Atlas Café http://atlascafe.ca Breakfast, lunch and dinner with a global flair in the heart of downtown Courtenay. Thu, 17 May 2012 23:37:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 May 17 http://atlascafe.ca/2012/05/17/may-17/ http://atlascafe.ca/2012/05/17/may-17/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 23:36:30 +0000 Atlas Administrator http://atlascafe.ca/?p=6137

Starter

Almond Breaded Goats Cheese Salad
fresh strawberries, peas, sliced red onion, spinach greens, strawberry vinaigrette $10

Suggested BC Wine: Jackson Triggs Sauvignon Blanc $6 gl $16 1/2 ltr $26 btl

Mains

Fresh Ling Cod Udon Noodle Salad
seasame crusted fresh ling cod filet, avocado & shrimp salsa, snap peas, peppers, carrots, grape tomatoes, mixed greens, miso vinaigrette $17

Suggested BC Wine: Beaufort Vineyard Pinot Gris $7.75 gl $23 1/2 ltr $36

6oz AAA Grilled Spring Creek Sirloin
wild mushroom & pearl onion jus, garlic mashed potatoes, tonight’s fresh dinner vegetables $24

Suggested BC Wine: Blue Mountain Pinot Noir $9.50 gl $27.50 1/2 ltr $46 btl

Atlas Half Pound Burger
char-grilled beef pattie, bacon, avocado, local Natural Pastures pacific pepper verdelait cheese, grape tomato salsa, fresh baked whole-grain kaiser $15

Suggested Vancouver Island Beer: Phillips Blue Buck Ale $4 gl $5 slv $16 jug

Fresh House Made Desserts $8

Belgian Chocolate Raspberry Mousse

Suggested Port-Style Wine: Beaufort Vineyard “BLACK” blackberry-black currant dessert wine $6 gl $35 btl

Tiramisu

Suggested Port-Style Wine: Beaufort Vineyard “BLACK” blackberry-black currant dessert wine $6 gl $35 btl

Grand Marnier Pecan Meringue Stack

Suggested Port-Style Wine: Beaufort Vineyard “BLACK” blackberry-black currant dessert wine $6 gl $35 btl

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Starter

Madras Curry Braised Short Ribs
fresh sage & goats cheese potato salad $10

Suggested Wine: Men of Gotham Shiraz $7 gl $19 1/2 ltr $30 btl

Mains

Grilled Fresh Wild Sockeye Salmon
sweet chili glazed salmon, shrimp & avocado salsa, sweet pea & red onion brown basmati rice, tonight’s fresh dinner vegetables $23

Suggested BC Wine: Beaufort Vineyard Pinot Gris $7.755 gl $23 1/2 ltr $36

Pan-Fried Pork Schnitzel
topped with wild mushroom jus, cappicola ham, local Natural Pastures pacific pepper vertelait, garlic mashed potatoes, tonight’s fresh dinner vegetables $22

Suggested BC Wine: Blue Mountain Pinot Noir $9.50 gl $27.50 1/2 ltr $46 btl

Fresh House Made Desserts $8

Belgian Chocolate Raspberry Mousse

Suggested Port-Style Wine: Beaufort Vineyard “BLACK” blackberry-black currant dessert wine $6 gl $35 btl

Tiramisu

Suggested Port-Style Wine: Beaufort Vineyard “BLACK” blackberry-black currant dessert wine $6 gl $35 btl

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Starter

Madras Curry Braised Short Ribs
with fresh sage & goat cheese potato salad $10

Suggested Wine: Men of Gotham Shiraz $7 gl $19 1/2 ltr $30 btl

Mains

Panzanella Salmon Salad
wild sockeye salmon on mixed greens with tomaotes, black olives, red onions, goat cheese & toasted focaccia tossed in olive oil and balsamic vinegar $16

