Need a new place to eat? Check out these island restaurants

A Mexican restaurant between two gas stations? A hole-in-the-wall you might have walked right by? Food blogger Sarah Au-Yeung (@NanaimoNoms) joins us to shout out some of her favourite restaurants in Nanaimo and beyond. If you’re looking to have a little escape with a meal out, “Dine About Mid-Vancouver Island” and “Dine Around Greater Victoria” are underway until February 9. Here are the restaurants she mentions, in order:Nori Japanese Restaurant (Nanaimo)Horang Market (Nanaimo)Danpung Momiji Korean (Nanimo)Momoville (Shawnigan Lake)Pho V.Ta VietNamese (Nanaimo)Truong Thanh 2 (Nanaimo)Mahle House (Cedar)Camas (Lantzville)Bin 4 Burger Lounge (Nanaimo)Bistro Taiyo (Nanaimo)Gina's Mexican Cafe (Nanaimo)Nanoose Bay Cafe (Nanoose Bay) Qualicum Beach Cafe (Qualicum Beach)Deez Bar & Grill (Qualicum Beach)Jas Cafe (Ladysmith)Jalapenos Mexican (Nanaimo)JLA Foodtruck (Nanaimo)The View Oceanside Grill (Nanaimo)Embers Wine & Charcuterie Cellar (Nanaimo)