Edible Vancouver Island Holiday 2022

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>> Jessica Schacht, co-founder of Ampersand Distilling in Duncan, shares her version of the minimalist bar cart with The Five-Bottle Bar: A Simple Guide to Stylish Cocktails. These recipes use just five bottles to create delicious, stylish cocktails.

>> Rusted Rake Brewing is a unique farm-to-tap craft brewery and gourmet eatery in Nanoose Bay. They grow their own barley used in their beer and use local ingredients to create their complementary menu.

to eat >> At Atelier in Sidney, chef–owner Matthew Jackson blends worldwide culinary knowledge with local ingredient inspiration to create an evocative dining experience. The French-inspired cuisine is perfectly paired with handcrafted cocktails and a global wine list. >> Calling all pizza lovers! Supercharger Pizza is a new, multi-family owned restaurant in Powell River that features local and foraged ingredients to create artisanal pizza, salads and wings.

>> Habitat for Humanity Victoria’s premier fundraiser, The Gingerbread Showcase, is back for its 14th year. It will be at the Parkside Hotel & Spa from November 26, 2022 to January 2, 2023. All donations go directly to their build fund, helping Habitat Victoria partner with more local families to provide affordable home ownership. to drink >> Victoria Cider Co ., a newer family-run cidery on the Saanich Peninsula, recently opened their public tasting room. Family and fur-baby friendly, they offer tasting flights and bottles (the latter of which you can enjoy onsite or take with you).

>> The long-awaited CRAFT Beer Market in Victoria is finally open, offering 110 taps of beer, which you can enjoy on an outdoor patio (one of which even allows dogs) or while playing bocce ball or gathering around a fireplace.

>> Modern Cafe in Nanaimo has new owners: the owners of Gabriel’s Gourmet Cafe are expanding their culinary empire, with plans to bring a unique and elevated dining experience to Modern Cafe.

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