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index 40 Knots Estate Winery...............37 atlas café.............................................11 avenue bistro.....................................11 Avalanche Bar & Grill......................31 Backstreet Pub by the Sea............4 Bisque Restaurant............................11 Billy D’s Pub & Bistro....................... 9 Black Fin Pub at the Marina.......... 3 Blue Moon Estate Winery............ 10 Breakwater ~ Kingfisher Resort...19 Cardero Coffee and Tea.................. 9 Chips Ahoy Fish & Chips............. 30 Crystal’s Place .................................12 Crown Isle Timber Room..............23 Common Ground Cafe..................22 Comox Valley Organic Collective...32 Custom Gourmet Catering..........29 Delicado’s..........................................18 Dine Around.....................................39 Early Bird Café................................26 Filberg Tea House...........................24 Fluid Bar & Grill................................13 Grains..................................................18 Highwayman Pub............................36 Islander Pizza & Pasta.................. 20 Kinaree Thai Restaurant.................4 Little Beaver’s Pizzeria.................. 14 Longlands Golf Course................... 5 Mad Chef Cafe.................................29 Mex Pub & Liquor Store................36 Natural Pastures Cheese Co........38 Panago...............................................24 Prime Chophouse & Wine Bar...... 6 Red 21 Gaming Tap & Grill............34 Rawthentic Eatery..........................26 Ricky’s All Day Grill.......................... 8 Smitty’s Family Restaurant......... 40 Thrifty Foods...................................28 Tita’s Mexican Restaurant............33 Tria Fine Catering............................16 Union Street Grill & Grotto...........17 Waverley Hotel.................................12 Whistle Stop Pub ..........................27 Yummies & Gyros Greek Cafe.....25

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Cour tenay ’s F inest T HAI CUISI NE Destination www.kinareethai.ca

Kinaree Thai Restaurant THAI it ~YO U ’LL LI KE I T Corner of 8th & Fitzgerald

250-898-8639

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A unique oasis in the heart of the valley!

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O full service licensed restaurant... incredible patio, fabulous food!

O the perfect location to bring your out of town guests

Breakfast: Friday to Sunday & Holidays Lunch: Everyday Dinner: Fridays and Saturdays

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O Serene & Sublime a truly exquisite local treasure!

O the finest patio in the valley!

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Knight Rd.

Open everyday - mid March to mid October Open for private events & banquets year round 1239 Anderton Road, Comox | 250-339-6363 www.longlandsgolf.com 5

Steaks, seafood, appetizers and tapas … Fresh and from scratch EVERY TIME.

IT’S WHAT WE DO!!

Gift Cards available upon request

PrimeChophouse.ca 250.871.7292 | info@primechophouse.ca 1089 Braidwood Rd. | Courtenay, BC | V9N 3S1 6

Dining Room Menu Sampler Appetizers

Steaks

Baked Oysters

Slow Roasted Prime Rib

On half shell with creamed spinach and watercress, béarnaise, and bacon lardons, Prime’s version of the Rockefeller.

(8oz.) (10oz.) (14oz.) (Custom Size)** By ounces. Low ‘n’ slow roasted with our signature milled spice mix. Served with pan drip bordelaise.

Flat Bread

Sirloin Oscar (8 oz.)

Caramelized onion, fire roasted tomato, pumpkin seed pesto, goat cheese and queso fresco. Finished with fresh arugula and Pinot Noir and balsamic reduction.

Salt ‘n’ Pepper Squid Deeply fried with Szechuan peppercorns and sea salt.

Tossed with chili garlic aioli.

Served with smoked onion sriracha.

Escargot Stone oven roasted in mushroom caps with garlic, herb and red wine butter.

Finished with Italian parsley and artisan bread.

Tapas Lamb Lollipops Panko and hazelnut crusted, served with fig and sour cherry bordelaise.

Triple Chop House ground sirloin and strip loin mini burgers served three ways.

Wild mushroom, slab bacon, and Guinness cheddar.

Tuna Tataki with daikon, ponzu and fresh ginger

Soups & Salads French Onion Beef and red wine bouillon, with sweet onions. Baked with mozzarella, monterey jack and manchego.

Seafood Chowder Local seafood, fresh vegetables, and bacon in rich cream broth.

Valley Salad Artisan lettuce, chèvre cheese, micro greens, stringed apples and root vegetables, dried sour cherries, sundried tomato, and toasted hazelnuts, with apple cider riesling dressing.

