For New Years we went to an early supper at The Courtney Room in downtown Victoria. This is a fine dining establishment so be aware. For myself, my wife, friend, and his daughter it was well worth it.
To start I had the dry aged kampachi crudo with magnolia flower dashi, dulse, toasted rice, and roasted tomato. The kampachi is an amberjack fish and was very delicate in texture that melted in the mouth. The tomatoes and magnolia dashi combined nicely with the fish and made for satisfying bites.
For my main three of us each ordered the charcoal grilled Alberta beef flat iron with salsa verde and side of root vegetable pave. An side order of mushrooms was also ordered and pleasantly they were chanterelles. The steak was grilled perfectly rare and the salsa verde and jus made for satisfied bites all around. The root vegetable was a good accompaniment, but we wondered what they were yet forgot to ask. To accompany it three of us ordered a bottle of Château Le Loup 2022 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, which was a Merlot and Cabernet Franc blend from Bordeaux, France. It went fantastically with the steak and had a pleasant tourist-like lingering. As I was the designated driver I just had half a glass.
Dessert was an apple entrement with cold apple juice spheres, crunchy smoked wheat, cookie like crumble, and topped with a maple and cinnamon crisp. It was light and satisfying. But wait...there's more.
As a bonus they had a final plate. From top to bottom: apple and ginger jelly square (someone already took thier when this photo was taken), dark chocolate spheres with milk chocolate and caramel liquid interior, and salted caramel soft chewy candy.
An excellent meal and a good place for a special night out.
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