ENROUTE TV   ENROUTE FM   MEDIA KIT   AIR CANADA   LINKS   WRITERS'   GUIDELINES	CANADA'S BEST NEW RESTAURANTS 2003 5_ THE TEMPLE Intro   |   1   |   2   |   3   |   4   |   5   |   6   |   7   |   8   |   9   |   10 I’d come down from a mountaintop for this rarified blend of Zen monastery and hipster hang – and for Victoria chef Sam Benedetto’s parade of small tasting plates. Mostly local organic ingredients meet worldly influences to produce sautéed veal sweetbreads and pickled beets on frisée with a walnut emulsion, or spotted shrimp cakes with Ragley Farm greens and parsley-bacon vinaigrette. Roasted halibut gets a pleasing tweak from browned butter but then a surprising uppercut from baby bok choy. And just when you think it’s goodnight nurse, you’re finished off with a scoop of wicked jalapeno chocolate ice cream – and an after burn you’ll remember fondly on your way out the door. 525 Fort St., Victoria, 250-383-2313 ADD YOUR COMMENTS > letters@enroutemag.net Intro   |   1   |   2   |   3   |   4   |   5   |   6   |   7   |   8   |   9   |   10
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