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
Why Victoria, B.C. Might Be Canada’s Best-Kept Secret for a Microcation Research is reinforcing what many travellers have suspected all along: the key to feeling refreshed may not be taking longer vacations, but taking them more often. According to the recent study Maximizing Recovery: The Superiority of Frequent Vacations for Well-Being and Performance, frequent, shorter getaways … 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
Announces 2026 VCW Programming: Guest Takeovers, Gala of Cocktails, and “Soft Power” Sunday Celebration for International Women’s Day Elevated Sips, Iconic Space: Ellipsis Joins Vancouver Cocktail Week 2026 Ellipsis is proud to announce its official participation in Vancouver Cocktail Week (VCW) 2026, running from March 1 to March 8. Set within the architecturally renowned Waterfall … Read more
We’re excited to be hosting a Vancouver Cocktail Week collaboration.
Explore the world of wine at the 2022 Victoria International Wine Festival.
Providing a focus on ethical, sustainable and natural farming practices and showcasing talented chefs, renowned restaurants and the very best of BC’s food and beverage scene, Brewery & The Beast provides guests with an all-you-can-enjoy, food-and-drink feast for the senses featuring a variety of dishes and preparations, from barbecue and smoked to grilled and slow-cooked, along with beer, wine, cider and spirits.