Best Bites

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2 FALL, 2010The Daily News, Kamloops

Ric’s Grill Downtown has long been known for offer-ing 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 Ster-ling Silver beef from High River, Alta.

All the steaks are hand-carved, 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.

Ric’s Grill Downtown

One of the city’s

finest

227 Victoria St.Kamloops

250-372-7771

Ric’s Grill Downtown head chef Dave Rempel, above. At left, apple pecan and blue cheese salad along with roasted squash, goat cheese and pine nut ravioli.

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Downtown

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Duffy’s Pub ..................... pages 4 & 5East Side Mario’s............. pages 6 & 7Joey’s Only ..................... pages 8 & 9The Verse .................... pages 10 & 11Vittorio’s ..................... pages 12 & 13

Tumbleweeds Pub ........ pages 14 & 15

Bistro 3.2.6 ................. pages 16 & 17Mauyra’s Indian .......... pages 18 & 19Ric’s Grill ...................... pages 2 & 40Scott’s Restaurant ........ pages 20 & 21Sanbiki ....................... pages 22 & 23The Commodore ......... pages 24 & 25

Denny’s ........................... pages 26 & 27Halston Pub ..................... pages 28 & 29Mt. Paul Clubhouse .......... pages 30 & 31

Wok Box ......................... pages 32 & 33

Globe Cafe & Tapas Bar ... pages 34 & 35Memories at Cahilty ......... pages 36 & 37

McCracken Station Pub ..... pages 38 & 39

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Aberdeen

Barnhartvale

Downtown

North Shore

Sahali

Sun Peaks

Valleyview

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1797 Pacific WayKamloops

250-372-5453

Aberdeen

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 in-novative ideas tossed in. From the freshly-caught beer-battered halibut to daily soups and sauces created from scratch,

you’re sure to find some-thing to enjoy. French fries are cut daily, and steaks are aged a mini-mum of 30 days. Duffy’s uses only the finest lean ground beef in the burg-ers — 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 the utmost care, but if we can do more, let us know. If there’s something you’d like to see on the menu, tell us! Duffy’s is consis-tently voted ‘Best Pub’ by Kamloops Daily News readers.

Duffy’s Pub

Innovation adds zest to great pub food

Above, Duffy’s Pub

server Stacey Crelin.

At right, cook Niko

Moutsos and owner

Arthur Dolmat.

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Aberdeen

East Side Mario’s is everything you like about Italian.

The warm welcome, the relaxed, fun and friendly atmosphere — this is the essence of Little Italy.

That same passion is alive at East Side Mario’s, es-pecially in the food. You’ll find it in the authentic Italian favourites, the many freshly made dishes, and in the delicious fresh-ness of the ingredients.

So come on in, sit down and get ready for the good times that comes with a great meal. It’s time you had a taste of Little Italy. Mangia! Mangia!

On Mondays, with the purchase of a dine-in adult entrée, a child under age 10 can eat for free from the Bambini menu.

If it’s your birthday, East Side Mario’s gives you a free Panna Cotta — an authentic Italian baked vanilla cream topped with chocolate sauce, drizzled with a raspberry coulis and served with a crisp wafer.

East Side Mario’s

Italian fare in a relaxed, family setting1320 W. Trans-Canada

Highway, Unit 117250-374-7174

East Side Mario’s staff members, from left, manager Ryan Parsons, server Victoria Rabbitt, chef Michael Hogg, bartender Chelsie Handel and servers Jason James and Samantha Comeau.

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East Side Mario’s full

rack of baby back ribs

smothered in honey

barbec ue sauce served

with french fries and a

Tuscan Chicken salad.


250-374-7174Call us for Reservations, Take-out and Delivery

ABERDEEN MALLFull menu and more online!

www.eastsidemarios.com

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A TASTE OF LITTLE ITALY

FULL BREAKFAST MENU 8AM - 11AM

1/2 PRICE APPYS In the Lounge • 3-5pm & 8pm-close (Sunday-Thursday)

DAILY DRINK SPECIALS

PASTA & PIZZA SPECIALSIncludes 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.

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EVERYDAY VALUES!


Aberdeen Joey’s Only

Joey’s Only began in 1985 by legendary seafood lover Joe Klassen, whose vision was to create a friendly, just-around-the-corner type of seafood restaurant.

Now, with more than 100 franchise locations across North America, Joey’s Only has become the largest seafood restaurant chain in Canada.

Joey’s Only in Kamloops has been operated since April 1996 by Stephan and Trish Klausat. Both are dedicated to provid-ing their customers with the highest quality food and experience. The Kamloops location has won many awards over the years, including, Best Seafood Restaurant in Kamloops every year for the past 14 years, Out-standing Hospitality, and even, Franchise of the year. Stephan and Trish look forward to the years ahead and want to say “thank you” to their pa-trons for choosing Joey’s.

Come on in, they have a place set for you!

‘We’ve got a place set for you’

1815 Rogers PlaceKamloops

250-851-8881

Above, Joey’s Only Restaurant owner/general

manager Stephan Klausat

with Kristen Hutnyk and

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At right, view from outside.

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R E S T A U R A N T S

Joey’s Most Famous Specials

Remember... We’ve set a place for you at Joey’s

1815 Rogers Place · 250-851-8881(Across Trans. Canada Hwy. from Aberdeen Mall)

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Best All–You–Can–Eat Deal in Town! DINE-IN ONLY

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Choose from Lemon, Garlic, Cajun, BBQ, or BatteredDINE-IN ONLY

Best All–You–Can–Eat Deal in Town!

