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

Cozy foods to warm up with, a downtown eatery opens a second location, Brasserie L’Ecole is back, and more!

Tasting Victoria·Oct 31, 2024·7 min read
Tasting Victoria
Newsletter №071

Good morning foodies,

We're down to single-digit temperatures this week, and with that chill in the air, cozy comfort food sounds better than ever. We’ve put together a list of dishes you may be interested in trying out these days.

We are also bringing you a story about a downtown eatery opening a second location in Uptown Shopping Centre. Read on to get all the details.

What’s your favourite comfort food?

  • Soup
  • Anything spicy
  • Pasta
  • Stews
  • Hot pot
  • Baked Goods
  • Seasonal coffees
  • Other

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😍 5 spots to try right now

🛥 The Arbutus Room: Great food and beautiful views of the marina at Brentwood Bay Resort. 

🇪🇸 Matadora Taperia: Authentic Spanish tapas and cocktails in the heart of Victoria's historic chinatown.  

🦪 Ferris Upstairs: Serving some of the best seafood dishes and oysters in Victoria since 2005. Located at 536 Yates.

🧁 Origin Bakery: A staple for gluten-free foodies in Victoria and Langford. 

🍔 Heron Rock Bistro: Casual James Bay eatery serving classic Canadian dishes at 435 Simcoe.

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

FEATURED

Cozy foods to warm up with this fall in Victoria

Tortilla Soup. La Taquisa (website)

To celebrate the season, we’ve rounded up a selection of restaurants offering dishes that capture the essence of autumn. Whether you’re in the mood for something warm and savoury or a sweet, spiced treat, these spots are serving up meals that perfectly embody the flavours of fall. 

Check them out.

FEATURED

Roast Meat & Sandwich Shop is opening a new location next month

Roast Meat & Sandwich Shop new location at Uptown Shopping Centre.

The beloved downtown eatery known for its delicious sandwiches and roast meats is opening a new location at Uptown Shopping Centre with new and classic offerings.

Learn more. 

🗞️ News

Ono Poké is giving away a free trip to Hawaii.

The BC Ale Trail unveiled the first-ever winners of its Best Beer Community Competition and Victoria came in third place, following Tofino in first and Port Alberni in second.

Colwood Pizza opened earlier this month at 590 Ledsham Rd. 

Brasserie L’Ecole is back for dinner service tonight after a temporary closure, according to the owner.

Le Petit Chef is still on at the Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour. 

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🗓️ Events

Halloween at Moon Under Water: Get ready for a night filled with costumes, drinks, and good vibes. Halloween shaft flights (peanut butter cup, pumpkin pie, candy corn, and mars bar) will be available and a feature shaft cocktail called "Rising From the Dead". Tonight at 7pm.

Halloween Party at Stage Wine Bar: Join the Hollywood Halloween party tonight at Stage Wine Bar for good eats, drinks, and great music. 

Fall Fling Market: Join 30+ local and handmade artisans to launch the holiday season at the Bay Centre this Saturday from 10am-6pm. The first 100 attendees will get a free holiday plant.

Day of the Dead Celebration: Visit Sea Cider Farm this Saturday from 2-6pm and discover all the traditions that bring this day to life. There will be Mexican food, traditional dances, ‘ofrendas’, catrina costumes, kids activities, and more.  

Catena Zapata Wine Dinner: Zambri’s Restaurant is welcoming Marina Castillo, brand ambassador of the iconic Catena Zapata for an unforgettable Argentinian wine dinner this Sunday, with a five-course menu perfectly created by chef Matias Sallaberry showcasing his heritage and culinary expertise.

Check out our sister newsletter This Week in Vic for a full list of Halloween events happening today.

 💸 Deals

• Free kids’ packs for children 12 and under at A&W today.

• Free teriyaki salmon roll for diners in costume at Taste of Tokyo Restaurant in Sidney today.

• $9.50 flatbread cheese pizza and $9.50 pulled pork sandwich at Interactivity Board Games Café on their regular menu.

• $10 chicken karaage and half off drinks at Fathom during social hour, 2-5pm daily.

• $12 macaroni and cheese and $12 mezcal sunrise cocktail at Wind Cries Mary during daily happy hour, 4-5pm.

🧑‍💻 Jobs

  • Full-time baker and decorator at Ooh La La Cupcakes

  • Baker at Rhino Langford

  • Host at Earls 

  • Part-time Retail Sales Associates at Lindt & Sprüngli

  • Host at CRAFT Beer Market

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This is Halloween! 👻 Spooky treats are available today at Rhino Langford and they won’t last long…

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