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BITES DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE
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Ric’s Grill Downtown
One of the city’s finest Ric’s Grill Downtown has long been known for offering some of the finest food the city has to offer. If it’s steak you’re after, look no further than Ric’s Grill, which boasts Sterling Silver beef from High River, Alta. All the steaks are handcarved, in house, and all the fish and seafood are the freshest available. Soups and sauces are made in house, from scratch. Ric’s offers a variety of chicken, rib and pasta dishes, as well as a lengthy wine list, so the perfect pairing is always possible. So come in, bring some friends and enjoy a night out. 227 Victoria St. Kamloops 250-372-7771
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Ric’s Grill Downtown head chef Dave Rempel, above. At left, some of the delicious dishes awaiting your arrival.
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Duffy’s Pub...................... pages 4 & 5
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Mt. Paul Clubhouse........... pages 20 & 21
East Side Mario’s............. pages 6 & 7 Vittorio’s.......................... pages 8 & 9
Downtown Commodore................ pages 10 & 11 Hoja Mongolian Grill... pages 12 & 13
North Shore Barside Lounge & Grill....... pages 22 & 23 Minos Greek.....................pages 24 & 25
Sahali
Maurya’s Indian........... pages 14 & 15
Boston Pizza..................... pages 26 & 27
Ric’s Grill....................... pages 2 & 32
Fiesta Mexicana................ pages 28 & 29
Scott’s Restaurant......... pages 16 & 17 Smorgasbord Deli........ pages 18 & 19
Valleyview McCracken Station Pub...... pages 30 & 31
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Aberdeen
Duffy’s Pub
Innovation adds zest to great pub food Since 1991, Duffy’s Pub has been committed to bringing you the finest quality food possible. Staff members pride themselves on serving old-fashioned, home-style cooking with a few innovative ideas tossed in. From the freshly caught, beer battered halibut, to daily soups and sauces created from scratch, you’re sure to find something to enjoy. French fries are cut daily, and steaks are aged a minimum of 30 days. Duffy’s uses only the finest lean ground beef in the burgers — which might cost more for the pub, but you’re worth it! Duffy’s always strives to buy the best and the freshest ingredients, and kitchen staff prepares food with care. Duffy’s is consistently voted ‘Best Pub’ by Kamloops Daily News readers. 1797 Pacific Way Kamloops 250-372-5453 4
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Top, Duffy’s Pub owner-operator Arthur Dolmat offers up a couple of beverages at the bar. Above, kitchen manager Christian Wilson and Dolmat invite you to enjoy Duffy’s renowned patio, complete with outdoor fireplace.
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East Side Mario’s
East Side Mario’s staff members, from left, Ben Nielsen, Jimmy Nabeau, Tim Power, Amber Rice, Shaun Cole and Ryan Parsons. Near right, chicken picatta.
Italian fare in a relaxed, family setting
1320 W. Trans-Canada Highway, Unit 117 250-374-7174
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Sunday to Thursday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. to close, or Friday and Saturday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. On Mondays, with the purchase of a dine-in adult entrée, children under 10 can eat for free from the Mini Mario’s Menu (it even features Welcome to East Side Ma- a Mario’s Kids Chicken rio’s where we offer menu Parmigiana). Birthdays options to suit everyone are also special and you in warm, relaxed atmodon’t even have to come in sphere. We also welcome on the actual big day! We teams and groups of any won’t even ask to see your size and have a team menu driver’s license for proof, for a great price, so come either! Enjoy a great meal in before or after the big and we’ll provide a piece game. of birthday cake for the special guest. The East Side Mario’s menu features authentic Breakfast is now on Italian favourites includthe menu at East Side ing pizzas and pastas plus Mario’s, starting at 8 a.m. a variety of hearty salads, daily. Enjoy omelets, egg sandwiches and desserts. bennys and an assortment Appetizers are half-price of baked goods. Fall, 2011
ALY A TASTE OF LITTLE IT
EVERYDAY VALUES ! FULL BREAKFAST MENU 8AM - 11AM
1/2 PRICE APPYS
In the Lounge • 3-5pm & 8pm-close (Sunday-Thursday)
DAILY DRINK SPECIALS PASTA & PIZZA SPECIALS
Includes all you can eat soup or salad & garlic homeloaf!
