BC Food

Lunch around Victoria with Randy

Posted by John Boreskie on 03/03/2009 at 10:33 am

Went out on this past Saturday for lunch with two friends. We decided to visit the Four Mile Pub. This building is a classic. A former way-station located four miles from the harbour. It has become a Victoria landmark. (And is apparently haunted!) The decor is cozy and welcoming. So is the staff. We were [...]

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Government of Canada Announces Three New Berries

Posted by John Boreskie on 02/20/2009 at 10:11 am

Ed Fast, Member of Parliament (Abbotsford),  announced the release of Nisga’a, a new early strawberry, and two new raspberries: Ukee and Rudyberry. These promising new plants will be available to growers starting this spring.  See full marketwire report .

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Ric’s Grill – Victoria

Posted by John Boreskie on 01/08/2009 at 10:06 am

Welcome to Ric’s Grill, where the traditional meets the original. Enjoy Sterling Silver brand premium beef, the finest in Canada. Savour a wide variety of fresh fish, seafood, pastas and inspired stirfys.
Ric’s is both worldly and warm, sophisticated and family-friendly. It’s the Victoria restaurant, you’ll come again and again!
38-910 Government Street Victoria, BC http://www.bctravel.com/rics/

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Vic’s Steakhouse & Bar

Posted by John Boreskie on 01/07/2009 at 9:09 am

For cocktails, dinner, or a night on the town… it’s Vic’s Steakhouse & Bar in The Harbour Towers Hotel in downtown Victoria.
Vic’s is a passionately Canadian steakhouse offering Sterling Silver beef, fine wines and unique menu items inspired by the region. Vic’s Victoria gives a unique Canadian personality to the traditional steakhouse experience; our restaurant [...]

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Interview with Chef Mark Griffith

Posted by John Boreskie on 10/30/2008 at 12:55 pm

Growing up on the east coast and living in Victoria since 1998 Mark has an appreciation for “real” food: locally grown fresh ingredients, sauces and reductions from scratch, seafood, and game. At the same time his travels introduced him to a variety of foods and cuisine and along the way he even learned a smattering [...]

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Chef Mark Griffith – Feature Recipe

Posted by John Boreskie on 08/05/2008 at 9:22 am

 Red Onion Marmalade – Recipe Ingredients
 
red onion 3 lbs. sliced
red wine vinegar 500 ml
butter 125 ml unsalted
sugar 500 ml white
cinnamon 2 tsp. ground
bay leaf 4 each
raspberry vinegar 100 ml
salt / pepper 1 each to taste
 
RECIPE PROCEDURE
Melt the butter and sautee the onions until they become soft. Add the sugar and stir until it dissolves. Pour [...]

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