#exploreKelowna Blog

Dining at this time of year is an absolute treat. Thanks to the invention of heating lamps, coupled with cozy blankets, the Okanagan embraces sunshine and the great outdoors throughout the harvest season with many patios that remain open to throughout October and November.

Kelowna is literally a dreamland for chefs. Access to acres upon acres of farms, orchards, gardens and vineyards producing an enormous range of world class fruit, vegetables and wines

In Kelowna, chefs take pride in their commitment to turning locally grown food into fresh and delicious meals. Because our farms and restaurants are so close together, chefs can pick products at just the right moment to create tasty works of art, all in the same day.

Fall is a wonderful time of year to visit restaurants in Kelowna. How can you not feel good about sitting down to a meal knowing the head chef and his team scoured the local farmer’s market that morning selecting fresh produce and other ingredients for its preparation?

There's no such thing as a bad time of year to visit the Okanagan. In the fall the temperature is just right, there's always a lake or a mountain close by, and there is a bounty of delicious local food and drinks right at your fingertips. In the Fall, though, this warm and fertile valley serves its most prized delights. Here are just some of the reasons why you'll want to visit the Okanagan in the Fall.

In Kelowna, you’ll find the lounges and pubs are a great recharge after an Okanagan day. The cocktails and drinks on tap definitely offer the opportunity to relax a bit too.

Summer isn't over yet. September brings us an extended summer with heat and temperatures remaining around 30 degrees celsius. Keep cool with these tasty treats that the whole family will enjoy.

There are so many great places to check out in West Kelowna that it's challenging to narrow them down. Here are a few of our favourite places to go:

There are many incredible places to eat in downtown Kelowna. Here are a few of my favourite restaurants and the tasty plates I recommend at each of them.

Kelowna has become a food destination with more and more delicious restaurants opening every year.  Here are my top picks for those with delicious gluten free options on their menus.