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Phil can get excited beyond reason, talking about E Phones, I Phones or whatever that gadget is that he is constantly muttering to and tapping. His food forays are usually well planned and thought out, but once in awhile the modem disconnects.

Scene. Interior. Silver City multiplex in Saanich. Auditorium 9. Night. The final credits for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince are rolling. The near-capacity audience is starting to file out. It has been a rough showing.

Foo Hong, a long-time Chinatown restaurant, has become Kyu Noodles. They are proud of their wonton at Kyu Noodles. I haven't eaten there yet. A giant poster announces summer specials at a pizza restaurant in Colwood.

Azuma Sushi 615 Yates Street, Victoria I discovered Azuma several years ago, before they doubled in size and before they became busy almost all the time. You often seen lineups here.

From our colleague Darron Kloster, business editor at the Times 91原创. Potlucks are alive and well in our region, but you've got to belong to a group or be a friend of someone who belongs to the group to go a long as a guest.

The next time you're driving someone to the airport, console yourself with the knowledge that you can drop in at Mary's Bleue Moon Caf脙漏 afterwards.

You can go healthy or spin off into a saturated fat-laden, junk-food journey at the McGavin's Bread Basket at 770 Bay Street. The Little Debbie snacks might not have much nutritional value but talk about dollar value.

Sweet or sour taste is a reminder of summer's flavourful bounty

Our colleague DaveO recently had a vexing experience with McDonald's. He wanted to try their new Spicy Thai Salad. At Outlet 1, they had the salad but not the dressing that's supposed to go with it, so he settled for the Ranch dressing.

I went to the Mexican festival at Centennial Square on the weekend, listened to the music, watched the dancing, and ate a tamale. This is embarrassing to admit, but I think it might have been my first-ever tamale.