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Victoria, B.C., restaurants named among the best new restaurants in Canada

Air Canada compiles a list of 30 new restaurants
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Marilena Executive Chef Kristian Eligh. Allison Kuhl photo / courtesy Toptable Group

Two Victoria restaurants have been recognized among the best new eateries in Canada.

Each year, Air Canada sends a food critic travel the country looking for the hot new restaurants.

In the top-30 list issued by Air Canada, Ugly Duckling and Marilena Cafe and Raw Bar in Victoria made the cut.

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A tasting menu dish from the Ugly Duckling in Victoria. Ugly Ducking/Instagram

Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions opened in February at 543 Fisgard St.

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Chris Campbell

About the Author: Chris Campbell

I joined the Victoria News hub as an editor in 2023, bringing with me over 30 years of experience from community newspapers in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley
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