Something great is coming.
We’ve been “quietly” working over the last year to find our voice in hopes of telling a story about what this island means to us through our events and dishes.
We found the voice, and our voice is finding its way to the small screen 📺
While we take a step back from events in preparation for what comes next, we’re going to start releasing a look back at our walks in the woods.
See the link in our bio to learn more, share it with anyone you think may be happy to collaborate. It’s a work in progress.
In the meantime:
This is a mushroom bordelaise pâté en croute, featuring foraged and farmed mushrooms from @westcoast_mycology and a glaze that I could’ve never hoped to do justice while crouched over a fire without Chef Ross of @foxandmonocle.cafe having drilled it into me with such care and intention.
“Cooking out here is different. It’s about connection – to the land, the sea, and the people around the fire.”
Client: @savourthewild
Creative Direction: @samanrzpr
@SavourtheWild × @FinestatSea take over Culinaire 🔥🌊
This year, Culinaire becomes a little wilder.
Chef @colton.aa and @samanrzpr of @savourthewild join forces with @finestatsea to create an immersive, multi-sensory experience that blurs the line between food, art, and environment. With two booths transformed into a living forest installation, guests are invited to step away from the crowd and gather around the fire. This is not a rushed taste, but a shared moment of connection.
The collaboration highlights BC uni and geoduck, spotlighting the depth and potential of dive-harvested seafood through close work with the @diverscatchbc . Expect dishes like striploin with uni & scallop mousse and geoduck katsuobushi, prepared with intention, precision, and deep respect for the ingredients.
This isn’t a grab-and-go bite. It’s an invitation to slow down, gather, and experience ingredients in an entirely new way.
We can’t wait to experience this one-of-a-kind collaboration at Culinaire. ✨
#CulinaireVictoria #YYJ #YYJFood #YYJEats #YYJFoodie #VictoriaBC #VictoriaFood #BCFood #BCSeafood #WestCoastEats
Ceilidh asked me to help her write a caption to announce our engagement, see first video.
In other news, I’m going to marry my best friend.
I suspect there will be many more hijinks and possibly some lowjinks.
We’re getting pretty excited for tomorrow’s Diver’s Bounty Tasting event. Our friend and collaborator chef @colton.aa from @savourthewild will be making his magic happen with some of the ocean’s most unsung heros. Can’t wait to see what he puts together for you all. Come by and see for yourself tomorrow 11-3 at Finest at Sea!
