Edible Vancouver Island May/June 2024

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HANSELL AND HALKETT Hansell & Halkett vintage home décor was born out of the love for vintage finds and carefully curated collections to complete each room. Our little shop is full of one-of-a kind vintage pieces, refinished furniture, local art and a great selection of handmade gifts. Tues-Sat 10-5 Sun 11-4. 105-2360 Beacon Ave, Sidney

IL FALCONE RESTAURANT Inspired by the culinary traditions of Italy and the bounty of our local farms, Il Falcone restaurant is the Comox Valley’s favourite destination to celebrate, connect and gather with family and friends. Join us for informal fine dining in a cozy atmosphere with warm and hospitable service. Buon appetito! 536 6th Street, Courtenay IG: @ilfalconeca | ilfalcone.ca

GROUND UP CAFE & CATERING Ground Up is a warm and welcoming café run by born-and-raised locals, centrally located on Gabriola Island, serving breakfast and lunch. Working closely with island farmers, the menu boasts locally sourced ingredients, sandwiches on bread made fresh in-house, daily baked goods and Van Isle roasted coffee. Eat-in or take-away! 560 North Road., Gabriola Island IG: @groundup.cafe FB: @GroundUpGabriola groundup.cafe

IG: @hansellandhalkett hansellandhalkett.com

NATURAL EVOLUTION HAIR STUDIO REFILL & REDUCE Visit our salon to refill all your favourite hair care products with our eco-friendly Product-Refillery. By bringing reusable bottles or opting for compostable containers, you’re making an environmentally positive choice for the planet and future generations. Save 10% and buy for your budget with the "offered by the ounce" option. 885 Island Hwy. West Parksville 260-954-0096 naturalevolutionhairstudio.ca

THE FICKLE FIG Local year-round farmers market, bakery, bistro, cafe, and gelateria offering seasonal and sustainable farm fresh produce and a rotating daily breakfast and lunch menu. Three locations open daily to serve you in Sidney and North Saanich. 1780 Mills Road 2489 Beacon Ave YYJ Victoria International Airport IG: @ficklefigfarmmarkett theficklefig.ca

WESTHOLME TEA COMPANY We welcome you to journey through

Westholme Tea Company, Teafarm, Tea Shop and Gallery. Offering a unique experience, steeped in nature as you slow down to learn about the rich history of the tea plant, shop our entire tea selection, ceramics and tea wares, and taste the purest, organic loose tea. To kick off the brighter days of spring, you can now book Canada’s only Tea Garden Tour online! Tour season begins May 2024 and ends Sept 2024. 8350 Richards Trail, Westholme IG: @westholme_tea | westholmetea.com

34 MAY/JUN 2024 EDIBLE VANCOUVER ISLAND