KIDS EAT FREE MONDAYS (1 child for each entree purchased)
DINNER & A MOVIE - $19.99! Proud supporter of local sports and many community events including the Canadian Breast Cancer CIBC Run for the Cure.
Call us for Reservations, Take-out and Delivery
250-374-7174 ABERDEEN MALL
Full menu and more online!
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Aberdeen
Vittorio’s
Above, Vittorio’s executive chef Holly Racheal-Rees with shrimp primavera pasta, chocolate high-five cake, Italian salad and vegetarian pizza. At right, Vittorio’s staff is ready to serve you the best Italian dining experience Kamloops has to offer. Murray Mitchell/The Daily News
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Simply the best Italian experience Kamloops has to offer, Vittorio’s has it all. Vittorio’s boasts some of the best homemade meals and largest portions, bar none, and is credited as a AAA dining facility, with exceptional service in an inviting atmosphere. There truly is something for everyone on the menu Fall, 2011
at Vittorio’s, from pastas and pizzas, to steak and seafood. Enjoy your freshly prepared Italian cuisine in a newly updated, finedining establishment. Perfect for business meetings or even that special anniversary dinner, Vittorio’s is simply the best, guaranteed.
Home of Kamloops’ Best Authentic Italian Pizza
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Entrées
• BBQ Baby Back Ribs • Chicken Parmigiano • New York Steak
Pasta & Specialty Pizza including
• Seafood Lasagna • Lasagna Al Forno (Meat or Vegetarian) • Chicken and Broccoli Fettuccini • Spaghetti and Meatballs • Seafood Fettucini • Da Godfather Pizza • Meat Monster • Sicilian • Kiss of Death
Numerous Italian Desserts to choose from!
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Downtown
The Commodore
Owner Dino Bernardo, servers Tanya Leroux and Sara Cooper, and owner Chris Monteleone welcome you to the Commodore.
Always a unique alternative
coming staff. Influenced by diversity, the Commodore offers everything from fondue nights (with reservations) to exotic lunch and dinner dishes. Come in and enjoy lunch The Commodore — and receive a Commodore Grand Café & Lounge lunch card, where after is the only truly unique five lunches purchased entertainment experience you are entitled to a free in Kamloops. We offer lunch on us (some rules patrons a classy yet casual and restrictions apply). feel, with a warm and wel- In addition to the great food, the entertainment 369 Victoria St. and nightly music at the Kamloops Commodore is as unique 250-851-3100 as the menu. Check out 10
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the live music every Friday, as well as great bands passing through during the week. ‘Like’ The Commodore Facebook page for show dates and times. The Commodore is also now excepting bookings for Christmas parties. Whether you stop in for great tapas or spend an evening dining and dancing with friends, The Commodore – Grand Café and Lounge offers an alternative and will keep you coming back for more.
TAPAS
Sweet Potato Fries Edamame Beans Hoisin Wings Fire Roasted Chili Shrimp Bruschetta Thai Coconut Mussels Chef’s Cheese Plate Chili Chicken Tenders Baked Qualicum Brie Lettuce Wraps Crab Spring Rolls BBQ Chicken Pizza
SALADS
Caesar Salad Commodore Greens and Chévre Soup and Salad Add the following to any salad: grilled chicken, grilled prawns, grilled 6oz CAB sirloin
ENTREES
Commodore Burger Roasted Squash Curry Chorizo Seafood Linguine Certified Angus Beef Striploin 10oz Bruschetta Chicken
The Commodore Grand Café & Lounge Fondue Experience Beer & Cheddar Fondue Traditional Swiss Fondue Entrée Fondue Dessert Fondue Turtle Chocolate Fondue Pure Chocolate Fondue Chocolate Fondue for One
Book your staff and/or Christmas parties with us! Please contact Chris Monteleone or Dino Bernardo for more information: 250-851-3100 369 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2A3 commodore@shawbiz.ca
Check out our website www.commodorekamloops.com for events and more information about Commodore Grand Café and Lounge Fall, 2011
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Hoja Mongolian Grill
Made fresh before your eyes
Hoja Mongolian Grill manager Tim Locke works on the kettle grill, top. Above, Hoja is known for its selection of fresh, whole foods.
