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Another newish place in town is 10 Acres Bistro, formerly Bon Rouge. I met a friend there for snacks last week. This is a concept that intrigues me: a restaurant with its own farm. There are already many restaurants in town who take advantage of the abundance our island offers and support many of our local organic producers, which is wonderful. I am curious to see how this concept will grow and what the restaurant will do to promote the idea of local, seasonal eating. I can imagine so many possibilities! While there, we shared three items from the “for the table” menu. They were all delicious and beautifully presented. I am excited to try brunch there one weekend soon.

10 Acres Bistro and Pub, located at the corner of Courtney and Gordon streets, just north of the Inner Harbour, Victoria BC.

10 Acres Bistro and Pub, located at the corner of Courtney and Gordon streets, just north of the Inner Harbour, Victoria BC.

Left to right: quinoa fritters with hummus, farm vegetables (that day included beets, sun chokes, parsnips and kale, roasted beautifully), and artisan beard with olive tapenade.

Left to right: quinoa fritters with hummus, farm vegetables (that day included beets, sun chokes, parsnips and kale, roasted beautifully), and artisan bread with olive tapenade.

The covered patio is enclosed right now for warmth. I'm sure in the summer it will be an amazing place to sit.

The covered patio is enclosed right now for warmth. I’m sure in the summer it will be an amazing place to sit.

Our friends from Tofino are in town right now. We had all been wanting to try this little Japanese place, Uchida, in Nootka Court. It’s right beside my other new favourite, JagaSilk, which we also visited for maccha and dessert. The lunch was sublime; delicate, intricate flavours and textures. The small menu features organic produce and local meats as well as the freshest seafood. The daily specials are posted on their facebook page which will make you drool. Get there before noon to beat the rush.

Uchida at Nootka Court, victoria BC (just inside the Courtney Street entrance).

Uchida at Nootka Court, Victoria BC (just inside the Courtney Street entrance).

Simple decor in a beautiful space. There are only a few tables. Best to be there before noon if possible.

Simple decor in a beautiful space. There are only a few tables. Best to be there before noon if possible.

Duece waits patiently for us to enjoy our lunch. We could watch her as she visited with the passers by with whom she made friends.

Duece waits patiently for us to enjoy our lunch. We could watch her as she visited with the passers by with whom she made friends.

Our lunches: Two of us tried the Teriyaki Chicken Don (left) and the other two had the daily special, Rockfish Ankake. Both were amazing.

Our lunches: Two of us tried the Teriyaki Chicken Don (left) and the other two had the daily special, Rockfish Ankake. Both were amazing.

I'm loving the Maple Maccha Latte at JagaSilk, and yesterday we tried Daifuku: a traditional Japanese dessert of glutinous rice cake filled with sweet azuki bean paste. Delicious!

I’m loving the Maple Maccha Latte at JagaSilk, and yesterday we tried Daifuku: a traditional Japanese dessert of glutinous rice cake filled with sweet azuki bean paste. Delicious!

 

The lovely walkway through Nootka Court, connecting Courtney Street with Humboldt Street.

The lovely walkway through Nootka Court, connecting Courtney Street with Humboldt Street.