Opinion

RESTAURANT REVIEW: Down-home biscuits amazingly filling

RESTAURANT REVIEW: Down-home biscuits amazingly filling

Shanzee’s Biscuit Cafe takes this Deep South staple to the next level, writes Allan Reid

  • Jul 12, 2019
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Down-home biscuits amazingly filling
Mathieu Poirier: Local craft beer the star in many summer events

Mathieu Poirier: Local craft beer the star in many summer events

From The Thirsty Chef event to pop-up beer gardens in Centennial Square, brewers have you covered

  • Jun 26, 2019
Mathieu Poirier: Local craft beer the star in many summer events
REVIEW – Boom + Batten: Taste and style with a view to die for, sometimes

REVIEW – Boom + Batten: Taste and style with a view to die for, sometimes

As reviewer Allan Reid writes, the long wait is over for this waterfront gem

  • Jun 25, 2019
REVIEW – Boom + Batten: Taste and style with a view to die for, sometimes
REVIEW: Anna doesn’t quite know what it wants to be

REVIEW: Anna doesn’t quite know what it wants to be

Monday film reviewer Robert Moyes not impressed with the latest Russian femme fatale flick

  • Jun 24, 2019
REVIEW: Anna doesn’t quite know what it wants to be
The Honda Celebration of Light, a fireworks extravanganza accompanied by a music and food festival on the Vancouver waterfront, features three presenting countries this year: India on July 27, Canada on July 31 and Croatia on Aug. 3. It is B.C.’s largest outdoor spectator event. Instagram

TESS ON TOUR: Festivals and attractions make it Vibrant Vancouver

Monday columnist Tess Van Straaten crosses the water to check out what’s hot in the big city

  • Jun 21, 2019
The Honda Celebration of Light, a fireworks extravanganza accompanied by a music and food festival on the Vancouver waterfront, features three presenting countries this year: India on July 27, Canada on July 31 and Croatia on Aug. 3. It is B.C.’s largest outdoor spectator event. Instagram
COLUMN: Revisiting a decade ago as Victoria celebrates 20 years of Ska

COLUMN: Revisiting a decade ago as Victoria celebrates 20 years of Ska

4 million tourists visit Greater Victoria each year and there’s a reason we remain despite them

COLUMN: Revisiting a decade ago as Victoria celebrates 20 years of Ska
WINE NOTES: Wild about the whites

WINE NOTES: Wild about the whites

Plenty of reason to try out these affordable whites, writes Monday wine columnist Robert Moyes

  • Jun 13, 2019
WINE NOTES: Wild about the whites
TESS VAN STRAATEN: Getting funky in Fernwood

TESS VAN STRAATEN: Getting funky in Fernwood

Eclectic neighbourhood draws many visitors, laid-back feel popular with residents

  • Jun 11, 2019
TESS VAN STRAATEN: Getting funky in Fernwood
Honor Swinton-Byrne and Tom Burke star in The Souvenir, the latest drama from acclaimed filmmaker Joanna Hogg. YouTube

REVIEW: The Souvenir well crafted, but leaves viewer to do the work

Art and heartbreak combo makes for rollercoaster of emotions in coming-of-age film: Robert Moyes

  • May 24, 2019
Honor Swinton-Byrne and Tom Burke star in The Souvenir, the latest drama from acclaimed filmmaker Joanna Hogg. YouTube
WINE NOTES: 2018 a stellar vintage for many B.C. wines, consultant says

WINE NOTES: 2018 a stellar vintage for many B.C. wines, consultant says

Monday wine columnist Robert Moyes offers up the VQA highlights from the Bloom show

  • May 23, 2019
WINE NOTES: 2018 a stellar vintage for many B.C. wines, consultant says
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Taking you back to Trinidad

RESTAURANT REVIEW: Taking you back to Trinidad

Trini to D Bone offers up satisfying and authentic roti, writes Allan Reid

  • May 16, 2019
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Taking you back to Trinidad
Early evening glow from the pool deck at the Brentwood Bay Resort and Spa. Photo contributed

TESS VAN STRAATEN: Brentwood Bay bliss awaits

Saanich Inlet waterfront area offers a perfect opportunity for a staycation

  • May 10, 2019
Early evening glow from the pool deck at the Brentwood Bay Resort and Spa. Photo contributed
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Downtown treasure offers quality, from pizza on up

RESTAURANT REVIEW: Downtown treasure offers quality, from pizza on up

Interesting and creative lunch menu satisfies at Zambri’s, writes Allan Reid

  • Apr 25, 2019
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Downtown treasure offers quality, from pizza on up
FILM REVIEW: Wild creatures help tame prisoners

FILM REVIEW: Wild creatures help tame prisoners

Robert Moyes offers up his take on The Mustang, screening at local theatres now

  • Apr 24, 2019
FILM REVIEW: Wild creatures help tame prisoners
Mathieu Poirier: Beers beat wines for pairing with food

Mathieu Poirier: Beers beat wines for pairing with food

Complexities, ingredients and styles offer more diverse choices, writes Monday beer columnist

  • Apr 23, 2019
Mathieu Poirier: Beers beat wines for pairing with food
PERFECTLY POTABLE: Take a trip from California to Italy to Okanagan

PERFECTLY POTABLE: Take a trip from California to Italy to Okanagan

Wine notes by Robert Moyes features the latest vintages to cross his palate

  • Apr 13, 2019
PERFECTLY POTABLE: Take a trip from California to Italy to Okanagan
PERFECTLY POTABLE: Spanish blends make delightful pairing partners

PERFECTLY POTABLE: Spanish blends make delightful pairing partners

Monday wine columnist Robert Moyes looks home and abroad for good vintages

  • Mar 21, 2019
PERFECTLY POTABLE: Spanish blends make delightful pairing partners
TESS VAN STRAATEN: Marine magic at play in James Bay

TESS VAN STRAATEN: Marine magic at play in James Bay

Ogden Point and Fisherman’s Wharf are destinations for locals and visitors alike

  • Mar 20, 2019
TESS VAN STRAATEN: Marine magic at play in James Bay
Lt.-Cmdr. Michael Irwin was unable to be the guard commander at the opening of the legislature this week due to the snow, but that didn’t stop him (and his dog, Xena) from running through the drill. (Facebook/ Karen Hough)

COLUMN: Spring weather finally here after record-breaking chill

Rod Chilton has been a climatologist for 40 years

  • Mar 18, 2019
Lt.-Cmdr. Michael Irwin was unable to be the guard commander at the opening of the legislature this week due to the snow, but that didn’t stop him (and his dog, Xena) from running through the drill. (Facebook/ Karen Hough)
Big on Bocks: Ancient German lager/ale has many different styles, flavours

Big on Bocks: Ancient German lager/ale has many different styles, flavours

Monday craft beer columnist Mathieu Poirier gets his goat on

  • Mar 16, 2019
Big on Bocks: Ancient German lager/ale has many different styles, flavours