Special Features - Dine and Drink Guide 2018

DINE & DRINK GUIDE

DISCOVER

comox valley

vancouver island, british columbia

#EXPLORECOMOXVALLEY

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HANDCRAFTED ORGANIC BREAD & PASTRIES

An unparalleled bakery experience ______________

Courtenay 445 10th St (250) 338-0980

truegrain.ca

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Cowichan Bay

Summerland

1725 Cowichan Bay Rd (250) 746-7664

10108 Main St (250) 494-4244

table of contents ANTHONY’S COPPER KETTLE BAKERY 14 ATLAS CAFE 14 BISQUE RESTAURANT 17 BLACKFIN PUB 19 COMOX VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET 16 CHEZ VOUS ARTISAN FOODS 19 CORNERSTONE CAFE 18 CROWN ISLE TIMBER ROOM 15 CUSTOM GOURMET CATERING 12 & 16 FLUID BAR & GRILL 7 GLACIER VALLEY BISTRO 8 22 GLADSTONE BREWING HIGH TIDE PUBLIC HOUSE 12 IL FALCONE 22 KINGFISHER OCEANSIDE RESORT 9 & 18 LEAH REICHELT 18 LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA 11 LOCALS RESTAURANT 21 MARY’S CAFE 16 THE MEX LIQOUR STORE & PUB 13 NATURAL PASTURES CHEESE CO. 18 PANAGO PIZZA 17 THE PIE LADY 22 RUNGE’S FINE FOODS & DELI 22 SIEFFERT’S FARMS 8 SMITTY’S FAMILY RESTAURANT 24 THRIFTY FOODS 10 TRUE GRAIN BREAD LTD. 2 UNION STREET GRILL 14 VAN ISLE WINE & BEER MAKERS 21 THE WAVERLEY HOTEL & PUB 22 WHISTLE STOP PUB 23 WHITE SPOT 10 WHITE WHALE RESTAURANT INC 5 Photo Credits with thanks to 40 Knots Winery and Estate Vineyard, Blackfin Pub, Coastal Black Estate Winery, Le Photographer, Strathcona Photography. #EXPLORECOMOXVALLEY

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2018 Celebrations & Culinary Events FEBRUaRy

• Dine Around Comox Valley • Comox Valley Whiskey Fest

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• Dine Around Comox Valley • Hornby Island HerringFest • Wine Festival, North Island College

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• Vancouver Island MusicFest • Downtown Courtenay Market Day

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• Filberg Festival • WineFest, Mount Washington • I-HOS First Nation Night Market • Comox Harbour Nautical Days • GarlicFest • Comox Valley Exhibition Fall Fair

SEPtEmBER

• RibFest • Tapped Craft Beer Festival

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• BC Seafood Festival • National Aboriginal Day

OcTOBER

• Coastal Black Pumpkin Fest • OktoberFest Beer Festival

YEAR ROUND

Comox Valley Farmers' Market Every Saturday year-round and also on Wednesdays during the Summer season

comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com

Call or visit the Visitor Centre to get up to date event details.

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For the complete list of 2018-19 events in the Comox Valley, visit: DiscoverComoxValley.com/events Events accurate at time of print.

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farm to fork tide to table

Food Fresh from the Farm The region’s eateries and chefs boast unparalleled access to locally produced fruits and vegetables, cheeses, yogurts, meats and seafood from more than 400 farms and producers. These items influence daily fresh sheets that showcase the best West Coast food ingredients from the region. When paired with local wines, beers or spirits, the Comox Valley oers an extraordinary food culture.

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OPENING

LATE MAY UNTIL

NOV 10, 2018

Your Friendly NEIGHBOURHOOD Farm Market

720 KNIGHT RD.,

COMOX

(1km past the Airport)

250-339-2988

Great tasting, HEALTHY & FRESH MEALS

GLUTEN FREE AND VEGAN OPTIONS!

One spoon, one smile & one stomach at a time.

Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm

1-250-871-SOUP (7687)

4 - 3195 CLIFFE AV E N UE , C OU RTE NAY www.glaciervalleybistro.com 8

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TWO BREATHTAKING DINING VENUES Beautiful Patio I Ocean Views I Wine Bar

COURTENAY, BC

KINGFISHERSPA.COM

We proudly serve over 30,000 people across this province, every day.

