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November 13, 2008 | Tips from Us > Victoria, Dining Victoria, Dining
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I have a favourite Mexican taqueria that I am almost reluctant to share because it is getting so popular. It’s called Hernandez’. This place is well hidden in the lobby of a downtown Victoria
They offer a lot more than tacos though and I’d highly recommend the San Juan
Where is it? Enter Andrew's Square at 730 View Street Douglas Street
August 15, 2008 | Tips from Us > Victoria, Dining Victoria, Dining
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What a way to mix my two favourite things (eating and sightseeing) – grab a seat at one of Victoria Harbour Ferries , kayaks and whale watching boats come and go, listened to street performers and took some great shots of the Parliament Buildings . This pic of the Fairmont Empress Hotel was taken from where I was sitting.
For dessert we waddled across the street to the new Roger’s Chocolates Soda Shoppe for their signature Capital City Banana Split. Every seat in the shop looks out over the Inner Harbour
March 28, 2008 | Tips from Us > Victoria, Dining Victoria, Dining
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I j ust had a fabulous dining experience at Café Brio in Victoria Church & State winery’s pinot noir was a great way to start. The tender flat iron steak followed by “crispy quince ravioli” for dessert…wow. I’d highly recommend this place not only for its superb fare but for its quaint, European ambience.
The restaurant is located on Fort Street Antique Row - a great place to look for treasures.
March 11, 2008 | Tips from Us > Victoria, Dining Victoria, Dining
Being the youngest of eleven children, food (and mealtime in particular), has always been competitive and somewhat of a contact sport for me. I research, I sniff out, I long for a gastronomic experience not exactly like ones I‘ve had in the past. Last Friday I found a gem of a place called LURE, located just across the Johnson Street bridge from downtown Victoria Delta Ocean Pointe Resort . Both their lounge and dining room have, in my opinion, one of the best views in the city. Our table looked straight across the harbour to the Fairmont Empress and Parliament Buildings .
The crab-stuffed salmon roulade followed by a tender lamb shoulder prepared me well for one of the naughtiest chocolate desserts I’ve had in a long time. Had I not had that last glass of wine, I could probably tell you the name of it. Just ask the server for the dessert with the word “sin” in it. He/she’ll know what you mean.
Whether you are just stopping in for a drink or decide to sample the quality fare, LURE is definitely worth a visit. Tip: if you go at night, you’ll see the Parliament Buildings lit up!
March 4, 2008 | Tips from Us > Victoria, Dining Victoria, Dining
A group of us went for dinner on Friday night and treated ourselves to one of the best views in the city – Vista 18 Restaurant; the rooftop restaurant of the Chateau Victoria Hotel
Arriving just before dusk, we sipped drinks and watched the sun slip behind the Sooke Hills as the 3,330 lights of the parliament buildings clicked on for the evening. This takes downtown dining in Victoria
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