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Aberdeen

For more than 30 years, The Verse at the Kamloops Travel Centre has been known as the place to go for home-style cooking and soups made from scratch, in a great, family atmo-sphere. The full service, 250-seat restaurant has something for everyone, and is recognized for its Sunday breakfast buffet, which just keeps growing.

Kids still eat free on

Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., and there are unique daily features each day, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. New to The Verse are the all-you-can-eat Spaghetti Mondays, where families can enjoy a spaghetti extravaganza for a remarkably reasonable price.

The Kamloops Travel Centre is a one-stop shop — get a great meal at The Verse, and go shopping in the massive convenience store, where you can grab everything from groceries to Kamloops souvenirs.

The Verse is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Tues-day; other nights, open until 11 p.m.

The Verse

Special deals in a family atmosphere1885 Trans-Canada

Highway West Kamloops

250-374-6263

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The Verse's

Sunday Brunch Buffet

• Made to order omelettes• Pancakes, waffl es, french toast • Bacon, sausage• Salads• Chicken, pork or beef• Dessert

Unique Breakfast,

Lunch & Dinner Feature

everyday!

Kids Eat FreeWednesdays 3pm-9pm!

Join Us!

1885 – West Trans Canada Highway, (Exit 366) KAMLOOPS • ph. 250 374 6263

Visit us at the Kamloops Travel Centre

8:30am - 2pm


Aberdeen Vittorio’s

Simply the best Italian ex-perience Kamloops has to offer, Vittorio’s has it all.

Vittorio’s boasts some of the best home-made 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

at Vittorio’s, from pastas and pizzas, to prime rib and seafood.

Enjoy your freshly-pre-pared Italian cuisine in a newly-updated fine-dining establishment.

Perfect for business meet-ings or even that special anniversary dinner, Vittorio’s is simply the best, guaranteed.

Indulge your hearty

appetite for Italian

1820 Rogers Way Kamloops

250-851-2112

Vittorio’s staff is ready to serve you the best Italian

dining experience Kamloops has to offer.



Vittorio's is Simply the Best in Italian

and much more than ItalianHere's just a sample from our menu...

Entrées• BBQ Baby Back Ribs• Vitello Parmigiano• New York Steak

PastaSpecialty pasta dishes come with a house salad & garlic focaccia• Seafood Linguini• Lasagna Al Forno (Meat or Vegetarian)

• Penne Arabiata• Linguini Primavera• Tortellini Pesto di Gamberi

Numerous Desserts to choose from!

BY CHOICE HOTELS

Come Hungry,

Leave Full!

Kamloops' Best Italian Experience

BESTITALIAN

RESTAURANT

WINNER 2006, 2007,2008, 2009

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Open 5pm Daily. Located at 1820 Rogers Way in the Comfort Inn | Phone 250-851-2112

“Home of Kamloops’ Best

Authentic Italian Pizza”

“Home of Kamloops’ Best Pizza”

Authentic Italian

Appetizers


Barnhartvale

Tumbleweeds is arguably one of the finest pubs in the B.C. Interior.

Established in 2001, Tumbleweeds is well known for its great menu variety, as well as serving some of the most generous portions in town. Owner Randi Miller insists that only quality cuisine be served to his customers, and at a reasonable price.

Tumbleweeds is a great place to kick back and relax with a few friends, sip on a beverage, watch the big game, play Keno or just chat the evening way.

Call ahead to let us know if you’re planning a birthday, anniversary or retirement party, and let the folks at Tumbleweeds handle the details. With its southwestern flavour, you are guaranteed to have a great experience.

Tumbleweeds Pub

5220 Bogetti Place, Kamloops250-573-5502

Southwestern flair, high

quality fare

Tumbleweeds staff, front row from left, Nicole McDonell, Trudy Keehn, Regina Miller, back row, Cindy Bode, Ali Buhler, Heidi Groenesteyn and Tammy Badesso. At left, the pub’s mouth-watering, award-winning chicken souvlaki.



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5220 BOGETTI PLACE • 250-573-5502 • Take the Barnhartvale Turn off

Awesome Food & Beverages at Tumbleweeds!

WEEKLY SPECIALSMONDAY: Pasta Night, always a great pasta decided upon by our chef. Served with garlic toast.Drink Special: Mini Jugs TUESDAY: Loaded Burgers with the works, build it anyway you like. Get another for only a toonie.Drink Special: Toonie Beers

WEDNESDAY: Wings, wings, and more wings with 7 delicious fl avors including suicide! Also a nice Beef Dip on special as well.Drink Special: Caesars and Coronas

THURSDAY: One or two piece Halibut N’ Chips, battered or unbuttered. Drink Special: High Balls and local bottles.

FRIDAY: New York Steak Sandwich 8oz. Absolutely the most popular special at TumbleweedsDrink Special: Half Liter Paralyzers

SATURDAY: Pork Ribs, full or half rack. The best valued special anywhere in any pub or restaurant!Drink Special: Jugs of Beer

SUNDAY: Stir Fry with Chicken, Prawns or Beef with lots of veggies rice and noodlesDrink Special: Pints of Draught Beer

Don’t like what you see? We have the most extensive Pub Menu in Kamloops. And we are only 5 minutes east on Highway #1


Downtown

Chef Ryan Clark takes pride in his ‘Farm to Ta-ble’ style, utilizing fresh, locally grown products as often as possible.

