Discovery Room - Culinary Institute of Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island University’s hidden jewel: five-star lunch and dinner service, fine wines and panoramic views. Located in Building 300.

Lunch Service: Tuesday to Friday
Open 11:30 a.m., last reservation 12:45 p.m.

Dinner Service: Thursday and Friday Evenings
Open 5:30 p.m., last reservation 7:00 p.m.

Reservations Recommended. Please call 250-740-6338.
When making reservations please indicate if there are any dietary restrictions.

LUNCH MENU: Tue to Fri, May 1-4, 2012

Roasted Corn Chowder & chipotle whipped cream

Chicken Consommé with goat’s cheese & sun-dried tomato tortellini

Grilled Romaine Hearts with lemon and roasted garlic salad and shaved parmesan

Wasabi Pea and Sesame Crusted Salmon Sashimi with lemongrass and coconut scented pea puree

Chicken Breast with pancetta, basil & roasted red pepper chicken fond lie

Pan Roasted Salmon, grilled pineapple & mango salsa with lemon beurre blanc

Alder Smoked Pork Chop, braised red cabbage and mustard jus

Prawn Fettucine with shallots, garlic, oven dried tomatoes, white wine, lemon parmesan cream sauce

Braised Red Wine Beef Short Ribs with mousseline potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Daily Dessert Selections

Smoked Tomato-Red Pepper Velouté, goats cheese, basil purée

Fennel and Orange Salad with crisp pancetta, quails egg, grainy mustard dressing

Seared Albacore Tuna with bacon, lentils, sweet and sour shallots

Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken with smoked parsnip purée, onion jus

Braised Beef Short Ribs with parmesan polenta, chimichuri sauce

Ratatouille Ravioli with warm shallot and balsamic vinaigrette

Daily Dessert Selections