Friday was a bit of a turmoil. We were dealing with an unexpected plumbing emergency resulting in a major flood in the kitchen. Mops, the shop vac and fast thinking helped save the day, sort of. Lots of restoration work going on with huge fans and heaters making the house very uncomfortable. The solution? an … Read more
In Conversation With Jesse Dame | Birdman Jesse Dame is a Vancouver Island-born entrepreneur, restaurateur, and founder of Cottage Hospitality Group. With nearly 30 years in hospitality, he has worked with globally recognized brands including Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Walt Disney World before returning to Victoria to open Wind Cries Mary, Rudi, and Birdman. … Read more
Literally Everybody is flocking to Birdman and for good reason. THE FOOD IS SO GOOD. Last week hubby and I joined a throng of thirsty, hungry media types of all stripes to indulge in the hospitality that’s Birdman. It’s hard to know where to begin because everything, and I mean everything, was so good. You may … Read more
From Wind Cries Mary to Birdman: Cottage Hospitality Group Opens Victoria’s Most Unapologetic Restaurant Yet A Southern-inspired restaurant shaped by salt, soul, and a philosophy of Full Permission Hospitality—fried chicken, oysters, and freedom to order indulgently and stay awhile Victoria, B.C.-based Cottage Hospitality Group, the team behind Wind Cries Mary and Rudi, unveils Birdman, … Read more