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What is happening in Victoria's food scene this week?

Where to go for Thanksgiving dinner, lots of food events happening this month, Sooke Harbour House just reopened, and more!

Tasting Victoria·Oct 3, 2024·7 min read
Tasting Victoria
Newsletter №067

Good morning foodies!

Thanksgiving is fast approaching and Victoria restaurants have put together different offerings for guests to enjoy in a restaurant or at home, making it a special night for families to enjoy. 

Aside from Thanksgiving, this month is full of events in Victoria. We made a list of all the ones you may be interested in. Check them out, and let us know if you will be attending any.

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😍 5 spots to try right now

🍷 Stage Wine Bar: For a chic, dimly lit date night. Picture fine wines, eclectic tapas and charcuterie.

🍕 900 Bistro: Located in Sidney, offering fresh-made pastas, thin crust wood-fired pizzas, meat, and seafood with gluten-free options.

🍜 The Bop: A Korean restaurant that opened this year in James Bay at 239 Menzies.  

🥃 Clive’s Classic Lounge: Award-winning cocktail bar in the Chateau Victoria hotel with a chill ambiance and great cocktails.

🥐 Peckish cafe: Grab tasty baked goods and hot drinks at 1267 Fairfield.

Know a great place we should add here? Reply back and let us know!

FEATURED

These 10 Victoria restaurants are serving Thanksgiving dinner

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The trees may have not begun to show their full orange and yellow yet, but Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and to many, this holiday marks the beginning of the season. If you don’t feel like cooking this year, many Victoria restaurants have you covered! Offering Thanksgiving dinner either for dine-in or for you to heat up at home. 

Check them out, make a reservation, or order ahead here.

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October is full of foodie events

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Victoria may be known for having plenty of events during the summer time, but this fall is not far behind. There are lots of food-related events happening in the city: wine festivals, wine pairing dinners, cooking classes, a chocolate tasting event, and more. 

Take a look at what’s happening this month. 

🗞️ News

Sooke Harbour House has reopened, newly renovated, and their restaurant The Copper Room is ready to welcome you. 

Pluvio Restaurant in Ucluelet came in third place for fine dining in Canada on The Travellers’ Choice Awards.

Victoria has once again been named the Best Small City in the World by Condé Nast Traveler for 2024. [Condé Nast Traveler]

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🗓️ Events

Benji’s Pub Quiz at Whistle Buoy Brewing: Join the brewery for a weekly show of knowledge, tunes, and sporadic lunacy every Tuesday at 7pm. 

Harvest Market: Support local, discover new treasures, enjoy seasonal delights, and celebrate the community spirit at Hillside Shopping Centre this Saturday from 10am-3pm.

Soup’s On Fundraiser: Three chefs will create mouthwatering soups this Saturday for you to sample at Royal Bay Secondary School. Money raised will go towards Anney’s Closet, food hampers for local residents in need across the Westshore.

Himalaya Fest: Celebrate the rich cultural traditions of the Himalayan region with live performances of dancers and musicians, delicious food, cultural exhibitions, and more this Saturday from 11am-4pm at Centennial Square. 

Victoria Tea Festival Revival: Tea enthusiasts will come together this Saturday at 11am to drink teas from around the world presented by experts. Festival activities include a tea fair with tastings, tea symposium, live music, food, ceramics gallery, documentary screenings, and the World Tea Championship.

Are you hosting a food event? Let us know.

 💸 Deals

• 20% off for students on Sundays at The Rack West Coast Bistro in Saanich.

• $3.99 tacos on Tuesdays at Ross Bay Pub. Chicken, beef or pork.

• $6.50 sangria at the Tapa Bar during daily happy hour.

• $9 smash burger from 3-5pm daily at Bin 4 Burger Lounge.

• $12 per pound of wings on Tuesdays after 4pm at Beagle Pub.

🧑‍💻 Jobs

  • Night Manager/Server at Moon Under Water Brewpub

  • Bartender at 10 Acres Restaurant Group

  • Front of House at Rabbit Rabbit

  • Banquet Server at The Union Club

  • Barista at Hey Happy Coffee

📸 Post of the week

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Pumpkin spice is back at Fol Epi: made in house with real ingredients.

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