Edible Vancouver Island November/December 2023

edible news + notes worth sharing field notes Happy holidays! » If we printed a list of all the awesome Christmas fairs and markets to attend, well, we’d “ Doughnut " miss out » For the doughnut lovers among us: Underground Donut Tour has come to Victoria. As "the world’s only food Tour specializing in donuts," they will take you around to some of the hottest doughnut locales in

have to print another entire magazine! But we hope you take the opportunity this holiday season to shop for local gifts at one of the many markets throughout the Island and Gulf Islands. Support our

the city, spanning three kilometers of walking and two hours of touring. Of course–drinks and doughnuts are included in the ticket price! » Speaking of doughnuts in Victoria, The Doughnut Vault opened by a former welder who fell in love with making the perfect doughnut. This is a shop you need to visit at least once a month–because the flavour

local artisans and craftspeople and get unique gifts for your loved ones, from gifts for foodies to home chefs to kids in the kitchen, and so much more. News to know » A fun stop to take between Christmas shopping is The Gingerbread Showcase , which is back for its 15th Anniversary, this year at the Hotel Grand Pacific. With the theme of Family Traditions, the possibilities are endless. Entry to the showcase is free, but visitors are encouraged to donate when they vote for their favourite piece; donations go directly to Habitat for Humanity Victoria’s build fund. The Fairmont Empress recently welcomed four new culinary leaders to their team: Steven Fernandes, Executive Sous Chef; Tyler Paquette, Q at the Empress Restaurant Chef; Lucas Gurtner, Sous Chef; and Gerald Tan, Executive Pastry Chef. The four will work with Executive Chef Morgan Wilson and more than 80 other culinary professionals to produce hyper-local and seasonal menus reflective of the region’s abundance.

options change every month! Another place to check out is Oso Cookies and Donuts , the dessert cafe of your dreams. One glance at their social media pages will have you drooling over their sweet treats, as they take as much care in the beauty of their offerings as they do the flavours. » For the "best donuts on Vancouver Island," according to their business sign, you have to visit The Donut Shop in Port Alberni. Serving up the sweet circles for more than a decade, they know their way around doughnuts. Enjoy one with a view over the harbour for a perfect afternoon treat. » North Island, you’ve got doughnut options too: Perks Donuts and Restaurant keeps the sugar buzz alive in Campbell River with an impressive selection of doughnuts and doughnut-adjacent treats like churros, cinnamon buns, cookies and fritters.

*Editor's Note: Some businesses use the spelling "donut," but we follow Canadian English standards, which uses "doughnut." Regardless of the spelling opinions, we can all agree to come together over our love of the doughy circles!

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