Imagine ending a long wonderful day of wine touring by checking into the romance of a country inn nestled in the middle of one of our most spectacular wine regions. Originally built in 1908, the hotel was carefully restored, making sure to unveil every charm that is … [Read more...] about Experience the magic of wine country at the Naramata Heritage Inn & Spa
Smack Dab – A Delicious Place Where You Can Be Yourself!
Manteo Resort – Waterfront Hotel & Villas is crazy happy to announce the opening of their new onsite eatery - Smack Dab. Following a $1.5 million dollar renovation to the former home of the Wild Apple Restaurant, Smack Dab will be opening with a bang in … [Read more...] about Smack Dab – A Delicious Place Where You Can Be Yourself!
Chillin’ Lakeside at the Rotten Grape
The Rotten Grape Wine & Espresso Bar has enjoyed a super busy summer on their sunny downtown patio. Open for lunch as well as dinner, they draw wine and coffee lovers to their funky tapas bar day and night. New this year, The Rotten Grape expanded into an espresso bar using … [Read more...] about Chillin’ Lakeside at the Rotten Grape
Fall 2012 Issue
You may recognize some of the faces on our cover this fall. These elite members of our food and wine world posed with me for the cover of a cookbook I am putting together that is coming out this fall: The Butcher, The Baker, The Wine & Cheesemaker, An … [Read more...] about Fall 2012 Issue
Okanagan Sockeye Salmon The Dream of Returning Home Comes True
Did you know that once upon a time we had salmon living in Okanagan Lake? With the annual Sockeye Salmon run now en route to Osoyoos, I sat down with Jon Crofts from Codfathers Seafood Market in Kelowna for a history lesson on this incredible fish and the efforts being made … [Read more...] about Okanagan Sockeye Salmon The Dream of Returning Home Comes True