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2022

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$40 set menu

The Bistro |

�11 Courtney Street, Downtown �ictoria

FIRST COURSE 10 ACRES PARSNIP SOUP

10 ACRES FARM CAULIFLOWER GLAZED LAMB CHOP *Add On*

our farm parsnips, sunchoke chips, & chorizo

herby coconut mousse, lime red onions, vadouvan brown butter, & dates

Ashamed Farm lamb with sticky chili garlic sauce

HUMBOLDT SQUID *Add On* cannellini beans, olives, romesco, orange, celery, & chorizo

SECOND COURSE CHICKEN PICCATA

FARM PORK CHOP

croquette, blistered green beans, braised red cabbage, mustard jus chicken jus

GNOCCHI

*Add On*

yogurt brown butter, mixed mushrooms, sage

AGNOLOTTI

*Add On*

stuffed ricotta & lemon, brown butter sage

THIRD COURSE

DUCK CONFIT SALAD

SPAGHETTI

roasted beets, arugula, walnut dukkah, farm chutney, smoked orange yogurt

manila clams, cream brodo

PAN SEARED SALMON*Add On*

12 NY STEAK *Add On*

braised leeks, hazelnuts, mustard seeds, brown butter, lemon

beef tallow gratin fries, jus, arugula, blue cheese butter

WINTER SQUASH CHEESECAKE | TIRAMISU | HOUSE MADE SORBET or ICE CREAM TIMES COLONIST | DINE AROUND

The Commons | �20 Humboldt Street, Downtown �ictoria

$40 set menu

FIRST COURSE 10 ACRES FARM ROASTED BEET SALAD

10 ACRES STICKY SINGLE BONE RIBS

with smoked yogurt, & walnut dukkah

sweet chili sauce, sesame seeds, green onions

SUSHI ROLL choice of tempura prawn roll or vegetable roll

LAMB KABOB *Add On* SMOKED TUNA CAKE *Add On*

SECOND COURSE SMASH BURGER

LAMB BURGER

1/2 RACK BABY BACK RIBS

american cheese, house sauce, red onion, lettuce & bacon with fries

with Feta cheese dressing, romesco, lettuce, pickled red onions

with potato salad, coleslaw, & house made bbq sauce

SUSHI PLATTER

12 NY STEAK

1/4 ROTISSERIE CHICKEN

*Add On*

prawn tempura roll, spicy albacore tuna roll & tuna tataki

beef tallow gratin fries, jus, arugula, blue cheese butter

THIRD COURSE

CHEESECAKE | TIRAMISU | HOUSE MADE SORBET or ICE CREAM

potato wedges,coleslaw, gravy

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The Pier |

2��� Beacon Ave, Sidney

FIRST COURSE 10 ACRES PARSNIP SOUP

SQUID & PORK BELLY*Add

with balsamic & crispy lonza

hoisin chili glaze, daikon, cucumber, carrots, sesame seeds, mint cilantro

10 ACRES ROASTED BEETS brown butter sage, yogurt, walnut, winter spices, fennel, arugula

CRAB CAKE

On*

*Add On*

salsa brava and tomatillo avocado puree

SECOND COURSE SUPREME CHICKEN PICCATA croquette, blistered green beans, chicken jus

12 NY STEAK

*Add On*

gratin fries, arugula, blue cheese butter, & jus

THIRD COURSE

BERRYMAN FARMS PORK CHOP

DUCK CONFIT SALAD

7 " PIZZA

brown butter roasted squash puree & mustard seed jus

dukkah walnut, blue cheese, greens, apple sherry chutney

choose a pizza from our regular menu

PAN SEARED SALMON

*Add On*

risotto, mix mushrooms, 10 Acres farm winter squash puree

GNOCHHI

*Add On*

mix mushrooms, 10 Acres Farm leeks, winter squash puree, crème fraîche

AGNOLOTTI

*Add On*

stuffed ricotta & lemon, butter sauce, spinach

WINTER SQUASH CHEESECAKE | TIRAMISU | HOUSE MADE SORBET OR ICE CREAM *seasonal ingredients may change due to availability | local beer & wine pairings available to purchase*