Desserts NY Cheesecake

Garnished with seasonal puree.

Baked Alaska Kahlua soaked fudge cake, french vanilla ice cream, and Italian meringue. Flamed with Kirsch cherry brandy.

Our house butchered centre cut sirloin topped with blue crab, Qualicum scallops, tiger prawns, asparagus, and bernaise.

New York (12 oz)

Tender cut with great marbling, flavor and texture.

Bone In Ribeye (18 oz.)

Well-marbled steak served bone in for maximum flavor.

Tomahawk Ribeye Steak (4 Lbs.) *** Serious Interest Only.

Advance order required (Market Price).

Seafood & Pasta Crisp Ginger Beef Bowl Tossed in a sweet and spicy ginger sherry sauce, with julienne peppers, snap peas and micro greens. On Japanese kombu scented rice.

Crispy Salmon Cast iron grilled skin on sockeye salmon, finished with ginger tare on sweet pea rice, & stone oven vegetables.

Atlantic Lobster Tails Two butter broiled Atlantic lobster tails with choice of starch and roasted vegetables.

Pappardelle and Meatballs House ground meatballs with fresh herbs, served on fresh made pasta with classic Italian marinara. Finished with shaved manchego.

Halibut Butter poached with preserved lemon, sundried tomato and fresh herbs. Served on whipped potato and stone oven vegetables.

Rack and All …

Baby Back Ribs Blackstrap and whisky BBQ or Szechuan, baked beans, choice of starch and roasted vegetables.

Stone Oven Chicken 9oz. skin on breast. Done in stone oven.

BBQ, Szechuan, or cracked pepper and fresh herb, served with your choice of starch and roasted vegetables.

Bone on Pork Loin Chop Thick cut fire grilled and stone oven baked. Finished with fig and apple gastrique, served with your choice of starch and roasted vegetables.

Crème brûlée Rich vanilla custard with a caramel crust.

Chocolate Cake Served with fresh whipped cream.

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WINE WEDNESDAYS Half price on any glass of wine

MARGARITA MONDAYS BELLINI TUESDAYS THIRSTY THURSDAYS HIGHBALL FRIDAYS WEEKEND LIBATIONS

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Celebrating Farm, Food and Wine

Wine Tasting FALL AND WINTER

Thursday, Saturday and Monday 1:00pm till 4:00pm

SPRING AND SUMMER Daily: 1:00pm till 6:00pm

private dining room FARM DINNERS

go to www.bluemoonwinery.ca for details Private catered dinners, staff parties, or your own special event with fine dining and wines all catered by renowned Comox Valley chefs

4905 Darcy Rd., Courtenay, BC | 250-338-9765 www.bluemoonwinery.ca 10

Fresh Westcoast Inspired Menu For those who have found it, the charm of bisque comes as no surprise.

Our casual fast paced lunches change to a relaxed evening out.

Just steps away from local hotels, our menu includes local seafoods, lamb, fresh pasta, AAA Steaks and nightly specials.

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at The Cumberland Hotel

Friday and Saturday: 12:30pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00pm

250-336-8844

2714 Dunsmuir Avenue Cumberland

www.crystalsplace.com

Gourmet Pub Food

Since 1907

Friendly Atmosphere

Food and Drink Specials

Made Fresh, In-House Affordable Prices Large Portions

Wednesday Burger Night Friday Roast Beef Night

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LITTLE BEAVER’S Only the freshest ingredients

Every Day Pickup One Medium Specialty & One Large 2 Topping Other specials available online at www.beaverconvenience.ca

The Ultimate Little Beaver Pizza Pepperoni, Mushroom, Ham, Salami, Shrimp, Red Onion, Green Peppers, Black Olives, Diced tomatoes, Pineapple, Beef Crumble, Real Smoked Bacon, LB Signature Cheese Blend

LB Ultimate 12" Meduim 1 Pizza...$22.49 2 Pizza’s .$35.99

14" Large 1 Pizza...$26.99 2 Pizzas .$42.99

SPECIALTY PIZZAS

Supreme

Pepperoni, Mushroom, Red Onion, Green Peppers, Beef Crumble, Italian Sausage, LB Signature Cheese Blend

Meat Meat & Some More Meat

Pepperoni, Ham, Salami, Beef Crumble, Italian Sausage, Real Smoked Bacon, LB Signature Cheese Blend

Tuscan Classic

Pepperoni, Mushroom, Green Pepper, Red Onion, Italian Sausage, Roasted Red Peppers, LB Signature Cheese Blend & Parmesan Cheese

Canadian EH!

Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Real Smoked Bacon, LB Signature Cheese Blend

Now That’s A Veggie Pizza Double Mushroom, Sundried Tomatoes, Double Green Peppers, Black Olives, Red Onion, Diced Tomatoes, LB Signature Cheese Blend

Tropical Hawaii

Double Ham, Double Pineapple, Extra LB Signature Cheese Blend

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Triple Bill Pepperoni

Don’t worry we won’t forget the Pepperoni & LB Signature Cheese Blend

Can’t Get Enough of That Cheese Pizza

LB Signature Cheese Blend, Cheddar, Crumbled Feta, Parmesan Cheese

Cheese Cheese and Stuff

LB Signature Cheese Blend & Select Two of Your Favourite Fresh Toppings To Be Loaded On

BBQ Steak

Bold BBQ Sauce, Thin Sliced Steak, Real Smoked Bacon, Carmelized Onions, Green Pepper, LB Signature Cheese Blend

Chicken Fajita

Sweet Mango Salsa, Seaonsed Chicken, Green Peppers, Red Onions, LB Signature Cheese Blend & Chedder Cheese

Bacon Double Cheese Burger Double Beef Crumble, Double Real Smoked Bacon, Double Red Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Cheddar & LB Signature Cheese Blend

My Big Fat Greek Pizza

Black Olives, Red Onion & Diced Tomatoes, Spinach, Crumbled Feta & LB Signature Cheese Blend

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BBQ Chicken

Bold BBQ Sauce, LB Signature Cheese Blend, Chunks of Seasoned Chicken, Red Onion & Double Green Peppers

Crazy Garlic Chicken Ranch

Popeye

Garlic Ranch Sauce, Minced Garlic, Double Spinach, Feta Cheese, Sundried Tomato, Caramelized Onions, LB Signature Cheese Blend.

Seasoned Chicken, Red Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Real Smoked Bacon, Parmesan & LB Signature Cheese Blend Layered on a White Garlic Ranch Sauce

I Put That *&”&%$ on Everything Pizza®

Pepperoni, Salami, Mushroom, Green Pepper, Jalapeno Peppers, Banana Peppers, Chili Peppers, LB Signature Cheese Blend With Franks Red Hot Sauce® For Dipping (This One is the Definition of Hot. Consider This Your Warning)

The Rock Dawg

Pepperoni, Mushroom, Green Peppers, Pineapple, Banana Peppers & LB Signature Cheese Blend

Specialty Pizzas 12" Meduim 1 Pizza..................$18.79 2 Pizza’s ................$32.49 14" Large 1 Pizza..................$22.99 2 Pizzas ................$39.99 Half & Half - Add $2.00

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Tria Fine Catering

Tria offers elegant and refreshing catering options for your very special event.

Tria’s Full Moon Feasts

Summer 2013 will be our 5th season hosting the Full Moon Feasts.

Join us for cocktails and roaming hors d’oeuvres before sitting down to a 3-course seasonally inspired meal paired with local wines.

Tria Gourmet Eats to Go Frozen dinners available at Mudsharks Cafe in downtown Courtenay

Go to our website www.triafinecatering.ca

and sign up for our newsletter or email us at info@triafinecatering.ca for more information

www.triafinecatering.ca

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Eat to a different beat at...

The Union Street Grill and Grotto

In Downtown Courtenay, the heart of the Comox Valley.

A great place to eat, meet and drink!

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for full service dining, enjoy a hearty lunch during the day and a delicious fresh dinner over candle light in the evening.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 11am to 9pm

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offering quick counter service with the same menu and a fun, casual atmosphere.

Sunday - Family Night Monday - Burger Night Tuesday - Jambalaya Night Wednesday - Caesar Caesar Night Thursday - Neighbourhood Night Friday - Seafood Night Saturday - Rib Night KIDS MEALS. GLUTEN FREE MENU AVAILABLE.

www.UnionStreetGrill.ca 477 5th Street, Downtown Courtenay

250-897-0081

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ALL TIME FAVOURITES DONAIR GARDEN VEGGIE PEPPERONI CLASSIC EASTERN CLASSIC CANADIAN 4 CHEESE PLEASER HAWAIIAN DELUXE HAWAIIAN PUNCH POPEYE CLASSIC SMALL 10" 13.49

