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PO PU LA R M E NU I T E M S
Applewood Smoked Pork Belly with house pickled melon, smoked onion and fennel puree
Smoked Vegetable Ratatouille with sautĂŠed spinach, salsa verde and smoked tomato puree
Rack of Ribs served with our housemade chipotle and root beer BBQ sauce
Brisket Sandwich with cabbage slaw, smoked provolone and smoked jalapeno aioli
Reservations always recommended. Saturday Smokehouse Specials - check online.
Home of Fresh and Tasty Pizza Pizza & Pasta
Offering Gluten Free and Thin Crust!
Hwy 3, 1221 B - 7th Avenue, Fernie, BC
DINE IN - FULLY LICENSED •PIZZA •PASTA •WINGS •RIBS •DONAIRS •SAMOSAS •CHICKEN WRAP •CURRY
View Our Menu and
ORDER ONLINE
ferniepizzaandpasta.ca Book Your Christmas or Birthday Party with Us! HOURS: Sun.-Thurs. 4pm-10pm Fri.-Sat., 4pm-11:30pm
Get your order delivered in town - $2.00 Ski Hill, Hosmer and surrounding areas - $5.00 (Minimum order for outside Fernie is $25.00). All prices are subject to applicable taxes and deposits.
CALL FOR TAKE OUT OR DELIVERY
250.423.4231 Menu items and prices are subject to change without notice. We specialize in large group orders please call ahead. Visa, Mastercard, Interac, Cash.
THE BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK!
Fresh Bagels, Sandwiches & Coffee ALL Sandwiches Come on Your Choice of Bagel, Toasted or Not!! Bagel with Butter Bagel with Cream Cheese The Cheese-Melt
Aged Cheddar Cheese melted to perfection. A favourite for kids!
The Big Banger
Fried Egg, Old Cheddar Cheese, & Ham or Tomato (add bacon instead) Start your day off with a BANG!!!
Mr. Fernie
Funky Chicken
Roast Chicken, Mayo, Salsa, Spinach & Sprouts How Funky is your Chicken?
Switchback Salmon
Cream Cheese, Smoked Salmon, Capers, Red Onion, Spinach & Sprouts Sssssmokin‛!!!
Monsieur Mighty Moose
Montreal Smoked Meat, Dijon Mustard, Dill Pickle, Spinach & Sprouts Va va voom!!
Fried Egg, Old Cheddar Cheese, & Ham, plus Avocado, Tomato and Fried Red Onion (add bacon instead) Mr. Fernie always satisfies!!!
B.B.BLT
The Griz
Individual Bagel
Fried Egg, Old Cheddar Cheese, Sausage Patty, Cream Cheese of choice, Hash Brown and Spinach. Enough to satisfy a Griz‛s appetite.
The Avo-Launcher
Sliced Avocado, Herb & Garlic Cream Cheese, Monterey Jack Cheese, Red Onion, Spinach & Sprouts Avo-Away!!!
Tuna Delight
Tuna Salad, Apple Slices Spinach & Sprouts MMMMMM!!!
Hamlet & Cheese
Ham, Old Cheddar, Dijon Cream Cheese, Spinach & Sprouts LOL with Piggy
4 Slices of Bacon, Mayo, Tomato, Aged Cheddar Cheese, Spinach and Sprouts A Bacon Bonanza!!!
6-Pack 12-Pack Day Olds -Dozen Bulk Cream Cheese Cookies Smoothies
Choose from Original Real Fruit, Go Bananas and Green Machine
Drinks
- all espresso coffee drinks available - brew coffee - cans of orange juice, apple juice, 5 Alive, and ice tea - milk and chocolate milk
502 2ND AVENUE, DOWNTOWN FERNIE 250-423-7778 • Bigbangbagels.com
Open Daily 7 am-5 pm
2nd Location - Griz Inn - Ski Hill Dec-Apr
T-Bar & Beyond
Homestyle cooking at affordable prices served in a lounge style dining environment. Appies & Sharing Plates
Salads
Olive Bowl
Toasted Sour Dough
Kale & Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad (V, GF)
Bruschetta (V) 2 pieces .....$8, 4 pieces .....$13
Arugula, Roasted Chickpea & Goats Cheese Salad (V, GF)
(V, GF).....................$8
Add Feta $2
Infinitea Caesar Salad
Baked Quinoa Cheese Balls (V, GF)......................................$11
Mains
Infinitea 7 Layer dip
Infinitea Burger....................$15
(V).......
