One of the spots I love most in all the world is Pagliacci’s Restaurant (Pag’s, for short) in Victoria, BC. The food is absolutely divine, the atmosphere loud, bustling, and energetic, and the warm terracotta-coloured walls with New York City-inspired mural and rows of framed photos of well-known visitors are saturated with decades of laughter, spirited conversation, music, and memories.
Did I mention that the food is divine? And everyone knows it, too, so if you don’t time your visit right you’ll probably have to wait for ages to get a table, standing in a long lineup that reaches out the door and down the street. But I promise you that it’ll be well worth it… and, if you’re lucky (which, in my experience, is most of the time!), a server will visit the line while you’re waiting with a basket of the most amazing focaccia EVER (totally not exaggerating) and invite you to enjoy a piece to tide you over until it’s time for your meal.
Pag’s is a wonderful, evocative place. It’s noisy, and crowded, and delicious… and I adore it. So really, it’s only natural that the picture I’m choosing for today’s Photo Friday challenge prompt of “Atmosphere” is one I took while enjoying the Pag’s experience when I visited Victoria a couple of years ago.
Photo Friday: Atmosphere
I imagine it’ll be awhile before I’m back in Victoria again, but when I do visit you can be assured that at least one meal at Pag’s will be on my itinerary!
What kind of atmosphere do you enjoy?
Please share!
Twitter: BatteredHope
June 12, 2015
I’m on the island this weekend — maybe I can try it – thanks
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June 13, 2015
If you do, I hope you enjoy it!
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Twitter: Mrsrkfj
June 12, 2015
I enjoy an atmosphere where you are valued as a customer. This place seems to be just right. I will have to add this as a “must visit”‘
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 13, 2015
I agree – that’s definitely important!
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Twitter: 1951
June 12, 2015
It sounds lovely. I’ll be sure to go next time i’m up that way!
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June 13, 2015
I hope you do get an opportunity!
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Twitter: miss_teerious
June 13, 2015
Clean, not too noisy, good aesthetics and prompt, friendly service is what I like.
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June 13, 2015
Sounds good to me!
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Twitter: FranceneStanley
June 13, 2015
You’ve demonstrated atmosphere so well, both in words and with the picture. I like the atmosphere when I’m walking under tall trees. The fresh air wafting, the trees rustling, and surrounded by nature.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 13, 2015
Oh, that sounds lovely!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo Friday: Atmosphere
Enjoy an atmosphere!
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June 13, 2015
Thank you!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo Friday: Atmosphere
Oh it sounds amazing! I love atmospheres that are calming when I eat. I wish we were heading up that way I try it for sure!
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June 14, 2015
Pag’s is definitely not calming, but it’s a lot of fun!
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Twitter: DebbieDoglady
June 15, 2015
Looks like a nice place. 🙂 Nothing like a good Italian restaurant with ambience! If we ever get out west, I’d love to check it out.
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June 15, 2015
It’s definitely a fun and yummy place to visit!
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