Thank you, BC. VISIT US IN RESTAURANT OR ORDER TAKEOUT ONLINE AT WHITESPOT.CA

COURTENAY WHITE SPOT 2299 CLIFFE AVENUE 250.338.8474

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GREAT TASTE! GREAT PRICE! GREAT PIZZA! #5 - 1599 CLIFFE AVE., COURTENAY (250) 703-9663

dine & Drink Stunning Ocean, River & Mountain Views Enjoy a million dollar view while dining, whether looking over Comox Harbour, Baynes Sound and the Beaufort Mountains, or along the idyllic Courtenay River where a seal may just emerge. Many restaurants, pubs and coffee shops offer patio seating for enjoying the fresh air, sunshine and amazing scenery.

Seafood Bounty The surrounding pristine ocean waters produce the most shellfish in BC, the most oysters in Canada and incredible catch-of-the day fish including salmon and halibut that arrive daily into the Comox Harbour. Restaurants and their diners are the beneficiaries of all this fresh-off-the-boat bounty, from buck-a-shuck oysters to seafood pizzas, from smoked octopus to Thai coconut curry mussels, or a legendary bowl of seafood chowder.

268 5th St. Downtown Courtenay | hightidepub.com

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WEEKLY EVENTS TUESDAYS

OPEN JAM 8PM hosted by Ryder B. & friends

WEDNESDAYS

LOONIE TUNES KARAOKE 9PM win up to 1000 loonies

THURSDAYS

OPEN JAM 8:30PM hosted by Barry P. & friends

SATURDAYS

WEST COAST POKER TOUR 1PM start

SUNDAYS

AFTERNOON DANCE W/ THE AMIGOS 2PM - 6PM Open Until 2am Wed-Sat www.mexpub.ca • 250-703-9573

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KITCHEN OPEN TIL 11PM Wednesdays to Saturdays

Liquor Store & Pub Liquor Store Open 9am - 11pm 1003 Ryan Road 250-703-9571 • MexPub.ca

Cool Down At Craft Breweries At Gladstone Brewing Company in Courtenay, the Belgian and Czech style brews go wonderfully with Taqueria Guerilla Tacos. At Forbidden Brewery sidle up to the long wooden bar for a Pale Ale, IPA or Stout. Restaurants and pubs throughout the Comox Valley showcase these and many other craft brews produced in B.C. Visit GladstoneBrewing.ca or ForbiddenBrewing.com to see what’s on tap today!

Taste Award-Winning Wines With a stunning new deck overlooking the Comox Valley’s first vineyard, Beaufort Vineyard and Estate Winery is not to be missed. Visit 40 Knots Vineyard and Estate Winery, the largest grape producing vineyard in the region, and sample delicious wines in their beautiful tasting room. Blue Moon Winery and Ciderworx boast a selection of refreshing fruit wines and ciders and host unique cooking classes and dinners.

Coastal Black Estate Winery, the largest blackberry farm in Canada, produces award winning fruit wines and meads.

Visit CoastalBlack.ca, 40KnotsWinery.com, BeaufortWines.ca & BlueMoonWinery.ca to uncork plans for your next wine tour!

simply

outstanding

unionstreetgrill.ca Downtown Courtenay Since 1993 Gift cards available

250-897-0081 | 5th Street

Anthony’s Copper Kettle Bakery & Café

10 plus varieties of Sourdough, Custom Cakes, Home style scratch baking & light lunches. Open Tuesday – Saturday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 268 Anderton Rd. Comox | 250.890.9672 anthonyscopperkettle@gmail.com

Atlas Café

Easygoing breakfast-to-dinner cafe serving global dishes along with beer & wine.

250 6th Street, Downtown Courtenay 250.338.9838 | atlascafe.ca 14 DISCOVERCOMOXVALLEY.COM |

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Featuring a delicious “gastro-pub” menu in Crown Isle’s gorgeous clubhouse.

