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Introducing 10 delicious new entrées! You can actually taste the lengths we go to for great taste in every White Spot entrée. From Kennebec potatoes, to vineripened tomatoes, to wild BC salmon and more, we start with quality ingredients to create that signature White Spot taste. Which is yours to discover in our new menu, featuring 10 delicious new entrées!
Courtenay White Spot 2299 Cliffe Avenue (250) 338-8474
BUTCHER PIZZA
WILD MUSHROOM RAVIOLI
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– Entry off of Braidwood Rd.)
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Authentic Italian-Style Ice Cream, Gourmet Coffees & Light Lunches
www.beninogelato.com 1700 Comox Ave., Comox | 250-339-3494 4
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R E S TA U R A N T 1760 Riverside Lane - Lower Level - Courtenay, BC At the Old House Phone: 250-338-6493
www.localscomoxvalley.com
Reservations Recommended Open 7 Days a Week, 11-9 • Brunch 10-2 (Saturday & Sunday only)
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LIVE SPORTS • LIVE MUSIC LIVELY FOOD & FUN
F E AT U R I N G C O U RT E N AY ’ S O N LY
Il forno fired PIZZA
FULL MENU featuring West Coast Favourites
Sunday BRUNCH Weeknight BUFFET
THE WESTERLY HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTRE 1590 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay
Every Sunday 11am -2pm 2pm
Monday - Thursday 5-6:30pm
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westerly FAMILY RESTAURANT
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAILY 6:30AM -1:30PM 5:00PM- 9:00PM
RESERVATIONS 250.338.7741
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O 250-334-8033 TO GALWAYS AVAILABLE Guacamole and Chips ............................... 8 Avocado with garlic, tomato, onion, cilantro, and lime juice
Tita’s Caesar Salad.................................9 Our caesar dressing on romaine with cured pork belly and croutons
Nacho ................................................. 16 Fresh made tortilla chips covered in melted cheese, red onion, jalapeno, black beans, sour cream, and pico de gallo
gorgeous patio dining ❖ two cozy fireplaces ❖ fresh, organic ❖ fresh and varied seasonal menu ❖ open every night at 4:00 p.m.
Burritos .............................................. 12
A flour tortilla stuffed with cheese (or spinach and chard with garlic for vegans), rice, beans, avocado, pico de gallo, onion, and romaine add chipotle beef or pasilla chicken .............. 4
Churros .................................................7 Fresh cooked Mexican doughnuts, dusted with cinnamon sugar and served with chocolate sauce for dipping
SAMPLE MENU Changes Seasonally
Gordita de Res ......................................5 ea.
A puffed corn tortilla filled with shredded beef, onion, tomato, and cilantro
Chalupa de Camarones ..........................6 ea. A masa “boat” covered with tomato salsa, shrimp, and pickled cactus paddle
Sopa Tarasca..............................................7 Smooth pinto bean and tomato soup seasoned with ancho chilies, with crispy tortilla strips, aged cheese, and crema
Tacos Dorados de Chorizo y Papas ........... 15
Crispy corn tortillas filled with chile seasoned sausage and potato, topped with salsa verde and aged cheese, served with refried beans and cabbage salad
Tacos de Hongo Portabello ....................... 15
Corn tortillas filled with grilled portabello mushroom, grilled onion, pickled cactus paddle, and tomatillo and avocado salsa, served with black beans
Pollo en Mole Poblano.............................. 19
Chicken breast simmered in a sauce of chiles, nuts, seeds, spices and chocolate, with chayote, tortillas, and black beans
Camarones al Ajillo ................................. 20
Shrimp cooked in butter with guajillo chile, garlic, cilantro and lime juice, with Mexican rice, zucchini, and refried beans
www.titas.ca info@titas.ca
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536 6th Street Downtown Courtenay
Your Neighbourhood Wood Fired Bakery
We are now Licensed and Serving Pizza & Local Beer Pizza is dine in or take out Made with locally produced meats & cheeses
MON-WED 8-5 • THU-SAT 8-8
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Home of the “World Famous”... Cumberland Doughnuts, Hand Rolled Croissants & Sourdough
Open MON-SAT 8am-5pm
2747 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland
250-336-2411
MAKE EVERY MEAL
SUPER just add organic sprouts & greens & Greens Ltd.
Super Simple. Super Healthy. eatmoresprouts.com Comox Valley, Vancouver Island 250.338.4860
Certified by PACS
MAD CHEF CAFE
OPEN for lunch and dinner.