It is because of this commitment to quality that the menu at Bistro 3.2.6 will vary with the changing seasons, allow-ing Chef Clark and his team to create fresh, re-gionally inspired cuisine for you to enjoy.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to qual-ity, preparing everything in-house.

The chefs at Bistro take cooking back to its French roots with homemade salad dress-ings, hand-cut produce, homemade soups and, of course, local ingredi-ents!

Taste the region, feel the passion — amazing food coupled with a fantastic wine selection. It’s all here.

Bistro 3.2.6. also caters off-site and can accom-modate large groups for private parties— call for further details.

Bistro 3.2.6


250-374-2913

Bistro 3.2.6 owner/chef Ryan Clark displays one of his featured desserts above. At left, he holds a steak au poivre — a peppercorn-crusted beef tenderloin, served with a blue stilton and chive croquette, and a cognac demi-glaze on fresh, local vegetables. Chef Chris George holds a bottle of Hester Creek cabarnet sauvignon estate reserve wine.

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326 VICTORIA STREET, KAMLOOPSRESERVATIONS APPRECIATED

250-374-2913

3.2.6BISTRO

Eatery • catering

TapasCHEESE PATE

LETTUCE WRAPS

DUCK CONFIT

SZECHWAN RIBS

CLUB MED

PRIME SHIRES

SCALLOPS & BACON

SHARE PLATES

SOUPS & SALADSSOUP DU JOUR

BISTRO GARDEN GREENS

MEDITERRANEAN SPINACH

CAESAR

SIGNATURE DISHESKAMLOOPS KOBB

PESTO RAVIOLI

JAMBALAYA

SANDWICHESChoice of Soup or Salad

THE DONAIR

VEGGIE FALAFEL

CHICKEN SHAWARMA

CAPICOLLI & PROVOLONE

REUBEN

BISTRO CLUBHOUSE

THE DELI-DINGER

PHILLY CHEESE STEAK

ENTREESAll Entrees Served With Fresh Market Vegetables

STEAK AU POIVRE

BABY BACK RIBS

CAJUN CHICKEN & RIBS

HALIBUT

SCHNITZEL

OCEANS TRIO


Downtown Mauyra’s 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.

Enjoy colours, flavours & exotic aromas of India


250-377-4969

Preeti and Dilip Maurya welcome you to Maurya’s

Fine Indian Cuisine.

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AppetizersServed with mint and tamarind chutney.

VEGETABLE SAMOSASPastry fi lled with mildly spiced potatoes & peas, and deep-fried. (2 per order)

VEGETABLE PAKORAMixed vegetables deep-fried in gram fl our batter.

FISH PAKORAPieces of fresh cod fi sh marinated over night, delicately spiced and deep-fried in gram fl our batter.

From the Tandoori Clay OvenNo Grease - No Fat - No Oil

All dishes served with saffron basmati rice and specialty sauce.

CHICKEN TIKKABoneless chicken pieces, marinated in yogurt and spices, then roasted in the Tandoori clay oven.

TANDOORI COD FISHPieces of fi sh marinated overnight in yogurt, ginger, garlic and Indian spices, then cooked in the Tandoori clay oven.

TANDOORI MIXED GRILLPieces of Tandoori Chicken, Shrimp & Fish, Chicken Tika, and Lamb Kabab, served with grilled onions and bell peppers.

Vegetarian SpecialtiesMALAI KOFTA

Freshly made deep-fried vegetable balls served in a creamy tomato and onion sauce.

VEGETABLE KORMASauteed vegetables cooked in a creamy sauce with nuts.

Chicken SpecialtiesBUTTER CHICKEN

Pieces of chicken, fi rst seared in the Tandoori oven, then braised in tomato cream sauce.

CHICKEN GOA CURRYA specialty from Goa. Pieces of chicken simmered with shaved coconut, in a spicy curry sauce.

MANGO CHICKENTender chicken cooked with mangoes in a creamy tomato sauce in Indian spices.

Special BreadsPLAIN NAAN

Indian-style leavened white bread, garnished with fresh cilantro.

GARLIC NAANNaan garnished with fresh garlic and butter.

SPINACH NAANNaan stuffed with fresh spinach.

DessertsRASMALAI

Our own freshly made soft cheese patties drenched in thick sweet milk, laced with grated pistachio nuts. Served chilled.

GULAB JAMUNFreshly baked East Indian pastry backed until golden brown in light syrup.

KADHAI CHICKEN & KADHAI CHANNACooked in Kadhai Curry Sauce with herbs, tomatoes, green peppers, ginger and prepared in a Kadhai (Indian Wok).

165 Victoria St. Kamloops • 250.377.4969www.mauryasfi neindiancuisine.com

Monday-Friday 11:00am-11:00pm • Saturday open at 12:00pm • Sunday open at 4:30pm

Dine In • Take Out • DeliveryLunch Specials Mon-Wed

Lunch Buffet Thurs & FriDinner Combos

Fully LicensedOpen 7 days a weekFine Indian Cuisine & Banquet

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Downtown

Family owned for 21 years, Scott’s Inn & Restaurant has loads of history, and now it boasts a revamped menu as well.