Salsa & Tortilla Chips
$14
(V, GF).$12
Infinitea Nachos (V, GF)..........$18 Add marinated chicken or beef $4 Chicken or Beef Skewers (GF) 1 for .....$5, 2 for .....$9
(GF)
Add cheese $2
Served with your choice of Soup or Salad (Substitute our house made beet & basil patty to make vegetarian)
Add side of salad or soup $5
Lasagne...........................$16.50
Asian Lettuce Wraps............$14
Homestyle Meatloaf
Veggie Dip Platter (V, GF)........$15
Moussaka
Cheese Plate (V) For 1 .....$15, For 2 .....$21
Gourmet Pita Pocket............$15
Antipasto Platter For 1 .....$15, For 2 .....$21
Soup Our range of soups are all made from scratch in house. Check the specials board for the soup of the day Starter size.............................$6 (served with garlic toasted baguette)
(GF).......$15
(V, GF)....................$15
Vegan Bowl (V, GF)..................$14 Add goats cheese $2 Choose any two from Sandwich, Soup or Salad & make a combo...................................$10 Hot Meal of the Day served with warm bread.............................$12-$14 See specials board for details
Meal size................................$8 (served with oven warmed bread)
Surprise Me!
Are you having one of those days where you just can’t decide what you want? Our staff know our menu from prep to table – have a chat with them & they will make something to suit you!
~ $10 Sunday Dinners 6-9 pm~ Winter: Roasts Summer: BBQs Book us for private functions and group catering
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Infinitea T-Bar & Restaurant 778.519.5258
Located on 5th Street in the Royal Hotel building
Japanese Cuisine 741 7 Avenue, Fernie 250.430.0090
R a m e n
Immerse yourself in our mountain culture. Exquisite surroundings, boasting sophisticated decor, guest-centric services and emphasis on the finest and freshest of ingredients makes dining at Cirque truly memorable.
Experience Cirque Restaurant, located @ Lizard Creek Lodge. TUESDAY - CHEF'S PASTA & WINE $23 WEDNESDAY - HALF PRICE ICE BAR VODKA TASTING EXPERIENCE THURSDAYS - OYSTER NIGHT SUNDAY - HALF PRICE COCKTAILS HAPPY HOUR - DAILY FROM 3PM -5PM Open daily during the winter season 8am - 10pm
250-423-2056 cirque@lizardcreek.com Book your table now with
5346 Highline Drive, Fernie Alpine Resort Fernie, BC – V0B 1M6
LEG E NDA RY BURGERS , BOWLS & BE ER Located in the Plaza @ Fernie Alpine Resort
H O U R S O F OP E RATI ON Sunday - Thursday: 11am - 9pm Friday: 11am - 11pm Saturday: 10am - 11pm
For reservations call:
250. 4 2 3 . 2 4 4 4
Causeway Bay Hotel 102 Red Cedar Drive
Sparwood, B.C.
For reservations: 250-425-2003
Visit our full service restaurant or relax in our cozy lounge. Open to the public for lunch and dinner.
Try our famous Seafood Chowder - the best in the Valley! Full banquet and meeting facilities available. NOW OPEN FOR BREAKFAST 5:30 a.m. Daily!
Call us today for Take-out or Delivery!
