Author Archives: Two Hungry Blokes

08.14.13
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Sailing the H.M.S. Pinoy

Note: For some strange reason, our previous site had lost some of our posts. Despite our best attempts to keep regular backups, even this article disappeared from our archive site. This piece had to be ‘republished.’

Note: This restaurant is no longer at this location.

Simpleng Pinoy Restaurant
1011 Blanshard St.
Victoria, BC
(250) 508-6339

E: I think I’ve very nearly ate every single organ that comes from a pig that can be considered edible. I came close to eating snout at Brickyard Pizza’s Medieval Cosplay Day some months ago, but the chance for me was denied.

Obviously another hearty fellow at the event was feeling much more adventuresome.

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08.06.13
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Erito’s High Rise Aspirations Are Super Low

Erito Sushi
103-3531 Uptown Blvd.
Uptown Shopping Centre
Saanich, B.C.
(778) 433-3328

Erito Sushi in Uptown is no Ebizo on Boughton when it comes to quality or affordability. This latest entry to the center of the Uptown-verse is basically a cover for putting more Japanese style restaurants in malls that do not need it. This place is basically an overpriced fast food joint.

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07.31.13
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The Tartan Toots up Tons of Flavors

Tartan Toque
1507 Pandora Ave
Stadacona Centre
Victoria, B.C.
(778) 265-9464

Tucked away in a strip mall next to Stadacona Park is the Tartan Toque, a beautiful little diner that certainly delivers in ambiance and tasty wings. Although this place is nestled in a part of town that bridges two municipalities together, to head towards this crossroads is needed. And plus, the only devil you’ll find is with the hot sauces used to flavour the chicken wings offered here.

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07.24.13
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Growing Pains & Staffing Shortages for Victoria’s First Street Food Festival


July 19th and 24th, 2013
Centennial Square
Victoria, B.C.

 E: On a bright hot day, Victoria’s First Street Food Festival started off with a bang. That’s what I hoped happened and that’s what I heard when a hungry lunch crowd roared out of the office and towards Centennial Square (now known as Spirit). I’m sure there were lineups everywhere, and the wait was at least 15 minutes for a hot dog, burger, pizza, poutine or waffle.

When photographer Yvonne Fried, James and I showed up ’round 3pm, I thought things were quiet. Maybe, too quiet? I had to wonder what the hungry crowds of pac-men (and women) were like during rush hour.

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07.23.13
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Come What May To Blue’s Bayou

Blue’s Bayou Cafe
899 Marchant Rd.
Brentwood Bay
Central Saanich, BC
(250) 544-1194

J: Ed would make Jim Davis proud because when I gave him his wake up call, one could tell he hated Mondays, or mornings or even Monday mornings. Whatever the reason it was time to get his arse out of bed because our plans involved travelling outside our comfort zone via Victoria Regional Transit System (that’s stretch limos for blue collar workers). I admit I’ve grown a little tired of seeking out restaurants in downtown Victoria or the areas nearby (i.e. Oak Bay). Sure there are many interesting places to dine but seeing as how I’ve been doing this gig for quite some time it was only fair to seek out food establishments in the further reaches of Vancouver Island. And on this particular morning that place was Blue’s Bayou Cafe in Brentwood Bay.

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07.18.13
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Have Rocket Will Travel…To Pluto’s

Pluto’s Diner
1150 Cook St.
Victoria, B.C.
(250) 385-4747

E: I still say that Pluto is a planet, but when James and I were looking for somewhere closer to visit, the diner of the same name was the best bet.

J: Pluto’s has a long history in Victoria. It was formerly a Pacific 66 gas station and it’s history in the Victoria eatery & music scene is well known to locals. If I can remember past advertisements correctly (and someone please correct me if I’m wrong), I believe Loreena McKennitt used to perform at this establishment over two decades ago.

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