10 acres farm & restaurants 1 name | 1 farm | 4 unique dining locations

visit www.10acres.ca or email info@10acres.ca for more information

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3 COURSE MEALS AT 50+ PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS

10 Acres at the Pier 10 Acres Bistro 10 Acres Commons Agrius Restaurant AURA Bar 500 Board With Friends Café Boom + Batten Browns Socialhouse Victoria Browns Crafthouse Blue Crab Seafood House Cactus Club Café

Menus from $20 - $60 Ferris’ Grill & Patio Ferris’ Oyster Bar Finn’s Harbour Front Fire + Water Restaurant Frankie’s Modern Diner Glo Restaurant Irish Times Pub J.R. SLIMS L’ Apéro Bistro Little Jumbo Restaurant Lot 1 Pasta Bar LURE Restaurant

Milestones Victoria Milestones Millstream Moxies Grill & Bar Niche Grocerant Pendray Inn & Tea House Perro Negro Saveur Restaurant Sherwood Café & Bar Six Mile Pub Spinnakers Brewpub Steamship Grill & Bar Sticky Wicket Pub The Arbutus Room

Accommodation

The Bard & Banker The Beach House Restaurant The Courtney Room The Keg Harbour The Keg Saanich The Mint Restaurant The Old Spaghetti Factory The Pacific Restaurant Virtuous Pie Vis-à-Vis Vista 18 Wind Cries Mary Zambri’s

Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Victoria Ocean Point Resort DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Hotel Grand Pacific Hotel Rialto Huntingdon Manor Hotel Inn at Laurel Point Magnolia Hotel & Spa The Oswego Hotel Pendray Inn & Teahouse Spinnakers Guesthouse

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Three Course Menu $40 PLUS APPLICABLE TAXES

To start:

Drink Pairings:

LOT 1 BREADSTICKS Irene’s Bakery, rosemary, parmeson, olive oil, salt, pepper, sundried tomato dip

First Course

Beer Broken Islands Hazy IPA – VI Brewery - 6.75

Choice of

BEEF CARPACCIO

Peppercorn crusted Brant Lake wagyu, arugula, truffle aioli, crispy capers, shaved parmeson, crostini

SUPPLI

Fior Di Latte stuffed fried risotto, tomoto sauce, basil

CAESAR SALAD

Romaine lettuce, creamy caesar dressing, bacon bits, focaccia croutons, crispy capers, shaved parmesan1 roasted garlic cloves

Second Coursc

Wine Chianti Classico DOCG – Gabbiano - 5oz - 8.5 | 8oz - 12.5 | 1/2 ltr - 26 | btl - 34 Beer Implosion Pilsner – Phillips Brewery - 6.25 Wine Chardonnay – Dirty Laundry Vineyard - 5oz - 9.5 | 8oz - 15 | 1/2 ltr - 32 | btl - 45

Choice of

MOROCCAN CHICKEN RIGATONI

vegan available

Rigatoni, Moroccan spiced free run chicken, red pepper, onions, cashews, coconut milk, cilantro

BRAISED BEEF CAMPANELLE

Campanelle, red wine braised beef, roasted crimini mushrooms, rosemary, goat cheese, parmesan

PESTO SEAFOOD TAGLIATELLE

Tagliatelle, prawns, mussels, tomato, cream, basil, pesto, parmesan

SPAGHETTI & WAGYU MEATBALLS

Spaghetti, Brant Lake wagyu meatballs, parmeson, basil, tomato sauce

Wine Pinot Noir – Bread & Butter - 5oz - 11 | 8oz - 16.5 | 1/2 ltr - 34 | btl - 50 Wine Cabernet Sauvignon – Dirty Laundry Vineyard - 5 oz - 12 | 8oz - 18 | 1/2 ltr - 38 | btl - 58 Wine Sauvignon Blanc - Stoneleigh - 5oz - 9.5 | 8oz - 15 | 1/2 ltr - 32 | btl - 45 Beer Blue Buck Ale – Phillips Brewery - 6.75

FEATURE ENTRÉE

Chef inspired feature entrée

Third Course TIRAMISU

Coffee dipped lady fingers, whipped mascarpone cream, cocoa, whipped cream 204-815 204-815Cloverdale CloverdaleAvenue Avenue Open Friday & Saturday 11am-11pm OpenSunday-Thursday Sunday-Thursday11am-10pm, 11am-10pm, Friday & Saturday 11am-11pm

Wine Hush Rose – Dirty Laundry Vineyard - 5oz - 9 | 8oz - 14.5 | 1/2 ltr - 30 | btl - 44 Visit www.lot1pastabar.com to reserve

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Dine Around Menu $40 Course One Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, France $15 6oz, $20 9oz Cured Dried Mackerel Dill sour cream with greens and sesame vinaigrette.

