You can’t celebrate La Bussola’s 40th Anniversary without noting Luigi Coccaro’s significant role in its evolution. After his birth in Kelowna, his parents – La Bussola co-owners Francesco (Franco) and Chef Lauretta Coccaro – stopped into their fine … [Read more...] about La Bussola’s Luigi Coccaro: Born to be a restaurateur
Poppadoms – From new to national
(photo: The Poppadoms ladies (l-r) Aman, mum Jas and Jasmin.) While you wouldn’t know it by the hours the Dosanj family devote to perfecting the popular Poppadoms, it seems like only yesterday that they were new to the restaurant industry. Fast forward a few years and … [Read more...] about Poppadoms – From new to national
Handcrafted Cider at The View Winery
Complementing The View Winery’s line-up of crisp, fruity wines made from its aromatic grape varietals, is handcrafted apple cider. Wards Picker’s Hut Premium Cider is made in honour of the family’s apple-growing history and the hard-working men and women that … [Read more...] about Handcrafted Cider at The View Winery
Cocktails anyone? at micro bar & bites
(photo: micro’s tantalizing Caesar cocktail) As the scent of hot Ponderosa pines and drama of summer softens, we’re raring for a safe haven and return to simple grace. Are you ready for cocktails at micro.bar.bites? It doesn’t have to be “five … [Read more...] about Cocktails anyone? at micro bar & bites
Legend Distilling Smalltown Spirits – Just What The Doctor Ordered
Purchasing and renovating a property in Naramata that used to be a doctor’s office for the new Legend Distilling Smalltown Spirits was fitting for owners Dawn and Doug Lennie. Local lore has it that during prohibition Naramata doctors and dentists regularly prescribed … [Read more...] about Legend Distilling Smalltown Spirits – Just What The Doctor Ordered