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I am excited to have the opportunity to be a a judge the Iron Chef competition at The Interior Provincial Exhibition and Stampede this year!
The competition runs throughout the course of the 5-day annual event in Armstrong and will pit local chefs against each other in “a battle to see who’s cuisine will reign supreme.” Each team will be given a theme ingredient and a pantry full of supplies. They will have just one hour to create five dishes that include the theme ingredient.
Thursday’s competitors will include Kelowna Chefs like Darrell Mitchell (Le Plateau Bistro) and Jesse Croy (Summerhill) as well as the Conscientious Catering team from Kamloops and Raw Chef Afke Zonderland.
I can’t wait to see what they cook up! Stay tuned to my twitter feed Thursday for updates as soon as I can get them out to you. I will also be writing an article on the event afterwards, but it probably won’t be out until next week because I will be competing at BBQ on the Bow in Calgary over the weekend.
 The Dosanj Family Presents a Cheque to Heart and Stroke
First, congratulations and thank you to the entire Dosanj family and the great staff at Poppadoms for putting on an incredible evening of food and entertainment for a great cause. If you follow my tweets, you’ll know how much I enjoyed the “Indian Summer” event, but you won’t know that they managed to raise $7304 for the B.C. Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Secondly, I want to apologize for my absence over the last few weeks. As many of you know, I have chaired the Smoke On The Water BBQ Festival for the last two year. Just like last year, the event kept me very busy in the days leading up to in and the week or two following but things are now back to normal. A big thank you to all our sponsors and volunteers for helping the event to grow into one of Kelowna’s biggest food events in just four short years. We had great weather and even better food which lead to around 8000-10,000 people coming down to the event to enjoys the sights, sounds, and flavours.
I should also add a big congratulations to Chef James Hanna and Raudz Regional Grill for their first place finish in the Tabasco Restaurant Cookoff at Smoke On The Water. Their Dungeness Crab Cake was absolutely incredible! All of the participants did an incredible job this year creating not only delicious, but also absolutely gorgeous Tabasco themed dishes.
I would also be remiss if I didn’t congratulate Chef Neil Schroeter of Okanagan Street Foods (at the Kelowna Farmer’s Market every Saturday!) on being the highest placing local team in the Pro BBQ Competition at Smoke On the Water. He finished 4th out of 20 teams from all over the Pacific-Northwest in just his 2nd BBQ competition ever! I would also like to thank our local first time competitors: Filthy Boar BBQ, Sausage Party, Heart of Texas BBQ, The Smoke Show, Lord Pork’n Noise, and The Smokin’ Newbies.
 The wonderful people at Poppadoms Restaurant are hosting a fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. This should be a great event and I strongly encourage everyone to attend. Not only do I expect the food to be great, but its for a great cause and one that is very close to my heart.
Last summer my dad was diagnosed with multiple arterial blockages. It was a huge shock for everyone in my family because my dad is in reasonably good shape (especially compared to his friends) and eats a healthy diet. Last September the doctors at VGH performed five bypasses during a surgery that lasted seven grueling (and stressful) hours.
Seeing my dad after surgery was one of the most life-changing events I’ve experienced. He looked like he had aged 20 years and was incredibly weak and frail. Earlier that day he had been able to drive, golf, go to the movies, and everything else that we take for granted and after the surgery he could barely lift his own head. In years past the recovery from bypass surgery was a very long process where the patient usually ended up bed-ridden for weeks and even months. While it was certainly a struggle for my dad to recovery, with the help of the nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, etc… he was able to walk under his own power within a week of his surgery and was well on his way back to a normal life within two weeks.
It’s because of research, like the type generously funded by The Heart and Stroke Foundation, that patients like my dad are not only surviving heart disease in increasing numbers, but they are recovering from it a lot more quickly.
Here are the event details:
What – An evening of fine dining and entertainment at Poppadoms hosted by owner Surjit Dosanj (a heart attack and stroke survivor) and his daughter Aman. They will be serving a delicious four course repast prepared within “Heart Smart Guidelines”. The ticket price also includes a glass of Desert Hills Wine (I recommend the Gewurztraminer!) live entertainment, and a silent auction.
When – Wednesday June 2nd, doors at 6:15, start at 6:45
Where – Poppadoms Restaurant (McCurdy Corner, between the Bowling Alley and the Grand 10)
Why – Heart disease and stroke are the leading cause of death for Canadian men and women. Everyone knows someone affected by one or both, so please help support a great cause.