Suggested BC Wine: Beaufort Vineyard Pinot Gris $7.755 gl $23 1/2 ltr $36

Citrus Breaded Fresh Grey Cod Burger
wasabi aioli, avocado, tomatoes, red onions & artisan greens on a toasted multigrain kaiser with choice of soup or salad $15

Suggested BC Wine: Crowsnest Stahltank Chardonnay $7.50 gl $22 1/2 ltr $34 btl

Surf and Turf
spring creek AAA beef sirloin steak, grilled jumbo prawn, caramelized leek & parmesan mashed potatoes and tonight’s fresh dinner vegetable $26

Suggested BC Wine: Wild Goose Merlot $8.25 gl $24 1/2 ltr $38 btl

Schnitzel Cordon Bleu
pork schnitzel topped with tannadice farms ham, natural pastures pacific pepper verdelait & wild mushroom sauce, with caramelized leek & parmesan mashed potatoes and tonight’s fresh dinner vegetable $22

Suggested BC Wine: Hester Creek Cabernet Merlot $7.50 gl $22 1/2 ltr $34

Fresh House Made Desserts $8

Belgian Chocolate Raspberry Mousse

Suggested Port-Style Wine: Beaufort Vineyard “BLACK” blackberry-black currant dessert wine $6 gl $35 btl

Tiramisu

Suggested Port-Style Wine: Beaufort Vineyard “BLACK” blackberry-black currant dessert wine $6 gl $35 btl

Coconut Cream Pie

Suggested Dessert Wine: Hester Creek Late Harvest Pinot Blanc $6 gl $35 btl

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Starter

Grilled Jumbo Prawns
heirloom tomato & cilantro salsa, garlic drawn butter $12

Suggested Local Wine: Beaufort Vineyard Pinot Gris $7.75 gl $23 1/2 ltr $36 btl

Mains

Citrus Breaded Fresh Grey Cod
strawberry-mint coulis, brown basmati rice, tonight’s fresh dinner vegetables $20

Suggested BC Wine: Crowsnest Stahltank Chardonnay $7.50 gl $22 1/2 ltr $34 btl

Spring Creek Beef Sirloin Steak
fresh sage and goats cheese potato salad, grilled asparagus and beets $23

Suggested BC Wine: Wild Goose Merlot $8.25 gl $24 1/2 ltr $38 btl

Fresh House Made Desserts $8

Belgian Chocolate Raspberry Mousse

Suggested Port-Style Wine: Beaufort Vineyard “BLACK” blackberry-black currant dessert wine $6 gl $35 btl

Tiramisu

Suggested Port-Style Wine: Beaufort Vineyard “BLACK” blackberry-black currant dessert wine $6 gl $35 btl

Coconut Cream Pie

Suggested Sparkling Wine: Segura Vuidas Cava (Spain) $6.50 gl $30 btl

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Happy Mothers Day!

Starter

Grilled Jumbo Prawns
heirloom tomato & cilantro salsa, garlic drawn butter $12

Suggested Local Wine: Beaufort Vineyard Pinot Gris $7.75 gl $23 1/2 ltr $36 btl

Mains

Citrus Breaded Fresh Grey Cod
strawberry-mint coulis, brown basmati rice, tonight’s fresh dinner vegetables $20

Suggested BC Wine: Crowsnest Stahltank Chardonnay $7.50 gl $22 1/2 ltr $34 btl

Braised Island Bison Short Rib Spaghetti
dijon red wine cream sauce, mushrooms, spinach, roasted asparagus, house-smoked asiago cheese $19

Suggested BC Wine: Hester Creek Cabernet-Merlot $7.50 gl $22 1/2 ltr $34 btl

AAA Angus Beef Sirloin Steak
horseradish, almond & blue cheese crusted, goat cheese-roasted garlic mashed potatoes, tonight’s fresh dinner vegetables $24

Suggested BC Wine: Wild Goose Merlot $8.25 gl $24 1/2 ltr $38 btl

Fresh House Made Desserts $8

Belgian Chocolate Raspberry Mousse

Suggested Port-Style Wine: Beaufort Vineyard “BLACK” blackberry-black currant dessert wine $6 gl $35 btl

