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After a busy Friday, Darryn and I decided to stop in to Romeo’s (Broadmead Location) for dinner around 6 p.m. We expected the place to be packed with quite a wait for a table, and were happily surprised when we were able to be seated within 5 minutes. Although clearly busy, our server promptly brought [...]
PizzeriaPrima Strada, with its two locations, one in Cook Street Village and the other on Bridge Street, is one of two restaurants serving authentic Neapolitan pizza in Victoria (the other is Famoso Pizzeria). Prima Strada offers diners the chance to see their pizza being made, with an open kitchen and their large, wood fired pizzaoven. [...]
Having been to The Beach House in Cordova Bay before, my husband and I decided to once again indulge in one of their tasty dinners. The cozy and modern feel, coupled with wonderful views of the ocean makes for a lovely dining experience. Our meal started out with two appetizers. I ordered the Baked Brie [...]
Located in the new Atrium building, Pig BBQ Joint is a popular lunch destination for the working crowd in the heart of downtown Victoria. In addition to this location, they also have a mobile food truck, the Pig Mobile, which visits different areas of town during the week. With some free time before an early [...]
Who knew that there was a Japanese Restaurant that I had yet to visit! Green Wasabi can be found at 1692 Douglas Street (past Fisgard near City Hall.) Does the name sound familiar? Perhaps you visited this restaurant when it was located in Sidney. An intriguing combination of Korean classics like Kimchi bring to life [...]
The space now occupied by Stone’s Throw Restaurant, located next to the Best Western Carlton Plaza Hotel in downtown Victoria, has seen its share of restaurants and food joints over the years. Previous iterations have included a cafe, an Italian restaurant, and most recently a French “fine-dining” restaurant. Owners Corey Barager and Frazer McLean hope [...]
For a SINK like myself (single income no kids) it’s all about making money stretch further. So when a friend of mine asked me to join her for dinner at her absolutely favorite and economical sushi restaurant, I was excited. Voted the #1 Sushi Restaurant by the Times Colonist, Kaz Japanese Restaurant is located on [...]
Craving Indian food, we put the question out to Twitter asking what the best Indian restaurant in Victoria was. We went with the first response, and decided to try our luck at Da Tandoor on Fort Street. Da Tandoor is a cozy, authentic Indian restaurant with traditional decor that serves tandoori cuisine baked in a [...]
One Tuesday night, my girlfriend and I needed to head to Old Navy in Tillicum Mall. I wanted to treat her to a belated birthday dinner, so she picked Kelsey’s, since we would be in the neighbourhood. We arrived on a Tuesday at 7.00pm, and were surprised to find there was a line up. After [...]
During our recent stay at Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites, we were graciously hosted at Vista 18, Victoria’s only rooftop dining experience, to indulge in delicious food while enjoying panoramic views of the downtown Victoria. Vista 18 proudly offers a menu focusing on local seasonal ingredients, prepared in a way that allows the food to [...]
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 [...]
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