Tickets – $75 / person available at the restaurant
Contact: Aman Dosanj 778-753-5563 aman@poppadoms.ca or Suzanne Pugh 250-860-6275 spugh@hsf.bc.ca for more info
www.poppadoms.ca www.heartandstroke.bc.ca
 My wife and I went to the Westjet Wine Tastings @ The Delta Grand last night and both really enjoyed ourselves. I have to admit up front that I’m positive my taste buds weren’t functioning properly last night when it came to the white wines. Nothing was tasting outstanding, despite me trying a few “benchmarks” that I drink regularly. I am confident in my assessment of the reds though. I didn’t take full notes last night, but here are a few highlights.
White:
La Frenz – Both the Sauvignon Blanc and the Chardonnay were very good. Their Sav Blanc always has an incredibly fresh and aromatic nose and great acidity for pairing with creamy cheeses like Chevre and Brie. The Chardonnay is partially oaked which allows for a bit more structure and toast without drowning out the wonderful fruit flavours.
Intrigue Wines – Intrigue is a new winery in Lake Country and this was my first opportunity to try out some of their wines. The highlight was their white blend, which is called “9″. It was definitely one of the best whites I tried all night. This blend of Riesling and Gewurztraminer was very refreshing and should be enjoyed on a nice summer day like today.
Dirty Laundry – Summerland’s Dirty Laundry has a long history of turning out very good Gewurztraminer, so it was no surprise that both their “Madam’s Vines” and “Woo Woo Vines” Gews were very good. Of the two I preferred the Woo Woo, but you really can’t go wrong with either.
Hillside Estate – The final highlight among the whites I tried last night was the Muscat Ottonel from hillside. Definitely on the sweeter side (as Muscat almost always is) this wine exhibited a wonderful nose (as good Muscat always does).
Rose:
8th Generation – If you’re a regular here at ThoughtsFromMyBelly.com you’ll know how much I like the whites and roses from 8th Generation. So it was no surprise that the new vintage of their Pinot Meunier Rose was excellent. Definitely my favourite Rose on the market.
The View – My wife is a huge fan of the Gewurztraminer from The View Winery in East Kelowna, so she made a beeline for their booth when we arrived at the event. When she caught up with me, she informed me that The View had released a new Rose. I decided to give it a try and definitely wasn’t disappointed. I’m not sure what the retail price on it is, but if it is under $18 I will certainly pick some up.
Red:
8th Generation – As I mentioned previously, I’ve always been a fan of the Whites and Roses from 8th Generation. Their Reds, although not bad, never stood out to me as anything special. This year’s vintage has definitely changed that. The Pinot Noir has an elegant body, and beautiful smokey characteristics and the Merlot has bright and focused fruit flavours, but all the body you expect from a big red. Very well done!
Hester Creek – I’ve liked Hester Creek’s Reserve Reds since the first time I tried them, so I was eager for them to pour me a glass of the 2006 Cabernet Franc. The 2006 growing season here didn’t produce the big in your face reds that 2005 did, but it did create some wonderfully sophisticated and silky wines. This Cab Franc is a great example of that silky sophistication.
Painted Rock – I’ve heard lots of great things about the wines from Painted Rock and had read about them winning several awards, including winery of the year at the Fall Wine Festival. Now that I have tried their wines, I can understand what all the fuss was about. I really enjoyed the Merlot, but even it couldn’t compare to how good their “Red Icon” Bordeaux-style blend was.
 The Rotten Grape has been hosting a series of events that they’re calling “Wino Wednesdays” in their restaurant on Bernard (near The Sails). Basically they invite a winemaker/winery owner to the restaurant from 5pm and 8pm. Anyone who drops in during that time gets a flight of three 1.5oz glasses of wine from that winery, a bite-sized snack paired with each wine, and the opportunity to meet the winemaker/owner for $12. When I first heard this I thought it was a great idea and had really hoped to attend the event on April 28th with Hope Family Wines from Paso Robles California (an awesome wine region!!!), but unfortunately had another commitment. Instead I had to wait until this past week for my first Wino Wednesday.
