Edible News + Notes: September 16, 2023
New Places and Spaces
Exciting news for the Fairfield neighborhood in Victoria! Peckish Cafe is a charming, boutique take-away bakery that has a dog-friendly patio. Here, you will find freshly baked treats to pair with your beloved espresso beverages, and they even make custom cake orders.
There is a new addition to the food truck scene in Victoria! Churros and Mor, a brand-new food truck, is now open at 325 Cook Street, dishing out 100% vegan and gluten-free churros.
There is a new cafe on Salt Spring Island! Waterfront Cafe serves up your favorite espresso drinks and delicious poké bowls and wraps!
Nanaimo welcomes a one of a kind addition to its culinary scene! Tin Tin Restaurant is a restaurant and grocery store combo. Offering a unique blend of offerings including 100% halal cuisine, Vietnamese noodle soup, bubble tea and groceries.
Events
Passionate about craft cider? If so, Merridale Cidery & Distillery is hosting the 5th Annual Cider Harvest Festival on September 24th! Featuring over 15 craft cideries to showcase the best of BC craft cider, this is an event you don’t want to miss. Get your tickets today!
The Victoria International Wine Festival stands as Victoria's premier international wine tasting event. Their festival is dedicated to spotlighting an impressive selection of over 400 wines from around the world. This year, the event takes place at the Crystal Gardens in Victoria from September 24th - 30th and tickets are on sale now!
Celebrations
Congratulations to Hazel Ice Cream on their nomination for BC Food and Beverage Product of the Year for their Coffee Toffee Bar. If you haven’t tried their Coffee Toffee Car yet, it’s highly delicious!
Congratulations to Salt Spring Wild Cider for their outstanding achievement! Their Saskatoon Berry cider has been awarded the prestigious Best in Class Gold at this year's Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition. This competition represents the pinnacle of international cider awards and celebrates the very best in the world of cider-making.
A well deserved achievement to the remarkable team at Fairmont Empress for their prestigious recognition as British Columbia's premier business hotel of 2023, awarded by the World Travel Awards.
Closures
We're saddened to learn that Deer and Dough Bakery has closed its doors, marking the end of a wonderful 3-year journey. However, we're excited to share that Peckish Cafe has now taken root in the same location, bringing fresh new flavors to enjoy.
The Beach House Restaurant has closed its doors. They have been a cherished part of the Cordova Bay community since its opening in 2012. The property is now listed for sale.
