The Ainslie
161 Kenneth Street V9L 1N5 Duncan, BC, Canada

Lunch time!!! Yum #lunchtime #cowichanvalley #sandwich #soup #scratchkitchen #duncan #downtownduncan #localsupportinglocal #goodfood #getintheloop #smallbusiness

Happy Saturday or as I like to say....Mimosa time!!! Brunch features available today from 11-3, or until we sell out We have a Pastrami Benny with sauerkraut ... . A roasted yam Benny with Formage Frais . Pancakes with whipped cream and maple syrup . We also have a cocktail feature to help you escape to the tropics- Tropical Staycation see you soon!! . . . #brunch #hungry #tummygrowling #bennys #eggs #getintheloop #cowichan #shoplocalcowichan #explorelocal #explorecowichan #duncan #goodfood #scratchkitchen #local #smallbusiness #patio #islandfoodie #staycation #cocktails

New Years Eve is tomorrow!!!! And we are so ready to say goodbye to this crappy year that is 2020!!! Take out pre-orders for the NYE menu are available until TODAY at noon, and we have a few seatings left for dine in. . Call or email to reserve your table or to pre-order takeout!! ... . . . #newyearseve #prefixemenu #takeout #supportlocal #smallbusiness #cowichanvalley #downtownduncan #crappy2020 #bringon2021 #getintheloop #scratchkitchen #islandfoodie #foodiesofinstagram See more

Delicious new menu item...Miso Ginger Gnocchi with squash purée, roasted squash and roasted Pepita, and I added scallops to mine #gnocchi #cowichanvalley #duncan #fresh #islandfoodie #foodiesofinstagram #getintheloop #localsupportinglocal #local #familybusiness #scallops #scratchkitchen

Holiday hours... New Years Eve is coming up fast and we have a few more seats available for dinner. Take out pre-orders for the NYE menu are available until Wednesday at noon. .... Call or email to reserve your table or to pre-order takeout!! #nye #cowichanvalley #downtownduncan #holidayseason #goodfood #prefixemenu See more

We hope everyone had a happy and safe Christmas!! New Years Eve is upon us and we have a few more seats available for dinner. Take out pre-orders for the NYE menu are available until Wednesday at noon. . Call or email to reserve your table or to pre-order takeout!! ... . . . #newyearseve #prefixemenu #takeout #supportlocal #notbusinessasusual #2020 #bringon2021 #goodfood #local #nye2021 #cowichanvalley #downtownduncan #getintheloop #crab #westcoast See more

Hasslebeck potatoes ready to go . #newmenuitems #lunchtime #potatoes #fresh #cowichanvalley #duncan #downtownduncan #getintheloop #islandfoodie #winter #local #smallbusiness

When the weather is crappy and you don’t want to make dinner...we got you!! Take out and dine in available tonight!!! #rainydays #dinnertime #takeout #downtownduncan #cowichanvalley

Merry Christmas to everyone near and far, from our family to yours!

Lunchtime!!! Crab and Quinoa fritters + preserved lemon aioli #duncan #cowichanvalley #lunch #crab #fritters #phillipsbrewery #tigershark #islandfoodie #getintheloop #yummy #goodfood #local

We still have spots available for New Years Eve!!! Call us or email us today to reserve yo table. *menu can change without notice* #nye #cowichanvalley #duncan #prefixemenu #happynewyear

New feature beer, Coconut Porter from @redarrowbeer #feature #craftbeer #supportlocal #localbusiness #craft #rainydays #tgif

Fennel seed Dukkah roast carrots with pickled mustard and pumpkin seeds #seasonal #heirloomcarrots #fresh #local #pickled #cowichan #duncan #cowichanvalley #scratchfood #foodporn #supportlocal

New Fall menu items! New Gnocchi dish as well as a amazing Squash dish added to the menu. . . .... #fall #menuchanges #scratchkitchen #local #fresh #seasonal #localingredients #cowichanvalley #duncan #downtownduncan #cowichan #supportlocal #squash #gnocchi See more

Perfect day for Gnocchi!! Feature today Parmesan + Chive Gnocchi + pesto + Heirloom Carrots + Fennel Salad + local Chanterelles . . .... #gnocchi #dinner #rainyday #cowichan #duncan #downtownduncan #cowichanvalley #foodporn #scratchfood #notfancy #goodfood #supportlocal #local #chantrelles #heirloom #supportfarmers #nofarmersnofood See more

