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taste the world
Taste the delicious culinary corners of the world -- and find the best food in Victoria -- with food + travel writer Cinda Chavich


DESTINATION DINING: Lima's Food Revolution
Lima, Peru, is now one of the most celebrated places on earth to dine — here's a look at the city's top tables and their creative chefs.
Cinda Chavich
Apr 30, 2022


TRAVEL: Laid back luxury in Tofino
Seeking solitude? A walk on a remote beach on Canada's wild west coast, with some fine food on the side, is my favourite kind of retreat.
Cinda Chavich
Apr 9, 2022


Get ready to Roar: a new top table in Tofino
Roar, the new restaurant at Hotel Zed in Tofino, has a vintage beach vibe and creative west coast cuisine, cooked over a wood fired grill.
Cinda Chavich
Apr 7, 2022


Lima's Food Revolution
Travel to Lima, one of the world's hottest destinations for modern and creative cuisine, inspired by indigenous ingredients.
Cinda Chavich
Apr 2, 2022


RESTAURANTS: Diversity is all part of Victoria's inclusive, international dining scene
We’ve seen an uptick in authentic, global flavours in Victoria restaurants, thanks to chefs from around the world sharing their secrets
Cinda Chavich
Mar 10, 2022


TRAVEL: A trip to Xi'an, China, offers a glimpse into the Muslim community's culinary culture
In Xi'an, China, the end of the historic Silk Road, I get a glimpse into the Muslim community's culinary culture via their tasty street food
Cinda Chavich
Jan 5, 2022


DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE: City chefs love cooking with duck
Duck is turning up on more Victoria menus, from duck confit for breakfast to fried duck wings at the local pub. Cook duck at home, too.
Cinda Chavich
Nov 4, 2020


WALKABOUT DOWN UNDER: A tasty tour of Queensland's food + dining scene
Queensland, once known mainly for it’s broad surfing beaches, rugged ranch land and coal mining, is now a top destination for food lovers.
Cinda Chavich
Oct 1, 2020


THE BUZZ ON SALT SPRING
Head to Salt Spring Island for some real, home-style Montreal Smoked meat and to share a laugh with Buzzy. By CINDA CHAVICH Got a...
Cinda Chavich
Sep 3, 2020
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