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Everyone knows that downtown is the place to go for great food, inviting ambiance and friendly people. It’s where you’ll find Hoja Mongolian Grill, known for its healthy, fresh food, made right before your eyes. Hoja Mongolian Grill is so popular because customers custom design their meals to
their liking. You choose the ingredients from a fresh, whole-food buffet, then choose your own flavor combination with the sauce bar. Take your creation to Hoja’s chef, and watch as he cooks your meal on the restaurant’s famous Mongolian grill — a grill so hot it requires little oil and little time to create a sizzling plate of fresh food. In addition to the main course, Hoja also serves fresh homemade Mongolian hot pot soup and a delicious selection of desserts.
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Treat yourself to the unique and savo savory flavors of Mongolian Cuisine. n Fresh, natural food grilled to perfection. Bo your rese Book reservation today • Licensed Premises • Parties Open 7 Days a Week • Take Out or Dine In
256 Victoria Street 250.372.3166
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Mauyra’s Indian Cuisine
165 Victoria St. Kamloops 250-377-4969
Preeti and Dilip Maurya welcome you to Maurya’s Fine Indian Cuisine.
Consistently named one of Kamloops’ finest Indian restaurants, Maurya’s Fine Indian Cuisine is famous for excellent and authentic food at a reasonable price. Try the butter chicken, or the beef vindaloo, enjoy the shrimp masala, and get a side of vegetable pakora. Or, if you can’t make up your mind, try out the famous lunch buffet, which is offered every Thursday and Friday. 14
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Enjoy colours, flavours & exotic aromas of India
Fine Indian Cuisine & Banquet Appetizers
Served with mint and tamarind chutney.
MANGO CHICKEN
Tender chicken cooked with mangoes in a creamy tomato sauce in Indian spices.
VEGETABLE SAMOSAS
Pastry filled with mildly spiced potatoes & peas, and deepfried. (2 per order)
VEGETABLE PAKORA
Mixed vegetables deep-fried in gram flour batter.
Dine In • Take Out • Delivery Lunch Specials Mon-Wed Lunch Buffet Thurs & Fri Dinner Combos Fully Licensed Open 7 days a week
Special Breads
PLAIN NAAN
Indian-style leavened white bread, garnished with fresh cilantro.
GARLIC NAAN
FISH PAKORA
Pieces of fresh cod fish marinated over night, delicately spiced and deep-fried in gram flour batter.
From the Tandoori Clay Oven
Naan garnished with fresh garlic and butter.
SPINACH NAAN
Naan stuffed with fresh spinach.
Desserts
No Grease - No Fat - No Oil
All dishes served with saffron basmati rice and specialty sauce.
CHICKEN TIKKA
Boneless chicken pieces, marinated in yogurt and spices, then roasted in the Tandoori clay oven.
TANDOORI COD FISH
Pieces of fish marinated overnight in yogurt, ginger, garlic and Indian spices, then cooked in the Tandoori clay oven.
RASMALAI
Our own freshly made soft cheese patties drenched in thick sweet milk, laced with grated pistachio nuts. Served chilled.
GULAB JAMUN
Freshly baked East Indian pastry backed until golden brown in light syrup.
TANDOORI MIXED GRILL
Pieces of Tandoori Chicken, Shrimp & Fish, Chicken Tika, and Lamb Kabab, served with grilled onions and bell peppers.
Vegetarian Specialties
MALAI KOFTA
Freshly made deep-fried vegetable balls served in a creamy tomato and onion sauce.
VEGETABLE KORMA
Sauteed vegetables cooked in a creamy sauce with nuts.
Chicken Specialties
BUTTER CHICKEN
Pieces of chicken, first seared in the Tandoori oven, then braised in tomato cream sauce.
CHICKEN GOA CURRY
A specialty from Goa. Pieces of chicken simmered with shaved coconut, in a spicy curry sauce.
K ADHAI CHICKEN & K ADHAI CHANNA
Cooked in Kadhai Curry Sauce with herbs, tomatoes, green peppers, ginger and prepared in a Kadhai (Indian Wok). BEST EAST INDIAN RESTAURANT
165 Victoria St. Kamloops • 250.377.4969
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Scott’s Inn & Restaurant
Scott’s Inn & Restaurant server Terrie Anderson and restaurant manager Atish Patel welcome guests to enjoy fresh, innovative menu selections. Head to Scott’s Inn to enjoy a New York steak with shrimp skewers, top left, or the oven-roasted chicken cobb salad, bottom left.
