offers exclusive menus, special promotions, and unique culinary experiences designed to highlight the talent and creativity of local chefs and producers.
Here are five menus and offers we recommend trying out this year.
Atelier offers a thoughtfully curated $65 three-course menu for Savour Sidney. The experience begins with a choice between a prawn and mussels dish, a butternut squash veloute with wild mushrooms, parsnip crisp, and truffle oil, and for an additional $5 guests can choose a beef tartare.
For the main course, diners have options that showcase both land and sea. The seabass accompanied with Swiss chard, zucchini, and sauce meunière; duck leg with white bean puree, glazed carrots, and orange gel; or for an additional $10, guests can select a beef fillet that comes with beets, beet puree, confit potato, and smoked bone marrow sauce.
Dessert options include the chocolate delice with caramelized white chocolate, almonds, and whipped cream cheese and the brown sugar tart: coffee mousse, cranberry gel, and crumble.
Address: 9804 Fifth St.
Sidney Scones offers a breakfast “sconewich” and drink combo for $12. Sconewich options to choose from include: sausage and asiago, everything bacon and cream cheese, or a vegetarian option. Choose a 12-ounce hot or cold drink, including the choice of bubble tea.
Sidney Scones also features large scones that rotate daily, offering new flavours every day. Popular scones include salted caramel apple, key lime pie, churro, Earl Grey vanilla, and more.
Address: 9762 Third St.
The Farmer’s Daughter curated a Canadian wine and cheese pairing flight for the Savour Sidney event for the price of $30. The menu presents three 2-ounce pours of exceptional Canadian wines, each thoughtfully paired with a portion of artisanal cheese and accompanied by a side of fresh baguette.
La Sauvagine, a rich and creamy pasteurized cow’s milk cheese from Québec, is perfectly complemented by the crisp and aromatic Culmina Winery Unicus wine from the Golden Mile Bench region in BC. For those who enjoy goat cheese, the Paillot de Chèvre, a smooth and tangy selection from Québec, is paired with the Sea Star Winery Blanc de Noir Rosé, produced in Pender Island, offering a delicate balance of fruit and acidity. Rounding out the flight is the Lankaaster Extra Aged, a bold and nutty cow’s milk cheese from Ontario, which pairs beautifully with the structured and velvety Rust Wine Co. Lazy River Vineyard Merlot.
Address: 101-2360 Beacon Ave.
RIVA is featuring a three-course menu for $55 as part of Savour Sidney, offering a selection of thoughtfully crafted dishes that celebrate bold flavours and high-quality ingredients. The meal begins with a choice of a crispy fried arancini featuring a blend of lemon and saffron risotto with melted havarti cheese, served alongside marinara, basil oil, and grana padano. The Italian oysters al forno offer a unique twist on baked oysters, combining bacon, artichokes, onions, peppers, garlic butter, lemon, and reggiano parmesan. A third option is a classic jumbo prawn cocktail served over shredded iceberg lettuce with a creamy cocktail sauce.
For the main course, guests can choose from the Wagyu beef raviol that features macadamia nut pesto, sun-dried tomato, vodka cream sauce, and caramelized onions, all topped with grana padano. The fresh baked conchiglioni is a vegetarian-friendly choice with spinach and ricotta-filled pasta shells baked in marinara sauce, provolone, and reggiano cheeses. Seafood lovers can opt for the fresh pan-seared ling cod, complemented by a fragrant coconut red curry broth, basmati rice, and Thai baby vegetables. For a classic Italian favourite, the chicken piccata comes with a white wine, lemon, caper, and butter sauce, served with pappardelle pasta.
Dessert options include a warm Granny Smith apple and sour cherry crumble with creamy vanilla ice cream, a classic affogato: vanilla bean gelato with a rich espresso shot, and a chocolate mousse, topped with whipped cream and toasted almonds.
Address: 107-2537 Beacon Ave.
The cafe is offering a breakfast combo for $10 and a lunch combo for $15. The Savour Sidney breakfast combo features a plant-based breakfast bagel grilled to perfection and layered with fresh tomato, thin-sliced onions, "Just Egg," vegan spicy mayo, and vegan gouda. Pair it with a small latte, made with your choice of regular, oat, or almond milk, all for just $10.
The Savour Sidney lunch combo includes a vegan house salad, made with a crisp and colourful mix of fresh lettuce, beets, carrots, vegan cheese, cucumber, chickpeas, and pumpkin seeds. Pair it with a small latte, made with your choice of regular, oat, or almond milk, priced at $15.
Address: 2520 Bevan Ave.