Tiramisu

Suggested Port-Style Wine: Beaufort Vineyard “BLACK” blackberry-black currant dessert wine $6 gl $35 btl

Coconut Cream Pie

Suggested Sparkling Wine: Segura Vuidas Cava (Spain) $6.50 gl $30 btl

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Starter

Fresh Wild B.C. Spot Prawns
pan-fried with lemon garlic butter, served with spinach, bacon, red onions, grape tomatoes and red wine-basil vinagrette $10

Suggested Local Wine: Beaufort Vineyard Pinot Gris $7.75 gl $23 1/2 ltr $36 btl

Mains

Citrus Breaded Fresh Grey Cod
strawberry-mint coulis, brown basmati rice and tonight’s fresh dinner vegetables $20

Suggested BC Wine: Crowsnest Stahltank Chardonnay $7.50 gl $22 1/2 ltr $34 btl

Braised Island Bison Short Rib Linguine
fresh local Prontissima Pasta spinach & egg linguine, tomato curry sauce, grape tomatoes, grilled asparagus, roasted mushrooms, sauteed leeks & onions $19

Suggested BC Wine: Hester Creek Cabernet-Merlot $7.50 gl $22 1/2 ltr $34 btl

Spring Creek Beef Sirloin Steak
horseradish, almond & blue cheese crusted, with goat cheese-roasted garlic mashed potatoes and tonight’s fresh dinner vegetables $24

Suggested BC Wine: Wild Goose Merlot $8.25 gl $24 1/2 ltr $38 btl

Fresh House Made Desserts $8

Belgian Chocolate Raspberry Mousse

Suggested Port-Style Wine: Beaufort Vineyard “BLACK” blackberry-black currant dessert wine $6 gl $35 btl

Tiramisu

Suggested Port-Style Wine: Beaufort Vineyard “BLACK” blackberry-black currant dessert wine $6 gl $35 btl

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Starter

Wild B.C. Spot Prawns
pan-fried whole in lemon garlic butter, bacon-arugula-grape tomato salsa $10

Suggested Local Wine: Beaufort Vineyard Pinot Gris $7.75 gl $23 1/2 ltr $36 btl

Mains

Citrus Breaded Fresh Grey Cod Salad
strawberry & rhubarb vinaigrette, spinach greens, red onions, fresh strawberries, toasted almonds, crumbled goats cheese $17

Suggested BC Wine: Crowsnest Stahltank Chardonnay $7.50 gl $22 1/2 ltr $34 btl

Braised Island Bison Short Ribs Linguine
fresh local Prontissima Pasta spinach & traditional linguine, tomato curry sauce, grape tomatoes, grilled asparagus, roasted mushrooms, sauteed leeks & onions $19

Suggested BC Wine: Hester Creek Cabernet-Merlot $7.50 gl $22 1/2 ltr $34 btl

Wild Mushroom Pork Schnitzel
green peppercorn & wild mushroom jus, truffle oil & chive mashed potatoes, tonight’s fresh dinner vegetables $20

Suggested BC Wine: Hester Creek Cabernet-Merlot $7.50 gl $22 1/2 ltr $34 btl

Fresh House Made Desserts $8

Belgian Chocolate Raspberry Mousse

Suggested Port-Style Wine: Beaufort Vineyard “BLACK” blackberry-black currant dessert wine $6 gl $35 btl

Tiramisu

Suggested Port-Style Wine: Beaufort Vineyard “BLACK” blackberry-black currant dessert wine $6 gl $35 btl

Frozen Strawberry Rhubarb Cream Cake

Suggested Sparkling Wine: Segura Vuidas Cava (Spain) $6.50 gl $30 btl

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Starter

Wild Mushroom Fricassee
caramelized onions, roasted garlic, grape tomatoes, topped with house-smoked asiago cheese, served on pesto crostini $7

Suggested Local Wine: Beaufort Vineyard Pinot Gris $7.75 gl $23 1/2 ltr $36 btl

Mains

Parmesan Crusted Fresh Grey Cod
chive & roasted garlic compound butter, arugula & sour cream mashed potatoes, tonight’s fresh dinner vegetables $21

Suggested BC Wine: Crowsnest Stahltank Chardonnay $7.50 gl $22 1/2 ltr $34 btl

House-Smoked Pork Tenderloin Linguine
Crown Royal Whisky barrel smoked pork tenderloin, fresh local Prontissima Pasta spinach & traditional linguine, goats cheese cream sauce, grilled asparagus, sweet chili yams, roasted mushrooms, sauteed leeks & onions $17.50

Suggested BC Wine: Hester Creek Cabernet-Merlot $7.50 gl $22 1/2 ltr $34 btl

Fresh House Made Desserts $8

Belgian Chocolate Raspberry Mousse

Suggested Port-Style Wine: Beaufort Vineyard “BLACK” blackberry-black currant dessert wine $6 gl $35 btl

Tiramisu

Suggested Port-Style Wine: Beaufort Vineyard “BLACK” blackberry-black currant dessert wine $6 gl $35 btl

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Starter

Smoked Pork Tenderloin Bruschetta
grilled Crown Royal barrel smoked pork tenderloin, blue cheese crostini, arugula & roasted tomato salad, red wine vinaigrette $9

Suggested Local Wine: Beaufort Vineyard Pinot Gris $7.75 gl $23 1/2 ltr $36 btl

Mains

Almond Crusted Wild Sockeye Salmon Filet
topped with curried pickled daikon, coconut & raisin brown basmati rice, tonight’s fresh dinner vegetables $22

Suggested BC Wine: Crowsnest Stahltank Chardonnay $7.50 gl $22 1/2 ltr $34 btl

Peppercorn Crusted AAA New York Steak
chive & roasted garlic compound butter, basil & sour cream mashed potatoes, tonight’s fresh dinner vegetables $24

Suggested Wine: Men of Gotham Shiraz $7 gl $19 1/2 ltr $30 btl

Fresh House Made Desserts $8

Belgian Chocolate Raspberry Mousse

Suggested Port-Style Wine: Beaufort Vineyard “BLACK” blackberry-black currant dessert wine $6 gl $35 btl

Tiramisu

Suggested Port-Style Wine: Beaufort Vineyard “BLACK” blackberry-black currant dessert wine $6 gl $35 btl

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Starter

Smoked Pork Tenderloin Salad
Jack Daniels brined, Crown Royal barrel smoked pork, artisan greens, candied walnuts, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese crisp and balsamic vinaigrette $9

Suggested Local Wine: Beaufort Vineyard Pinot Gris $7.75 gl $23 1/2 ltr $36 btl

Mains

Atlas Spaghetti and Meatballs
housemade pork meatballs, mushrooms, roasted garlic and arugula with sundried tomato pesto sauce $17.50

Suggested Wine: Blue Mountain Pinot Noir $9.50 gl $27.50 1/2 ltr $46 btl

Grilled Sockeye Salmon Filet
spinach salad with toasted almonds, red onions, goat cheese and yogurt citrus dressing and brown basmati rice $17.50

Suggested BC Wine: Crowsnest Stahltank Chardonnay $7.50 gl $22 1/2 ltr $34 btl

Half Pound Burger
bacon, mozzarella cheese, jalapenos, salsa and guacamole, with choice of soup or salad $15

Suggested Wine: Men of Gotham Shiraz $7 gl $19 1/2 ltr $30 btl

Fresh House Made Desserts $8

Belgian Chocolate Raspberry Mousse

Suggested Port-Style Wine: Beaufort Vineyard “BLACK” blackberry-black currant dessert wine $6 gl $35 btl

Tiramisu

Suggested Port-Style Wine: Beaufort Vineyard “BLACK” blackberry-black currant dessert wine $6 gl $35 btl

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