Field Notes — February 16, 2024
New Places and Spaces
Duo Café Bakery is the new local café to grab a locally roasted coffee, healthy grab and go lunches and freshly baked treats crafted in-house and located inside Inn at the Laurel Point . They offer designated parking spots for the café as well as street parking.
Pinhalla Vancouver Island’s only Pinball & Pizza place has recently opened up in Chinatown! Enjoy a delicious spread of pizza, refreshing beverages, and a diverse selection of classic and modern pinball and retro arcade games!
Taisho Japanese Grill and Bar just opened up at the beginning of February and has taken over the former space of Collective Wine Bar in Victoria. They offer a selection of Teppanyaki, sushi rolls, rice bowls and tapas.
Urban Forage has transitioned from its cafe setting to an online platform! Now, you can conveniently order their delicious, chef made, nutritious take-and-bake meals online.
Seal Point Pizza is the latest pizza joint to join Fairfield in Victoria. They took the space formerly occupied by Hive Eater. Seal Point specializes in small-batch pizzas and they only offer take-out at this time.
Langford welcomes Tacofino's 13th location, bringing its signature flavors to Westshore Town Centre.
A new bakery has opened up! Brentwood Bay Bakery is known for their delicious tarts , pies, cheese buns, cinnamon buns and they also offer a limited selection of gluten-free treats.
Milk Jam Donuts joined the food scene in Nanaimo and is quickly becoming a favored spot for indulging in delicious treats and coffee.
Things to look forward to
Hey Happy Coffee will be opening a new location at Uptown Plaza in Victoria this Spring. They opened their first location downtown Victoria in 2014 and has since been a favourite coffee destination.
Comox, get ready for something fresh! Off the Hook is going to be the latest addition to your dining scene, taking over the space formerly occupied by Toscanos. They will be offering a menu focused on innovative seafood and in-house smoked meat. Stay tuned!