Or Bistro Salad Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Dried Cranberries, Walnuts, Chevre, Black Garlic Dressing. Served with baguette.

Course Two Quails Gate Chasselas Pinot Blanc Pinot Gris, BC $12 6oz, $16 9oz Falernia Gran Reserva, Carmenère, Chile $12 6oz, $16 9oz Hoyne Vienna Lager $8 18oz, $7 14oz Raclette A traditional Swiss melted cheese dish with seasoned, roasted potatoes, cured meat, marinated onions, cornichons, bistro salad and other accompaniments. Comfort food at its best!

Or L’Apéro Experience A cheese board dinner which includes 3 curated cheeses, 1 cured meat (vegetarian options available), bistro salad, crackers, baguette and an array of other accompaniments.

Course Three Late Harvest Tokaji Sárgamuskotátly, Hungary $18 2oz, Philosopher’s Brûlée Infused with Silk Road Philosopher’s Brew tea with highlights of lemongrass and citrus.

Or Ispahan Biscuit macaron with rose, rose cream, raspberries and lychee.

1028 Blanshard St

778.265.6229

www.laperobistro.net

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Dine Ar und In Town THANK YOU TO OUR 2022 DINE AROUND SPONSORS!

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$40 THREE COURSE DINE AROUND MENU JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 6, 2022

FIRST COURSE Pair with Philip’s Analogue 78 Kolsch, Local Craft beer (14oz) + $7 * GF Small Artisan Greens, Fennel and Orange Salad Roasted pumpkin seeds, goat cheese, red wine vinaigrette or Cup of Seafood Chowder Creamy seafood, clam, smoked bacon and leek chowder with diced vegetables

SECOND COURSE Pair with Bartier Bros Rosé, BC VQA (5oz) + $12 * Finn’s Seafood Linguini Local Saltspring Island mussels & clams, prawns, spinach, cream, lemon, garlic & parmesan or GF Pan Roasted Vancouver Island Rockfish Fresh pesto risotto, arugula, grape tomatoes & vincotto or Pan Roasted Chicken Breast Herb gnocchi, sweet corn, kale, bacon, smoked onion & maple puree

THIRD COURSE Pair with Gray Monk Riesling, BC VQA (5oz) + $11 * White coffee panna cotta, espresso gelee, caramel, crispy tuille or Classic lemon tart, toasted meringue

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 2,890 reviews

1208 Wh ar f S t, Vict o ri a | 2 5 0 - 3 6 0 - 1 8 0 8

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Dine Around Afternoon Tea Tea Sandwiches Smoked Salmon & Capers Gremolata, Flying Fish Roe Cucumber & Lemon Dill Cream Cheese Creole Shrimp Bruschetta Turkey Meatball, Cranberry & Orange Marmalade Maple Leaf Ham, Island Brie, Mustard Aioli & Pendray Pear Jam Freshly Baked Scones TWG Geisha Blossom & White Chocolate Scone TWG Earl Grey Scone Devon-Style Cream House-Made Local Berry Jam Signature Pastries Locally Handmade La Roux Macaron Lemon Lavender Cake Cardamon Spiced Pumpkin Tart Brownie Trufe

Stay in Town INN & TEA HOUSE

$169.00 per night

$129.00 per night

with breakfast for two included

with breakfast for two included

Choice of Gourmet TWG Tea

$50

Gluten Free Option Available with 24 Hours‘ Notice and is Subject to $5 Additional Charge.

