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A Cheese Shop, Breweries & Plant Based Menus: New to Kelowna 2019

A Cheese Shop, Breweries & Plant Based Menus: New to Kelowna 2019

I know I say this every year but Kelowna’s foodie scene is booming and 2019 is no different.

Would you believe it if I told you there are 11 spots I want you to check out this year?! Compared to last year we are growing at an unprecedented rate.
Breweries are popping up as quickly as my sister & her friends when I mention free wine. Plant based menus are THE trend this year with restaurants catering to the vegetarian and vegan demographic that is on the rise. And my prayers have been answered with our own cheese shop.

Let me know which of these you are most excited to try in comments below!

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Our tasting room and lounge are open! We have 14 taps of if not only our organic cider, but our friends cider, local beer and Kombuccha. Swing in for a tasting, flight, sleeve or pint. Sunday-Thursday 11-8 Friday-Saturday 11-11 #bccraftcider #ylw #cider #cidery #winetour #madeinbc #craftcider #local #organic @truck59cider @boundarybrewingcompany @harkersorganics @rusticrootswinery @crannogales @motherlovekombucha

A post shared by Upside Cider (@upside.cider) on Jun 15, 2019 at 8:58am PDT

Upside Cider

Arriving by plane or maybe you’re heading out of Kelowna to do some wine tasting in Lake Country? Then make this your first stop located just a minute’s drive from the Kelowna airport. An organic farm pouring ciders made from the orchard. Can’t get any more quintessential Okanagan than this!
An added bonus is that they also serve ciders, beers and kombucha from other producers and they’ve got an onsite organic market.

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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? Oh hello Forbidden Spirits ? A local Kelowna distillery making vodka from local apples. Distilling it 50x for the smoothest vodka experience. Pay attention to these guys! They’ll be bringing out patio service, food, whiskey and gin soon enough. But for now go try their vodka martini with olives OR be like me and opt for the gimlet. . . . . . #myokanagansummer #forbiddenspiritsvodka #forbiddenspirits

A post shared by Murissa / Okanagan Wine ???? (@wanderfulltraveler) on Aug 7, 2019 at 5:59am PDT

 

Forbidden Spirits

Need something stronger than cider?
How about a vodka martini made from apples? Another Okanagan gem is Forbidden Spirits serving up two vodkas one of which is premium distilled, they say, 50 times!
Gin, whiskey and food service is on the horizon but for now enjoy a vodka tasting and a shaken martini or gimlet to be enjoyed on the patio in East Kelowna.

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Frankie We Salute You offered a soft opening and I was able to snag a spot. Featuring all vegetarian and vegan dishes, it was a departure for me. Everything we had was delicious and I especially enjoyed the avocado bowl with tempeh. Other notable dishes were the Frankie burger & mushroom ragu with homemade pappardelle noodles. Solid local wine list featuring many natural wines. If wine isn’t your thing the honeydew margarita and Haskap berry sour was unreal ! ? #kelowna #ylweats #veganfood #vegetariansofinstagram #okanaganeats #foodiechats #foodietribe #okanaganvalleywine #okanaganwine #cocktails #margarita #wolfeandwilde #rosé

A post shared by Murissa / Okanagan Wine ???? (@wanderfulltraveler) on May 9, 2019 at 8:03am PDT

 

Frankie, We Salute You! (FWSY!)

Plant based restaurant located in what used to be the VW car lot in the Landmark building area.
Carrot dusted popcorn, vegetarian burgers, mushroom ragu and flavourful cocktails make this a fantastic weekday hangout with the girls. The small local wine list is pretty good too.

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Cheers to the fricken weekend! Have you ever had an Aperol Spritz? My first was sipped at The Peggy Guggenheim in Venice, Italy during their annual white night celebration in 2011. Now how about a smoked Aperol Spritz? Get it here in Kelowna at The Orchard Room! So delicious ? Cin Cin! New to Kelowna so it does not yet show up on the Insta map!

A post shared by Murissa / Okanagan Wine ???? (@wanderfulltraveler) on Aug 2, 2019 at 12:45pm PDT

 

Orchard Room

Another plant based menu with fish and meat options for the unavoidable carnivores in your life. But this is the place to go for fun cocktails before or after dinner. A fun atmosphere adorned with pink hues and palms. Tacos have just been added to the menu too!

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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We’re hanging up the finishing touches.?

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Skinny Duke’s Emporium

Brought to you by the people behind my favourite hangout, BNA. The atmosphere feels like Quentin Tarantino’s film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, in set design not goriness. 1970s decor, orange hued carpeting and lamp shades, retro booths and a menu with a kitschy vibe – cocktails served in tiki glasses, dim sum dumplings, sweet & sour chicken, carbonara and pizza served out of the brick oven upstairs. This is my new downtown hangout!
Pro tip: make a reservation for the upstairs or get here when it opens at 5 pm to snag a spot!
Warning: We sat at the upstairs bar facing the brick pizza oven on a hot summer evening. Be prepared to sweat a little along with the chefs.