New tastes alongside the tried & true
shire pudding, soup and dessert — there are always new selections to make the mouth water, including crispy Thai rolls and firecracker shrimp. The goal is to provide patrons with Family owned for more the freshest meal expethan two decades, rience possible, which is Scott’s Inn & Restauwhy everything is made rant boasts a menu with from scratch — from the freshest ingredients, salads and dressings, all prepared daily. right down to the garlic butter, croutons and While the favourites pasta sauces. never leave the menu — every Saturday At Scott’s Inn you get Scott’s offers a prime fine dining options at an rib dinner with Yorkaffordable price.
551 — 11th Ave. Kamloops 250-372-8221
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Feature Soup & Dessert INCLUDED WITH DAILY LUNCH & DINNER FEATURES
Prime Rib Saturday
Fish Friday
HOMEMADE BEER BATTERED FISH FEATURING HOMECUT FRIES & CLAM CHOWDER
WITH HOMEMADE YORKSHIRE
$17.95
Senior's Night EVERY NIGHT
SOUP & DESSERT INCLUDED
$11.95
• Real Food Real Value • Homemade Soup of the Day Prepared Daily • • Homemade Burgers made with Fresh Lean Ground Beef & Homecut Fries •
Delectable Starters & Fresh Salads • Crispy Thai Rolls • Stuffed Yorkshires • Asian Firecracker Shrimp
• Pita & Tzatziki • Chicken Caesar Salad • Greek Salad
Breakfast • Eggs Blackstone • Eggs Benedict • Ham & Cheese Muffin • Fluffy Hotcakes
Lunch
• Cobb Salad • Fresh Tossed Garden Salad
Served with Home Cut Hashbrownss • French Toast • 6oz Sirloin & Eggs • Salisbury Steak & Eggs • Loaded Omelette
• Amigo's Omelette • Veggie Omelette • Ham, Cheese & Mushroom Omelette
Daily Sandwich & Hot Specials include Soups & Desserts
• Stacked Clubhouse • Montreal Smoked Reuben • Monte Cristo • Closed Denver • B.L.T. • Patty Melt
• Scott's Deluxe Burger • Mushroom Swiss Burger • Buffalo Burger • Hawaiian Terriyaki Chicken Burger
Entrées
• Grilled Chicken, Bacon & Swiss Burger ger • Breaded Homestyle Chicken Fingers • Beer Battered Fish & Chips
Prepared with the Freshest Ingredientss
• Chicken Souvlaki • New York Steak & Mushrooms • BBQ Ribs • Baby Beef Liver & Onions
• Salisbury Steak • Roast Beef Dinner & Yorkshire Pudding • Veal Cutlets • Pork Chops
Pastas
ner • Sirloin Steak Dinner h & Chips • Beer Battered Fish • Breaded Pork Cutlets • Hot Chicken Dinner with g Fresh Made Dressing
• Cajun Prawn Linguini
• Chicken & White Wine Alfredo
• Spaghetti & Meat Sauce
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• Famous for Home Cooked Meals • Kamloops' Best Kept p Secret •
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7AM-9PM MAY TO SEPT. Fall, 2011
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The Smorgasbord Deli
The Smorgasbord owner-operator Anita Strong, along with staff Janet Chiorando and Erica Tippe, welcome you in for breakfast and lunch. Left, herb carrot soup with organic baby green salad.
Breakfast & lunch how it was meant to be The Smorgasbord Deli offers everything from fresh homemade soups to towering sandwiches and satisfying salads. Biscuits, muffins and other desserts are baked each day, and the sandwich bread (from Lac La Hache Bakery) is also sold in store, which also features local and 225 - 7th Avenue South Kamloops 250-377-0055 18
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fair trade groceries as well as global fair trade gifts. Every day there’s a new feature — like Danish meatballs or beef burritos — and as the weather cools, there’s never been a better time to try out the Smorgasbord’s famous soup, including its Gypsy soup, made with chickpeas and yams, or standards such as borscht and split pea. “Whenever possible we
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use local produce — whether it’s the fruit in the muffins, or the lettuce and tomatoes that go in the sandwiches,” says owneroperator Anita Strong. Try out the Smorgasbord for lunch today, and enter for a chance to win flex passes to Western Canada Theatre or tickets to the Kamloops Symphony. A pair of tickets will be drawn each business day through Oct. 21.
