Edible Vancouver Island Mar/Apr 2023

Nothing heralds the arrival of warmer temperatures and summer promises quite like a beautiful weekend brunch. Across the island, restaurants celebrate the spring season by creating breakfast and brunch menus that highlight West Coast ingredients. They partner with local farmers, shers, brewers, vintners and producers in celebration of our local food and drink communities. Our EAT. DRINK. LOCAL guide has a few ideas of where to visit for a fresh spring brunch experience.

Alpina Restaurant at the Villa Eyrie Resort Calling all foodies, if you have not yet brunched in the sky at the Villa Eyrie Resort, you’re missing out. Every weekend, skip the long lines in town and reserve your brunch experience at Alpina Restaurant. Enjoy classic West Coast favourites with European inspired avours, all while overlooking the breathtaking views of the Saanich Inlet and the Olympic Mountains. @alpinarestaurant

Ground Up Cafe is a warm and welcoming café run by born and raised locals, centrally located on Gabriola Island. Working closely with island farmers, the thoughtful menu boasts locally sourced ingredients, bread made fresh in-house, daily baked goods and island roasted co ee. Enjoy breakfast in our newly renovated dining room or on the spacious patio! @groundup.cafe 560 North Road, Gabriola groundup.cafe 250-247-2010

Currents Restaurant at Black Rock Oceanfront Resort Come for the view and stay for the food! The only oceanfront restaurant in Ucluelet – enjoy an artisan inspired culinary experience at Currents. Every seat has a spectacular view of the surrounding rocky headlands and Paci c Ocean. All your brunch favourites, featuring fresh local ingredients. Patio seating available in the

summer months. @blackrockresort 596 Marine Drive, Ucluelet blackrockresort.com 250.726.4800

600 Ebadora Lane, Malahat villaeyrie.com 250-856-0188

Fathom The deeper down into the sea, the more interesting things get. With unparalleled views of the Inner Harbour, Fathom is the newest addition to Victoria’s dining scene. In uenced by his Korean heritage and the wild, rugged west coast, chef Peter Kim takes classic brunch favourites in delicious new directions; like the Florentine Benny featuring parmesan panko crust and yuzu hollandaise. And just like that, you’re a morning person. @fathom.victoria 463 Belleville St., Victoria fathomvictoria.com 250-380-4458

Crown Isle Resort welcomes you for weekend breakfast in the beautiful Atrium, overlooking the 18th green and Beaufort mountain range. Enjoy dishes including Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict, classic Crown wa es, and a Breakfast Focaccia Sandwich created by Chef Dan Vogt, perfect with a mimosa. Saturday & Sunday, 9-11:30am. Reservations are encouraged. @crownisle 399 Clubhouse Drive, Courtenay crownisle.com/dining 250-703-5088

Heartwood Kitchen Home of the often imitated, never-duplicated UFC French Toast (Ukee Fried Chicken French Toast) and the best Benny on the west coast! Sit on the stoop and watch the world go by or escape to the back patio and gardens. Open 7 days a week.

@Heartwood_Kitchen 1682 Peninsula Road, Ucluelet heartwoodfood.com 250.726.2200

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