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<channel><title><![CDATA[Wild Mountain Dinners - News]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news]]></link><description><![CDATA[News]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:29:26 -0700</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Patio Seasons officially Opens May Long Weekend]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news/patio-seasons-officially-opens-may-long-weekend]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news/patio-seasons-officially-opens-may-long-weekend#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 02:50:49 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news/patio-seasons-officially-opens-may-long-weekend</guid><description><![CDATA[       PATIO SEASON 12.0 opens Thursday, May 14th with a Taco Party for one night only! Come hang out, eat tacos, have some drinks, listen to our DJ create some party vibes and meet some of your friendly&nbsp;neighbours. This will be first come/first serve, only tacos menu, no reservations, communal seating.        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/uploads/1/3/2/8/13281086/published/wild-mt-patio.jpg?1777863488" alt="Picture" style="width:666;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;">PATIO SEASON 12.0 opens Thursday, May 14th with a Taco Party for one night only! <br />Come hang out, eat tacos, have some drinks, listen to our DJ create some party vibes and meet some of your <span>friendly&nbsp;</span>neighbours. This will be first come/first serve, only tacos menu, no reservations, communal seating.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/uploads/1/3/2/8/13281086/freepik-retro-cool-taco-party-invitation-202605040303598lim_orig.jpeg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hiring a Bartender!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news/hiring-a-bartender]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news/hiring-a-bartender#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:19:27 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news/hiring-a-bartender</guid><description><![CDATA[&#8203;LOOKING FOR A BARTENDER TO JOIN THE TEAMexperience creating/batching/serving craft cocktailsinterest in local and seasonal ingredients &amp; cuisineability to make infusions, fat washes, bitters, milk punchesdesire to work in a collaborative and healthy working environmentavailable to work 4 days/week&nbsp;(Thursdays to Sundays) approx. 30 hrs/weekCompensation: starting at approx. $30,000/year (depending on experience) plus an even share of tips (approx. $15,000/year) as well as staff mea [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">&#8203;<strong>LOOKING FOR A BARTENDER TO JOIN THE TEAM</strong><br /><ul><li>experience creating/batching/serving craft cocktails</li><li>interest in local and seasonal ingredients &amp; cuisine</li><li>ability to make infusions, fat washes, bitters, milk punches</li><li>desire to work in a collaborative and healthy working environment</li><li>available to work 4 days/week&nbsp;(Thursdays to Sundays) approx. 30 hrs/week</li><li>Compensation: starting at approx. $30,000/year (depending on experience) plus an even share of tips (approx. $15,000/year) as well as staff meals, vacation pay, discounts on dining and merch, and an annual pay increase</li><li>this could be a seasonal or year-round job, please let us know your preference</li><li><strong>Please apply with your resume, references and cover letter to: somm@wildmountaindinners.com</strong></li></ul> &nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Year's Eve!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news/new-years-eve9178564]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news/new-years-eve9178564#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 03:09:38 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news/new-years-eve9178564</guid><description><![CDATA[&#8203;New Year's Eve 2025 Menu1st courseChoice of:grilled oyster with apple &amp; watercressornixtamalized corn &amp; sweet potato fritter with fermented beets&amp; winter savoury2nd coursecelery root &amp; pear soup with black truffle, chive3rd courseendives with fresh cheese, orange, walnuts &amp; chiogga beet4th courseChoice of:crispy barley &amp; wild rice koji cake with white Juliette cheese &amp;lobster mushroomsorwild salmon &amp; roe with kohlrabi, carrot &amp; kefirorgrass fed beef wit [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><u><strong>&#8203;New Year's Eve 2025 Menu</strong></u><br /><br /><u><strong>1st course</strong></u><br />Choice of:<br />grilled oyster with apple &amp; watercress<br />or<br />nixtamalized corn &amp; sweet potato fritter with fermented beets<br />&amp; winter savoury<br /><br /><u><strong>2nd course</strong></u><br />celery root &amp; pear soup with black truffle, chive<br /><br /><u><strong>3rd course</strong></u><br />endives with fresh cheese, orange, walnuts &amp; chiogga beet<br /><br /><u><strong>4th course</strong></u><br />Choice of:<br />crispy barley &amp; wild rice koji cake with white Juliette cheese &amp;<br />lobster mushrooms<br />or<br />wild salmon &amp; roe with kohlrabi, carrot &amp; kefir<br />or<br />grass fed beef with sunchokes, parsnips &amp; red wine<br /><br /><u><strong>5th course</strong></u><br />champagne &amp; meringue cake with chocolate sorbet &amp;<br />fermented honey cranberries<br /><br /><em>Menu $110<br />Reservations from 5:00 to 8:30<br />Reservations needed ... <a href="https://booking.resdiary.com/widget/Standard/WildMountainFoodDrink/630" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO RESERVE</a></em><br /><em>Wine &amp; Non-alc. pairings available<br />&#8203;No show/late cancellation fee $50/person</em></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday Hours & February Break]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news/holiday-hours-february-break]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news/holiday-hours-february-break#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 03:03:03 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news/holiday-hours-february-break</guid><description><![CDATA[       &#8203;Holiday Hours 2025-2026:Closed Dec. 22-26Open Dec. 27-28Closed Dec. 29-30Open NYE Dec. 31st: reservations neededClosed January 1st, 2026Open Jan. 2-4 and then back to our regular schedule open Thursdays to SundaysStaff Break:The restaurant will be closed Feb. 2-11, 2026 [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/uploads/1/3/2/8/13281086/published/wild-mt-holiday-logo-by-cyan.jpg?1764558257" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">&#8203;<u>Holiday Hours 2025-2026:</u><br />Closed Dec. 22-26<br />Open Dec. 27-28<br />Closed Dec. 29-30<br />Open NYE Dec. 31st: reservations needed<br />Closed January 1st, 2026<br />Open Jan. 2-4 and then back to our regular schedule open Thursdays to Sundays<br /><u>Staff Break:</u><br />The restaurant will be closed Feb. 2-11, 2026<br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The annual Wicked Wanda X Wild Mountain Holiday Market returns!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news/the-annual-wicked-wanda-x-wild-mountain-holiday-market-returns]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news/the-annual-wicked-wanda-x-wild-mountain-holiday-market-returns#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 02:55:01 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news/the-annual-wicked-wanda-x-wild-mountain-holiday-market-returns</guid><description><![CDATA[      [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/uploads/1/3/2/8/13281086/holiday-market-2025_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer Happy Hours for July & August!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news/summer-happy-hours-for-july-august]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news/summer-happy-hours-for-july-august#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2025 03:59:04 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news/summer-happy-hours-for-july-august</guid><description><![CDATA[       Join us on Saturdays and Sundays in July and August from 2:00 - 5:00 for Happy Hours! No reservations taken so please stop by ... Here is our Sample Happy Hour Menu with Drink Specials:&hellip; HAPPY HOUR &hellip;&nbsp;Summer 2025Smoked Castelvetrano Olives &hellip; 12Crispy Polenta with our pickle dip &hellip; 6&nbsp;pieces for&nbsp;12Mozza, peas &amp; basil salad &hellip; 22Green salad with red wine &amp; honey vinaigrette &hellip; 16Crudit&eacute; &amp; labna &hellip; 10 &hellip; add D [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/uploads/1/3/2/8/13281086/img-6213_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">Join us on Saturdays and Sundays in July and August from 2:00 - 5:00 for Happy Hours! No reservations taken so please stop by ... Here is our Sample