Pair with Unsworth Charme De L’ile Sparkling Wine or Local Phillip’s Beer $8

Hours: Wednesday to Friday 11:00am – 2:00pm Saturday & Sunday 11:00am – 3:00pm

To book, please call 1-800-663-7557 or email reservations@huntingdonmanor.com pendrayinnandteahouse.com 309 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC

huntingdonmanor.com 330 Quebec Street, Victoria, BC

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DINE AROUND $40 3-COURSE MENU choose one item from each of the following sections

S TA RT E R S STARTER ROASTED GARLIC CAESAR SALAD

CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS V

romaine, kale, bacon, Parmesan & Asiago cheese, garlic croutons, Caesar dressing

crisp fried Brussels sprouts, roasted peppers, onions, garlic butter, chili avocado aioli dip MAKE IT VG - ask your server

FRENCH ONION SOUP

TUNA POKE

Ahi tuna poke, grilled pineapple, avocado, red pepper relish, crisp wontons

beef broth, Spanish onions, brandy, garlic croutons, mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan cheeses

MAINS CAJUN SHRIMP CREOLE

STEAK FRITES

sautéed shrimp, spiced Cajun creole cream sauce, roasted mushrooms, tomatoes, jasmine rice, seasonal vegetables

8oz top sirloin, chimichurri butter, garlic parmesan fries, scallion aioi

Pairs well with WINE – Blasted Church VQA Pinot Gris | Okanagan Valley, BC BEER – Hoyne Pilsner

Pairs well with WINE – Blasted Church VQA Big Bang Theory | Okanagan Valley, BC BEER – Hoyne Dark Matter

WAGYU BEEF BOLOGNESE

PROSCIUTTO CHICKEN CORDON BLUE

spiced tomato pepper sauce, roasted mushrooms, spinach, Mafaldine pasta, basil pesto, asiago cheese

parmesan breaded chicken, prosciutto, mozzarella and provolone cheese, charred serrano mustard cream, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables

Pairs well with WINE – The Hatch ‘Hatchet’ VQA | Okanagan Valley, BC BEER – Phillips Blue Buck

Pairs well with WINE – Dirty Laundry VQA Hush Rosé | Okanagan Valley, BC BEER – Four Winds Nectarous

D E S S E RT S GANACHE TORTE VG GF

WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

white chocolate, espresso crème anglaise, whipped cream, shaved milk chocolate, fresh strawberry

Belgian chocolate ganache, almond crust, fresh strawberry

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY SORBET VG V Vegetarian VG Vegan GF Gluten Friendly

Milestones Inner Harbour

Milestones Signature

812 Wharf St. 250.381.2244

All prices are subject to applicable taxes. Our Nutritional and Allergen Guide is available from your server or by visiting milestonesrestaurants.com

| Milestones Millstream 2401 Millstream Rd. 250.391.5016

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250 940 5850

D I N E A RO U N D

2 Paul Kane Pl, Victoria

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CO U R S E O N E

choice of

BURRATA SALAD bc pear, puffed grains, arugula, balsamic osake, junmai ‘nama’ nv, granville island | 15.5 OR four winds brewing, nactarous dry hopped sour, delta | 9

HOUSE MADE FALAFEL VEGAN/GF greens, turmeric hummus, chimichurri, pickled vegetables bella ‘b2’ sparkling rosé 2020, okanagan valley | 12.5 OR salt spring brewing, healther ale, salt spring island | 8

CRISPY CAULIFLOWER VEGETARIAN tahini dressing, feta, mint, toasted breadcrumbs phantom creek, viognier 2018, golden mile bench, okanagan valley | 20 OR R four winds brewing, nectarous dry hopped sour, delta | 9

CO U R S E T WO

choice of

WILD BC LING COD GF fondant potato, miso beurre blanc, broccolini, sesame-maple marinated shiitake joiefarm, ‘a noble blend’ 2019, okanagan valley | 12 OR phillips brewing, blue buck, victoria | 8

VERDURA PIZZA VEGAN pesto, cashew mozzarella, kale, roasted red pepper, marinated cherry tomato, basil phantom creek, viognier 2018, golden mile bench, okanagan valley | 20 OR dageraad brewing, amber, burnaby | (650ml) 14

BRAISED CHICKEN + MUSHROOM GARGANELLI wild + cultivated mushrooms, mornay sauce, sundried tomatoes, porcini, basil, pecorino romano martin’s lane winery, pinot noir 2016, naramata, okanagan valley | 29 OR hoyne brewing, dark matter, victoria | 8