I sent out a few tweets from the event to share my thoughts on what we were eating and drinking, but if you don’t follow me on twitter I will summarize them here. The first wine in our flight was Meyer Family Vineyard’s McLean Creek Gewurztraminer. It, like most Gews, had a beautiful highly aromatic nose. Unfortunately when tasted it didn’t live up to the lofty expectations set by the aromas of lychee fruit and spice. It wasn’t bad, but its not something I would go out an buy. It was paired with a very nice piece of Brie Cheese, however the wine didn’t have enough acidity to stand up to the creaminess of the cheese. For Brie I always prefer something with a lot of acidity like a Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, or Riesling.
The second wine in our flight was the 2008 Tribute Chardonnay. It had a nose of spice, toast and straw and on the palate there was a startling acidity and some soft vegetal notes. This wine was more enjoyable than the Gew, but I agreed with the rest of my table that the high level of acidity really took away from the wine. I do have to give a lot of credit to the culinary staff at the Rotten Grape for the food pairing with this wine. The Papaya Salad that was served with it was the perfect match for this wine due to the acidity and spice of the Papaya. I’m sure the salad would have been great on its own, but this was a perfect example of the right food/wine pairing really taking a dish to the next level.
After not being very impressed with the first two wines I wasn’t holding out a lot of hope for our third wine, Pinot Noir. Pinot is notoriously hard to grow and in my experience one of the most consistently poorly made wines in BC. Meyer Family Vineyards McLean Creek Pinot Noir was a breath of fresh air! It displayed a very full nose of plum and black cherry with more cherry notes on the palate combined with a very nice smokey character. As much as I enjoyed the flavours I was even more impressed by the fact that this wine had body, a refreshing change from most of the watery Pinots produced in BC. The Rotten Grape did another very good job with this Pinot Noir, picking up on the earthy notes of the wine and pairing it with a Mushroom Crostini. Mushrooms are one of the classic food pairings for Pinot Noir, right up there with roasted duck.
While there is no doubt that the wine and food for $12 was a very good value, the thing that sets this event apart is the chance to chat with a principal from the winery. My table had a great conversation with Jak Meyer about everything from his wine, to the formation of an OK falls winery association, to the ridiculously high land costs in the Okanagan and the financial pressures that those costs put on our wineries.
The next Wino Wednesday is May 19th with Kestrel Vineyards from Washington State. If you like wine and gourmet food and have $12 I will see you there.
 Wow!!! That’s the best way I can describe my day in the Similkameen Valley tasting wine. I was blown away by the consistently high quality of the wines we experienced. If you didn’t follow my tweets throughout the day, I’ve made a brief summary below.
Robin Ridge – Our first stop of the day was Robin Ridge. The staff at Discover Wines had been telling me how good their Pinot Noir was for a few weeks, so I was eager to try out their wines. Their Pinot was good, as was their Gamay Noir, but my favourite wine was their Merlot. For the price ($20-24) all three wines exhibited a lot of body.
Orofino Vineyards – This was a hell of a winery!!! While I liked the Riesling, the Pinot Gris was out of this world! While the nose and the flavours fantastic, it was the mouthfeel that really stood out for me. This is without doubt the best Pinot Gris I’ve ever had the pleasure to enjoy and at $19.90/bottle is an incredible bargain. What I can’t believe is that the grapes were sourced from three year old vines, I can’t wait to taste the wine made from these grapes once the vines have had a chance to mature. Their reds were also nice. The Pinot Noir had a great smokey character, but the Bordeaux-inspired “Beleza” is without a doubt their top red. Fantastic fruit, but the tannins are still tight right now. After a few years of cellaring this wine should be top notch.
Crowsnest Vineyards – Crowsnest Vineyard was our third stop of the day. I found their wines to be fairly average, but their Taj spiced wine was extremely interesting. This wine has a base of Pinot Auxerrois that has been infused with a variety of Indian spices like Cinnamon, Ginger, Cumin, etc… This wine is so different from anything I have ever tried before. I don’t think it’s something I’d drink on its own, but I would really like to try it with some good Indian food.
Eau Vivre – At Eau Vivre we got to sample wines from their innaugural 2007 vintage. Their Chardonnay was my favourite. Done in neutral oak this wine exhibited a nose of apple juice and butterscotch with butter and straw on the palate with toasty hints. I also really like the Gewurtz which exhibited a great balance and flavours of stone fruit and melon.
Benja Thai Restaurant – For lunch we stopped at Benja Thai Restaurant in Keremeos (thank you to the folks at Eau Vivre for the great recommendation). I had a combo with red curry and pad thai. Both were delicious and I would highly recommend stopping here to anyone who finds themselves near Keremeos.
