The Fairmont Empress hotel’s signature restaurant was awarded for their exemplary selection of wines that complement their menu. Read more…
CULINARY
The Magic of Chanterelle Foraging Season
Mushroom lovers consider the fall one of the most delicious times of the year. Among the fruiting bodies of forest fungi, there may be none as elegant as the golden chanterelle. Read more…
B.C. Cider’s Modern Makeover
Whether you like to drink your cider in the pub or tip a pint into a savoury stew, it’s time to celebrate cider season with local, artisan ciders. Read more…
6 Simple Chef Hacks for Seaweed
Local chefs share their tips and tricks for cooking with wild seaweed. Read more…
Long Table Dining Events for Summertime
This summer’s dining trend is long table celebrations with tables laden with the best local protein and produce. Read more…
Recipe: Ocean Potatoes with Seaweed Salsa Verde
Try these potatoes, cooked in salty seawater with seaweed salsa verde, with grilled salmon created by Chef Paul Moran of 1909 Kitchen in Tofino. Read more…
YAM Summer Wine List
Looking for the perfect wine for the season? These local experts weigh in with their top picks for summer. Read more…
Seaweed, the Wild Food to Forage from the Sea
Delicious and nutritious seaweed is one of the wild foods attracting the interest of contemporary chefs and foragers, especially here on Vancouver Island, which boasts more varieties of seaweed than anywhere else in the world. Read more…
Bingsoo is the Hottest Way to Cool off this Summer.
Bingsoo is the Korean version of shaved ice. Snowy Village has moved to Victoria – and you have to try this delicate dessert! Read more…
Create Your own Canadian Cheese Board
YAM food writer Cinda Chavich asked three local cheese experts to name their three favourite Canadian cheeses. Read more…