250-423-0007
8th Annual
2017
592 8th Ave. ElkValleyPizza.com
Pizza * Wings * Greek Wraps * Lasagna * Salads * Desserts
Daily Specials Don’t Break the Bank Mondays: 2 small 3 topping pizzas - $20
$12 Basic Topping Tuesdays:
Double Down Thursday:
2 basic toppings on any size crust - $13 OR Lrg Caesar, Greek, Garden or Spinach Salad with 2 pieces of garlic toast - $6
Two 3 topping Lrg Pizzas $30 OR Perogies and Sausages w/ sour cream - $10
Stay-in Sunday Special:
Pizza & Wing Night Wednesday: Medium 3 topping Pizza with 10 chicken wings of your choice - $22 OR Lrg 3 topping Pizza with 20 wings of your choice - $32
2 topping Med Panzerotti with dip of your choice & a can of pop - $12 OR 1 - 18oz Lasagna w/ sml Caesar salad & 2 pieces garlic toast - $14
Everyday Specials
2 Topping Pizzas: 3 Med ($33) - 3 Lrg ($39) Order a Sml pizza, get the 2nd Sml pizza of equal or less value for $10, 2nd Med $12, 2nd Lrg $14.
Greek Family Dinner Special: Med 3 topping Pizza, 4 fire roasted souvlaki skewers of your choice (chicken or pork), Lrg Greek Salad, 8 pieces of pita bread and tzatziki - $38 Upgrade to Lrg Pizza - $5
Italian Family Dinner Special: Med 3 topping Pizza, 10 chicken wings of your choice, 18oz lasagna, Lrg Caesar Salad & 4 pieces of garlic toast - $38 Lrg Pizza Upgrade +$5
Extensive menu - think of us for more than great pizza! Open for Lunch too...
Wed. & Thurs. 11:30am - 10pm Fri. & Sat.: 11:30am - 11pm Sun. to Tues.: 4pm - 10pm
Quick & easy online ordering and full menu at:
ElkValleyPizza.com
Himalayan Spice Bistro A Taste Of South Asia Dine in | Delivery | Take Out | Off Sales Ask about our catering packages.
301 2nd Ave | Fernie | The Grand Central Hotel 250.430.0399
Lunch: Mon - Fri 12pm til 2pm | Dinner: Mon - Sun 4 pm til 10 pm Delivery Rates: Within Fernie $2; Hosmer & Ski Hill $4
STARTERS
1. VEGETABLE SAMOSA - 2 pieces G
$5
2. ALOO TIKKI WITH CHANA - 2 pieces
$5
3. ONION BHAJI
$5
A house made savoury pastry filled with spiced vegetable, potato, green peas deep fried to golden perfection. Shallow fried crispy potato patties served with tangy chickpeas and chutney.
A crisp deep fried fritter made with Himalayan spices and chickpea flour.
4. PAKORAS Mixed Vegetables $6 Amritshari Fish $10
Coated in Himalayan spices chickpea batter and deep fried to golden perfection.
TANDOORI KEBABS
Tandoor is a clay oven in which coal is aglow at all times. Kebabs are marinated and grilled on long skewers until tender. Served with house salad & mint chutney.
5. TANDOORI MURG TIKKA D
$15
6. MURG MALAI KEBAB D
$15
7. MURG HARIYAKI TIKKA D
$15
Chicken marinated with thick yogurt, and roasted in tandoor. Chicken tender marinated with cream and cheese, flavoured with Himalayan spices.
8. HIMALAYAN TANDOORI CHICKEN D Full $24 Half $15
Whole chicken with bone-in, marinated in thick yogurt and Himalayan spices.
9. HIMALAYAN TANDOORI PRAWNS D
$16
Jumbo prawns marinated in a thick yogurt and Himalayan spices.
MAIN COURSE | VEGETARIAN
10. SHAHI KORMA DN
$13
11. MALAI KOFTA DN
$13
12. ALLO GOBI
$13
13. BAIGAN BHARTA
$13
14. SHAHI PANEER DN
$13
15. KADAI PANEER D
$13
A combination of mix vegetables in a Mughlai cashew creamy sauce and finished with sliced almonds and raisins. Dumplings made from a mixture of grated vegetables, and paneer, and simmered in a creamy chef’s special sauce.
Cauliflower and potato stir fry in an onion tomato based sauce and finished with aromatic Himalayan spices. Tandoor roasted and mashed eggplant slow cooked in an onion tomato based sauce, with green peas and spices.
