Edible Vancouver Island Mar/Apr 2023

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in the community >> 32 Lakes Café and Bakery takes 1% of the sales from their roastery’s 340g Signature Line coffee to give back to their communities, by buying local ingredients to create soup

>> Biryani Palace is a new Middle Eastern restaurant opened by a husband-and-wife team at 2709 Quadra Street in Victoria, the former home of Pluto’s Diner. They’ve already become a popular destination for those craving South Asian cuisine, so check them out next time you’re in the area.

>> When your adventure seeking heart leads you to the renowned mountain biking trails of Cumber land, fuel your exploration with coffee and food from the new Laneway Coffee & Kitchen . Open Wednesday to Sunday from 8am to 3pm, they offer craft coffee and hot, made-to-order sandwiches and sides. >> MeeT , the popular

portions that are frozen and donated to seniors and elders in the Qathet regional district/ Powell River and Tla’amin community as well as the Comox Valley. >> If you’re in the Comox Valley region and have a child who loves helping you in the kitchen, check out the Young Cooks Program by Lush Valley. The after-school program teaches aspiring young cooks in a safe and supportive environment; they’ll learn to read and create recipes and cook for the family, as well as learn about local food sustainability and positive food choices. >> In Port Alberni, the Dock+ Food in Focus program offers a variety of fun, food-focussed workshops for you or the whole family, including foraging, knife skills, cooking, composting and more. Check out playinpa.ca for more information.

plant-based restaurant from Vancouver, now has a location in Victoria at 797 Hillside Ave. Their goal is to provide a safe space for all people to enjoy a meal that nourishes body and soul with food that highlights the limitless possibilities vegetables can provide.

new places

>> Block Kitchen + Bar recently opened in

downtown Victoria, offer ing a fresh global menu and creative cocktails. The exposed brick

walls, colourful murals and warm atmosphere foster conversation and connection, and patrons are encouraged to share dishes to further the engaging dining experience.

>> In Gibsons, restaurant Brassica has been making waves for the past few months with their family-style, coursed dining experience that highlights local seasonal ingredients. With a beautiful dining room and patio overlooking the marina, they offer simple, yet abundantly flavourful food.

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