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What comes with November in Tofino? Besides spectacular Storm Watching and pre-holiday chillaxing, it’s prime oyster season. That time of year when bivalve-lovers can’t wait to enjoy that fresh-shucked, briny…
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With so many breathtaking backdrops, Tofino is a natural choice for destination weddings and events. Add in our beachfront and ocean view accommodations, our onsite Rainforest Tent, our exclusive partnership…
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As an Ahousaht member of the Keltsmaht First Nations, Stevie Dennis grew up on Tofino waters. In fact, he had boats before he had a car. Proud of his heritage…
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For some, foraging translates to “what you do in your fridge.” To others, it’s a hunt and a passion that happens along the tidelines for sea greens, or deep in…
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Now more than ever, sharing our lives and tables with those we love is too special to be saved for Hallmark occasions. And now with barbecue season ramping up, it’s…
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Not only Tofino Storm Watching ramps-up in November, it’s also a special time for bivalve-lovers as peak oyster eating and slurping season comes around. This year marks the 21st year…
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Like hunting for fall Easter eggs, wild mushrooms are the ultimate forager’s prize in BC’s edible forests. And for chefs, they’re a celebrated flavour-hit that pair brilliantly with autumn comfort foods. Fleeting and so camouflaged they’re almost stealth, Tofino’s hotbed of wild mushrooms include porcinis, chanterelles, pines, lobster, and hedgehogs. Pop quiz: What goes deliciously well with Tofino’s brisk October winds and wild, pre-Storm Season surf? Answer: Wild Mushroom and Rice Soup.
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As Tofino’s culinary scene continues to dazzle with a growing list of restaurants earning accolades and buzz, some entrepreneurial locals are making waves with cool specialty products. From kombucha and popsicles to hand harvested sea salt, these food geniuses give new meaning to “natural resources.”
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If you’ve yet to experience our new onsite Surfside Grill, you’re in for a treat on your next visit. From fish & chips and fish tacos, to burgers, seafood chowder and catch-of-the-day specials, this sister site to Tofino’s wildly popular Wildside Grill is serving up fresh, fresh, fresh, classic beach food year-round. Guests are loving the convenience steps from their suite, but for the ultimate answer to “why cook we’re on holidays?”…catering is catching on.
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With a bustling, new seaside kitchen and a steady stream of beach food-lovers, Surfside Grill is settling into its new Pacific Sands location. As the sister site to Tofino’s wildly popular Wildside Grill, commercial fisherman Jeff Mikus and chef Jesse Blake are enjoying their new Cox Bay vantage point, complete with Saturday night BBQ events and the odd whale sighting.
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Commercial fisherman Jeff Mikus and chef Jesse Blake’s Wildside Grill has been a favourite eatery for locals and loyal visitors for over 8 years. From an upscale twist on seafood, to unique meat dishes sourced from Vancouver Island farms, their Outside Break parking lot location has earned raving fan status – including us. Which is why we’re SO excited the boys are days away from opening Surfside Grill – a sister location right here at Pacific Sands.
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The boat-to-table philosophy behind Tofino’s 6th annual FEAST festival (May 6 – 22) is about to get very literal with a Chef’s Long Table event right here at Pacific Sands on May 12th. From a spectacular beachfront tent and looooong table for 75 lucky diners, to a 6-course meal paired and prepared by 11 local and visiting chefs, it’s an ambitious, al fresco dining experience – and we’ve got tickets.
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