Happy Hour Menu with Drink Specials:<br /><strong><u>&hellip; HAPPY HOUR &hellip;</u></strong>&nbsp;<br /><strong>Summer 2025</strong><br />Smoked Castelvetrano Olives &hellip; 12<br />Crispy Polenta with our pickle dip &hellip; 6&nbsp;pieces for&nbsp;12<br />Mozza, peas &amp; basil salad &hellip; 22<br />Green salad with red wine &amp; honey vinaigrette &hellip; 16<br />Crudit&eacute; &amp; labna &hellip; 10 &hellip; add Dungeness crab 20<br />House Terrine &amp; pickles &hellip; 16<br />House Salami &amp; aged cheddar &hellip; 16<br />side of our sourdough bread &hellip; 4<br />Rockfish Ceviche with crostini &hellip; 18<br />Single Origin Peruvian Chocolate Pudding&nbsp;with garnishes &hellip; 15<br />Wild Mountain Sundae: choice of honey ice cream or strawberry sorbet &hellip; 15<br />&hellip; add whip cream 1 &hellip; add a scoop: ice cream 5 &hellip; sorbet 7<br />&nbsp;<br /><u>Menu Note:</u><br />availability 4:30-5:00pm<br />smoked olives, crispy polenta &amp; chocolate pudding only&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br /><strong><u>Drink Specials:</u></strong><br />Highballs 1oz &hellip; 8 / 2oz &hellip; 12<br />Organic gin &amp; vodka<br />Centennial rye<br />Havana Club rum<br />Reposado tequila<br />House Fizz &hellip; 9 / House Soda&nbsp;&hellip; 7<br />Caesar &ndash; vodka or gin &hellip; 10 / NA &hellip; 8<br />Black Currant Lemonade &hellip; 11 / Farmer Lo Spritz&nbsp;&hellip; 9<br />Wine bottles 20% off<br />Pint of Sooke Beer &ndash; pilsner or IPA &hellip; 8<br /><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating Ten Years of Wild Mountain!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news/celebrating-ten-years-of-wild-mountain]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news/celebrating-ten-years-of-wild-mountain#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 01:14:55 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news/celebrating-ten-years-of-wild-mountain</guid><description><![CDATA[Join us Sunday, April 13th at either 2pm or 6 pm for a 10 course feast featuring the classic dishes of Wild Mountain! Reservations are needed and can only be made through our website.    ...RESERVE NOW...    			  			 				 					Your browser does not support viewing this document. Click here to download the document. 				 				 				  				 			 [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Join us Sunday, April 13th at either 2pm or 6 pm for a 10 course feast featuring the classic dishes of Wild Mountain! Reservations are needed and can only be made through our website.</div>  <div style="text-align:center;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-highlight" href="https://booking.resdiary.com/widget/Standard/WildMountainFoodDrink/630" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">...RESERVE NOW...</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>  <div class="wsite-scribd">			  			 				<div id="203515293180020018-pdf-fallback" style="display: none;"> 					Your browser does not support viewing this document. Click <a href="https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/uploads/1/3/2/8/13281086/10th_anniversary_menu_2025_edited.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> to download the document. 				</div> 				<div id="203515293180020018-pdf-embed" style="display: none; height: 500px;"> 				</div>  				 			</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valentine's Weekend!!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news/valentines-weekend]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news/valentines-weekend#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2025 05:08:45 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news/valentines-weekend</guid><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;We will be offering a special Chef's Valentine's menu alongside our seasonal a la carte menu on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 14, 15 and 16, 2025 ... please be sure to book online as soon as possible. Pizza to go also available :)  			  			 				 					Your browser does not support viewing this document. Click here to download the document. 				 				 				  				 			 [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">&nbsp;We will be offering a special Chef's Valentine's menu alongside our seasonal a la carte menu on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 14, 15 and 16, 2025 ... please be sure to book online as soon as possible. Pizza to go also available :)</div>  <div class="wsite-scribd">			  			 				<div id="524216373422888653-pdf-fallback" style="display: none;"> 					Your browser does not support viewing this document. Click <a href="https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/uploads/1/3/2/8/13281086/vday_2025_pdf.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> to download the document. 				</div> 				<div id="524216373422888653-pdf-embed" style="display: none; height: 750px;"> 				</div>  				 			</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introducing ... Sunday Family Dinners for this winter!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news/introducing-sunday-family-dinners-for-this-winter]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news/introducing-sunday-family-dinners-for-this-winter#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 04:01:47 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news/introducing-sunday-family-dinners-for-this-winter</guid><description><![CDATA[ 				 				 [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> 				<div id='725583183690370175-gallery' class='imageGallery' style='line-height: 0px; padding: 0; margin: 0'><div id='725583183690370175-imageContainer0' style='float:left;width:49.95%;margin:0;'><div id='725583183690370175-insideImageContainer0' style='position:relative;margin:0px;padding:0 14px 14px 0'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; 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clear: both; height: 0px; overflow: hidden;'></span></div> 				<div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrate New Year's Eve with us!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news/celebrate-new-years-eve-with-us]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news/celebrate-new-years-eve-with-us#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 03:32:29 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/news/celebrate-new-years-eve-with-us</guid><description><![CDATA[       New Year&rsquo;s Eve is one of the special nights of the year that we offer a Chef&rsquo;s Tasting Menu experience.Food allergies and aversions must be communicated asap.With advanced notice, we may be able to offer: gluten-free, pescatarian, vegetarian menus.Apologies but we cannot do a vegan menu or dairy-free on New Year&rsquo;s Eve.New Year&rsquo;s Eve 2024 MenuTuesday, December 31st&#8203;Snacks!duck prosciutto with apricots, hazelnuts &amp; spicy SSI cheesesavoury corn &amp; potato  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.wildmountaindinners.com/uploads/1/3/2/8/13281086/nye-logo_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><em>New Year&rsquo;s Eve is one of the special nights of the year that we offer a Chef&rsquo;s Tasting Menu experience.</em><br /><em>Food allergies and aversions must be communicated asap.<br /><br />With advanced notice, we may be able to offer: gluten-free, pescatarian, vegetarian menus.<br />Apologies but we cannot do a vegan menu or dairy-free on New Year&rsquo;s Eve.<br /></em><br /><strong><u>New Year&rsquo;s Eve 2024 Menu</u></strong><br />Tuesday, December 31st<br />&#8203;<br />Snacks!<br />duck prosciutto with apricots, hazelnuts &amp; spicy SSI cheese<br />savoury corn &amp; potato donut hole with onion &amp; mulberry jam<br />poached kushi oyster with lemon peel &amp; wild coho roe<br /><em>Bella Sparkling Wine</em><br /><em>~</em><br />Sablefish<br />potato noodles, hakurei, shellfish broth<br /><em>Averill Chardonnay</em><br /><em>~</em><br />Lobster Mushroom Ravioli<br />housemade fresh cheese, cauliflower cream, watercress<br /><em>Orofino Rose </em><br /><em>~</em><br />Braised Grass Fed Beef Rib<br />parsnip, chicory, sunchokes<br /><em>Echo Bay Merlot</em><br /><em>~</em><br />Green Apple Sorbet<br />chickpea fudge, walnuts, medjool date cream<br /><em>Housemade Limoncello</em><br /><em>~</em><br />Honey Variations<br />featuring the final vintage of Chef&rsquo;s parents&rsquo; honey<br /><em>Tugwell Creek Vintage Sac Mead</em><br /><em>~~~</em><br /><strong><em><u>2 seatings: </u></em></strong><br />5-7:15 pm<br />7:30-10:00 pm<br />6 courses $125 &nbsp;&hellip;&nbsp; wine pairings $60<br />~~~<br /><em>Please note in &amp; out times and arrange transportation ahead of time accordingly,<br />there are not enough taxis in Sooke to be called on New Year&rsquo;s Eve without advanced notice.</em><br />~~~<br />&nbsp;<br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>