While the favourites will never leave the menu — roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, for example — there are new highlights to make the mouth water, including crispy Thai rolls

and firecracker shrimp. The goal is to provide patrons with the freshest meal experience possible, which is why everything is made from scratch — from salads and dressings, right down to the garlic butter and croutons.

At Scott’s Inn you get fine dining options at an af-fordable price.

Scott’s Inn & Restaurant

551 — 11th Ave.Kamloops

250-372-8221

New tastes alongside the tried & true

Scott’s Inn & Restaurant server Terrie Anderson displays one of the many daily specials, an 8 oz. New York steak with sauted mushrooms and a skewer of prawns and scallops, while guest services representative, Atish Patel, offers a bottle of wine. At left, Scott’s outdoor patio.

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• Crispy Thai Rolls• Stuffed Yorkshires• Asian Firecracker Shrimp

• Pita & Tzatziki• Chicken Caesar Salad• Greek Salad

• Cobb Salad• Fresh Tossed Garden Salad

BREAKFAST

PASTAS• Cajun Prawn Linguini • Chicken & White Wine Alfredo • Spaghetti

• Stacked Clubhouse• Montreal Smoked Reuben• Monte Cristo• Closed Denver• B.L.T.

• Pattie Melt• Scott's Deluxe Burger• Mushroom Swiss Burger• Buffalo Burger

• Grilled Chicken, Bacon & Swiss Burger• Breaded Homestyle Chicken Fingers• Fish & Chips

• Chicken Souvlaki • New York Steak & Mushrooms• BBQ Ribs• Baby Beef Liver & Onions

• Salisbury Steak• Rib Eye Steak• Roast Beef Dinner & Yorkshire Pudding• Veal Cutlets

• Pork Chops• Bear Battered Fish & Chips• Breaded Pork Cutlets• Hot Chicken Dinner with Stuffi ng

551 - 11th Ave. & Battle Street • 250-372-8221 • Ext. 267OPEN DAILY 7AM – 8PM 7AM-9PM MAY TO SEPT.

FISH FRIDAYHomemade Beer

Battered Fish Featuring Homecut Fries & Clam

Chowder

SENIOR'S NIGHT EVERY NIGHTSoup & Dessert

Included

$10.95

PRIME RIB SATURDAY

With homemade Yorkshire

$16.95

FEATURE SOUP & DESSERT

Included with Daily Lunch & Dinner

Features

Served in Homemade Sauces & Garlic Toast

Served with Home Cut Hashbrowns

• Famous for Home Cooked Meals • Kamloops' Best Kept Secret •

• Eggs Blackstone• Eggs Benedict• Ham & Cheese Muffi n• Fluffy Hotcakes

• French Toast• 6oz Sirloin & Eggs• Salisbury Steak & Eggs• Loaded Omelette

• Amigo's Omelette• Veggie Omelette• Ham, Cheese & Mushroom

Omelette

• Homemade Soup of the Day Prepared Daily •• Homemade Burgers made with Fresh Lean Ground Beef & Homecut Fries •

FOR EXTENDED MENU VISIT OUR NEWLY

RENOVATED RESTAURANT!

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DELECTABLE STARTERS & FRESH SALADS

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Downtown

Sanbiki offers cus-tomers high quality Japanese food, which is prepared using local, organic and sustain-ably-sourced products whenever possible.

This was the first Japanese restaurant in Canada to join the Vancouver Aquarium’s Oceanwise program, which helps consumers identify and support sustainable fisheries. Oceanwise-certified seafood is also available next door at Mori Mori, the Asian grocery.

The beautiful new restaurant was designed and built using local timber by Chase-based Daizen Joinery. The open kitchen is the fo-cal point where guests

can watch chefs pre-pare their meal. Private parties and large groups enjoy dining at commu-nal long tables. Sanbiki can accommodate up to 70 diners in the restau-rant and patio, and can provide sushi platters and catering to off-site functions.

Sanbiki offers a full vegetarian menu, and wheat-free options are available. Staff pride themselves on welcom-ing everyone, includ-ing children. Activity boxes, books, and a separate baby-change washroom ensure that eating out is enjoyable for the whole family.

For more information visit www.sanbikirest aurant.ca

Sanbiki

First Japanese restaurant

in Canada to be ‘Oceanwise’

Sanbiki owners

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DINNER SUSHI

COMBOSYOUR COMBO YOUR WAY!

NEW!

YOUR CHOICE OF 2 ITEMS FROM EACH CATEGORY!Served with salad, miso soup, and tea.

Inari Roll - 8pcsGarden Roll - 8pcsKappa (Cucumber)California Roll - 8pcsSpicy Spinach & Sesame Roll - 8pcsYam RollCrunchy Shrimp Roll - 8pcsTuna Roll - 8pcs

2 for $12Spicy Spinach & Sesame Roll - 8pcsYam RollCrunchy Shrimp Roll - 8pcsTuna Roll - 8pcsSpicy Tuna Roll - 8pcsDynamite Roll - 8pcsTamago Roll - 8pcsSalmon Roll - 8pcs

2 for $13

Spicy Tuna Roll - 8pcsDynamite Roll - 8pcsTamago Roll - 8pcsSalmon Roll - 8pcsSmoked Salmon Roll - 8pcsUnagi Roll - 8pcsChopped Scallop Roll - 8pcs

2 for $16Sanbiki Roll - 8 pcsNegitoro Roll - 8pcsHamachi Roll - 8pcsBig Eye Roll - 8pcs

2 for $19

Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30-2Dinner: Mon-Sun 5-9120 - 5th Avenue, Downtown250-377-8857

VISIT US ATsanbikirestaurant.ca

Follow us on Twitter: sanbikikamloops

Dynamite Roll & California Roll Combo for $12

Customer's Favourite

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Downtown

The Commodore – Grand Café is the only truly unique entertainment experience in Kamloops, offering patrons a classy, yet casual feel. Influenced by diversity, the Commo-dore offers everything from Belgian lagers and Italian coffees to fondue nights and exotic lunch and din-ner dishes.