Perfect for an aprés golf bite on the Comox Valley’s largest patio, or a cozy family dinner. From steaks to salmon, teriyaki bowls to tacos, burgers and ribs, our menu has something to please everyone!

Come try new twists on your favourites with Executive Chef Sean Brennan.

FAMILY FRIENDLY | OPEN 6:30AM TILL LATE

Prime Rib Night

EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Served with Yorkshire pudding, smashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, a rich red wine au jus, and accompanied by a side of horseradish cream 8oz. $26 | 12oz. $32

NIGHTLY DRINK SPECIALS + Wines by the Bottle 15% OFF EVERY SATURDAY

CrownIsle.com 250-703-5000

TF: 1-888-338-8439

Experience Artisan Distilleries Sample some honey-based vodka and gin from Wayward Distillation House in Courtenay showcasing their new cocktail lounge, or some still master vodka or single malt whiskey from the scenic and sublime Shelter Point Distillery.

Visit WaywardDistillationHouse.com and ShelterPointDistillery.com for more information.

Serving scratch made breakfast & lunch • Fresh Baked Goods • Espresso Bar & Organic Tea • Allergen friendly 250-941-0999 1811 Unit 101 Comox Ave. Custom Gourmet Catering and Personal Chef

Visit us in person at the CV NIC Campus Cafe or the Filberg Summer Kitchen from beginning of May to the first weekend of Sept.

Like us on facebook www.customgourmetchef.com

Comox Valley Farmers’ Market Celebrating 26 years of Local food.

We are open all year round 9 am – 1 pm. 2015 B.C’s Market of the Year Find us on Facebook

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panago.com

You deserve fresh pizza.

No Everything you want in a pizza. Nothing you don’t.

Bisque

101– 2100 Guthrie Rd COMOX 442C Duncan Ave COURTENAY

Restaurant

West coast inspired menu Check us out at our NEW LOCATION at 625 Cliffe Ave.

250.334.8564

bisquerestaurant.ca • Tues-Sat 11-2:30 & 5-close #EXPLORECOMOXVALLEY

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Year-Round Farmers' Market!

One of the few year-round markets in Canada and legendary on the coast, the Comox Valley Farmers Market boasts an incredible array of organic fruits and veggies, surf and turf delights, award-winning cheeses, freshmade pasta and baked goods, and now wines and ciders!

Summer markets every Saturday from 9 -1 pm at the Comox Valley Exhibition grounds, plus every Wednesday in downtown Courtenay. Visit CVFM.ca for more information.

Creative comfort food and BC craft beer, cider and wines on 32 rotating taps. cornerstonetaphouse.com 208 5th Street, Courtenay

Kingfisher Oceanside Resort Stay in a Beachfront Suite or Ocean View Room just steps away from the ocean.

4330 Island Hwy S, Royston 1.800.663.7929 | kingfisherspa.com

Leah Reichelt

I am a realtor with 25 years selling experience in the Comox Valley!

I love our community and all that it offers, I embrace my real estate career with passion, commitment & energy.

282 Anderton Rd Comox | 250.338.3888 | leahreichelt.com

Natural Pastures Cheese Company

Our Artisan Cheese Shop is conveniently located at our cheese factory where our artisan cheeses are handcrafted by our Head Cheesemaker.

We carry our full line of cow and water buffalo milk cheeses.

635 McPhee Ave., Courtenay | 250.334.4422 | www.naturalpastures.com 18 DISCOVERCOMOXVALLEY.COM |

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Chef Crafted Prepared Meals!

Ideal for camping (or glamping) travelling or boating

Picnic Baskets!

Perfect for your winery tour, golf, days at the beach or any other adventure (Book one day ahead)

Summer « Pop-up » Fresh Lunches!

Long Table Dinners!

Cooking Classes!

Catering!

Passionate for Food

Email us for more info: chefalain.chabot@gmail.com 8080 Island Hwy N, Black Creek 778-585-0606 www.chezvousfoods.com Find us on Facebook!

