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This week we are bringing you a story on Victoria being named Canada’s most vegan-friendly city as well as a roundup of some of the most innovative mocktails being made in local bars.
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😍 5 spots to try right now
🥕 Rebar: Vegetarian eats and juices at 50 Bastion Square.
🍰 Ruth & Dean: Delicious lunch and baked goods at 2509 Estevan.
🍣 Nubo Kitchen + Bar: Enjoy Japanese fusion dishes at 490 Pandora.
☕ The Hidden Gem Treat Shop & Cafe: Grab a coffee and a sweet treat at 337 Cook.
🧋 The Bubble Tea Place: Choose from a wide selection of bubble tea at 532 Fisgard.
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Victoria named Canada’s most vegan-friendly city
Veggies, nuts, tofu…though these are some of the first items that come to mind when thinking of plant-based food, they only make up the tip of the iceberg in the vegan food scene.
Underneath, there are thousands of exciting flavours to try and as it turns out, there’s no better place in Canada to explore quality plant-based food than Victoria.
Victoria has recently been named the country’s most vegan-friendly city by BonusFinder Canada, with over 140 vegan restaurants and meal services available.
It’s your last week to enter your nominations!
Nominate your favourite restaurants across our 18 categories, as we are closing nominations this week and preparing for the voting round! Can’t wait to see who you all choose to be the best restaurants in Victoria!
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Sip on inventive mocktails from these Victoria bars
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As we enter the second half of January, we’re feeling the challenge of sticking to our New Year’s resolutions, especially when out for food or drinks with friends.
If you’re partaking in Dry January, then we’re here to help motivate you and keep this month exciting with our round up of the most innovative mocktails being stirred, mixed, and shaken across the city.
🗞️ News
Vagabond Pies pop-up: The pizza joint’s first take over of Picnic Coffee is happening tomorrow.
Dine Around & Stay in Town kicks off tomorrow featuring set three-course menus at select restaurants across the city.
Blue Nile African Restaurant is moving. The East African restaurant will be in its current location until the end of February while it looks for a new home.
Floyd’s Diner is expanding: The classic diner is opening its fifth location on Gorge (near Hecklers) soon.
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🗓️ Events
Robbie Burns Night: This celebration of the famous Scottish poet at Bard & Banker today will feature Scottish pipers and poetry. 6pm-late.
Dine Around Gala: Taste food and drink from over 50 local restaurants today at the Victoria Conference Centre to mark the beginning of the Dine Around festival. 5-8pm.
Yukon Blonde: The Vancouver-based indie rock band will perform at Capital Ballroom tomorrow. Doors 8pm, show 9pm.
Sashay Cafe: Local drag performers will take the stage at Caffe Fantastico Quadra this Saturday for an all ages drag show. Doors 6pm, show 7pm.
The Avram McCagherty Quartet: The guitarist will be joined by pianist Brooke Maxwell, trumpeter Patrick Boyle, and bassist Scott White to perform traditional jazz at Hermann’s Jazz Club this Saturday. Doors 5:30pm, show 7pm.
Victoria In Love: Broadway vocalist Lizzie Klemperer will perform love songs at the Royal Theatre. Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2:30pm.
💸 Deals
$12 pina colada and $8 daiquiri at Toro Tiki during happy hour, 5-7pm.
$6 gyoza and $6 house sake at Ghost Ramen from 9pm to close.
$22 burger and beer at Fernwood Inn on Tuesdays.
$9 truffle frites and $10 Moscow mule at Glo Restaurant + Lounge during happy hour.
🧑💻 Jobs
Early Childhood Educator at Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group
Restaurant Manager at Cactus Club Cafe
Seed & Gift Store Retail Supervisor at The Butchart Gardens
Retail Store Manager at Red Barn Market
Executive Director at Capital Bike
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