FRESH, QUALITY INGREDIENTS FOR A GREAT TASTE All prices include HST

PASTA NIGHT

SPECIALTY NIGHT

ALL TIME FAV. NIGHT

WEDNESDAY

EVERY DAY

2 Pastas Choice of Lasagna or Spaghetti

2 Medium Specialty Pizzas (excluding Ultimate)

Any Large All-Time Favourite and a Large 2- Topping of Your Choice

2 Medium, 2- Topping Pizzas (no extra toppings)

2 Salads 2 Toast 2 Pop

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Only the freshest ingredients make our roster Anchovies Shrimp Mushrooms Salami Smoked Oysters Artichokes Capicoli Pineapple Garlic Canadian Ham Jalapeno Peppers Zucchini Smoked Bacon Banana Peppers Black Olives Pepperoni Chili Peppers Green Olives Italian Sausage Green Peppers Sundried Spicy Sausage Onions Tomatoes Beef Topping Tomatoes Spinach Chicken

250-338-4666 #5 – 795 RYAN RD. COURTENAY

NEXT TO SUPERSTORE Limited Delivery Area Excluding in-store specials. With minimum purchase.

Delivery charge applies to all deliveries.

Visit our website at:

www.islanderpizza-pasta.ca

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HOUSE MEAT LOVERS EURO VEGGIE TOSCANA CLASSIC TACO PIZZA BACON DBL. CHEESEBURGER ITALIAN GREEK MEXICAN

MEDIUM LARGE 12" 14" 19.49 23.49

SMALL 10" 14.95

MEDIUM LARGE 12" 14" 19.99 23.99

THE ULTIMATE

PREMIUM PIZZAS

Prices and menu items are subject to change without notice.

MONDAY TUESDAY

SPECIALTY PIZZAS

Follow us on twitter: www.twitter.com/@islanderpizza

CHICKEN RANCH CHICKEN FAJITA PEROGI CALDO CLASSIC

MEAT AMORE

SWEET HEAT

Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Ham, Onions, Green Peppers, Shrimp, Black Olives, Tomatoes, Pineapple, Beef Topping, Smoked Bacon

BBQ CHICKEN CALIFORNIA CLASSIC SMALL 10" 15.10

MEDIUM LARGE 12" 14" 21.15 25.09

MEDIUM 12" 22.39

LARGE 14" 26.95

CREATE YOUR OWN PIZZA

Regular or Cracker Thin Crust (Cracker Thin Crust only available in 12”) All Menu Pricing Includes HST!

SMALL 10" MEDIUM 12" LARGE 14"

Tomato, Pesto, Ranch or Sweet Tomato Sauce & Cheese............................9.99............... 13.75..........16.30 Extra Toppings........................................... .90................ 1.39............1.84 Extra Cheese Mozza, Parmesan, Cheddar or Feta.........................................1.80................ 2.75............3.70

FRESH MADE SALADS

PASTA Price Per Pasta Baked Lasagna......................... 11.73 Baked Spaghetti....................... 11.73 Add Meatballs............................. 2.25 Fettuccine Alfredo..................... 12.30 Fettuccine Chicken................... 13.45 Fettuccine Shrimp..................... 13.45 All Menu Pricing Includes HST!

EXTRAS

1 SALAD 2 SALADS

Garden Salad.........2.80.............. 5.00 Caesar Salad.........5.49.............. 9.99 Greek Salad...pers 4.98.........full 9.99

All prices include HST

Garlic Toast (2 PIECES).............................................................................. 2.80 Cheese Bread (2 PIECES)...........................................................................4.50 Chicken Wings (10 PIECES) Buffalo, Honey Garlic, BBQ, or Piquante................................................8.79 Dips ranch, spicy ranch, blue cheese, garlic or BBQ...................................0.67 Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Root Beer, Nestea, Gingerale, Water......................1.40 or 6 for.................................................................................................6.99 2-Litre Bottles, Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Root Beer, Nestea.........................3.50 Donairs......................................................................1 for 7.28.......2 for 13.45 Scan with your smartphone!

Locally owned & proudly delivering the finest pizza & pasta in the Comox Valley since 1993!