$16
27. KASHMIR LAMB ROGAN JOSH
$16
Slowly simmered in a curry sauce with fresh mint leaves, cream and herbs. Tender lamb brimming with the flavour of Himalayan herbs and spices with a striking red hue.
28. CURRY Chicken $14 Lamb $15 Beef $15 Fish $12 House made tomato onion sauce flavoured with a combination of Himalayan spices and fresh herbs.
Mushroom $6 Shrimp $12
Chicken marinated with thick yogurt, a blend of mint, coriander and spice.
26. LAMB NILGIRI D
House made cheese stir fry simmered in a thick creamy tangy sauce with Himalayan spices and finished with fresh ginger.
House made cheese stir fry with bell peppers, simmered in an onion tomato based sauce and special kadai spices.
29. SHAHI KORMA DN Chicken $14 Lamb $15
Beef $15
Meat is simmered in a traditional Mughlai cashew nut creamy sauce with Himalayan spices and finished with sliced almonds and raisins.
30. HIMALAYAN TANDOORI TIKKA MASALA DN Chicken $14 Lamb $15 Beef $15 Shrimp $16 Meat marinated with Himalayan spices, roasted in tandoor and simmered in house made onion tomato masala and cream.
31. KADAI Chicken $14 Beef $15
Lamb $15 Shrimp $16
32. SAAG D Chicken $14 Beef $15
Lamb $15 Shrimp $16
Meat is stir fried with onion, bell peppers, and simmered with an onion tomato based sauce with special kadai spices.
A blend of spinach tempered with whole cumin, fresh garlic and aromatic spices, finished with a touch of cream.
33. MADRAS Chicken $14
Lamb $15
Beef $15
Himalayan spices are tempered with a combination of curry leaves and mustard seeds and finished with coconut milk.
34. VINDALOO Chicken $14 Beef $15
Lamb $15 Shrimp $16
A standard element of Indian cuisine, derived from the Portuguese carne de vinha ‘alhos - Literally meaning: meat marinated in garlic, wine, tamarind and infused with Himalayan spiced potatoes.
35. BIRAYANI Vegetable $14 Lamb $16 Beef $16
Chicken $14 Shrimp $17
Meat flavoured with exotic Himalayan spices and herbs including fresh coriander & mint, layered with Saffron rice.
*SIDES BASMATI RICE SAFFRON RICE
$2 $4
POPPADOM
$2
MANGO CHUTNEY MANGO PICKLE RAITA D
$2 $2 $2
Saffron infused white Basmati rice.
16. SAAG PANEER | ALLO D
$13
17. MATTAR PANEER | MUSHROOM D
$13
18. JEERA ALLO
$11
Homemade yogurt mixed with finely chopped veggies, tempered with cumin.
19. BHINDHI MASALA
$11
Tandoor baked white flatbread.
20. CHANA MASALA
$11
21. DAL MAKHNI D
$13
Cheese or potato stir fry, in a blend of spinach with whole cumin, garlic and spices, finished with a touch of cream.
Cheese or mushroom stir fry in an onion and tomato sauce, with fresh green peas.
Boiled and diced marinated potatoes, sautéed in a tempering with the flavours of cumin seeds and Himalayan spices. Okra stir fry in an onion tomato based sauce with aromatic Himalayan spices.
Chickpeas simmered in a house made onion tomato based sauce and spices. Slow cooked whole black lentil with red kidney beans, tempered with Himalayan herbs and a touch of cream.
22. DAL TADKA
$11
MAIN COURSE
23. BUTTER CHICKEN DN
$14
24. CHICKEN LABABDAR DN
$14
25. MANGO CHICKEN D
$14
Chicken infused and marinated with Himalayan spices. Roasted in tandoor and simmered in a tangy tomato creamy sauce.
Delicately spiced and laced with butter, cream and tomatoes. Simmered in tangy mango sauce, flavoured with a touch of cream and herbs.
