Breakfast
Having heard great things about Jam Cafe, I was excited to be invited out for lunch with some family members there one Monday. We arrived just after 1 p.m. and the restaurant was still almost full after the lunch rush; we were lucky to grab the last table! The server was very attentive and quick [...]
Aura Waterfront Restaurant & Patio is part of the Laurel Point Inn located on the beautiful inner harbour of Victoria. A friend visiting from out of town was staying at the Laurel Point Inn, so we decided to go there for a Sunday morning breakfast. For our meals, Dayna ordered the Point Breakfast ($15), which [...]
The first Good Earth opened in Calgary in 1991, and now there are over 35 cafes in Western Canada. The latest cafe opened up in December in the Point Building at Uptown Shopping Centre, directly across from Qoola. We decided to stop in for a quick lunch shortly after they opened in early January. For [...]
The term ‘coffee shop’ seems much too pedestrian when describing the Shatterbox Coffee Bar, recently opened on Yates street (across from the Market on Yates.) As I observed owner and visionary Kalen Harris greet return customers by name, it’s not difficult to figure out the reason why the local community has adopted Harris, his fiancée [...]
Vista 18, part of the Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. During our recent stay, we got to sample some of their breakfast menu. After being seated with at a table offering a gorgeous view of the Parliament Buildings, The Empress Hotel, and the Inner Harbour, we were brought [...]
With the discovery of a coupon for De Dutch Pannekoek House in a local newspaper, we decided to try out the Saanich location near the intersection of Quadra St and McKenzie Ave. Already big fans of breakfast at IHOP (when will Victoria get our very own IHOP?!), we had fairly high expectations going in. For [...]
Rebar Modern Food Restaurant is a popular food joint for Victoria locals, and is well known throughout the region for the vegetarian and vegan friendly menu options. The restaurant is decorated with a mix of vibrant colours and artsy decor and finishes, making it a great stop for a casual meal. The restaurant is often [...]
Brannigans is a locally owned and operated family restaurant that has been open in Victoria for over thirty years. Brannigans is probably best known for their all day breakfasts with fluffy pancakes, omelettes, waffles, and more. Needing a quick breakfast before a round of golf at Cedar Hill Golf Course, I stopped in at their [...]
Having just completed the TC10K run (my first ever!), I was ready to dig in to a big breakfast as a reward. We made a reservation at John’s Place a week ahead of time, anticipating the large crowds (and waits) after the run. Believe it or not, I had never been to John’s Place before, [...]
I’m sure like us, many of our readers are probably unaware that Canoe Brewpub offers a Saturday and Sunday brunch option from 11.00am to 2.30pm. For a recent friends going away party, we made a reservation for our group to give their brunch menu a try. We arrived on time for our reservation for 11.30am, [...]
Win 2 tickets to Sting: Back to Bass (May 31, 2013)
In just a few weeks, Sting will be visiting Victoria’s Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre with his Back to Bass Tour, and one lucky reader of Victoria Explorer can win a pair of tickets to his upcoming show on May 31st! Here’s how to enter the contest: 1. Like us on Facebook and leave a comment on [...]
Win 2 pairs of tickets to the Vancouver Island Pet Expo (May 25-26, 2013)
The Vancouver Island Pet Expo returns to Pearkes Recreation Centre on May 25 and 26, where pet lovers come together to help promote the responsible ownership of pets. At the Pet Expo you will find many different kinds of pets, pet products, service providers, entertainers, organizations and clubs that cater to pets. As with previous [...]
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