ON IVERY DEL

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ALL TIME FAVOURITES DONAIR GARDEN VEGGIE PEPPERONI CLASSIC EASTERN CLASSIC CANADIAN 4 CHEESE PLEASER HAWAIIAN DELUXE HAWAIIAN PUNCH POPEYE CLASSIC SMALL 10" 13.49

FRESH, QUALITY INGREDIENTS FOR A GREAT TASTE All prices include HST

PASTA NIGHT

SPECIALTY NIGHT

ALL TIME FAV. NIGHT

WEDNESDAY

EVERY DAY

2 Pastas Choice of Lasagna or Spaghetti

2 Medium Specialty Pizzas (excluding Ultimate)

Any Large All-Time Favourite and a Large 2- Topping of Your Choice

2 Medium, 2- Topping Pizzas (no extra toppings)

2 Salads 2 Toast 2 Pop

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PICKUP ONLY

TOPPINGS ...

Only the freshest ingredients make our roster Anchovies Shrimp Mushrooms Salami Smoked Oysters Artichokes Capicoli Pineapple Garlic Canadian Ham Jalapeno Peppers Zucchini Smoked Bacon Banana Peppers Black Olives Pepperoni Chili Peppers Green Olives Italian Sausage Green Peppers Sundried Spicy Sausage Onions Tomatoes Beef Topping Tomatoes Spinach Chicken

250-338-4666 #5 – 795 RYAN RD. COURTENAY

NEXT TO SUPERSTORE Limited Delivery Area Excluding in-store specials. With minimum purchase.

Delivery charge applies to all deliveries.

Visit our website at:

www.islanderpizza-pasta.ca

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HOUSE MEAT LOVERS EURO VEGGIE TOSCANA CLASSIC TACO PIZZA BACON DBL. CHEESEBURGER ITALIAN GREEK MEXICAN

MEDIUM LARGE 12" 14" 19.49 23.49

SMALL 10" 14.95

MEDIUM LARGE 12" 14" 19.99 23.99

THE ULTIMATE

PREMIUM PIZZAS

Prices and menu items are subject to change without notice.

MONDAY TUESDAY

SPECIALTY PIZZAS

Follow us on twitter: www.twitter.com/@islanderpizza

CHICKEN RANCH CHICKEN FAJITA PEROGI CALDO CLASSIC

MEAT AMORE

SWEET HEAT

Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Ham, Onions, Green Peppers, Shrimp, Black Olives, Tomatoes, Pineapple, Beef Topping, Smoked Bacon

BBQ CHICKEN CALIFORNIA CLASSIC SMALL 10" 15.10

MEDIUM LARGE 12" 14" 21.15 25.09

MEDIUM 12" 22.39

LARGE 14" 26.95

CREATE YOUR OWN PIZZA

Regular or Cracker Thin Crust (Cracker Thin Crust only available in 12”) All Menu Pricing Includes HST!

SMALL 10" MEDIUM 12" LARGE 14"

Tomato, Pesto, Ranch or Sweet Tomato Sauce & Cheese............................9.99............... 13.75..........16.30 Extra Toppings........................................... .90................ 1.39............1.84 Extra Cheese Mozza, Parmesan, Cheddar or Feta.........................................1.80................ 2.75............3.70

FRESH MADE SALADS

PASTA Price Per Pasta Baked Lasagna......................... 11.73 Baked Spaghetti....................... 11.73 Add Meatballs............................. 2.25 Fettuccine Alfredo..................... 12.30 Fettuccine Chicken................... 13.45 Fettuccine Shrimp..................... 13.45 All Menu Pricing Includes HST!

EXTRAS

1 SALAD 2 SALADS

Garden Salad.........2.80.............. 5.00 Caesar Salad.........5.49.............. 9.99 Greek Salad...pers 4.98.........full 9.99

All prices include HST

Garlic Toast (2 PIECES).............................................................................. 2.80 Cheese Bread (2 PIECES)...........................................................................4.50 Chicken Wings (10 PIECES) Buffalo, Honey Garlic, BBQ, or Piquante................................................8.79 Dips ranch, spicy ranch, blue cheese, garlic or BBQ...................................0.67 Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Root Beer, Nestea, Gingerale, Water......................1.40 or 6 for.................................................................................................6.99 2-Litre Bottles, Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Root Beer, Nestea.........................3.50 Donairs......................................................................1 for 7.28.......2 for 13.45 Scan with your smartphone!

Locally owned & proudly delivering the finest pizza & pasta in the Comox Valley since 1993!