Herder Winery and Vineyards – Visiting Herder was the original inspiration for my visit to the Similkameen. My friend Joe Maclean, the Real Food Warrior, had recommended it to me as being one of the best of the best in B.C., so I wanted to check it out. I was not disappointed. To start, I thought that their Napa-inspired Chardonnay was phenomenal. Their reds, the Meritage and Josephine (both Bordeaux-style blends), were equally as delicious, especially the Josephine. It is still a little young, but its already showing a great level of complexity. Add one of the most beautiful tasting rooms I’ve visited to the uber-delicious wine and you’ve got a great experience.
Forbidden Fruit Winery – This winery is a great choice for the final stop of the day. Their fruit wines are fantastic. My favourite was the white peach dessert wine, but everything I tried there was very good. To add to the experience they had a complimentary tray of cheeses, appetizers and mini-desserts for visitors to sample. If you like Elephant Island, you should definitely check out Forbidden Fruit.
Again, I can’t convey how much I enjoyed my day in the Similkameen. The valley was beautiful, the wine was delicious, and the people were extremely friendly. I would recommend this not just to people looking for a wine tour off the beaten path, but to anyone who wants to try some of the best Canadian wine there is.
 A friend of mine from out of town had a job interview up at Summerhill over the weekend. I offered to give him a ride up there and decided to stick around a do some wine tasting while I waited for him. For those that have read my column from day 1, you will know that I have a hot and cold relationship with Summerhill’s food. Some days I’m blown away by how unbelievably good it is and on others I’m totally disappointed. My relationship with their wine hasn’t been as tumultuous. In fact, in the days before I liked wine (seriously, I hated wine…. what was I thinking!?!?!) Summerhill’s Pinot Noir was the first wine I ever truly enjoyed. Because of that experience, I have Summerhill to thank for a garage full of empties, a crawlspace full of tomorrow’s empties, and an empty wallet! I guess I also have an appreciation of wine and one hell of an enjoyable hobby as well.
Blanc de Noir – Summerhill is best known for their bubbly, so I decided to start with their 100% Pinot Noir “Blanc de Noir”. It had a wonderful nose of green apple, great effervescence and a pleasing mouth feel. Quite enjoyable.
2008 Organic Gewurztraminer – A sweet nose of lychee and peaches with flavours of rose petal, peaches and spice on the palate. A wonderfully soft mouth feel. I’m beginning to think I’m a poor judge of Gewurtz, because I seem to really like almost ever one I try.
2006 Cabernet Franc – This Cab Franc has a beautiful nose of Strawberries and Cherry with a hint of anise in the background. On the palate it has similar berry flavours in addition to notes of cedar, herbs, and white pepper. On a scale that ranges from fruity to robust (for a Cab Franc) this one is definitely very far towards the fruity side. This was the most enjoyable of any Summerhill red I’ve tasted in a number of years.
2003 Diva’s Delight (Late Harvest Ehrenfelser) – This dessert wine had a stark nose of marmalade and mace. It was a little bit bitter with flavours of orange peel, white cranberry and apricot. I definitely didn’t enjoy this wine, but in retrospect I wonder if the bottle had just been open too long…..
I should also pass on that Summerhill had a great deal on cases of wine when I was up there. I have no idea how long this deal will last or even if its still on, but last weekend cases (mixed ok) were on sale for 25% off! For anyone looking for inexpensive wine for some summer sangria try the Summerhill Star Galaxy Red. At $96/case and 25% off, the twelve bottles I picked up only set me back $72. $6 per bottle!!!! For that price it doesn’t even have to be drinkable by itself (I haven’t opened a bottle yet, so I will let you know how it tastes when I do).
With summer just around the corner, if you live in the Okanagan you will undoubtedly have houseguests coming to enjoy our sunshine and probably our wine as well. When I have guests in town Summerhill is always one of my first suggestions for a winery tour (along with Mission Hill). Summerhill may not make the best wine in the valley, but they make a consistently good product and more importantly they have the best and most informative tour (and its free!) of any winery I’ve ever visited. Throw in the pyramid and you’re sure to keep your guests entertained (and out of your hair) for a least a few hours.
