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1. The Fairmont Empress
It's taken a long time to get there. A process of introspection, maturation and a review of how I can grow as a person. I'm not just talking about my 500th review (yay!), but how I was lucky enough to meet the man of some, if not all, of my dreams.…More »
2. Brasserie L'ecole
There are days I've considered killing my boyfriend.
Here's why:
1) He's male, and therefore was born to drive me crazy.
2) He's an engineer, which means "feelings" means he's gay.
3) He has a sarcastic sense of humor (so do I, but I try to keep it in…More »
3. La Taquisa
Tell me if you've heard this one before....
A California girl goes to Canada and has the best taco of her life.
Coming from someone who clearly was Mexican in a past life and could eat that cuisine every day, this is saying a lot. A LOT.
On my most…More »
4. Wickaninnish Inn
Although I would have loved to stay here overnight, we did have the opportunity to have breakfast here.
If you're looking for delicious food with great views, I highly recommend the brunch. It wasn't crowded at all, and we were seated right away.
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5. Best Western Tin Wis Resort Hotel
Although I had never heard of Torfino before, I was looking forward to visiting as I'm a fan of beach towns. We headed up on Victoria Day, expecting to get a great deal on a room because everyone had left after the three day weekend.
After driving up…More »
6. Spotted Bear Bistro
After essentially drowning in the torrential downpour outside, we went to do a little shopping for some board shorts for him so we could enjoy the hot tub at the hotel. What does this have to do with a restaurant? While out shopping, we asked what…More »
7. Mo:le
When one goes on one's first international journey, one finds that they refer oneself as "one" a lot. One also doesn't know what to expect when they go out for their first truly international breakfast (as IHOP doesn't count).
All I can say is...
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8. Avalon Restaurant
When you're at the mercy of someone else for breakfast choices, you just have to go with it.
This was breakfast spot #2 that we went to on my vacation, and while it doesn't bowl me over, it's definitely worth a stop.
Nothing spectacular, and I must…More »
9. Pho Vuong
I'm wavering between 1 and 2 stars, but since the service leading up to the event was good, I'll stick with 2.
Up until recently, I was a Pho virgin. Which shocked a great number of people who think it's the second coming. The reason why I avoid…More »
10. Posh - CLOSED
Want to get your kids to eat vegetables? Let them throw said vegetables in a pot of boiling stew and pluck them out with chopsticks- although advise them that said vegetables might be a wee bit warm and will burn some mouths if not careful.
On one of…More »
11. Ristorante La Piola
I blame the LOLcats for the overuse of "noms," but really...there were some delicious noms here. The BF and I came here for dinner because it's near his house and I get dragged to all these places he wants to try. I am so glad I did.
Because it was…More »
12. The Mint
I should really start writing reviews before I start drinking, because if I only remember the hangover, I may have a less stellar memory of the place.
In any case, we came here on a...night (Friday, I think) after dinner. Our friends had already…More »
13. The Blue Fox Cafe
For the hype it was getting, I was expecting more. It's not at the top of my Victoria breakfast/brunch places, nor is it at the bottom. It's an A-OK place.
Part of the lack of stars might be the waiting. And waiting. And waiting. Frankly, it's…More »
14. Lady Marmalade Restaurant & Catering
Out of all the breakfast places in Vic, this may be one of my favorites, and not just because I hear Christina Aguilera in my head.
Now, at least one other place has a bacon/tomato/avocado bennie, but Lady M has decided to throw BRIE into the mix.…More »
15. Italian Bakery
Victoria, BC V8X 1E9
Canada
(250) 388-4557
What do you do when your boyfriend leaves you all alone in his house with nothing to make for breakfast (and no coffee maker)?
You walk down the street to the Italian Bakery for a chocolate croissant and a latte.
We're both big fans of this place-…More »
16. Stage
Right before I moved from Boston to California, I visited a psychic, for no other reason than I wanted to find out what the move had in store for me. The psychic told me that I'd meet a doctor who loves wine within the first 6 months after moving-…More »
17. The Butchart Gardens
Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J8
Canada
(250) 652-4422
Categories:
Parks,
Botanical Gardens
Apparently my trip to Victoria was mostly of the 4 star variety.
When the companion suggested we go here, I figured why not?
I'm a girl, and although I love to get flowers sent to my work so they can gloat from the safety of my desk, I always love to…More »
18. Saltspring Soapworks Ltd
I'm a sucker for anything that makes my skin look good.
At this point in the aging process, I'm not as concerned with my face anymore since there's really no hope, but I try to make the gams and the tush as smooth as possible as one never knows…More »
19. Church & State Wines
When you're a passenger in a car, you notice those random signs more than the driver (in theory). One of things I noticed during my almost week as a tourist were all the signs for wineries. Wine? Usually my friend (although not always the next…More »
20. Shine Cafe
I think it's interesting that as you get older (and less likely to sleep your day away), breakfast becomes more and more important. I'm not talking about your average Wheaties- I'm talking about delicious brunch involving poached eggs, bacon and an…More »
21. Pluto's
Out of all the places I visited during my Victoria trip, Pluto's had to be my least favorite. I should point out that it isn't bad, but I must agree it's better in theory than in execution.
When you walk up from the parking lot, you see the patio on…More »
22. Veneto
I can really only comment on the bar experience, but it was pretty spectacular.
On a dark, snowy night (American Thanksgiving), the BF and I came here to grab a drink while we were waiting for our table for dinner.
He chose some sort of beer, I…More »
23. Pig BBQ Joint
Pulled Pork Poutine.
I don't know what else to say. Whenever I go back to the States, I crave poutine. My one issue with poutine is that it is rather carb-heavy. Enter Pig BBQ joint. HELLO!
Walk up counter, yummy soda selection, plenty of seats…More »
Recently updated lists from Pam S.
Coyote Ugly (8)If I want to chew my arm off in the morning, here's where I take a guy the night before. |
I'm FLYING (7)I fly a lot because states keep kicking me out. No, really. |
Please sir, can I have some more? (10)So I've gotten ROTD...a few times. Wow, I don't know if I can contain myself. My head is not fitting through my door right now, but if you're so inclined, here's why I'm special. |
I dreamt of you I must confess... (15)Fave date places! |
Do you know hard it is to look this good? (19)Well, you should. And now you do. |
Caffeine has no effect on me, but I drink it anyway. (9)I have A.D.D. If I need to stay awake, I take medication. But I love the warm tasty goodness of coffee...and how cool I look drinking it. |
Mmmmm....meat.... (16)Tubed, pattied, medium rare...doesn't matter. LOVE IT. |
LOVE (21)These are places I heart...more than I can even possibly fathom |
My mom likes to party... (10)with me and my friends. Here's some of the places I've taken her. |
Dirty Girl (15)Naughty, naughty. |
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Yelping SinceMay 2007
Things I LoveHigh Heels, Boston Red Sox, Bacon, Sake, February 28, Costa Rica, being a model, sarcasm, shoe shopping, my tuxedo cat, my yellow cat, cheese, my legs, long walks off a short pier
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Why You Should Read My ReviewsBecause I used to work at a casino. And I use my thesaurus.
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My First ConcertBeach Boys at the Reno Hilton, summer of '93
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My Last Meal On EarthSteak at Abe & Louie's in Boston
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...What I lack in strength, I make up for in rage.
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