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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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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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