It might be raining and the patio is not set up, but we are open and ready to serve lunch!!! . #rainydays #fall #lunch #cowichan #cowichanvalley #duncan #downtownduncan #stopby #rain #open #scratchfood #goodfood #casual

Black Truffle Ricotta Gnocchi + Black Garlic Purée + roasted Chanterelles + Asparagus . #cowichan #lunchtime #fresh #local #scratchmade #foodporn #duncan #downtownduncan #supportlocal

We are happy to report that we will be OPEN today!!! yay!!! We look forward to seeing you!! #openforbusiness #cowichan #duncan #downtownduncan #brunch #open #patio #localbusiness #supportlocal #smallbusiness #cowichanvalley

Unfortunately we will be closed today due to kitchen repairs. Sorry for any inconvenience and we look forward to seeing you tomorrow

Thank you for the amazing words #VancouverSun https://vancouversun.com//77e772e7-d5d0-47e5-9c8f-aba9a83/

Whos looking for @redarrowbeer Balckberry Lager??? We have some Bombers!!! Come on down and enjoy it on our beautiful sunny patio!!! . #craftbeer #local #supportlocal #cowichanvalley #duncan #bombers #redarrowbrewing #blackberry #downtownduncan

New Bomber from @riotbrewingco Come on down and have a Good Vibrations Classic Pilsner, see you on the patio!! . #pilsner #riotbrewing #craftbeer #local #supportlocal #smallbusiness #cowichanvalley #expolorewhereyoulive #duncan

Feature today!!!!! Grilled whole Sooke Trout with glazed rainbow beans + heirloom Tomato Panzanella salad . #freshfish #trout #summersalad #features #lunch #dinner #cowichanvalley #duncan #downtownduncan #patio #summervibes

Happy Saturday! Who is hungry for brunch??? Brunch features available today from 11-3, or until we sell out Bacon + chanterelle Benny ... Also an Heirloom tomato and avocado Benny . Sourdough waffles with strawberries + whipped cream . . #brunch #hungry #tummygrowling #bennys #eggs #getintheloop #cowichan #shoplocalcowichan #explorelocal #explorecowichan #duncan #goodfood #scratchkitchen #local #smallbusiness #patio #foodporn

Benchmark Angus Short Rib for two! Served with Black Garlic Herbed Potatoes + Glendora Farms Summer Vegetables + Carrot Top Chimmichurri + Taleggio Fondue . . .... #angusbeef #dinnerfeature #scratchfood #foodporn #cowichan #duncan #local #supportsmallbusiness #dinner #localfarmers See more

Dont mind if I do . #riotbrewingco #cowichanvalley #duncan #broccoli #satay #explorewhereyoulive #getintheloop #foodporn #craftbeer #localbusiness #local #supportlocal #explorecowichan

We pride ourselves in supporting local, and not just with our food. We also have local craft beers! Todays feature is @smallblockbrewingco we have their delicious Hornet Blonde Ale, Dagmar ISA and the Malardhat Best Bitter. Cheers!! . . . .... #local #smallblockbrewery #craftbeer #cowichanvalley #downtownduncan #supportlocal #shopcowichanlocal #shoplocalcowichan #getintheloop #patio #summervibes #beer #tallcans #mycowichan See more

Back this week by popular demand is our crispy fried oyster feature!!! Oysters from Thetis Island, fried with a cucumber and fennel salad, preserved lemon sauce and dill oil yum!!!! #oysters #fresh #local #supportlocal #cowichanvalley #cowichan #duncan #scratchkitchen #foodporn #downtownduncan #patio #explorecowichan #explorewhereyoulive

Dinner in the Square. We are super excited to be doing a collaborative dinner with @theainslie and @theoldfirehouse September 13, seating is limited. Contact Jeff @ 250-597-3473 to reserve your spot. 19+ event. ... . . . #cowichan #dinner #event #cowichanvalley #duncan #explorecowichan #supportlocal #5courses #pairings #dinnerinthesquare See more

Look at how our garden grows #gardening #heirloomtomatoes #local #inourownbackyard #fresh #scratchkitchen #cowichan #cowichanvalley #tomatoes #backyardgarden #greenspace