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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People seem to be really grooving on the wide open yet intimate space that our Boho Loft provides. Whether it’s spending a little time alone, chatting with a friend, eating dinner with your family, (yes, you can bring your own or order in!) or playing games (yes, we have a games cupboard), the space is comfy and ready for you. It’s cool in the heat of day and warm and cozy around the fire in the evenings. Come join us in the loft, in the tasting room, or on the patio! We are open from noon – 10 pm today. #barnlife #familyandfriends #community #craftbeeradventures #craftbeer

A post shared by Barn Owl Brewing Co. Kelowna (@barnowlbrew) on Jul 16, 2019 at 10:12am PDT

 

Barn Owl Brewing

A new brewery in the lower mission keeping good company with It’s a Bakery, Mod Salon, and kitty corner to Dunnenzies. Barn Owl Brewing is located in the big red barn which dates back 100 years. The Mod Salon space was a brothel during the 60s and all this history is located right next to an old Tudor-style church and graveyard dating back to 1910. It’s a very cool area of Kelowna that many tourists don’t normally get to see unless they are on their way to the local wineries in the area. 
Stop in, grab a growler or a pint and sit in this converted barn to contemplate the irony of a brothel and a church located next door to each other.

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Hello world! We are Jackknife and we’re stoked to let you know that things have been rolling along in our bombed out building! First off, thanks to everyone who’s followed along with our bare social accounts in anticipation of some kind of news. You all riiiip! ?? Secondly, a huge thanks to our neighbors at @viceandvirtuebeer for giving us a tiny corner of their space to let us knock out our first beers for events. If you haven’t been there yet, get at it! Also thanks to our old homies next door at @kettleriverbrew for letting us harass you for odds and ends while we build. We’re stoked to be bringing the North End more beer and food this fall and can’t wait to meet you all with a solid high five ?? Now stay tuned for more updates as we build out our space! Cheers! ??⚡? #northendbeer #brewedinkelowna #ourneighborsrip #kelowna #okanagan #bccraftbeer #couchbacon

A post shared by Jackknife (@jackknifebrewing) on Aug 7, 2019 at 9:28am PDT

 
Jack Knife Brewery

Ok so I cheated a bit with this one. It isn’t yet built but coming soon (fall 2019) to Kelowna right next to Kettle River Brewing. Makes sense as this new brewery owner was part of the KRB beginnings and success. He’s also married to a published writer colleague, Dania Tomlinson, from my UBC Okanagan days so I am cheering them both on! 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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A huge thanks to @fleekfactorykelowna for getting our sign and menu board perfect! Looks amazing! . . . #bccraftbreweries #thegrowlerbc #craftbeer #craftnotcrap #supportlocal #bcbeer #bccraftbeer #newbrewery #biere #beer #bier #beertography #beerstagram #kelowna #aletrail #buildingabrewery #working247

A post shared by Copper Brewing Co. (@copperbrewing) on Jul 26, 2019 at 3:53pm PDT

 

Copper Brewing

Opening any day now! Another new space to check out around the Landmark building area which is in my mind another foodie hub for locals and tourists alike. You’ve got multiple breweries, montREALfood, Start Fresh Kitchen, QB Gelato, Dunnenzies and Frankie We Salute You! all in one convenient walkable area. Keep an eye on their Instagram account for news about a grand opening.

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Well, we did it! Our tanks all arrived, and each piece of gorgeous stainless steel has found its new home at 760 Vaughan Ave. We have ourselves a brewery. Holy smokes!

A post shared by Rustic Reel Brewing Co. (@rusticreel) on May 17, 2019 at 2:44am PDT

 

Rustic Reel Brewing

Boss babe Susi Foerg built Rustic Reel Brewing which is about to open downtown next to Sandhill Wines’ urban winery. I’m going to have to update my DIY walking tour of downtown Kelowna with the rate the city is producing quality beer, wine and dinning options! Again, it is opening soon so check out their Instagram to stay up to date on grand opening news.

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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A little treat to see us through this rainy Kelowna weather. 5 beautiful cheeses to enjoy! Come in our store when we open early August and you’ll be sure to find some or all of these. Keen’s cheddar from England. Blue Benedictine and Le Blackburn from Quebec. Tomme de Savoie from France and a lovely local gouda from Triple Island Farm. #bliss

A post shared by Perseval & Young Cheesemongers (@perseval_young_cheese) on Jul 4, 2019 at 8:32pm PDT

 

Perseval & Young Cheesemongers

Ok, so this is the biggest news for me. Kelowna is getting our own cheese shop. I thought it was dream. I thought these types of stores only open in quaint areas of European cities I experienced in Ireland France or Italy. I immediately e-mailed the owners asking to please be inviting to the soft opening if they have time to remember little old me! A dedicated post coming soon on the glorious world of Perseval & Young cheesemongers.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Calling all musicians! We’re booking gigs for this summer! If you’re keen to come play at Kelowna’s hottest new venue, please e-mail Dan directly at [email protected]⁣ ??⁣⠀⠀ ————————————–⁣⠀⠀ ? www.dunnenzies.com⁣⠀⠀ ⁣⠀⠀

A post shared by DunnEnzies LIVE #AtTheENZ (@theenzlive) on May 22, 2019 at 9:46am PDT

 

Dunnenzies

This pizza parlour has been apart of the Kelowna food scene for years. It was a popular place to go after you’ve been bar hopping downtown. You’d grab a slice or a whole pie before you head home after the evening was done. Since then they have added locations by the airport, landmark buildings, and now, my neighbourhood, in the mission. But this location is special because they have an outdoor space with a giant tree that has been a fixture in the neighbourhood as long as the St Andrews tudor-style church across the street. They also have weekly live music. It is a welcomed addition to the area and I couldn’t be more thrilled. Their pizza is good, yes, but I’m in love with their tacos!

 

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  2. Dina says:
    August 10, 2019 at 6:41 pm

    Thanks for this post Murissa, nice to have someone compile the info in one place.

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