As Bobby Gidda looks out over the bare vines of his family’s estate winery, he’s dreaming of warm, sunny days on the outdoor patio of Lazeez, Volcanic Hills’ restaurant. Last year, he was a neophyte restaurateur working with veteran chef Stefan Pimenta to create … [Read more...] about Volcanic Hills’ Lazeez Restaurant – Fresh Fusion in the Valley
Wine Regions
Little Straw Vineyards: Great Expectations
Trevor Mayhew might be the luckiest guy in the Okanagan. He’s Little Straw’s chef, assistant winemaker and soon to be new dad. From September to May, Trevor is hands-on in the winery working closely with owner and winemaker, Peter Slamka. For the first time since … [Read more...] about Little Straw Vineyards: Great Expectations
New menu at Sonoran’s Full Moon Bistro!
(Photo:Enjoy a beautiful Flower Power Salad at Sonoran’s Full Moon Bistro.) Celebrating their 10th anniversary, Sonoran Estate Winery is excited to be offering many menu items at their Full Moon Bistro. Proprietors Ada and Arjan Smits are collaborating with their new … [Read more...] about New menu at Sonoran’s Full Moon Bistro!
Easy Access at Dirty Laundry Vineyard
Dirty Laundry Vineyard’s (DLV) new full-time winemaker Mason Spink is excited about his 2013 wines. Spink’s first solo vintage with DLV have the same consistently delicious style made popular by former winemaker Phil Soo, but this time, they’re employing the … [Read more...] about Easy Access at Dirty Laundry Vineyard
Awaken Your Spring Palates at Hillside Bistro Open March 29!
(Photo: Hillside’s Bistro Chef Robert Cordonier) There’s something about the start of spring that makes us all feel optimistic. It gets the heart pumping and puts a little spring in our step even (pun intended). So, it’s imperative we quench our … [Read more...] about Awaken Your Spring Palates at Hillside Bistro Open March 29!