The Courtney Room’s Executive Chef Brian Tesolin is excited to welcome chef teams from two of Western Canada’s most admired restaurants to Victoria to partner on innovative, collaborative menus each for one night only. On Sunday April 7th, Chef Warren Barr and Lily Verney-Downey of… Keep Reading
Inspired by the emerging spring produce on Vancouver Island, as well as the dedication of B.C. farmers, The Courtney Room unveils its new tasting menu, featuring innovative takes on familiar flavours and new techniques. “Curating our new tasting menu was a real growth moment for… Keep Reading
Victoria’s The Courtney Room is honoured to receive the highest designation for its wine program, announced last week at the 2024 Vancouver International Wine Festival. Named to the Platinum-tier of the Wine Program Excellence Awards, The Courtney Room was both the very first restaurant on… Keep Reading
Located in the heart of Victoria, The Courtney Room bar team is proud to introduce a new, dedicated cocktail menu, featuring whimsical illustrations by local artist Cate Webb from Black Cat Tattoo, a five minute walk from the restaurant. Entitled An Exploration of the Pacific Northwest Vol. 1, the… Keep Reading
As the holiday season approaches, the Magnolia Hotel & Spa invites guests to discover the perfect blend of relaxation and exploration in the heart of Victoria. Surrounded by the enchanting Inner Harbour, the vibrant Government Street boutiques, and the artistic neighborhoods of Cook Street Village… Keep Reading
Make a date that the whole family will love with The Courtney Room’s Brunch with Santa, taking place on Sunday December 10th, 12-3pm. The jolly gift-giver himself will be joining for family photos, while everyone enjoys live jazz and savours a delicious, two-course brunch menu.… Keep Reading
On Sunday November 5th, Chef Brian Tesolin from Victoria’s The Courtney Room will welcome Chef Geoff Molloy from the Okanagan’s 19 Bistro at Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards, for a collaborative, multi-course gala dinner featuring delicious dishes from both celebrated and award-winning chefs. Marrying Vancouver Island produce and Okanagan Valley wines, the… Keep Reading
Victoria’s Magnolia Hotel & Spa is celebrating another big award win, following the announcement of Condé Nast Traveler’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards earlier today. Named #11 best hotel in Western Canada with a score of 93.62/100, up three places from last year, the hotel continues… Keep Reading
The Magnolia Hotel & Spa, located in the heart of Victoria, continues to be recognized as one of the top 10 Favourite City Hotels in Canada by Travel + Leisure. In the 2023 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, announced yesterday, the award-winning hotel secured… Keep Reading
Marking its fifth year in 2023, The Courtney Room in the heart of Victoria has recently landed a number of notable awards, recognizing not just Chef Brian Tesolin’s delicious food but also the restaurant’s world-class wine and cocktail programs and the talent behind them. The… Keep Reading
Celebrating its talented chef team, past and present, along with the farmers, foragers and fishers that have helped shape its menus, The Courtney Room announces a special fifth anniversary Greatest Hits Tasting Menu, available now until May 31st, 2023. Led by Executive Chef Brian Tesolin,… Keep Reading
The Magnolia Hotel & Spa is honoured to announce its inclusion in the 2023 edition of Travel + Leisure’s T+L 500, a list of the leading 500 hotels in the world. “We’ve been so proud to celebrate our awards in both the Travel + Leisure… Keep Reading