“insane food with attitude…”
eat in, or take away ‘As featured’ on THE TV SHOW
“You Gotta Eat Here” visit us online at: madchefcafe.net Follow us on 444 Fifth Street, Courtenay • 250-871-7622 10
LUNCH Monday-Friday 11am - 2:30pm DINNER Daily 4:30pm - 9:30pm
LUNCH MENU APPETIZERS
Humous ....................................... 8 chickpeas, tahini, garlic w/ warm pita
Tzatziki ....................................... 8 yogurt, cucumber, garlic w/ warm pita
Olive paté ................................... 8 greek style pate w/ warm pita
Tarama ........................................ 8 classic fish dip w/warm pita
Spinach Dip ................................ 11
ENTREES all entrées served w/ greek salad Roast Lamb ................................... 11.95 slow roasted in special seasonings
1/2 Rack Ribs ............................... 10.95 fire-grilled rack of ribs brushed with olive oil & oregano
Vegetarian Moussaka ..................... 11.95 eggplant, zucchini, tofu & bechamel
Spanakopita .................................. 10.95 spinach & feta pie wrapped in phyllo
cream cheese, roasted garlic, sun-dried tomato and artichoke dip w/ warm pita
Kalamari........................................ 10.95
Kalamari.................................... 12
Garlic Prawns ................................ 14.95
marinated and breaded greek-style
sautéed with butter & lemon
Saganaki ................................... 10
Keftedes........................................ 10.95
pan-fried goat cheese
aromatic greek meatballs
Keftedes...................................... 9
Dolmades ...................................... 10.95
aromatic greek meatballs
Zucchini Keftedes ......................... 9 fresh herbs and zucchini balls
Spanakopita ................................ 8 spinach & feta wrapped in phyllo
Garlic Prawns ............................ 13 sautéed in butter and lemon
Dolmades .................................... 9 meat & rice wrapped in grape leaves, topped w/ lemon dill sauce
SALADS Greek Salad .................... Sm8|Lg10 tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, onions & feta
Marouli Salad .............................. 8 finely chopped lettuce, green onions, dill & capers in a red wine vinaigrette
Caesar Salad ................................ 9 with an in-house dressing
MAKE YOUR NEXT CELEBRATION
greek-style marinated and breaded
Celebrating a Special Event? We can seat larger groups of people, so why not bring the whole staff, family or all your friends for your seasonal celebration AND make it original, fun and of course, delicious? Just call soon to let us know, and we’ll get things ready for you.
meat & rice wrapped in grape leaves, topped w/ lemon dill sauce
Chicken Souvlaki ............................ 11.95 marinated boneless thigh skewers
Lamb Souvlaki ............................... 12.95 marinated lamb-leg skewers
Tiger Prawn Souvlaki ..................... 14.95
We stock a variety of imported beverages from around the world!
Our traditional Greek cuisine is second to NONE! Everyone LOVES it!
fire-grilled prawn skewers
DESSERTS Baklava ................................................ 7 walnuts, almonds, phyllo pastry & greek honey
Ekmek .................................................. 7
We have lots of sharable and delectable dishes; pass the pita!