A LOCAL FAVOURITE Reservations Accepted: 250.339.5030

SAVOUR THE FLAVOUR LUNCH | DINNER | DRINKS

OVERLOOKING COMOX HARBOUR

Give the gift of the Blackfin | Gift Cards available 132 Port Augusta, Comox | blackfinpub.com #EXPLORECOMOXVALLEY

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SAV*somEe cond1ition0s ap% ply Treat Yourself to a Culinary Excursion

Tour operators offer set or customizable Farm, Winery, Distillery, Brewery and Restaurant Pub tours for visitors looking for a hassle-free afternoon of touring and tasting.

BOOk TODaY!

CULINARY ExPERiENCES Tours from

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AMBASSADOR TOURS Wine Time, Sip & Savour and Craft Brewery Tours

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49 NORTH HELICOPTERS Eco Comox Valley Winery Tasting Tour

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ISLAND GOURMET TRAILS Culinary Tours

per person + tax

Book through the Vancouver Island Visitor Centre today at: 1.855.400.2882, or online at: DiscoverComoxValley.com Conditions may apply, call for latest rates and options.

Share & WIN!

@VIVisitorsCentre @DiscoverComoxValley VancouverIslandVisitorCentre

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Open Daily for Lunch I Dinner I Weekend Brunch Experience Vancouver Island’s premiere food destination.

Experience El Fresco Dining on our covered and heated patio by the riverside.

1760 Riverside Lane - Lower Level - Courtenay 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)

Featuring Corks, Caps and Fermentalia

Let’s get some great Wine or Beer started En Primeur high quality 18 litre wine kits made to order. Choose from reds like Pinot Noir, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz or whites including Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, and many more.

Ready in 8 weeks

Brew House wort kits make the finest craft beers including India Pale Ale, Cerveza, Pilsner, Premium Lager, Munich Dark Lager, Red Ale and more.

Ready in 4 weeks facebook.com/VanIsleWine

2440 CLIFFE AVE COURTENAY • 250-334-3055 #EXPLORECOMOXVALLEY

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To learn more about the farms and Comox Valley agrifood community, check out the latest Grower’s Guide at DiscoverComoxValley.com

TASTING ROOM OPEN DAILY 244 4TH ST GLADSTONEBREWING.CA

I TA L I A N R E S TAU R A N T 536 6th Street Downtown Courtenay | www.ilfalcone.ca

The Pie Lady

The Comox Valley English Pie Lady is the place to go for the authentic Meat Pies and for the special occasion choose one of her unique fresh fruit pies. All individually made by hand.

1570 Webdon Road , Courtenay 250-334 0274

The Waverly Hotel & Pub

boasts 16 taps of draft beer, housemade burgers and great Pub fare.

Voted Best Music Venue! Dance the night away and join us for Sunday Brunch.

2692 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland | 250.336.8322 | www.waverlyhotel.ca

Runge’s Imports & Delicatessen

Extra ordinary taste treats. Quality European imports, domestic & imported cheeses, European style sausage, party trays, cold cuts and more. Gift items.

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AND LIQUOR STORE DAILY SPECIALS MON & THURS@6PM:

25¢ Wings & 40¢ Prawns TUESDAY@5PM:

Chicken &Waffles $7.95.

Salt & Pepper Ribs $6/lb or $3.50/1/2lb WEDNESDAY@5PM:

$6 Burgers & Fries FRIDAY@5PM:

$17.95 Prime Rib Dinner SATURDAY@5PM:

$11.95 Steak & Prawns

Great FOOD Great BEER Great TIMES

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

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! AND

HOME of the STONEGRILL

THE HOTTEST CONCEPT IN HEALTHY DINING Featuring NY Steak, Filet Mignon, or Halibut

GRILLED AT YOUR TABLE

whistlestoppub.com

Prices Subject to Change

2355 Mansfield Dr. Courtenay | 250-334-4500 Located beside Courtenay Airpark & Estuary

COMOX

100%

LOCALLY OWNED AND

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BREAKFAST ALL DAY BEEF BURGERS CUSTOM FROM GUNTER BROS CLOSE TO THE AIRPORT PATIO & TAKEOUT 1747 COMOX AVE, COMOX • 250.339.3911 • Hours: Mon 7:30am - 2pm, Tues to Sun 7:30am - 8pm