N Nuts
*TANDOOR BREADS PLAIN NAAN G
$2
GARLIC NAAN G
$3
KASHMIRI NAAN NG
$4
SPINACH NAAN G
$4
CHEESE NAAN DG
$4
TANDOORI ROTI G
$2
ALLO PARANTHA G
$4
*DESSERTS GULAB JAMUN DG
$3
KHEER D
$3
Flavoured with fresh garlic and cilantro. Stuffed with mixture of nuts, raisins and shredded coconut. Stuffed with Himalayan herbs and cheese, spinach. Stuffed with herbs and homemade cheese.
Yellow split lentils tempered with cumin seeds, garlic and fresh tomatoes, finished with Himalayan aromatic spices.
D Dairy
Tandoori roasted crunchy flat bread. Served with your choice of chutney.
G Gluten
Whole wheat flatbread cooked in tandoor.
Whole wheat bread stuffed with herbs and spiced potatoes.
Soft fried dumplings made of thickened milk and soaked sugar syrup. Indian rice pudding flavoured with cardamon and saffron. All of our dishes are available: MILD | MEDIUM | HOT Please advise when placing your order. Our kitchen uses cashew nuts! Please advise your server of any allergies you may have. Our menu is 90% gluten free, 90% vegan and uses local produce and antibiotic free meats.
1st Ave. Downtown Fernie • 250-423-6444 FOR TAKE-OUT
SHARING & STARTERS Chicken Wings • 15
Hot, Thai, S & P, honey garlic, teriyaki, lemon pepper, BBQ, sweet chili, dry sriracha or dill pickle hot. With choice of ranch, blue cheese or chipotle aioli dip.
Potato Skins • 13
Crispy stuffed potato skins with bacon, green onion & TexMex cheese. Side sour cream and salsa.
Bruschetta • 11
Fresh Roma tomato & basil with grated parmesan served on toasted focaccia bread with a balsamic drizzle.
Traditional Poutine • 12
Signature homemade gravy, fresh cheese curds & house cut fries. Make it with waffle fries • 3
Donair Poutine • 15
Traditional poutine topped with Fernie's gyro beef, tomato, onion, and sweet & spicy sauce. Make it with waffle fries • 3
Homemade Soup • 10
A generous bowl of our homemade soup of the day served with a thick slice of garlic toast. Small • 6
SALADS
Goat Cheese Salad • 17
Breaded goat cheese, arugula salad, beets, cherry tomatoes, polenta chips and a balsamic drizzle.
Caesar Salad • 15
Crisp romaine, baked croutons, bacon, creamy dressing, shaved ParmigianoReggiano & fire grilled lemon. Small • 10 Chicken or Beef • 5
House Salad • 15
Heritage lettuce, seasonal vegetables, feta, sunflower seeds & your choice of dressing. Small • 10 Chicken or Beef • 5
PUB FAVOURITES Fish & Chips • 18
Two pieces of tender cod, house prepared FBC Project Nine beer batter. Fresh slaw, house cut fries and homemade tartar sauce. Deep fried or pan fried options.
Steak Pie • 18
BURGERS, WRAPS & SANDWICHES
Choice of house cut fries or salad or soup of the day. Substitute: cajun fries • 1 caesar salad, yam fries, onion rings, or waffle fries • 2.50 poutine • 3
The Fernie Burger • 15
Prepared in house, with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, our new Fernie sauce & topped with an onion ring. Try it with mushrooms & Swiss • 3 Fresh avocado • 1.50 Gluten free bun • 2.50
Veggie Burger • 15
Spicy black beans, quinoa & sweet potato. Served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, chipotle aioli and avocado lime mayo. Gluten free bun • 2.50
Shawarma Chicken • 15
Tender chicken marinated in yogurt & shawarma spices with lettuce, red onion, cucumber & garlic sesame sauce in a pita wrap.
Fernie's Beef Gyro • 15
Gyro beef, lettuce, tomato, red onion, & choice of sweet or spicy sauce in a pita wrap.