 Upon walking in I was immediately impressed. Most Indian restaurants that I’ve ever been to (and I’ve been to a lot of them) either look tacky or like they haven’t seen a fresh coat of paint in twenty years. Poppadoms certainly doesn’t fit into either of those categories. The decor has an obvious western modernity, but at the same time there is never any doubt that there is an Indian flair. The walls at Poppadoms are painted in rich, earthy browns and oranges with their trademark henna-style flowers stenciled in various places as an accent. The lighting is perfect; ornate, yet somehow simple, lamps over the tables that are dim enough to be intimate, yet bright enough that you’re not worried they’re trying to hide something. As a final touch, they pipe in Indian music over the speakers just loud enough to give the room some atmosphere, but quiet enough not to disturb your meal. All and all, a great first impression.
Based on the decor, I expected the prices to be higher than they were, but everything on the menu was reasonable with entrees running between $10 for one of the veggie curries, up to $27 for lamb popsicles. Most of the dished fell into the $13-18 range. I was also pleased to discover their wine list. Most ethnic restaurants, especially those serving spicy cuisine (Thai, Indian, etc…), usually don’t seem to put much thought into their wine list. This is probably because spicy food doesn’t lend itself well to most wine, especially when compared to other drink options. Poppadoms however had a very fitting wine list. They featured a wide variety of options (mostly, but definitely not all local) not just by the bottle, but by the glass as well (even bubbles and rose by the glass).
After placing our order, our server brought us a plate of poppadoms (lentil crackers) and dips and informed us that all guests at Poppadoms get a free plate of their namesake to warm up their appetites. Of the dips, the mango chutney was my favourite. Not only was it sweet and tangy, but it also tasted extremely fresh. The mint and yogurt chutney was a close second because not only was it smooth and creamy, but it also managed to see light and rich at the same time. The third dip, Indian salad (tomato, cucumber, and onion), was good, but nothing special.
For our appetizer my wife and I ordered some Paapdi Chaat, or Indian Mac + Cheese as I like to call it. Papdi Chaat is a combination of chick peas, potatoes, fried crackers/wafers, and spices mixed with yoghurt and tamarind chutney. It is one of my favourite Indian snacks. The chaat at Poppadoms was very good. I wasn’t sure about it at first because it wasn’t as creamy as the chaat I am used to, but by the end of the dish my tastebuds were screaming for more. Chaat usually isn’t presented very well either, but Poppadoms did a very good job of it. The Chaat itself was just in a neat pile at the centre of the plate, but it was garnished with tomatoes that had been skillfully cut into flowers.
For my main course I ordered Dal Mahkni, which is a lentil curry and one of my all-time favourite Indian dishes. It was pretty good, but it didn’t blow me away. I think that the mistake I made was ordering it “hot” rather than “mild’. Unfortunately, the heat overwhelmed the subtle flavours of this dish. I should, however, add that the “sweet naan” was the perfect compliment to a spicy curry. Having coconut baked right into the sweetened bread was a great touch.
I enjoyed a glass of Cedar Creek Riesling with my dinner and though it was a great choice….. until I tried my wife’s 2009 Dessert Hills Gewurztraminer. Wow! It was incredibly good. When I looked it up on their website, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it retails for $19.90/bottle, but devastated to discover that it is completely sold out! Good news though, Discover wines has a few bottles left if you want to pick some up. Fair warning though, I’ll be going to grab mine as soon as I finish this article and everyone out there beats me to it.
While we’re on the topic of my wife making (much) better decisions than me (not surprisingly, one of her favourite topics) I should mention that her dinner was absolutely spectacular. She ordered the Chicken Tikka from the appetizer menu and a side of rice and it absolutely blew me away. The chicken was full of flavour and extremely tender. I highly recommend this dish to anyone who visits Poppadoms. I know I already mentioned how good the sweet naan was, but again, it was a perfect compliment. Great combo.
The service at Poppadoms was very friendly, which is perfect for a family owned restaurant. However, overall I would rate their service as slightly better than average. There were no glaring errors in the service, but then again there wasn’t a lot that stood out for me as being exceptional. I definitely wouldn’t say that the service is a weakness for Poppadoms, because its definitely adequate, but I wouldn’t call it a strength either. From an aesthetic perspective, having the servers in Poppadoms t-shirts helps keep the restaurant casual, but it does seem a little incongruent with the rest of the decor. If it were my restaurant I would probably have the servers in golf/polo shirts.
