On Sunday June 20, 2010 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm, the neighbourhood of Fernwood, located 10 minutes from downtown Victoria, launches a new food and libation tasting event sure to dazzle and delight the taste buds of culinary touristas. “Fernwood Bites: Local Fare in an Urban Square” will feature twelve to eighteen local eateries showcasing the city’s most inspiring chefs, restaurants, wineries, and local microbreweries. The 19+ event is an outdoor ticketed festival to be held in Fernwood Square, the heart of the neighbourhood. Participants for this event include Fernwood’s own Stage Wine Bar, Lucy’s in the Square, Stir it Up, The Little Piggy, and The Fernwood Inn, along with other Victoria favourites such Devour, Paprika Bistro, and Zambri’s to name a few. Tickets to Fernwood Bites are $35 CDN / $34 USD and are available online. For more information visit http://fernwoodnrg.ca