In addition to the great food, the entertainment and nightly music at Com-modore is just as unique as the menu. In-house DJ’s spin everything from hip-hop and electro, to house and break beats starting at 10 p.m. every night.

Whether you stop in for a cappuccino and 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.

The Commodore

Always a unique

alternative 369 Victoria St.

Kamloops250-851-3100

Owner Dino Bernardo, servers Tanya Leroux and Sara Cooper, and owner Chris Monteleone welcome you to the Commodore.

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TapasSweet Potato Fries | 7.25served with chipotle mayo.

Edamame Beans | 6.25steamed and tossed in sea salt with a touch of sesame oil and roasted sesame seeds.

Pork Dry Ribs | 10.95marinated and tossed with our house-blended spice, served with buttermilk ranch dip.

Miso Edamame Hummus | 9.45house-made and served with butter brushed naan bread.

Dungeness Crab Croquettes | 12.95panko breaded local BC crab served with a roasted pineapple citrus cocktail sauce and chipotle mayo.

Mussels Madrid | 13.95fresh mussels, chorizo sausage, fire-roasted tomato and white wine with a chimmichurri sauce.

Fire Roasted Chili Shrimp | 12.95tiger shrimp sautéed with roasted garlic, fresh red chili, white wine and herb infused butter.

Chili Chicken Tenders | 11.45panko breading with sweet chili sauce, green onion and sesame seeds.

Bruschetta | 10.95diced chorizo sausage, grape tomatoes, balsamic reduction, basil oil and asiago on warm crostinis.

BBQ Chicken Pizza | 14.95marinated grilled chicken with roasted peppers and onions, finished with BBQ sauce and fresh cilantro.

Chef’s Cheese Plate | 14.95chef’s selection of the day with three local and international cheeses served with seasonal garnish, warm crostinis and grainy mustard.

Baked Qualicum Brie | 14.95local Little Qualicum brie oven-baked and served warm with maple berry compote, walnuts and toasted crostinis.

Commodore Crab Dip | 13.45signature rock crab and roasted garlic cream cheese dip, oven-baked and served with toasted crostinis and naan.

From our Chef’s Kettle Bowl | 6.45 | Cup | 4.95Ask your server for today’s featured soup!

Beer & Cheddar Fondue | 25aged medium cheddar and monterey jack cheese, lager beer, garlic and seasonings with dipping bread, veggies and apples.

Traditional Swiss Fondue | 27gruyere and emmenthaler swiss cheeses blended with white wine, garlic, fresh lemon and nutmeg and kirshwasser with dipping bread, veggies and apples.

Entrée Fondue | 45court bouillon, fresh seasonal vegetables, yukon gold potatoes and a selection of dipping sauces.

Your entrée fondue comes with a choice of three of the proteins below:

chicken breast ----- certified angus sirloin ----- prawns ----- scallops

Extra meal add-ons:chicken | 4.95 prawns | 5.95grilled 6oz CAB sirloin | 8.25 scallops | 5.95

Dessert Fondue Served with fresh fruit and brownie bites.

Turtle Chocolate Fondue | 14lindt milk chocolate with caramel and chopped walnuts

Pure Chocolate Fondue | 14lindt milk or dark callebeaut chocolate melted for purest of all chocolate fondues.

Chocolate Fondue for One | 7

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 - [email protected]

Check out our websitewww.commodorekamloops.com

for events and more information aboutCommodore Grand Café and Lounge

369 Victoria Street, Kamloops. BC.www.commodorekamloops.com • 250-851-3100 For Reservations

The Commodore Grand Cafe & LoungeHours of operation: 11am 'till Late Monday - Saturday

NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH

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North Shore

Denny’s — it means great food, for less. Pure and simple.

Known for it’s mouth- watering breakfasts — available all day long, in-cluding the All-American and Lumberjack slams — Denny’s now boasts a Grand Slam for $3.99 from Monday to Friday, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Hunting for a great lunch? Try one of Denny’s classic burgers — from the Classic Cheese Burger, to the Mushroom Swiss.

Or are you looking for a traditional dinner? Denny’s has plenty of those on the menu, and is famous for it’s Country-Fried Steak and Eggs.

Denny’s is a great fam-ily restaurant, and don’t forget that kids eat free on Tuesdays and Saturdays, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Denny’s

Two locations:570 Columbia St.250-374-6369

and 898 Tranquille Rd. 250-554-4480

North Shore Denny’s restaurant manager Michele, cook Vicky, server assistant Ramon, and manager in training Derek. At left, Denny’s Grand Slam.

