Hidden at the end of a long hallway behind Vancouver Island
University’s (VIU) bustling cafeteria is a place you can enjoy a gourmet
three-course-meal for a fraction of the cost accompanied by a million dollar
view of Georgia Strait and the North Shore mountains. What? You’ve never heard
of VIU’s Discovery Room restaurant? Not to worry – neither had I until I started working at the university. But I'm here to tell you it's not one to miss.
We were greeted at the non-descript door by a very helpful Hospitality student who took our coats and led us to our window-side table. During the course of the meal we had two students fussing over us, filling up our water even before we asked and consistently checking in just to make sure all was well.
A complimentary amuse bouche (I love that this phrase literally translates as 'mouth amuser') started us off and then we were asked to chose from a selection of appys and mains. I chose a New England Clam Chowder swimming with veggies and clams and just the right consistency. My lunch partner had a delicate dish of wasabi and sesame crusted Albacore tuna -- seared just right. We both chose lamb medallions for our main and they were presented on a bed of mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables with a delicious red wine sauce reduction.
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| And for dessert? Profiteroles |
Best of all the bill didn't leave a bad taste in my mouth because this gourmet food is prepared by VIU’s
stellar chefs-in-training so at the Discovery Room it costs a fraction of the price these chefs will be charging once they graduate. What a treat!
Location: 900 Fifth Street, Nanaimo, BC, Canada V9R 5S5
Price:$10-$15
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