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Okanagan

Pre Holiday Madness PR Delivery

by paulkamon 12.14.2009

“Sustainably Stuffed” food drive at SIP Lounge and The Refinery; Charmed 365 days and counting; Araxi and Blue Water Cafe win Gourmand World Cookbook Awards; Sarah McCauley appointed Wine Director at CinCin Ristorante; Merroir + Terroir – Blue Water Cafe’s Unsung Heroes Menu sings of the sea; Maenam to open 7 days a week; MIX [...]

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Incoming Holiday PR Wave

by paulkamon 11.25.2009

François makes his mark with the new Teahouse menu; Chinese Restaurant Awards, Diner’s Choice winners announced; Two Chefs Poplar Grove Wine Drinker Dinner set for December 2nd; Naramata Inn’s Heirloom Spa holiday open house; Portfolio gifting ideas from Laughing Stock; Holiday happenings at Hart House; Chef Wayne Martin of Fraîche debuts Heirloom Catering; JoieFarm wines [...]

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Chef Bernard Casavant Joins Okanagan’s Manteo Resort

by paulkamon 10.13.2009

BC Restaurant Hall of Famer, Chef Bernard Casavant (Sonora Room, Fairmont Chateau Whistler), has joined the Manteo Resort as Executive Chef of the resort and the Wild Apple Restaurant and Lounge.

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Chef’s Last Supper

by paulkamon 09.30.2009

As you walked in through the front doors, the hostess would greet you, find your reservation, and in the background you couldn’t help but notice the bar in full swing, making the finest classic and contemporary cocktails. The sound of the espresso grinder, great music, and of course, a faint sound of the infamous cowbell [...]

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JoieFarm Reserve Wine Release

by paulkamon 09.11.2009

Urban Diner member, JoieFarm, has announced the release of their first Reserve series wine, the 2007 Reserve Chardonnay and 2007 PTG.
In their own words:
“Our Reserve series is inspired by our love of the wines of Burgundy and our recognition that Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Gamay excel in the Okanagan Valley. It is our stated [...]

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Tapas on the Terrace at Mission Hill

by paulkamon 06.12.2009

There is nothing better than a patio on a hot sunny day in the Okanagan and The Terrace at Mission Hill is a picture perfect example of just how refined al fresco dining in BC can be.

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Joy In A Glass

by paulkamon 03.24.2009

One of Canada’s most celebrated and iconic independent boutique wineries Joie Farm, celebrated its stellar fifth vintage with a rockin’ party at Boneta last night.

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Blind Tasting Review: Joie Farm A Noble Blend 2008

by paulkamon 03.18.2009

I have been playing a wine game with restaurant sommeliers and wine nerds across town where I show up with a mystery bottle and ask them to review it blind. By not knowing what the wine is or who represents it, hopefully, an honest-no-bs-review is achieved. ~ PK
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Identity Crisis: Name That Wine Region

by paulkamon 03.13.2009

(Photo by: Laura)
The winery group, formerly known as the “South Okanagan Winery Association” is looking for a new name. Apparently the “SOWA” title was not inclusive enough for all the wineries involved in the region. So, back to the boardroom they went and after a few meetings they came up with “OODWCA” (Oliver, Osoyoos Desert [...]

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Quentin Kayne Named New Restaurant Manager at Naramata Inn

by paulkamon 03.05.2009

Industry veteren and former Vancouver resident, Quentin Kayne, has landed a sweet new gig as restaurant manager at the Naramata Heritage Inn and Spa. The former Director of Operations for the Sean Heather empire (Irish Heather, Shebeen, Salt Tasting Room) and prior to that, the GM of the award-winning Chambar, Mr. Kayne brings a wealth [...]

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