Columnists

Swans song: Victoria's iconic brewery to close

Matter of Beer: Explore Victoria's beer scene with Mathieu Poirier

Aug 18, 2024 10:04 AM Read more >

Saxe Point Public House returns English-style pub flavour to Esquimalt

Sunny summer patio is perfect for a 'whole other category of grilled cheese' and a citrusy Phillips hazy pale ale

Aug 11, 2024 2:17 PM Read more >

Block Kitchen and Bar dazzles with quirky ‘blocktails’ and great food

The restaurant bar is a branch of the popular Banff eatery and champions global cuisine

Jan 12, 2024 1:30 AM Read more >

Anchovy delight: pizza paired with a warm welcome at Bubby Rose’s

Allan Reid’s monthly Voracious column

Jan 10, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Reflecting on 2023, and toasting to what’s new for Vancouver Island breweries in 2024

Mathieu Poirier’s monthly Matter of Beer column

Jan 3, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Is your resolution to drink more good wine? Here’s some perfectly potable suggestions

Wine Notes columnist Robert Moyes offers his favourite good-value picks

Jan 2, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Kwao Thai: a hidden Esquimalt gem for Tom Yum enthusiasts

Allan Reid’s restaurant column, Voracious

Dec 18, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Four wines to savour or gift this holiday season in Victoria

Wine Notes columnist Robert Moyes offers his favourite good-value picks

Dec 4, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Unwrap the spirit with delicious local beers

Matthew Poirier’s monthly column, Matter of Beer

Dec 1, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Refuge provides just that for loyal local clients

Taproom dodged the COVID-19 bullet and is now thriving

Nov 10, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >