Paysan

Paysan dining is reminiscent of a family dinner at a French farmhouse, and we have found it very successful for large groups dining in the restaurant. The meal is served on large platters brought to your table. The food is shared around the table and each guest takes what they want. The act of passing the platters becomes a spark for conversation and a chance to meet your neighbors. The flexibility of this style of dining gives us the opportunity to bring the freshest, local ingredients from the farmers and fishermen of Vancouver Island to your table. We have included a sample menu to give you an idea of the possibilities. Our chef would be very happy to tailor it to the needs of your group.

Appetizer

choice of one

*individual plated salad of organic local greens, hazelnuts, comox brie, and barley wine vinaigrette

*antipasti platter with local cheeses, house smoked fish, pickled beets, salami & flat bread crackers Served with baskets of grilled foccacia with house brewed malt vinegar & olive oil

Mains

choice of 3, $40

Platters of:

*wild pacific salmon with gulf island mussels, braised winter greens & saffron beurre blanc

*roast port alberni pork loin with sage & hazelnut stuffing, local apple infused jus

*chicken breast with amsterdammer cream & rosemary biscuits

*roast beef with demiglace & yorkshire pudding

*lamb with organic olives and polenta with tomato fennel marinara

*roast turkey with chanterelle & sourdough dressing, cranberry sauce & gravy

*roasted squash stuffed with organic feta cheese, hazelunuts, wild rice & wineter greens (vegetarian option) Served with seasonal vegetables and herb-roasted potatoes

Dessert

Choice of One

*platters of tartlets & mini-cheesecakes

*platters of handmade guittard chocolate truffles

*individually plated fruit sorbet with a sugar cookie