layered light custard, shredded phyllo pastry, almonds, greek honey & fresh whipped cream
Greek Yogurt ........................................ 6 greek yogurt, pistachios & greek honey Pricing may be subject to change
250.871.8552
DOWNTOWN COURTENAY on 8th St. (Across the street from Shoppers Drug Mart) Check us out at 13
LUNCH Monday-Friday 11am - 2:30pm DINNER Daily 4:30pm - 9:30pm
LUNCH MENU APPETIZERS
Humous ....................................... 8 chickpeas, tahini, garlic w/ warm pita
Tzatziki ....................................... 8 yogurt, cucumber, garlic w/ warm pita
Olive paté ................................... 8 greek style pate w/ warm pita
Tarama ........................................ 8 classic fish dip w/warm pita
Spinach Dip ................................ 11
ENTREES all entrées served w/ greek salad Roast Lamb ................................... 11.95 slow roasted in special seasonings
1/2 Rack Ribs ............................... 10.95 fire-grilled rack of ribs brushed with olive oil & oregano
Vegetarian Moussaka ..................... 11.95 eggplant, zucchini, tofu & bechamel
Spanakopita .................................. 10.95 spinach & feta pie wrapped in phyllo
cream cheese, roasted garlic, sun-dried tomato and artichoke dip w/ warm pita
Kalamari........................................ 10.95
Kalamari.................................... 12
Garlic Prawns ................................ 14.95
marinated and breaded greek-style
sautéed with butter & lemon
Saganaki ................................... 10
Keftedes........................................ 10.95
pan-fried goat cheese
aromatic greek meatballs
Keftedes...................................... 9
Dolmades ...................................... 10.95
aromatic greek meatballs
Zucchini Keftedes ......................... 9 fresh herbs and zucchini balls
Spanakopita ................................ 8 spinach & feta wrapped in phyllo
Garlic Prawns ............................ 13 sautéed in butter and lemon
Dolmades .................................... 9 meat & rice wrapped in grape leaves, topped w/ lemon dill sauce
SALADS Greek Salad .................... Sm8|Lg10 tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, onions & feta
Marouli Salad .............................. 8 finely chopped lettuce, green onions, dill & capers in a red wine vinaigrette
Caesar Salad ................................ 9 with an in-house dressing
MAKE YOUR NEXT CELEBRATION
greek-style marinated and breaded
Celebrating a Special Event? We can seat larger groups of people, so why not bring the whole staff, family or all your friends for your seasonal celebration AND make it original, fun and of course, delicious? Just call soon to let us know, and we’ll get things ready for you.
meat & rice wrapped in grape leaves, topped w/ lemon dill sauce
Chicken Souvlaki ............................ 11.95 marinated boneless thigh skewers
Lamb Souvlaki ............................... 12.95 marinated lamb-leg skewers
Tiger Prawn Souvlaki ..................... 14.95
We stock a variety of imported beverages from around the world!
Our traditional Greek cuisine is second to NONE! Everyone LOVES it!
fire-grilled prawn skewers
DESSERTS Baklava ................................................ 7 walnuts, almonds, phyllo pastry & greek honey
Ekmek .................................................. 7
We have lots of sharable and delectable dishes; pass the pita!
layered light custard, shredded phyllo pastry, almonds, greek honey & fresh whipped cream
Greek Yogurt ........................................ 6 greek yogurt, pistachios & greek honey Pricing may be subject to change
250.871.8552
DOWNTOWN COURTENAY on 8th St. (Across the street from Shoppers Drug Mart) Check us out at 13
WELCOME TO KINAREE THAI HOME OF AUTHENTIC THAI CUISINE IN THE COMOX VALLEY At Kinaree Thai, we are dedicated to bringing authentic, affordable, healthy and delicious Thai food to our customers in a warm, family atmosphere. Whether you plan on joining us for lunch or dinner, or want to take advantage of our takeout service, call (250) 898-8639 now to make a reservation or place an order. Open for Lunch Monday- Friday • 11:30am -2:00pm Dinner Monday- Saturday • 5:00pm -9:00pm
526A Cumberland Rd, Courtenay • KinareeThai.ca
Healthy, Nutritious & Affordable Lunches Handcrafted Soups, Salads, Sandwiches, Wraps, Paninis, Sandwiches and more.
What’s for Dinner? GOOD TO GO
Grains Own Dinner Toppings A wide variety of our own Gluten Free Artisan Breads/Sweets
You’re Invited, Linger awhile! 445-10th Street Courtenay, BC • 250-338-0955
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DOWNTOWN COURTENAY’S NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB We now serve minors 12 years and older when accompanied by an adult.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT
DINE-IN OR TAKE-OUT 268 Fifth Street, Downtown Courtenay
250-334-8811 Check out our website for details
www.billydspub.com
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Get your local on!
6856 Buckley Bay Rd.
in Fanny Bay at the ferry terminal to Denman and Hornby Islands
espresso + gifts cool + soap + tea gluten-free sausage
FACEBOOK: FACEBOOK.COM/WEINBERGSFOOD
PH. 250.335.1534 -PP-Weinbergs Good Food Qtr 07_LDCV14.indd 1
9-6 EVERYDAY
FRESH SEAFOOD
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all kinds... all the time!
Fresh
FANNY BAY OYSTERS and so much more...
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Downstairs in Petro-Canada Building at Denman Ferry 250-335-1198 APRIL - SEPTEMBER OPEN EVERYDAY 9AM - 6PM OCTOBER - MARCH OPEN EVERYDAY 10AM - 6PM
THE BEST SUSHI in town!
Sushi, Oriental & much more!