L OCAL PRO DU CE • FAI R TRADE • O R G A N I C
THE SMORGASBORD ~ Take out Sandwich Menu ~
THE VIKING Danish salami, strong havarti, butter, mayo, dijon mustard, tomatoes, onions, peppers & lettuce on Danish rye or multigrain bread. $6.95 MAMA MIA Lean hot capicole, mozzarella, butter, mayo, mustard, tomatoes, onions, red peppers and lettuce on a submarine bun. $7.95 THE MOUNTAIN YODELER Honey ham, Swiss Emmenthal, butter, mayo, dijon mustard, tomatoes, onions, peppers and lettuce on multigrain bread. $6.95 GRILLED REUBEN Pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, butter, dijon mustard and onions on rye bread. $7.95 VEGETARIAN Your choice of cheese, butter, mayo, dijon mustard, tomatoes, onions, cukes, peppers & lettuce on multigrain bread. $5.95 SOUTH OF THE RIO GRANDE Fajita chicken, mixed pepper cheddar, butter, mayo, tomatoes, sweet red peppers, onions & lettuce on sourdough bread. $6.95
BALKAN TREAT Moravian salami, feta cheese, butter, mayo, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions & lettuce on multigrain bread. $6.95 THE RANCHER Roast beef, cheddar, horseradish, butter, mayo, dijon mustard, tomatoes, onions, peppers & lettuce on multigrain bread. $6.95 BLACK FOREST FARE Bavarian meat loaf, German butter cheese, butter, mayo, honey mustard, tomatoes, onions, green peppers and lettuce on rye bread. $6.95 NEW ORLEANS Cajun Chicken, jalapeno cheddar, butter, mayo, dijon mustard, tomatoes, onions, green peppers and lettuce on multigrain bread. $6.95 MEAT LOVER Black forest ham, roast turkey, all beef salami, butter, mayo, dijon mustard, tomatoes, onions, peppers & lettuce on multigrain bread. $7.95 Add soup or salad for $3.95 SANDWICH OF THE DAY Our choice of meat, all condiments and vegetables. $5.75
Famous for its delicious homemade soups, salads and sandwiches which are made daily from scratch!
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Mount Paul
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Mt. Paul Clubhouse
Mt. Paul Family Restaurant head chef Sharon McKay holds a Mt. Paul burger with bacon, cheddar, mushrooms, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and special sauce while manager Dianna Parr shows off the double chocolate cake.
Popular and delicious all year round
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p.m. on weekends. From 11 a.m. onwards, tantalizing lunch specials take the stage with the famous Borscht leading the way. Lunch specials range from homemade The Mt. Paul Golf Course Restaurant offers soups and sandwiches to the staff’s favorite, home-style cuisine bar none in its licensed fam- the Pro Wrap. If it is a special event or occaily restaurant. sion (Christmas party, Mt. Paul’s legendary anniversary, birthday or breakfast — starting retirement function), the at 7 a.m. daily, all year long — features two eggs staff at Mt. Paul can look any style, ham, bacon or after your needs. For information or sausages, hash browns and toast for only $5.49. bookings call restaurant Breakfast is served until manager Dianna Parr, 250-374-4672. 11 a.m. weekdays and 2 Fall, 2011
Mt. Paul
MENU November Specials MONDAY TO FRIDAY
The famous
Mount Paul Breakfast Special $4.25 includes coffee Daily Soup & Sandwich $4.95 Daily Sandwich Special Served with homemade soup, salad or fries. Served from 11:00am
$6.95 Daily Hot Lunch Special Friday buffet 11:30-1:30
$9.95 Best Borscht in Town! Offsite Catering Available Call for details.
Try Our New Menu Items Coming Soon.
Whatever Your Banquet Needs... Golf Tournaments, Birthdays, Corporate Gatherings or Christmas Parties. Talk to Dianna about booking our facility for your event. Clubhouse available November to April. Accommodates 30 - 90 people. Don't forget to book your golf tournament.