D I N E A RO U N D

choice of WILD MUSHROOM HAZELNUT SOUP parmesan crostini, truffle oil, fresh thyme ARUGULA CAESAR classic dressing, reggiano, pancetta, cucumber, oven dried tomatoes

choice of

AVOCADO CHOCOLATE MOUSSE VEGAN/GF roasted strawberries, crunchy coconut, nut topping quails’ gate estate winery, fortified vintage foch 2017, okanagan valley | 11 OR field house brewing, salted chocolate porter, abbotsford | 9

COLADA CAKE chocolate coconut dacquoise, pineapple passion fruit confit, coconut mousse, pineapple jam synchromesh, stormhaven gibson/block 3 riesling 2020, okanagan valley | 19 OR category 12 brewing, juicy data hazy ipa, victoria | 9

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D E S S E RT

choice of

choice of

5OZ BEEF TENDERLOIN beef peppercorn demi, garlic whipped potatoes, seasonal + root vegetables

STRAWBERRIES + CREAM angel food cake, vanilla mascarpone cream, marinated strawberries

wine pairing | le grand noir cabernet sauvignon 5oz | 10.5

F I R ST CO U R S E

CO U R S E T H R E E

DUNGENESS CRAB + SHRIMP CARBONARA cured local bacon, green peas, gorgonzola cream, reggiano, black pepper, citrus dressed arugula

ESPRESSO CHOCOLATE CAKE BAR caramel sauce, white chocolate pearls, mint

wine pairing | mission hill chardonnay 5oz | 10.5

GINGER MISO BLACK COD caramelized onion potato cake, hoisin miso glaze, seasonal + root vegetables wine pairing | renacer ‘punto final’ malbec 5oz | 10

CRISPY TOFU POKE BOWL coconut jasmine rice, edamame beans, avocado, cucumber, cilantro, ginger sesame sauce, crispy tofu, spicy aioli beer pairing | hoyne pilsner 20oz | 8

250 385 5643 | 2940 Jutland Rd, Victoria glovictoria.com

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Eric Akis presents new recipes and original food combinations every week in the

Eric is the author of 8 cookbooks and has been the food writer for the Times Colonist since 1997.

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S TA RT S A LT R O A S T E D B E E T S A L A D G F H a l t w h i st l e c h e e se , ka l e , p u m p k i n se e d & p o p co r n c r u m b l e , fe r m e nte d soy v i n a i g re t te Blue Grouse 2020 Pinot Gris, Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island

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Stag’s Hollow 2020 Albariño, Shuttleworth Creek, Okanagan Falls

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Kitsch 2017 Riesling, Esther’s Block, Okanagan Valley

MAIN R OA S T E D W I N T E R S Q U A S H GF oyste r m u s h ro o m s , a n c i e nt g ra i n s , h a ze l n u t s , h a r i s s a e m u l s i o n Tantalus 2018 Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley

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Da Silva 2020 Cor de Rosa, Blenheim Hill Vineyard, Okanagan Valley

B L A C K E N E D C H I C K E N GF f re s h m a s a a n d c h i c ke n l e g c ro q u e t te , c h i l i , ra d i s h , h a r i s s a p e p p e r s a u ce Black Hills 2019 Viognier, Okanagan Valley

8 O Z WA G Y U B AV E T T E & F R I T E S G F oyste r m u s h ro o m s , s a l s a ve rd e , b l a c k ga r l i c j u s

$60

Bartier Bros. 2018 Syrah, Cerqueira Vineyard, Okanagan Valley

D E S S E RT CHEESECAKE passionfruit, citrus

La Stella 2019 Moscato, d’Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley

C H O C O L AT E C A R A M E L B A R s a l te d ca ra m e l , c rè m e f ra î c h e

Stag’s Hollow 2012 Hart port-style wine, Okanagan Falls

Optional wine pairings + $30 Price of dinner does not include tax & gratuities

THE Courtney Room DINE AROUND 2022 | 619 Courtney Street Reservations Recommended | 250-940-4090 www.thecourtneyroom.com Make a night of it! Stay at the Magnolia Hotel with special rates starting at $189 a night. $30 three course lunch option also available

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