Dine In • Take Out • Tatami Room • Licensed
250-703-2156
932 Fitzgerald Avenue, Courtenay Monday to Friday, 11- 9 • Saturday & Sunday 4-9
WAVERLEY HOTEL In the
Heart of Cumberland
The Valley’s
Best Live Music Venue
Great Food
16 Beers On Tap
DOWNTOWN CUMBERLAND | 250-336-8322 www.facebook.com/waverleyhotel 17
simply
outstanding Downtown Courtenay Since 1993
unionstreetgrill.ca 250-897-0081 | 5th Street Girft cards available
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DAILY SPECIALS MONDAY@6PM:
25¢ Wings & 40¢ Prawns TUESDAY@5PM:
Mexican Night & Dry Ribs WEDNESDAY@5PM:
$6 Burgers
THURSDAY@6PM:
25¢ Wings & 40¢ Prawns FRIDAY@5PM:
$16.95 Prime Rib Dinner SATURDAY@5PM:
$11.95 Steak & Prawns SUNDAY:
Brunch: 9:30am-1pm $11.95 Full Rack of Ribs@5pm
WE FEATURE
Appetizers, Soups, Salads, Steaks, Schnitzels Sandwiches & Burgers Take Out Available for All Menu Items Prices Subject to Change
HOME of the STONEGRILL THE HOTTEST CONCEPT IN HEALTHY DINING Featuring NY Steak Filet Mignon, Salmon or Halibut
GRILLED AT YOUR TABLE
ALL BEER & SPIRITS
at our liquor store
ARE ALWAYS AT OR BELOW GOVERNMENT LIQUOR STORE PRICES and we have
NO CHILL CHARGE
Live Entertainment
Every Friday & Saturday Night! 2355 Mansfield Drive, Courtenay
250-334-4500
www.whistlestoppub.com
Located beside Courtenay Airpark and Estuary
Party Platters and Gift Baskets
Perfect for any occasion, Thrifty Foods in-store party platter specialists offer you an incredible selection of delectable deli, bakery, seafood and sushi platters for reserve pickup or delivery. pickup Try our Online Reserve & Pickup Service for party platters and gift baskets. You can place your order online, select your pickup time and you’re all set!
www.thriftyfoods.com
COURTENAY 660 England Ave • 250.338.1383 CROWN ISLE 440 Lerwick Rd • 250.331.5101
Locally Owned & Operated Since 1999
gyros & donairs − Gyros with Tzatziki & Donairs with Sweet Sauce
Beef and lamb (the most popular) $6.50 Beef .......................................................................................$6.50 Chicken ...............................................................................$6.50 Falafel (vegetarian) ...............................................................$6.50 Combo meal (Gyros or Donair, bag of chips, pop) ............$8.25 Super Gyros or Donair (double meat) ...................... $11.50 Add hummus or feta cheese...............................$1.00 ea. *Gluten Free Rice Wraps Available (All taxes included in price - Prices subject to change)
Check our website menu for yummy
greek sides dishes www.gyroscafe.com
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You deserve fresh pizza.
No Everything you want in a pizza. Nothing you don’t.
101– 2100 Guthrie Rd COMOX 442C Duncan Ave COURTENAY
SINCE
1992
S A V O U R T H E C O M O X VA L L E Y !
SATURDAYS YEAR ‘ROUND 9AM-12PM
APRIL to OCTOBER
OCTOBER to APRIL
Headquarters Road, Courtenay
Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay
CV Exhibition Grounds
WEDNESDAY MARKET ~ SEASONAL
Native Sons Hall
Check the website for more information
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IN THE VALLEY
Business is a Lifestyle. YOUR NEW EDITOR
Erin Haluschak brings new vision to our quarterly lifestyle and business magazine covering dynamic local businesses and innovators, featuring topics that impact the people in the Comox Valley.
published with a seasonal flare, showcasing varied columnists, photographers & community partners. Quarterly Contributors: Erin Haluschak, Renee Andor, Terry Farrell, Hans Peter Meyer, Leslie Cox, Sarah Mulligan, Scott Stanfield and Earle Couper.
Delivered to over 11,500 doorstep in the Comox Valley R AC K E D AT • Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce • Comox Community Centre • Comox Centre Mall • Comox Valley Record • Cumberland Museum
• I-Hos Gallery • Lewis Centre, Courtenay Recreation • Quality Foods at A Step Above • Re/Max Ocean Pacific Realty • Royal LePage in the Comox Valley
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