Edible Vancouver Island Fall 2022

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>> Further north in Campbell River, a new croissant shop is making waves. Freyja , a locally owned Scandinavian-style croissant bakery and co ee shop, uses butter croissant recipes based on Danish tradition with various lling options sure to make your mouth water. >> If you haven’t been to the Otter Bay Café on Pender Island lately you are in for a treat. New managers Jillian and Chuck have taken their combined experience in the culinary world to use seasonal ingredients and work with local bakeries, producers and artisans. ey’ve brought in beans from boutique co ee roaster Bows and Arrows , added local craft beer from the island, cider from Twin Island Cider and various natural and biodynamic B.C. wines. enjoy a meal >> e Curry Cottage Tap & Grill is a new restaurant in Comox o ering a fusion of eastern avours with West Coast food. ey’re sourcing local produce and meat, cooking fresh in-house with family recipes inspired by traditional avours. >> 900º Bistro is opening up a location in Sidney o ering both

have a drink

>> irsty? Small Gods Brewing is a new literary-themed craft brewery in Sidney. eir carefully crafted menu of sand wiches and sides will complement their unique beer, so grab a few friends and enjoy a pint inside or on the patio. Meanwhile, Ladysmith recently became home to its rst craft brewery, Bayview Brewing . Situated in a residential neighborhood, they o er an extensive menu alongside their vast selection of beer. >> Finally, if you prefer liquor to beer, check out Artemis Whiskey Bar in Victoria. is space-themed speakeasy features Taskmasters (aka bartenders) who pride themselves on the magical art of making drinks.

their authentic Neapolitan “thin-crust” pizza as well as their thicker-crust New York Style pizza. ey use organic dough and tomato sauce to complement their local and Italian ingredients, creat ing their delicious pies that are baked at—you guessed it—900º. >> Ground Up Café & Catering is a welcome new addition to Gabriola Island, so next time you’re in need of some time away from your busy life, pop on the short ferry from Nanaimo and enjoy a local breakfast or lunch.

indulge in a treat >> Sidney Scones now has

a storefront in Sidney—and

rumour has it they might just have the best scones in the region, so they’re well worth a visit. While you’re in Sidney, check out Britannia’s

Cafe , especially if you love pink, because that’s what they specialize in— even their cinnamon buns are pink!

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