Edible News + Notes: May 16, 2023
New Places & Spaces
If you're looking for some tasty comfort food and freshly made pizzas, be sure to check out Soul Southern Kitchen & Pizzeria (pictured left). This new spot has recently opened in Tofino and promises to satisfy your cravings with their delicious offerings.
Great news for foodies! The beloved Shelter Restaurant is back in business after a fire destroyed their building last December. They have relocated to a new home at Tofino Marina + Resort and taken over the space that was previously occupied by 1909 Kitchen.
Cascadian Liquor is proud to announce the opening of its tenth Island location in Port Alberni, and invites the community to join them for the grand opening on Thursday, May 18th. The new store is conveniently located at 2943 10th Avenue and promises to offer a wide selection of premium spirits, wines, beers, and other alcoholic beverages. Don't miss the chance to check out this exciting new addition to the Port Alberni community!
Luna is a modern cantina-style restaurant featuring a fusion of tex-mex and authentic Mexican comfort food with an upmarket twist along with creative cocktails. Something that drew us to our location in downtown Nanaimo is that it is a beautiful, old firehall and one of the most historic buildings in the city. Our goal is for guests to come in to have tastings of the variety of unique flavours that we offer in our menu choices. We offer gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options.
Introducing Raven's Fir Preserved Food, a new business located at the Pender Island Farmers Market. Their selection of freeze-dried treats and snacks includes a variety of delicious options such as apple fries, pears, salt water taffy, skittles, and more. Follow @ravensfir on Instagram for updates and more information about their products.
Victoria's latest addition to its dining scene is Al Barak Mediterranean Cuisine, a restaurant that specializes in authentic Shawarma dishes (pictured right).
Exciting news for food lovers in Victoria! Syriana, the city's first Syrian restaurant, is now open for business at 1258 Esquimalt Rd in Esquimalt. Don't miss the opportunity to try their authentic and delicious Syrian cuisine.
News worth sharing
The 17th annual Spirited Awards® by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation has announced its regional top 10 honorees, and Victoria has taken home some major wins! Congratulations to Clive's Classic Lounge at the Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites for Best International Bar Team, The Courtney Room at the Magnolia Hotel + Clive's Classic Lounge at the Chateau Victoria Hotel for Best International Hotel Bar, and Wind Cries Mary for Best International Restaurant Bar.
Congratulations to Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa who was recently named “Hotel of the Year” at the 2023 BC Hotel Association Awards of Excellence ceremony.
Closures
It's with sadness that we report the closure of New Tradition Brewing in Comox. After operating for three years, the brewery shut its doors on April 29th.
The Rumrunner Pub & Restaurant, a beloved waterfront dining spot in Sidney has closed down. After serving the community for 32 years, the restaurant closed its doors on April 30th.
After the unfortunate closure of its critically acclaimed sister restaurant, Agrius, just four months ago, Fol Epi has shut down its Yates Street location on May 14th. Fol Epi will continue to operate its Dockside location in West Victoria.
