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1. Saison Market Vineyard
North Cowichan, BC V9L 6A8
(250) 597-0484
Categories:
Local Flavour,
Specialty Food,
Breakfast & Brunch
The Cowichan Valley has so many little food finds that make it special. Saison is at the top of the list.
Driving along one of the country roads in North Cowichan you will find many local vineyards. Saison is in fact a vineyard but they don't…More »
2. Craig Street Brew Pub
I have been coming here for three years and it is always great. They prepare pub food with love and add their own twist. I have said it so often but the soups are worth coming the visit. Duncan should be happy that Craig Street Brewery is an…More »
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8/11/2010 First to Review
Thank you Louis...thank you Amy...thank you "soup Natzi"!
I have only been living on Vancouver… Read more »
3. Community Farm Store & Corfield Coffee Bar
As a newcomer to Vancouver Island I was in search of a local coffee shop where I could go sit and feel part of the community. This is the place! It is located in an old garage now converted into three different shop that all share a common space.…More »
4. Firehouse Grill
I have to be honest when I was told we were heading out to Nanaimo for Sushi I wasn't exactly jumping up and down. I live in San Francisco where Sushi restaurants are a dime a dozen and even the little corner joints are pretty damn good. Well slap me…More »
5. Nanaimo Sausage House
Why because you have to! Immediately stepping out of your car into the parking lot you can smell the smokey aroma in the air. They don't even have to be smoking the meat and the aroma pours out of the shop for you to enjoy.
There are so many…More »
6. Averill Creek Vineyard
I want to let you in on a secret but you need to promise not to keep it yourself. It is important that you tell everyone!
Vancouver Island has some of the greatest vineyards and one of the best is right here in the Cowichan Lake region.
My first…More »
7. Cowichan Valley Meat Market Ltd
I love a meat market especially when it isn't part of the bar scene.
Local sustainable is the way to go and the Meat Market knows how to play to this movement. Their product is top of the line. You walk in there and the meat options are endless!…More »
8. Willow Street Cafe
Chemainus is a cute little town on Vancouver Island. They are known for their murals throughout the town depicting important moments in the history of the town. The main street of the town is a quaint "colonial" style town. It once was a thriving…More »
9. Island Scallops Ltd
Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 2C8
(250) 757-9811
I am a big believer in eating locally so when on Vancouver Island I seek out all local products. I first experienced these amazing scallops while shopping in Cowichan Bay. There is a little fish monger and they were selling these cultured little…More »
10. Pots & Paraphernalia
Duncan, BC V9L 1V2
(250) 748-4614
Categories:
Cosmetics & Beauty Supply,
Kitchen & Bath
What a surprise to see this culinary destination spot in Duncan, BC. The building alone catches your eye. In fact I thought it was a restaurant but was just as happy to see it will fulfill all my culinary needs.
Apparently they have expanded into…More »
11. Merridale Ciderworks
Cobble Hill, BC V0R 1L0
(250) 743-4293
Categories:
Restaurants,
Beer, Wine & Spirits
If you are a fan of cider then this is the place to go on Vancouver Island. It is set up very much like a Vineyard with a tasting room and all the little gifty sort of things, but instead of grapes they all have apples.
The tasting is free and…More »
12. Hilary's Cheese and Deli
Not just a cheese shop but a little cafe. I frequent this place for my fill of cheese when I arrive on Vancouver Island. The Hillary Blue Cheese is local and amazing. Not to strong but super creamy. I highly suggest you give it a shot. You can…More »
13. Old Farm Market
Every trip up to Vancouver Island usually includes a stop here. They are a year round farmers market. In addition they have a great butcher/deli and carry your charcuterie, cheeses and some of the staples.
The prices are reasonable and the quality…More »
14. Cherry Point Vineyards
When on Vancouver Island do yourself a favor and do some wine tasting. There are lots of little boutique vineyards. By California standards these are very young vineyards but for them 14 years is old.
Cherry Point produces some yummy port and…More »
15. Crow & Gate Pub
Unless someone told you about this amazing English Pub you would never know it existed. It is off the beaten path down a nice stretch of road and eventually you end up in front of this flower filled English garden with a beautiful pond, flowers,…More »
16. Dermod + Dudley's
Little did the fine folks of this Irish Pub in the middle of Vancouver Island know there was an American in their midst on that faithful day that Canada barely won Olympic Gold in Hockey.
Yes folks I was sitting in that little round table directly in…More »
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Vancouver, BC
Yelping SinceJanuary 2006
Things I Lovered wine, red meat, white meat, bacon, bread, cheese, Boulevard, Vancouver
Find Me InExploring anything edible or drinkable in the province of BC
My HometownLake Cowichan, BC
When I'm Not Yelping...Eating good food and drinking amazing wine and thinking about my next meal
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI am tough to impress and my opinions are fair!
The Last Great Book I ReadThe History of Negros, The Help, Julie Julia, Heat, RAW
My First ConcertYes it was Duran Duran
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My Last Meal On EarthWill be spent with amazing friends eating great food
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I love food!
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