Until recently, happy hour was something Victorians had to travel to Seattle to enjoy. And then, voila, on June 20, 2014, B.C. loosened up its liquor laws, enabling B.C. establishments to offer happy hour specials — sort of. What’s the catch? There’s still a minimum price in effect — $5 for a pint of beer ... Read More
Once upon a time, I had three different fitness memberships. Despite that silliness, I was still looking for a place that offered decent yoga. My dream was to find everything I wanted — from equipment to classes to the right vibe — under one roof, for one price. And then I found something even better: ... Read More
Julie and I were rock climbing at Fleming Beach — Victoria’s best urban outdoor climbing spot, tucked away near Macaulay Point in Esquimalt — on a summer evening a couple of years ago. We hadn’t brought enough food with us, and so naturally started talking about tacos. “We should go to ALL of them!” we ... Read More
Lunch has a special place in my heart — because let’s face it: it’s the underdog of meals. When is the last time you saw people lining up down the block for lunch? Or making reservations weeks in advance? Yea, lunch doesn’t get that much love. But here’s the thing: you can score some sweet ... Read More
It’s Friday, approaching lunchtime and it’s one of those clear blue-sky days when Victoria shines, postcard-style. The water is sparkling and the Olympics sharp against the skyline. I’m downtown and I’m hungry. Reluctant to get myself into a sit-down restaurant affair, I wander down to one of Victoria’s top seafood vendors on the water — ... Read More
It doesn’t matter where I’ve been or how jetlagged I am — I can never wipe the silly grin off my face when I step off an airplane and onto the tarmac at YYJ. It’s the bracingly fresh ocean air, the wild greenery, the sparkle of it all. That’s why I decided to start The ... Read More
