Usually I like to dine twice at any restaurant before I write a review, but often this is not possible. This time it was my second time reviewing Ugly Duckling. The first time I had the honour of reviewing the exclusive L’Abattoir x | Ugly Duckling | Gastown Meets Chinatown last November. Two champions of … Read more
The Island Restaurant Collective: Chef-Led Group Spotlights Vancouver Island’s Culinary Identity Through Collaboration and Community West Coast chefs head to Calgary for first collaborative dinner: March 4, 2026 A group of esteemed Vancouver Island chefs and restaurateurs has come together with a shared goal: to strengthen community, celebrate regional ingredients, and help define Vancouver Island’s … Read more
Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country Partners with Victoria’s Ugly Duckling for a Special Collaboration Dinner Wednesday, February 25 at 6pm Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country brings the warmth and flavours of the South Okanagan to Vancouver Island with Savour the Sun Victoria, an intimate wine dinner in partnership with Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions on Wednesday, February … Read more
This past week I had the pleasure and opportunity to taste the wines from both Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Unsworth Vineyards. The event was billed as Pinot & Pizza and held at Pinhalla (a pinball pizzeria) located in downtown Victoria’s Chinatown. It was indeed a rather intriguing approach and an interesting invitation for sure. I think … Read more
New Partnership Offers Harbour Air Travellers the Opportunity to earn Aeroplan points on eligible Harbour Air Flights Harbour Air, one of the most efficient and scenic ways to travel across coastal British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest, has partnered with Aeroplan giving travellers a new way to earn Aeroplan points every time they fly … Read more
I can’t wait to bring this menu to life with beautiful wines.
This year’s event features a festive Kindness Tree that lights up the season.
The all-star lineup of BC chefs will create four exquisite courses.
#1 Best Hotel in Canada in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveller (UK) Readers’ Choice Awards.
September 27 Special: 50% off all signature ramen, dine-in only (Pork, Chicken, Beef, Vegetarian)