Korean chicken bibimbap from Bao
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Bao Wow
Bao has a great selection of steamy filled bao (the Chinese equivalent of the taco) but the menu also includes some yummy bowl food, from ramen to the classic Korean rice bowl bibimbap. I like the version with spiced Korean chicken, kimchi and fried egg — warm, rich and satisfying comfort food anytime.
“Pamela’s wine, culinary and travel experiences offer a delicious narrative to pair with a tasting event, private dinner, or cooking class. Her knowledge, hospitality and candor with guests ensures that a wine experience is approachable, entertaining and insightful. She has a brilliant ability to introduce sensory wine tasting in a manner that invites discovery and exploration beyond the glass.” CHRISTINE SMART, PROFESSIONAL EVENT PLANNER, SMART EVENTS
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> 626 Fisgard Street / baovictoria.webs.com
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Jewel of a Breakfast
When I think of The Ruby, the café on TV’s Corner Gas comes to mind — and though our favourite rotisserie chicken joint goes beyond that kind of diner fare, it’s still a great spot for a mug of coffee and a killer breakfast. The whole menu revolves around their tender poultry, but a must-have breakfast dish is the Rotisserie Chicken Hash, a big crispy hash-brown potato patty topped with pulled molé chicken, black bean and corn salsa, and a couple of perfectly poached eggs. Ole! > 3110 Douglas Street and 642 Johnson Street / therubyvictoria.com
An Old-wORld SpA expeRienCe THAT HARneSSeS THe HeAlinG pOweRS Of AnCienT RiTuAlS OveR 5,000 yeARS Old.
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Mexican Moments
If you’re looking for the city’s finest selection of tequila — and a killer margarita shaken with fresh lime juice — look no further than the reimagined Cafe Mexico. Pair either with a sizzling fajita board, the tender skirt steak arriving with hot corn tortillas and guacamole, refried beans and Spanish rice. It’s a recipe for fun. > 1425 Store Street / cafemexico.com
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