RESTAURANT
250-374-4672 www.mountpaulgolf.com
OPEN DAILY FROM 7:00 A.M. YEAR ROUND • LICENSED
JUST ACROSS THE RED BRIDGE FROM DOWNTOWN Fall, 2011
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Barside Lounge & Grill
Food and beverage manager Andy Wallbank and head chef William Thompson in the Barside Lounge & Grill at Chances Gaming Entertainment. At left, a10-oz. New York steak entrée with sauteed garlic prawns.
A great bet for food and entertainment 1250 Halston Ave. Kamloops 250-554-1030
The Barside Lounge & Grill and Chances Gaming Entertainment is one of the truly unique entertainment experiences in Kamloops. Guests will be tempted by a menu than excites the palate and an excellent selection of daily food and drink specials that are 22
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sure to please. Join us on Friday evenings for free appetizers from 4 to 6 p.m. with live musical entertainment starting at 7 p.m., or catch all the sports action on the 120” high-definition
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big screen. The Barside is open daily at 11 a.m., or join us for Sunday Brunch starting at 9:30 a.m. In addition to the great food and entertainment, you can also try your luck on the Vegas-style slot and gaming floor. Stop by for a quick lunch, or enjoy a casual and relaxing evening with friends for dinner, drinks and a great night of fun. We’ll keep you coming back, again and again.
Sandwiches
Served with green salad, your choice of roasted red potatoes, mojos, OBUVSBM DVU or waffle fries Barside Burger Fresh ground sirloin, HBSMJD BPJMJ, tomato, cucumber, red onionT lettuce, grilled Kaiser bun $10.99 Grilled Chicken Burger Breast of chicken, HBSMJD BPJMJ, tomato, cucumber, red onion, lettuce, grilled Kaiser bun $10.99 Beer Battered Cod Two pieces of beer battered cod served with fresh side salad tartar sauce and lemon $11.99 Beefeater Melt Certified Angus New York beef strips, mixed peppers sweet onions, mushrooms, Monterey cheese & grilled focBDcJa $1 .99 Salmon Club Pan seared wild Coho Salmon on grilled focaccia with spring mix salad QBODFUUB UPNBUP DVDVNCFS & garlic aoili $11.99 Steak Sandwich :PVS $IPJDF PG 6oz PS 8oz New York TUFBL, grilled to order TFSWFE PO grilled GPDBDDJB XJUI IPVTF NBEF POJPO SJOHT sautĂŠed mushrooms $14.99/$18.99
Pasta
Served with garlic focaccia toast Linguine Chicken, pancetta, red onion, CFMM peppers, mushrooms, parmesan $11.99 Scoobi Doo Tomato sauce, red wine chorizo, salami, red onion, parmesan $11.99 Baked Penne Tiger Prawns sauteed in garlic butter with red onions bell peppers, tomato sauce and mozzarella $11.99
Mains Certified Angus New York Steak Garlic herb butter, fresh market vegetables onion rings, green salad roasted red pPtatPes 8 o[ $18.99 10 o[ $22.99 Baked Wild Coho Salmon 7oz Wild Coho Salmon fillet with Tiger Prawns garlic butter, served with roasted red potatoes, fresh market vegetables green salBE $17.99 Chicken Souvalaki Grilled skewer of marinated chicken breast, roasted red potatoes pita bread Greek salad $14.99 Two skewers $18.99 BBQ Baby Back Ribs Tender baby back pork ribs smothered in a zesty barbeque sauce on a bed of linguine in marinara sauce with garlic focaccia $14.99
Ask your server about Fresh Sheet specials & Desserts *plus applicable taxes
Halston Ave.
(inside Chances Gaming Centre)
• 250-554-1030 (ext. 36) Fall, 2011
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Minos
Celebrating 30 years of authentic Greek cuisine Minos, which is consistently voted Best Greek Restaurant in Kamloops by Daily News readers, is celebrating 30 years at the same location, and owner George Georgiou invites everyone to come in and join in the fun. Minos still features the favourite Greek dishes that keep customers coming through the doors, including souvlaki as well as legendary seafood dishes. If you’re in the mood for homemade pasta, however, George’s wife Stella is famous for her spaghetti and baked lasagne. So come in, bring friends and family and enjoy the taste of the Mediterranean at Minos, where there’s always a celebration.