Fried local oysters. White cucumber salad. Preserved lemon sauce. Dill oil. Appy feature today. #local #oysters #pacificnorthwest #pacificocean #whitecucumber #lunch #cowichan #supportlocal #yum #foodporn #fresh

Huge thank you to our local friends and foragers for the beautiful mushrooms . #local #mushrooms #foragedfood #supportlocal #explorecowichan #cowichanvalley #duncan #scratchfood #supportsmallbusiness #getintheloop #chanterelles #foraging #foodporn #scratchkitchen

Two new beautiful wines from @cherrypointestatewines . #cowichanwine #cowichanvalley #duncan #downtownduncan #explorecowichan #winewednesday #local #localwine

Its Wednesday and we open at 11!!! See you on the patio!! . . . . . #fresh #foodporn #cowichan #local #explorecowichan #duncan #features #supportlocal #getintheloop #dinner #goodfood #shopcowichanlocal #smallbusiness #scratchfood #scratchkitchen #locallysourced #explorecowichan #lunch #dinner #patio #open

Caesar Saturday!!!! My mouth is watering already!!! See you on the patio!! . . . #brunch #hungry #tummygrowling #bennys #eggs #getintheloop #cowichan #shoplocalcowichan #explorelocal #explorecowichan #duncan #goodfood #scratchkitchen #local #smallbusiness #patio #foodporn #sunnysaturday

Beautiful Spring Salmon feature for tonight. Served with @glenorafarm Kohlrabi, @lockwoodfarms beans, patty pan squash and crispy semolina. #cowichan #cowichanvalley #salmon #summervibes #fresh #marketfresh #local #localbusiness #dowtownduncan #gnocchiromano

Happy Thursday!!! Apply feature today - Crispy Semolina Cubes + Warm Tomato Olive Oil Dip + Parm See you on the patio!! .... . . . #fresh #foodporn #cowichan #local #explorecowichan #duncan #features #supportlocal #getintheloop #dinner #goodfood #shopcowichanlocal #smallbusiness #scratchfood #scratchkitchen #locallysourced #explorecowichan #lunch See more

Did you know we carry Bombers? They are cold and ready to be cracked!! Thanks to @redarrowbeer and @riotbrewingco #local #craftbeer #supportlocal #patiobeers #beer #getintheloop #bombers #redarrow #riotbrewing #cowichan #duncan

Beautiful fresh salmon will be on feature tonight for dinner. Thank you @maddogcrabs for the awesome Salmon!! #local #salmon #maddogcrabsseafoodmarket #supportlocal #fresh #scratchfood #open #dinnerspecial #duncan #cowichan #cowichanvalley #explorecowichan

Hey Cowichan, we will be open today at at 11 for service!! See you on the patio!! . #cowichan #patio #newhours #wednesday #comeondown #open #supportlocal #localbusiness #explorecowichan #getintheloop #duncan #downtown #lunch #dinner #notbusinessasusual

Happy Friday!!! Delicious Heirloom tomatoes + grilled peach gazpacho + almonds + summer squash + herbs Come on down, we open at 11!! we look forward to seeing you today!!! .... . . . #newmenu #local #seasonalfood #cowichan #foodporn #explorecowichan #explorelocal #duncan #downtownduncan #friday #TGIF #scratchfood #supportlocal #getintheloop #localbusiness #weareopen #open #seasonalingredients #supportfarmers See more

Happy Thursday!!! Who is hungry??? Come and join us today on the patio!! . . . #newmenu #local #seasonalfood #cowichan #foodporn #explorecowichan #explorelocal #duncan #downtownduncan #thursday #scratchfood #supportlocal #getintheloop #localbusiness #weareopen #open #seasonalingredients #burger

Best in the Valley is back!! Place your votes with the link below Cheers ... www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/contests

Loving this new beer from @redarrowbeer Blood Orange Frequency. Its perfect while we jam out to @thezone913 mixed tape!! . . . . #local #redarrowbrewing #craftbeer #cowichanvalley #downtownduncan #supportlocal #shopcowichanlocal #shoplocalcowichan #getintheloop #patio #summervibes #beer #tallcans #mycowichan #thezone913 #mixedtape #yyj #duncan