Overall, my meal was an fantastic experience and I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. It’s located at McCurdy Corner between the movie theatre and the bowling alley. Poppadoms is without a doubt, the best spot to grab a bite before/after a movie or bowling a few frames.
Ambience: 4 / 5
Taste: 4.5 / 5
Service: 3 / 5
Value:3.5 / 5
Overall: 4 / 5
 The Spring Wine Festival is fast approaching so I thought I would share a few tidbits from the local wine scene.
8th Generation Vineyards has a number of Wine Festival events coming up. I’m hoping to catch them at Vintages in the Park at The Father Pandosy Mission on May 1st or the following weekend for some cheese tasting at their winery in Trout Creek (just south of Summerland). Some friends and I shared a bottle of the most recent vintage of their Pinot Meunier Rose in the hot tub up at Big White over the long weekend. Everyone loved it and it is still my favourite Rose on the market. I also recently hosted a Riesling tasting with some friends and the 8th Generation 2008 Riesling Classic was the overwhelming favourite among a selection of Rieslings from B.C. and Europe.
Black Hills Winery has released the latest vintage of their famed Nota Bene Bordeaux style blend. The 2008 vintage remains priced at $53 / bottle, but must be purchased in increments of one case. Nota Bene and even their white Bordeaux blend Alibi seem to grab all the headlines, but I am the most impressed by their Chardonnay.
Elephant Island is hosting an event called Bubblee Rediscovered on May 8th from 12-4pm. The event will include a cellar tour and explanation of the “Methode Champenoise” they use to craft their “Pink Elephant” sparkling wine. The event will also be the official unveiling of their 3rd vintage of the wine and rumour has it they may even Sabre open a bottle or two.
Ex Nihilo Vineyards is having the grand opening of their brand new facility in Lake Country on May 1st and 2nd. Sounds like I’m going to get a sneak peak a few days earlier, so check back for details!!!!
La Frenz Winery is doing a barrel tasting on May 1st, allowing visitors to sample future vintages still in the barrel for just $15. Of all the wine festival events, this is the one that I most want to attend. If you haven’t tried La Frenz before, I’m not the only one who thinks they are the best winery in B.C.. The winery chef at one of the biggest and best known wineries in the valley once described La Frenz owner/winemaker Jeff Martin as “the best winemaker in the valley”.
I had a lot of fun at The Taste Of Kelowna this year, but I shouldn’t be surprised because it’s an awesome event every single year. Hats off to the BCRFA and all the restaurants who participated for putting together such a great event. I put a lot of my thoughts out there already over twitter during the event, but I just wanted to share a few lasting impressions.
Best Food – This year I have to give it to Cush. Their lamb was absolutely delicious! My piece was a little bit dry, but that was likely due to the very tough constraints cooking at the Curling Club puts on the participants. I also confirmed with all my friends that none of them had lamb that was dried out, so I guess I just had some bad luck. Anybody else I talked to who tried it also agreed that it was the tastiest item at “Taste” this year.
Best Dessert – I gotta give this one to ORA from Vernon. Their flourless chocolate torte was perfect. It was rich, without being too rich and the gingered honey glaze and mint anglaise were the perfect complements to the chocolate. These guys do great desserts! I’m also happy to announce that I will be back at ORA to do a second review of their restaurant in the next couple of weeks.
Most Creative – The Vintage Room at the Capri is always has some of the best food at “Taste” and this year was no exception. I really liked the creativity they showed by taking hot dogs to a whole new level. Their hot dog consisted of duck and bleu cheese sausage on a piece of baguette with caramelized onions and grainy mustard. Certainly the most gourmet hotdog I’ve ever had!
Can’t Wait To Eat A Full Meal There – Poppadoms! I’ve tried bits of their food twice now and both times I’ve been really impressed. They’ve invited me to come up and have a full meal there and I can’t wait! I am hoping to get out there next week, but my schedule has been totally crazy! Rest assured that once I have dinner there I will give you a full report.
Best Beverage – I’m pretty sure I gave this to Summerhill for their Bellini last year, and dammit, I’m going to do it again! This year they had a strawberry Bellini with Pinot Noir/Merlot Icewine. It was soooooooooooo good!
Best Global Citizens – Darrell Eason and his team from Green Table take this in a walk. They managed to divert 85% of the waste generated at Taste of Kelowna away from the landfills and into compost and recycling facilities.
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