Minos owner George Georgiou invites everyone to come in and celebrate the restaurant’s 30th anniversary at the same location. Below, a plate of Mino’s famous seafood.
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George’s Greek Cuisine
&
Stella’s Delicious Pasta! Enjoy the wonderful Greek cuisine you know and love: calamari, prawns, chicken, seafood, greek style lamb chops se se & slow cooked roast lamb.
And Now...
We Cater!
Mama Stella’s mouth w watering homemade pasta! spaghetti & lasagna.
30 Years of... • Good Food! • Good Service! • Good People! BES Greek F T OOD Restaura nt
At Minos We Care About Quality and Quantity!
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Sahali
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Boston Pizza
A premier choice for casual dining
Boston Pizza staff look forward to seeing you. From left is manager Kristy Dejmek, franchisee Kurt Gardner, general manager Jane Currie and manager Darren Parsons.
Boston Pizza, a premier choice for casual dining in Kamloops, offers two concepts under one roof — a fun and lively Sports Bar that’s always showing the big game, and our inviting, family-friendly restaurant. Locally owned and oper-
ated, Boston Pizza is known as a sports headquarters for teams and groups of all sizes. We proudly sponsor and
offer fundraising opportunities for local associations and junior sports teams, and are looking for new teams to partner with. We look forward to seeing you, and invite you to join us for Appy Hour — 3 to 5 p.m., and 9 p.m. to close daily — and to explore our seasonal fresh sheets and feature menu items.
two locations:
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We’ve got what you crave. BP FAVOURITE
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Our hand-pressed dough is made in house every single day. It’s the key to our great taste.
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Fiesta Mexicana
Fiesta Mexicana chef Alberto Vazquez and owner-operator Rodd Cruikshank welcome you to the restaurant. Above, an order of Enchiladas Rancheras and an order of Enchiladas Poblanas
Taste the authentic flavour of Mexico Fiesta Mexicana Restaurante, which opened in early 2011, brings the authentic taste of the Mexican kitchen to Kamloops. After working in kitchens
from Guadalajara to Virginia, Minnesota, Vancouver and finally Kamloops, executive Chef Alberto Vazquez saw an opportunity to introduce his vision of Mexican cuisine to Western Canada. Teaming up with local restaurantuer Rodd Cruikshank they’ve paired a local venue with an international menu. Patrons rave about the quality of food, described 793 Notre Dame Dr. Kamloops 250-374-3960
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as some of the best Mexican cuisine in Western Canada. The taste and flavour has much to do with Fiesta Mexicana’s commitment to prepare everything in house, from scratch. Enjoy the more than 40 dishes on the menu, as well as an affordable lunch menu, all in a warm and inviting atmosphere, that includes a Spanishstyle private courtyard patio.
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$3.99 Drinks $12.99 Dinner $6.99 Lunch
Bienvenidos! 795 Notre Dame
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McCracken Station Pub
McCracken Station staff includes Mel Olson, Wayne Olsen, Cheri Pettit, Jim Petrie, Jen Byrne, Ashley Pagnotta, Viktorya Bratt, Earl Heltay, Brenda Dick and Bailey Crowell. Absent is Janet Morel. Right, McCracken’s Mushroom Swiss burger with fresh hand-cut fries.