Great prices on all-day breakfasts

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North Shore Halston Pub

While the Halston Pub has been around for years, it is still considered a hidden gem by those who frequent the recently renovated establishment.

The Halston Pub has flourished under the direction of Chef Brian Vlodder, who is known for making some of the best soups in Kamloops.

In his kitchen, everything is made fresh, from the sauces and dressings to the halibut, which he filets and batters or pan fries upon order.

Hungry? Portion sizes are huge — so much so that the menu now boasts half-portions for those who just can’t handle the full plate.

Great, fresh and home-cooked food, served by friendly staff — that’s what you’ll find at the Halston Pub.

1271 Salish Rd.Kamloops

250-374-1394

Everything fresh and

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Representing the Halston Pub & Liquor Store are, from left, manager Sherry Dawyduik, kitchen manager/chef Brian Vlodder and clerk Jodi Becker. At left, the interior of the liquor store.


Halston Pub

1271C Salish Road 250-374-1394

(Next to Halston Esso & A&W) Closed Sundays & Holidays

Come Indulge yourself with our

famous home cooked meals, and enjoy our outgoing

friendly staff and atmosphere.

■ FULL BREAKFAST MENU Served until 4pm

■ TRY OUR SIGNATURE HOMEMADE BURGERS■ VARIETY OF YOUR FAVOURITE APPIES■ DINNER MENU Served after 4pm with your choice of full or half orders

■ DAILY DRINK 'N BUCKETS OF BEER SPECIALS■ FRESH HALIBUT, STEAK, SEAFOOD & PASTAS

FFFULULULLLL BRBRBREAEAEAKFKFKFASASASTTT MEMENUNUSSServeddd untitill 4pm

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Weekly Specials

plus...

Every Day Homemade Soup & Sandwich

Specials...$8.50

MondayBeef or Chicken Fajita or

Soft Beef Taco...$8.95

Tuesday Greek Platter...$9.95

Prawns or Chicken Skewer,

Greek Salad, rice, pita & tzadziki.

Kalamari Dinner...$11.95

Wednesday Chinese DayChicken Chow Mein, Sweet & Sour Pork

and an Egg Roll...$9.95

Prawns, Chicken or Sirloin Steak Stirfry

Served with Chow Mein or Rice and

an Egg Roll...$10.95

Thursday 7 oz AAA Steak Sandwich...$10.95

FridayHalibut & Chips

1 pc...$8.95

2 pc...$11.90

SaturdayPasta Day...$10.95

Baked Lasagna,

Spaghetti & Meat

Balls, Chicken or

Shrimp Linguine


North Shore Mt. Paul Clubhouse

Mt. Paul Clubhouse head chef Brad Wilson and restaurant manager Dianna Parr with the greens of the course behind. At left, a generous serving of hearty lunchtime fare.

The Mt. Paul Golf Course Restaurant offers home-style cuisine par none in its licensed fam-ily restaurant.

Mt. Paul’s legendary breakfast — starting at 7 a.m. daily, all year long — features two eggs any style, ham, bacon or sausages, hash browns and toast for only $5.49. Breakfast is served until 11 a.m. weekdays and 2

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 soups and sandwiches to the staff’s favorite, the Pro Wrap.

If it a special event or oc-casion (Christmas party, anniversary, birthday or retirement function), the staff at Mt. Paul can look after your needs.

For further information call restaurant manager Dianna Parr at 250-374-4672.

615 Mount Paul Way Kamloops

250-374-4672

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Breakfast Special2 eggs any style plus choice of bacon,

ham or sausages, served with golden hash browns and toast.

Served from 7:00am to 11:00am weekdays.7:00am to 2:00pm Saturday & Sunday

$5.49

Daily Sandwich SpecialServed with homemade soup, salad or fries.

Served from 11:00am to 4:00pm

$6.95Daily Hot Lunch Special

$9.95

Best Borscht in Town!

Offsite Catering AvailableCall for details.

MENUMt. Paul

OPEN DAILY FROM 7:00 A.M. YEAR ROUND • LICENSEDJUST ACROSS THE RED BRIDGE FROM DOWNTOWN

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Whatever Your Banquet Needs...

Golf Tournaments, Birthdays, Corporate Gatherings or Christmas Parties. Talk to Diana and Brad about booking our facility for your event. Clubhouse available November to April.

Accommodates 30 - 90 people.Don't forget to book your golf tournament.

250-374-4672www.mountpaulgolf.com

RESTAURANT


Sahali

Fresh Asian cuisine prepared right before your eyes — that’s what Kamloops’ Wok Box is known for.

There’s something for everyone on the menu at Wok Box, from traditional favorites, like a fresh teri-yaki stir fry, to the meals that will heat up your taste buds, including the

Singapore cashew.

While the goal is always to provide the freshest ingredients possible, the Wok Box is also a healthy choice. Recently, all the sauces were revamped in order to reduce both sodium and fat content.

There are several vegetar-ian options on the menu, as well as vegan and gluten-free selections, so come in, place your order and watch as your meal is prepared in the dynamic, open concept kitchen.

Wok Box

Healthy meals, right before your eyes1055 Hillside Dr.

Kamloops250-314-9911

Wok Box staff, from left, Roberta Meeks, Stu Easson, Andrea Noordam and owner Brenda Porter showcase just a few of the menu options available.

