Taste of Victoria Launches; Luke's Party Tonight

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VICTORIA — The Taste of Victoria festival launches today with prix-fixe menus at $20, $30, $40 and $50. There is a separate gluten-free and vegetarian menu section on the site for those with dietary restrictions. [Eaterwire]

GASTOWN— Is it getting a little Portlandia up here? Damn straight it is: give in and celebrate Luke's General Store pop-up with an opening party tonight from 8-11p.m. It's free entry but limited spaces, live music from Johnny de Courcy and the Death Rangers, beer by 33 Acres, coffee by Stumptown and vinyl set by Trevor Risk (Ice Cream Social, Come Friday). Free Gift bags for the first 30 people at the event. [Facebook]

YALETOWN — The Famiglia Supper Series is back at La Pentola this Sunday at 6p.m. Dine family-style with a 10-course culinary tribute to classic Roman dishes including carciofi alla romana, all'amatriciana, and carbonara. Tickets are $55 per person for 10+ courses. Email for reservations. [Eaterwire]