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Hop to It! Rabbit Rabbit is Opening Soon in Victoria

The new wine bar concept from first-timer Sydney Cooper is opening in Downtown Victoria (658 Herald Street) this Fall. In the meantime, follow us “down the rabbit hole” and get to know a bit more about the upcoming addition to our Capital City’s dining scene and its owner-slash-GM.

Get Into the September Spirit with These Four Recommendations from Vessel Liquor

On ‘Self Care’ and Slowing the F*ck Down, with Claire Hacker

The founder and designer of Okay to Rest clothing and accessories recently made the move from Vancouver to Victoria, in a bid to better embrace the lifestyle her brand encompasses. We checked in to find out more about the move, her brand, and life, in general.

From Local Cider to Japanese Beer: Check Out Vessel Liquor’s Picks for August

Vessel Liquor is Seeking New Crew Members for Their Victoria Location

Vessel Liquor Recommends Pairing These Four Bottles with Sunshine, This Summer

‘Okay to Rest’ is Popping Up in Victoria, July 6-12th

The premise behind the BC-based brand is pretty perfect: comfy made-in-Canada duds, accessories and other fun things, emblazoned with cool, vintage-inspired designs proclaiming a love for all things laid back. Snatch up as much of it as you can when Okay to Rest pops up in Victoria

From BC Whiskey to Zalto Stemware: Vessel Liquor Gives Their June Recommendations

Get Festive with Vessel Liquor’s Mexican-Inspired May Picks

Good News for Victoria: “Emmaline’s” is Coming to Quadra Village

The new Victoria-based concept from Elizabeth Bryan (the powerhouse behind former, sorely missed Mount Pleasant spot, Dock Lunch), with partners Fabio Caboclo and Daniel Peres is expected to be pulling in locals and Vancouverites to the space by early summer by using table service charm in a counter service world.

Where Does One of Victoria’s Cooler Restaurant Crews Eat When in Vancouver?

What's so great about when a kitchen crew from another city comes to town, is that they leave their hometown bias behind, bringing new perspectives and honest impressions only.

Victoria’s ‘Marilena’ Restaurant is Seeking a Sushi Chef

Get Into the Spring Spirit with These Earth-Friendly Picks from Vessel Liquor

Seven Shortcuts to Having a Tasty Time in Victoria

Heading to the Island? Here are seven solid suggestions to factor into your getaway.

This March, Segue Into Spring with These Four Bottles from Vessel Liquor

Check Out Vessel Liquor’s Top Picks for February

From Zero-Proof to Quadruple Sec, Vessel Liquor Makes Their January Recommendations

‘Rudi’ Opens Doors in Victoria

To get a better sense of what the new sister restaurant to Wind Cries Mary is all about, we reached out to owner Jesse Dame with some questions ahead of their opening earlier this month...

Vessel Liquor Recommends These Four Festive Bottles for December

From Spiced Rum to Swag: Check Out Vessel Liquor’s Picks for November

Vessel Liquor Suggests These Four Bottles for Drinking This October

Victoria’s Inn at Laurel Point Now Hiring For Multiple Positions

Vessel Liquor Recommends These Four Bottles for September

BC’s First Carbon-Neutral Hotel, Inn at Laurel Point, Earns Biosphere Certification

Shuck Taylor’s Oyster Bar in Victoria is Seeking a Chef/Kitchen Manager

Further Afield in Victoria (with Detours through Sooke) with Anna Wojtala

We're no strangers to the Victoria scene, by any means - but, all things considered (including an impressive resume in Vancouver kitchens), the Island-born now-GM at Stage in Victoria, seemed like the perfect person to turn to for a locals' perspective with a refined palate...

Four Finds from Vessel to Put On Your Shopping List This August

Jess Taylor of “Wandering Mollusk” Prepares to Open a Brick-and-Mortar

For a city so intimately tied to the sea, Victoria has surprisingly few seafood-dedicated restaurants to grab dinner or meet with pals for some really good oysters and a pint of beer. That's something that Jess Taylor felt has been missing - and the time has finally come for him to do something about it.