Food | Drink

Perfect pesto for all occasions

Gourmet, green—pesto is my favourite food to experiment with. It all comes down to a pretty basic formula: toasted nuts, parmesan, fresh herbs, olive oil, garlic, and sometimes a veggie…

A gourmet meal for a deal

Often, people make New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, whether it be to eat less or exercise more. I, however, vowed to make 2014 my year to learn how to…

Hot pot pairs well with Karaoke

Victoria is not home to a huge population of Korean restaurants, but among the few, King Sejong is arguably the best. For reasonable prices, they will offer up large quantities…

iPads replace menus at new Korean restaurant

Jojo’s Jajangmyeon is a new restaurant located at 1630 Cedar Hill Cross Rd., beside the Fairway on Shelbourne Street. While it features traditional Chinese-Korean comfort foods, its atmosphere and new…

Fuel for school: A gluten-free solution to your McD’s cravings

Now that midterms are in full swing and the rain is making a comeback, everyone is stuck inside. What better time to snack on some comfort food than on a…

California dreaming on such a winter’s day

Do the mid-semester blues have you dreaming of a trip to the sunnier places? Not quite sure where to go? Look no further, here are the top 5 Reasons to…

Bestselling author kicks off Victoria’s first gluten-free festival

Gluten-Free Health and Wellness Festival @ Victoria Conference Centre (720 Douglas St.) $5 at glutenfreefestival.com ($7 at the door) for the day portion $25 in advance for Davis’s talk ($30 at the door)…

The Tapa Bar: a local success story

If you are looking for a funky place to hang out that has trendy music and delicious food at reasonable prices, then you need to try out the Tapa Bar,…

Bestselling author kicks off Victoria’s first gluten-free festival

Gluten-free eating is a concept that has exploded in popularity since seminal text Wheat Belly, by Dr. William Davis, revealed the apparent myriad of health complexities behind North Americans’ staple…