An old nursery rhyme comes to mind when James and I fanned out in search for some organic food goodness. The day was too nice to be indoors, so one piggy went to the market and the other one stayed home. Well, James hit a local farmer’s market near his home and I went to the Organic Islands Festival.
Yvonne joined us in this adventure and we found more than our wallets getting lighter by mid afternoon. With a hot sun beating down upon us, I felt more like one thirsty bloke.
Pizzeria Prima Strada
2960 Bridge St.
Victoria, BC
(250) 590-4380
J: With our bellies empty and wallets full, Ed and I donned our tights and made the mad dash to Pizzeria Prima Strada. What was once a garage is now home to brick oven baked pizzas. It seems only fitting that the place which once tuned-up cars now services people.
And that’s a good thing because we were both in need of more than a regular service. With the amount of greasy pizzas both of us had consumed in the past, Ed’s rear end shocks needed replacing and I felt like a beat up 58′ Ford Edsel.
Redfish, Bluefish
1006 Wharf St.
Victoria, BC
(250) 298-6877
On my second visit to the diner that James and I began our culinary journey, I couldn’t help but notice that this operation’s computer system was down again. But at least their debit/credit card line worked. Either it’s just my timing or this place really needs to consider moving on up to more stable ground.
But I swear, timing is everything for finding tasty food here. I tried the Fanny Bay Oyster Sandwich ($10). and it was like a seafood version of a Philly Cheesesteak. Although I’m comparing the two like apples to oranges, I found the sandwich had more substance to it, than something tiny that James had.
There were at least three large oysters packed in this manwich and it had a lovely squish when I bit into it. And as I worked through the soft, light bread, the soft lemony taste from the onions proved I was eating a seafood sandwich. I don’t think I can eat any form of fried sea life without lemon.
Editor’s Note: This business is no longer at the address listed below.
Kaz Japanese Restaurant
#100-1619 Store St.
Victoria, BC
N/A
E: After ten years and a switch in management, I must say nothing has changed at the Kaz. The food is good, the waitresses are pretty and the sushi is still top notch. But what happened to the tea?
J: The green tea was nice and hot but I found the brew to be a little weak. I prefer my tea stronger and after a number of disappointing sips, I put aside my cup and hoped it wasn’t a sign of what was to come.
I can safely tell you Kaz is definitely my newest choice for Ramen noodles. As a Japanese restaurant, you can have a plethora of dishes but a restaurant is incomplete without decent ramen noodles as your anchor.
3rd Annual ICC Festival
Defending Our Backyard
Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site
Colwood, BC
E: Part three, check! liver, check! Our sobriety, well, I don’t know.
As I hinted at before, We sampled a lot of wines and beers at this festival and I was lucky I wasn’t storming the gates by the end. Well, at least I think James could hold his drinks in better. Those darn Scots.
From one food sampling event to another, James and I are planning on hitting Fernwood Bites. Well, that’s assuming there’s still tickets left. Like the ICC Fest, this one has an impressive list of vendors. Unlike it, this one’s exercising crowd control.
Tickets are $35, and they can be bought at Lucy’s in the Square, Fernwood Inn, Cornerstone Cafe and the Fernwood Community Centre.
In this inaugural event, there’ll be plenty to do, like live music to dance to and a silent auction to spend your money on. Not only will it expand our already growing waistlines but also contribute to a good cause. It’s a fundraiser for a much needed Fernwood Neighbourhood Chest Fund. It’s designed to help the community grow and use in times of need.
So shake your tail feather, and let’s support our local communities.
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