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Globe Cafe & Tapas Bar

Originating in Spain, but influenced by our travels, the Globe philosophy for Tapas is always a warm welcome with globally inspired food.

Here you’ll find fla-vours that wow, and wines that showcase the best of B.C. and the world.

Couple that with great friends and conversation, and you’ve spent a perfect afternoon or evening; no fuss, no rush, no rules.

Eat as much or as little as you like, and share with friends. Start the day at the ideally situated Globe Cafe with European specialty coffee, or spend an evening lingering over delicious Tapas dishes and delectable desserts. Com-pliment your meal with a glass of wine or a cocktail or two — Globe will delight all your senses.

Tapas, Globe style . . . a true delight!

Sun Peaks250-434-2380

Linger over delicious Tapas dishes and delectable desserts — sharing with friends is positively encouraged.

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TapasMarinated Mixed Olives 5 Warm Roasted Mixed Nuts 6 Artisan Breads / Extra Virgin Olive Oil / Balsamic Vinegar 4.5 House made Dip with Artisan Bread: Roasted Red Pepper Humus 6 Chili Lime Eggplant Dip 6 Chef’s Daily Handcrafted Soup 8Bruschetta / Sun Dried Tomato & Olive Tapenade / Basil Purée / Parmesan Reggiano 9 Roasted Baby Potatoes / Paprika / Sour Cream 9 Salad of Spring Greens - Strawberries / Almonds / Brie Cheese / Vanilla Citrus Dressing 9 Grilled Tomato Salad - Lightly Grilled Roma Tomatoes / Smoked Tomato Dressing / Pine Nuts / Buffalo Mozzarella 9 Roasted Portabella Mushroom / Melted Brie / Walnut Crumble / Mixed Spring Greens 14Platter of Artisan Cheeses & Cured Meats with Selection of Breads / Mediterranean Garnishes 16Spicy Beef Meatballs / Tomato & Chorizo Sauce / Grilled Ciabatta Bread 10 Pan-Seared Shrimp / Red Chilli / Spicy Chorizo Sausage 12 Pork Belly 3 Ways / Braised Au Jus / Roasted with Fennel and Apple / Braised with Caramelized Pineapple 12 Dungeness Crab Cakes / Citrus Salad / Orange & Dill Mayo 14

Bigger PlatesSlow Cooked Baby Back Ribs - Globe BBQ Sauce / Roasted Baby Potatoes / Red Pepper & Sweet Corn Cakes 23 Roasted Chicken Breast / Fresh Pasta / Cherry Tomatoes / Pine Nuts / Basil / White Wine Sauce 23 Pan Seared Pacific Salmon / White Miso Sauce Caramelized Pineapple / Cherry Tomatoes / Grilled Asparagus / Quinoa 23

Sweet Stuff“Chocolate Suburbia” Dark Chocolate Silk Cake / White Chocolate Mousse / Caramel Crunch / Fresh Fruit 12 House made Vanilla Crème Brulée 10 “Caffè Umbria Affagato” Vanilla Gelato/Espresso Coffee / Frangelico Liqueur / Biscotti 11

In Kookaburra Lodge at Sun Peaks101-3270 Village Way • 250-434-2380 • www.globetapas.com

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Savour a sample of dishes from our Menu (wide selection of Vegetarian and Gluten Free Options available)


Sun Peaks

Enjoy Canadian comfort cuisine at Sun Peak’s new slope-side restaurant.

Memories Restaurant at Cahilty Lodge features convenient ski-in/ski-out access from the Gentle Giant run for that quick lunch.

Enjoy home-style cook-ing in a family friendly setting.

The delicious recipes at Memories bring simplicity and a sense of nostalgia back to the dining experi-ence. Freshly made break-fasts, healthy soups and

sandwiches, and flavour-ful roast dinners — just like mom’s — are some of the reasons why you will want to stay in Sun Peaks for just one more meal.

Fresh-baked cinnamon rolls, hearty burgers, a range of appetizers and a good selection of local and imported beers are some others.

Come visit us in the beautiful mountains of Sun Peaks and experi-ence Canadian comfort cuisine at its best. We look forward to serving you.

Memories at Cahilty Lodge

3220 Village WayNancy Greene’s Cahilty Lodge

Sun Peaks250-578-6204

Comfort cuisine on the slopes

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Valleyview

All aboard for good times at McCracken Station Pub! Established in the last century, McCracken’s is the place to be for an icy cold beverage, great menu and exceptional food.

The flat screen TVs located inside the bar and on the spacious patio will keep you up-to-date on every sporting event.

New owners Donna

Stewart and Earl Heltay are proud to announce that they are the official pub sponsor of the Kamloops Heritage Railway Society.

Live entertainment, ka-raoke, fundraising events and meat draws 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.

McCracken’s chef changes the menu twice a year. In the fall and winter, it serves up comfort food such as meat loaf and spaghetti.

McCracken Station Pub

1626 Valleyview Dr.Kamloops

250-828-7100

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Serving staff at McCracken Station Pub are, back row from left, Viktorya Bratt, Rob Stewart, Earl Heltay and Janet Morel. Front row, from left, Cheri Pettit, Kaisha Shilleto, Jen Byrne and Brenda Dyck.

One of chef Sandy’s signature dishes features lightly tempured prawns served over rice pilaf with pita bread and chipotle sauce, mixed vegetables and a salad.