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karaoke and fundraising events are just a few of the many ongoing weekly activities. The excellent servers and top-notch chefs contribute to an upbeat atmosphere and good quality food. Embracing the “pub fare with a home-style flair” attitude, the menu is made All aboard for good times fresh to order daily. at McCracken Station So, check out McPub! Established in the Cracken’s signature dishes last century, McCracken’s including the Montreal is the place to be for an icy smoked beef sandwich cold beverage, great menu which is shaved thin and and exceptional food. piled high on authentic The flat screen TVs Winnipeg rye bread or the located inside the bar and classic burgers that are on the spacious patio will served with your choice of keep you up-to-date on hand-cut Frenchfries or every sporting event. buttermilk-dipped onion Live entertainment, rings. Fall, 2011
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2 HOMEMADE SAMOSAS $5.95
MONTREAL SMOKED BEEF SANDWICH $11.76
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Sandwiches, SUBS & Wraps Sandw wiches S Pub Sub .................................$12.37 Pulled Pork Sandwich .................$11.76 Grilled Reuben Sandwich ............$10.99 Beef Dip .................................$11.76 Buffalo Wrap............................$10.87 Chicken Caesar Wrap .................$10.87
THE DINING CAR McCracken Steak Sandwich ..........$13.76 Locomotive Lasagne ..................$12.89 Curry or Butter Chicken ...............$13.92
FISH & CHIPS 1 pce - $12.88 2 pce - $14.93
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Halibut Fingers .........................$11.92 Calamari ................................$10.34 Dry Garlic Ribs .........................$11.34 Ploughman Platter ...................... $9.99 Real Cheese Nachos ..................$13.60 Poutine ................................... $8.94
the last stop "burgers" McCracken Station Burger ............$11.87 Black & Bleu Burger ...................$11.27 Cactus Jack Chicken Burger ..........$10.84 Chicken Burger .......................... $9.86 Quinoa Veggie Burger .................$10.04
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Weekend Breakfast Sat. & Sun. 11am - 4pm Open 7 days a week • 11am - Late
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JUST A FEW OF OUR TANTALIZING DISHES Steaks
Salads Spinach & Roasted Beet Salad Artichokes, tomatoes and feta cheese
Goat Cheese Chicken Salad
Pomegranate vinaigrette, fresh berries or fruit and candied pecans ADD SALMON, HALIBUT, CHICKEN or SIRLOIN (6 oz)
Appetizers
STEAK RUBS BBQ Dry Rub, Greek Rub, Ancho Chili Rub, Cognac Rub
Garlic butter, feta cheese and crostinis
STEAK SAUCES Whiskey Madagascar Peppercorn, Cognac Cream Sauce, Mustard Port Sauce, Red Wine Reduction
Fire Crusted Scallops
SPICY!! Brandy tomato cream sauce
Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio
Fried capers, asiago cheese, fresh arugula, dill pickle, red onion and honey dijon aioli
Pasta
Roasted Squash, Goat Cheese & Pinenut Ravioli Roasted tomato cream sauce
ADD SEAFOOD Half Pound Crab, 4 oz. Nova Scotia Lobster, Tuscan Oscar Deluxe (prawns, scallops, tomato bruschetta and garlic butter), Eight Brandy Pepper Prawns
RMG Favourites Rack of Lamb
New Zealand lamb, dijon and herb crusted, four bones served on red wine reduction
Veal Picatta
Spaghetti & Meatballs
House made meatballs, fresh tomato sauce and romano cheese
Fettucine Giardino
Fresh spinach, asparagus, roma tomatoes, artichokes and fresh parmesan cream sauce
Fresh Fish & Seafood
– all fresh fish and seafood is served with fresh marinated vegetable salad –
BBQ Rubbed Salmon
With tomato bruschetta cappellini
Tender veal lightly breaded and seared with fresh leek lemon sauce
Chicken Marsala
Breaded chicken breast topped with house made mushroom marsala sauce
BBQ Ribs
House made BBQ sauce smothered on a full rack of pork ribs
Portugese Short Ribs
Braised with red wine, tomatoes and herbs
Pizza
Roasted Chicken Alfredo
Pistachio Crusted Halibut
With roasted garlic and gorgonzola risotto
Mixed Seafood Grill
Salmon, halibut, prawns and scallops with leek lemon risotto
Crab Feast
3/4 lb of crab legs with tomato basil cappellini
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New York 10 oz. Filet Mignon 6 oz. Ribeye 14 oz STEAK TOPPERS Herb & Wine Sauteed Mushrooms, Crispy Spicy Onions, Gorgonzola Cheese, Boursin Cheese Butter
Baked Bruschetta Prawns
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– all steaks and RMG favourites are served with choice of chef's potatoes, fettucine alfredo, or tomato cappellini and fresh marinated vegetable salad – Sirloin w/Crispy Onions 7 oz.
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Creamy garlic sauce, chicken, prosciutto, bacon, green onion, mozzarella and provolone cheese
Sicilian Sausage
Italian sausage, carmelized onions, spinach, tomato sauce, goat cheese, mozzarella and provolone cheese, topped with toasted pine nuts
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