Edible Vancouver Island Jan/Feb 2023
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new places + spaces >> Port Alice has a new “fast food” takeout truck called McWilkie’s Fast
>> On Galiano Island, there’s a new restaurant called Lola at Bodega Ridge , a south-east Asian inspired seafood restau rant. ey serve locally caught Penelakut seafood and local island produce, and the menu is written in a blend of Tagalog and English. Expect family style/sharing plates with bright, surprising avours and a focus on re-forged ingredients. cool news
Food . Order up some cod and chips or a burger with poutine at their Port Alice Marina Location.
>> Gold River residents no longer have to make the long drive to Campbell River to get their groceries. After six years without a grocery store, the town can now do their weekly shopping at the much more convenient Gold River Village Co-op Store. >> In Campbell River, More Eatery has been o ering guided virtual dinner parties and ready-to-go dinner drop-boxes since 2020. But now they have found a permanent place to call home and will be opening a restaurant at Dukes in Campbellton.
>> Can you imagine—a cheese vending machine? Dreams do come true at the Cowichan Station Creamery in Duncan, who have a vending machine full of cheese ranging in size (150 to 450 grams) and price ($7 to $15).
>> A recent study by time2play has found that British Columbians drink the most co ee when compared with other provinces, at an impressive 1.7 cups per day. We suggest trying local Island roasters next time you’re looking for a ca eine x, like French Press Co ee Roasters , Mile Zero Co ee Co. or Royston Roasting Co. , to name just a few. >> And according to Meal Kits Canada, Victoria is Canada’s most vegan destination, with 17.85 vegan restaurants per 10,000 people. Check out a few of the local vegan hotspots in town, like Fern Cafe & Bakery , Virtuous Pie and Be Love . >> Did you know that Edible Vancouver Island now publishes six issues per year? More recipes, more stories, more photos! Subscribe to have every issue delivered right to your door at ediblevancouverisland.com/subscribe
>> Re re Kitchen just opened up their second location at 100 Aldersmith Place in View Royal. All their
gourmet, fully prepared dishes are designed to “take and bake” in the comfort of your kitchen.
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