Edible Vancouver Island November/December 2023

Mark your maps » In Nanaimo, Tintin Restaurant is a new restaurant and grocery store combo that is definitely worth checking out. They offer a unique variety in both their market and their dining room, including 100% halal cuisine, Vietnamese noodle soup, bubble tea and groceries. » While you're in Nanaimo, if you’re looking for a cool place with funky vibes and a unique atmosphere, be sure to stop by The Vault Cafe . They host a variety of open mic nights, live music and events, and are also just a neat place to meet with

Sad to see you go » We are always sorry to see local business close but are thankful for the time we did have to enjoy food and drink experiences with them. Bespoke Spirits in Parksville closed their doors this fall, and Coastal Boards and Bites in Nanaimo followed suit November 1st. The Beach House Restaurant at Cordova Bay also closed earlier this year. And scheduled to close beginning of December is Java Jo’s Cafe in Victoria, known for hosting vintage car shows.

friends and catch up over a cup of coffee. » Fans of poke have enjoyed Poke Page in Nanaimo and Parksville; now those in the Comox Valley can too, with the opening of Poke Page 4 in Courtenay. They have options to build your own bowl or choose from one of their signature bowls, giving you the best fusion of Japanese and Hawaiian flavours through fresh and healthy ingredients. » The Beaufort Ave Pub opened recently in

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Comox and promises to be a good time with some classic pub food. Run by the Comox Legion 160, Legion as a nonprofit, all monies go to veterans and local community. They have evenings that offer comedy, music and more, and the multiple large TVs are a great way to catch a game over a pint.

A revived food security initiative in Campbell River makes it easy for consumers to connect with their local producers. The Campbell River Food Map lists growers and producers in the Strathcona Region to help the local economy as people invest in the food opportunities around them. » Victoria Cannabis Company in downtown Victoria recently recieved approval to operate a farm-to-table business model. They venture into new territory as the first Vancouver Island cannabis company to do so–and only the 10th in the country.

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