SIDES
Gravy • 2 Garlic Toast • 3 Guacamole • 3 Onion Rings • 9 Fries • 7 Waffle Fries • 9 Cajun Fries • 8 Yam Fries • 9
with chipotle aioli or avocado mayo
Pickle Fries • 11
with chipotle aioli or avocado mayo
ON TAP
FBC Project Nine Pilsner • 6.25 FBC Slingshot Session IPA • 6.25 FBC Big Caboose Red Ale • 6.25 Rotating Taps • ask your server Fat Tug IPA • 7.25 Budweiser Lager • 6.25 Kokanee • 6.25 Kokanee Gold • 6.25 Guinness • 8.75
Tender pieces of 'AAA' shoulder beef cooked in a Guiness and red wine gravy. Topped with puff pastry & served with your choice of soup, fries or house salad.
BC WINE
Chicken Strips & Fries • 15
GLASS • BOTTLE
Served with choice of dipping sauce. Gluten free • 3 Try them with yam fries • 3
Fish Tacos • 15
Blackened cod with avocado tomato salsa & chipotle aioli on three corn tortillas. Chicken can be substituted for cod - just as nice!
House White or House Red Mission Ridge glass or 1/2 litre • 7 • 16 Cedar Creek Pinot Gris • 9 • 28 Five Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc • 10 • 30 Cedar Creek Pinot Noir • 9 • 28 Five Vineyards Merlot • 10 • 30
SANGRIA
Red or White made in house • 9 • 25
TASTE OF OUR BAR MENU For full menu visit our website ferniehotelandpub.com Prices subject to change.
Crumbs Cakery & Café has become well known in Fernie for more than just our delectable desserts. Our lunch menu has taken off among the locals and tourists alike! Come in and try a hot bowl of homemade soup with one of our almost-famous buns. (They’re really big!) We also make sandwiches on our own bread, quesadillas, wraps, salads, sausage rolls, chicken pot pies, Jamaican curry patties and more. Absolutely everything is made in house from scratch using recipes that Amy has spent countless time perfecting over the years. It’s affordable fare and sure to please even the toughest of critics.
SOUP
WRAPS
Come try the best soup in town! Our variety of hearty, homemade soups feature deliciously satisfying flavour by the spoonful. Served with a BIG homemade bun.
Chicken Caesar – Romaine, chicken, bacon, parmesan, caesar dressing. Taco – Romaine, black beans, corn, tomato, cheese, salsa, and sour cream.
SALAD
Your choice of large daily soup and half sandwich.
Your choice of Daily Deli-Style, Caesar or Taco salad.
SANDWICHES
Made fresh daily on our own homemade bread. Your choice of Pastrami & Pickle, Tuna, Chicken Salad, Turkey, Roast Beef or Ham.
EVERY DAY FEATURE
JAMAICAN CURRY PATTIES Jamaican Curry Patties are made from an old family recipe. Great as a snack or as a meal compliment. Spinach & Three Cheese also available.
SAUSAGE ROLLS
GRILLED SANDWICHES
All sandwiches are grilled on our house-baked white or whole wheat bread. Turkey, Cranberry & Brie Crumby Reuben – Pastrami, Swiss, Sauerkraut, and Dijon mustard. Chicken Club – Chicken, Bacon, Ham, Tomato, Cheddar, & Mayo Grilled Cheese (Add Ham/Bacon)
CHICKEN QUESADILLA
Flour tortilla grilled with chicken, onion, peppers, and cheese. Served with salsa & sour cream.
SOUTHWEST QUESADILLA Flour tortilla grilled with black beans, corn, onion, peppers, and cheese. Served with salsa & sour cream.
A spicy pork filling inside a flaky puff pastry.
CHICKEN POT PIES
A classic comfort food made with chicken, carrots, potatoes, celery, and onions inside a flaky pastry.
TOURTIERE
A Canadian meat pie dish originating from the province of Quebec, made with ground pork, beef, onions, and potatoes.
PEPPERONI CHEESE STICKS
A tasty stick of pepperoni rolled up in a chewy breadstick then rolled in cheddar cheese and baked to perfection.
BREAD
You can take home a loaf of our delicious homemade bread. Your choice of white, whole wheat or multigrain.
Home Cooked Classics
Restaurant 250.423.4115
We do take reservations. Walk-ins are welcome. Fernie Golf Club 201 Fairway Drive | Fernie