ON IVERY DEL

*Request DEBIT when ordering

*$1.12 charge applies for interac on delivery

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Monday - Thursday 7:00am - 9:00pm Friday: 7:00am - 3:00pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Tel: (250) 897-1111

596 Fifth St, Courtenay , BC, VGN1K3

info@cgcafe.ca

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Hearty Breakfast Sandwiches Eggs - Your Favourite Way Fresh Fruit + Yogurt Waffles Deluxe Signature Sandwiches Specialty Beverages Handmade Desserts Homemade Soups Dinner Specials Fresh Salads

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Our new menu has arrived.

Here are some of the items we are featuring.

For the complete menu, visit us online at www.CrownIsle.com on join us in the Timber Room Pub & Restaurant.

PASTA

PORK BEEF LAMB

spaghetti & italian meatball bolognaise

grilled crown 9oz pork rack chop

Chef’s house-made Italian sausage and ground Black Angus beef meatballs, served on a bed of steamed spaghetti and aromatic tomato sauce with fresh grated parmesan, garlic focaccia and crispy onions

surf & turf pasta Pan seared deep cove scallops, braised short rib ravioli, fresh cherry tomato, basil and roasted garlic sauce, shaved parmesan

CHICKEN chicken pad thai bowl Pan-seared local chicken breast with sautéed julienne root vegetables & baby bok choy, tossed with poached Udon noodles and a mild peanut pad thai sauce, finished with toasted cashews, sesame seeds and fresh cilantro

madras chicken bombay bowl Aromatic chicken curry with basmati rice, grilled naan bread, papadum & mango chutney

baked chicken parmigiana Hand-breaded local chicken breast finished with melted fresh parmesan served with grilled zucchini, red pepper, artichokes & Chef’s Italian tomato sauce

prime rib night at crown isle friday and saturday nights 8oz Prime Rib with Yorkshire pudding, whipped potatoes local seasonal vegetables and pan jus

A flame broiled crown rack chop with a blackberry wine and “Big Dee’s” honey mustard glaze perched on a pancetta and bocconcini risotto

black angus beef short rib risotto A rich creamy Italian risotto finished with slow braised Black Angus boneless short ribs & fresh grated parmesan

alder smoked bbq baby back ribs Alder smoked and slow braised baby back ribs, served with house red pepper coleslaw and crisp potato fries

wild mushroom crusted 6oz beef tenderloin or 10oz black angus ribeye Chef’s baby potato butter pie enhances these tender cuts of Alberta pastured beef grilled to your desire and served with hand picked local vegetables finished with a mustard & peppercorn demi glaze

slow braised smoked lamb shank Our best version of a slow braised lamb shank with a subtle note of hickory wood settled in a velvety parmesan whipped potato with a mustard & peppercorn demiglaze

FISH crab & brie crusted wild salmon Grilled wild local salmon crusted with local brie and blue crab, resting on an artisan green salad with crushed avocado & blueberry poached apples finished with a blueberry wine reduction

www.CrownIsle.com

399 Clubhouse Drive, Courtenay, BC V9N 9G3

Toll Free 1-888-338-8439

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101â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2100 Guthrie Rd COMOX 442C Duncan Ave COURTENAY

Filberg teahouse open seasonally

9 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds located on the waterfront in Comox.

Visit our website for more information : www.filberg.com

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Locally Owned & Operated Since 1999

Gyros are served on

white or whole wheat pita, and made with beef and lamb, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and topped with Tzatzki Sauce (yogurt, sour cream, spices)

DONAIRS are served on white or whole wheat pita, with your choice of meat and vegetable, but with East Coast sweet sauce.

gyros & donairs

Beef and lamb (the most popular) ............................$6.00 Beef .................................................................................$6.00 Chicken .........................................................................$6.00 FalaďŹ l (vegetarian) ..........................................................$6.00 Combo meal (Gyros or Donair, bag of chips, pop) ......$7.50 Super Gyros or Donair (double meat) ................$9.00 Add hummus or feta cheese.....................$0.75 ea.

Gluten Free Rice Wraps Available

sides and extras

Our famous yummy hummus and pita ... $5.25 Spanakopita (spinach pie) ........................................ $6.50 Caesar salad .............................. small $4.50 / large $5.25 Greek salad ................................ small $5.25 / large $6.25 Baklava (our Greek dessert) ....................................... $3.50 (HST included in all prices)

279 Puntledge Rd, Courtenay

Monday - Saturday 11am - 6pm Web: www.gyroscafe.com

Call for pick-up or delivery!

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1 pound of our juicy wings tossed in your favourite sauce

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