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Columnist Robert Moyes photographed at the Artisan Wine Shop on Broughton Street. (Don Denton photography)
Quinta da Lixa Escolha Estate Vinhão 2021 is a red wine to savour this fall. (Courtesy Quinta da Lixa)

WINE NOTES: Vinhâo “one of the most interesting grapes I’ve ever tasted”

Plus wine columnist Robert Moyes reveals a happy finding found in a little “free library”

Columnist Robert Moyes photographed at the Artisan Wine Shop on Broughton Street. (Don Denton) -

WINE NOTES: Yalumba Organic Y Series Viognier deliciously balances fruity and floral

Plus other refreshing and appealing summer wine recommendations from columnist Robert Moyes

Columnist Robert Moyes photographed at the Artisan Wine Shop on Broughton Street. (Don Denton) -
Located on Douglas Street, Island Poke was Victoria’s first poke restaurant when it opened in 2018. (Allan Reid)

Voracious: Fast and Fresh Hawaiian-Style Poke

Allan Reid’s monthly restaurant column

Located on Douglas Street, Island Poke was Victoria’s first poke restaurant when it opened in 2018. (Allan Reid)
Monday Mag wine columnist Robert Moyes offers some wine recommendations for July. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen file)

WINE NOTES: Vibrant crowd pleasers

Robert Moyes covers cheap steals to polished, aged sauvignons

Monday Mag wine columnist Robert Moyes offers some wine recommendations for July. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen file)
Neverending Pilsner at Small Gods Brewing in Sidney (Courtesy Small Gods Brewing)

Matter of Beer: Award-Winning Brews to Enjoy This Summer

At the 2023 Canadian Brewing Awards, British Columbia breweries brought home 45 awards. Local winners include Small Gods Brewing, Hoyne, Whistle Buoy, Île Sauvage, Moon Under Water and Sooke Oceanside.

Neverending Pilsner at Small Gods Brewing in Sidney (Courtesy Small Gods Brewing)
Clive’s Classic Lounge, one of the longest standing cocktail bars in Victoria, took home the prestigious Whisky Hotel Bar of the Year award at the 2023 Icons of Whisky Awards, presented by U.K.-based Whisky magazine. (Clive’s Facebook page)

Behind Bars: Clive’s bringing European flair to Victoria’s hotel bar scene

Soole, Russell create award-winning cocktails and food at Chateau Victoria

  • Jun 19, 2023
Clive’s Classic Lounge, one of the longest standing cocktail bars in Victoria, took home the prestigious Whisky Hotel Bar of the Year award at the 2023 Icons of Whisky Awards, presented by U.K.-based Whisky magazine. (Clive’s Facebook page)
The Olive Fatayar, an intensely flavourful mix of green olives, coloured bell peppers and onions seasoned with oregano and pomegranate molasses, is one of the dishes Allan Reid tried at the new Syriana restaurant. (Allan Reid)
The Olive Fatayar, an intensely flavourful mix of green olives, coloured bell peppers and onions seasoned with oregano and pomegranate molasses, is one of the dishes Allan Reid tried at the new Syriana restaurant. (Allan Reid)
Market Square transforms into "Market Squared-Circle" when Whistlemania, a Whistle Buoy event with wrestling, beer and music, returns this year in June. (Brit Kwasney)

Matter of Beer: Whistlemania slams us into summer festival season

From pro wrestling at Whistlemania June 24, to the return of the Langford Beer Festival in July, this summer has it all

Market Square transforms into "Market Squared-Circle" when Whistlemania, a Whistle Buoy event with wrestling, beer and music, returns this year in June. (Brit Kwasney)
The Okanagan’s Hester Creek Estate Winery won a handful of prestigious awards for last season’s Old Vine Pinot Blanc, and the new 2022 vintage is similarly impressive. (Image from Hester Creek Estate Winery Instagram)

Wine notes: four fruit-forward wines to enjoy this June

Monday Mag’s wine critic, Robert Moyes, gives us his “perfectly potable” suggestions

The Okanagan’s Hester Creek Estate Winery won a handful of prestigious awards for last season’s Old Vine Pinot Blanc, and the new 2022 vintage is similarly impressive. (Image from Hester Creek Estate Winery Instagram)
Biryani Palace for Monday Mag food review. March 2023. (Allan Reid)

Voracious: Biryani Palace

New Indo-Pakistani restaurant serves up mouth-watering dum biryani and more.

Biryani Palace for Monday Mag food review. March 2023. (Allan Reid)
Millstream Beverage Company has a patio out front with cornhole, artificial grass, heaters and more. (Millstream Beverage Company)

Matter of Beer: triumphs in the West Shore

Monday columnist Mathieu Poirier explores how breweries are growing in the region

Millstream Beverage Company has a patio out front with cornhole, artificial grass, heaters and more. (Millstream Beverage Company)
Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine notes: Robert Mondavi offers expressive Chardonnay

Plus a unique story behind Chile’s Casillero del Diablo (Cellar of the Devil)

Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon
Victoria Beer Week has six events total this year. (Victoria Beer Society)

Matter of Beer: good times brewing at Victoria Beer Week

Lift Off! happens May 5th at Market Square with dozens of new beers

Victoria Beer Week has six events total this year. (Victoria Beer Society)
The Loft Pub offers live music seven days a week. (image supplied)

Behind Bars: The Loft Pub

Loft raising Gorge spirits with great food, drink and music

  • Apr 25, 2023
The Loft Pub offers live music seven days a week. (image supplied)
Golden City restaurant. (Allan Reid)
Golden City restaurant. (Allan Reid)
Columnist Robert Moyes photographed at the Artisan Wine Shop on Broughton Street. (Don Denton photography)
Columnist Robert Moyes photographed at the Artisan Wine Shop on Broughton Street. (Don Denton photography)
Phillips bartender Harvey serves up a cold beer. (John Atkinson)

Behind Bars: creative Phillips brewing up community and fun

Founder Matt Phillips focuses on good product, team involvement, and offering an inclusive space.

  • Mar 24, 2023
Phillips bartender Harvey serves up a cold beer. (John Atkinson)
(Metro Creative photo)

Matter of Beer: Beer recommendations to keep your cravings content in Victoria

Victoria Beer Week may have moved to May, but beer lovers can still explore something new this March.

(Metro Creative photo)