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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

Open 7 days - see our website for details

– Entry off of Braidwood Rd.)

Wine, Wind, Wind, Wine, and Sea Sea and TLY ISTINCCTLY DDISTIN

NEW RELEASES! NEW RELEASES!

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2014 Ziggy Ziggy 2014

An inaugural inaugural release release An destined to reach icon status. status. destined to reach icon

2014 Whitecaps Whitecaps 2014

A delicate delicate yet yet complex complex A wine style only found on on wine style only found Vancouver Island.

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2400 Anderton Anderton Road Road || www.40knotswinery.com www.40knotswinery.com 2400 40KnotsWinery @40KnotsWinery 40KnotsWinery || @40KnotsWinery Supported by the BC Ministry of Agriculture’s Buy Local Program.

Supported by the BC Ministry of Agriculture’s Buy Local Program.

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

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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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BREAKFAST ALL DAY HOMEMADE SOUPS FAMOUS CHEESECAKE DELICIOUS GLUTEN-FREE US FABULO KES CHOCOLATE TORTE A SENIORS, KIDS MILKSH ERVE S T F O S & GLUTEN & EAM ICE CR SENSITIVE MENUS BEER & WINE, PATIO & TAKEOUT

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