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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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$40 set menu
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 AROUND & STAY IN TOWN JAN 20-FEB 6, 2022
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
Reviews from millions of Tripadvisor travellers place this restaurant in the top 10% worldwide.
Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice
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 Trufe
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
| 50
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
| 40
S ECO N D CO U R S E
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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YOU. FIRST. First with the dish on tasty meals.
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
TO M Y U M G F w i nte r sq u a s h , swe e t o n i o n , T h a i b a s i l , ca s h e w
Stag’s Hollow 2020 Albariño, Shuttleworth Creek, Okanagan Falls
R OA S T E D H O K K A I D O S C A L LO P S GF b a co n & p raw n XO s a u ce , p i c k l e d ca r ro t , e ve r y t h i n g c r u m b l e
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
B O U I L L A B A I S S E GF l o ca l se a fo o d , b ra n d a d e , fe n n e l , b o k c h oy , b l a c k o l i ve
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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