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“Only at the

Station”1626 Valleyview Drive

250.828.7100

Weekend Brunch Sat. & Sun. 11am - 2pmOpen 7 days a week • 11am - Late

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Traditional SandwichesServed with fries, tossed salad or add caesar salad

or fruit salad for a buck!

McCracken Steak Sandwich ................ $13.386oz topped with sautéed mushrooms on garlic bread

Hot Turkey Trolley Car ....................... $10.25Served with mashed potatoes

Flour Tortilla Wraps

Served with fries, tossed salad or add caesar salador fruit salad for a buck!

Southern Wrap ....$8.34Lettuce, tomato, cucumber,

red and green peppers, cheese, red onion & chipotle mayo on a salsa tortilla.Add chicken $3.29

Cranberry Turkey Wrap...................... $10.19Lettuce, tomato, fresh turkey, cream cheese and cranberry salsa, served in a jalapeno tortilla

The Dining CarLocomotive Lasagna ........................ $12.29Served with garlic toast & caesar salad

Curry or Butter Chicken.............$13.26A Creamy sauce served over a bed of rice served with a naan bread

First Class Seating6oz Wild Salmon Dinner .................... $13.47Braised BBQ Railway Ties1/2 rack ribs ...........$12.27 Full rack ribs.........$16.27Prawn Platter ................................. $14.94Lightly fl oured and fried black tiger prawns, these are the big ones! Served with pita bread

Fresh SaladsBerry Sensational Chicken Salad.......... $11.97Crisp romaine, dried cranberries & blueberries, red onions and almonds topped with feta and creamy balsamic

Only at the StationHalibut Fingers ............................... $11.36

Calamari ...................................... $11.34

Pterodactyl Wings ......................... $3.79/eaFall off the bone turkey

McCracken Station Platter .................. $24.19Hot wings, onion rings, garlic ribs, spring rolls, veggies and zucchini sticks. Served with plum sauce and ranch dip

the last stop "burgers"Lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle on a kaiser bun

served with fries or tossed salad. Add caesar salad or fruit salad for a buck!

McCracken Station Burger .................. $11.34"All aboard" for this home-style burger! Topped with cheddar, mushrooms & bacon

Cactus Jack Chicken Burger ................ $10.34Jack cheese, jalapeno's and fried onions

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$10.27Fresh grilled chicken breast & swiss cheese on grilled

focaccia with lettuce,tomato & onion

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Halibut and Chips1 pce. $12.262 pce. $14.27

Breaded in our very ownbeer batter. Served with

caesar salad

Daily Lunch, Dinner & Drink Features!Voted Best Pub & Patio in Valleyview

COMPLETE MENU NOT DISPLAYED

McCrackenGrilled Chicken

Caesar$11.46

ONLY AT THE STATION!


French Onion Soup Au GratinBaked w/smoked Gruyere & Swiss Emmental Cheese. Classic Ric’s Recipe

Mediterranean House SaladOrganic fi eld greens, arugula, chopped tomatoes, cucumber with balsamic vinaigrette

Caesar SaladFresh Romaine in our signature made in-house dressing with shaved Asiago

Greek SaladLong English Cucumbers, fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, red onions with feta cheese with balsamic vinaigrette

Warm Scallop, Prawn & Spinach SaladSauteed tomatoes, mushrooms, red onion, Feta, black olives with balsamic vinaigrette

Goat Cheese Salad With ChickenSpinach & Romaine tossed in honey sesame dressing with fresh berries and candied pecans

Sesame Ginger Chili ChickenLightly breaded chicken tossed with Sesame Ginger Chili sauce

CalamariCrispy garlic & lemon pepper coating with red onion & tzatziki

EscargotBaked with Café de Paris herb butter, mushroom caps and cheese with fresh French Bread

Ahi Tuna CarpaccioSeared rare with Miso Citrus sauce

Toasted Coconut PrawnsCrispy coconut crusted prawns with Mango chutney

Mediterranean DipSpinach, artichokes, cream cheese, tomatoes, olives & Feta, baked hot & served with pita chips

Soups & Salads

Appetizers

Chicken Oscar DeluxeGrilled double chicken breast, asparagus, prawns, scallops & Bearnaise sauce

Ric’s Classic Barbecued RibsFull rack of tender baby back pork ribs, grilled with house BBQ sauce

Chicken TetrazziniPenne noodles & chicken tenders in a delicious Tetrazzini cream sauce with button mushrooms & onions

Prawn & Scallop LinguinePrawns & scallops in a Parmesan Cream sauce

Grilled Wild Pacifi c SalmonGrilled wild salmon fi let with housemade fresh fruit salsa

Black & Blue Fresh Ahi TunaPan seared with blackening spices, served with Ginger-Wabasi butter. Blue rare is suggested

Mixed Seafood GrillJumbo prawns, scallops, salmon fi let, halibut fi let served with tarter, Soy Citrus, & Tomato Caper sauce

Alaska King Crab Feast (Merus Only)Full pound leg only served with hot butter

Mediterranean Favorites

Specialty Pastas

Fresh Fish & Seafood

Premium Sterling Silver SteaksTop Sirloin SteakGreat fl avour & texture

New York StriploinHand carved & grilled to perfection

Filet MignonWrapped with bacon and incredibly tender. Served with Bearnaise sauce

Delmonico Rib EyeExtremely juicy & tender steak grilled to perfection

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