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Grapes tainted by smoke is real for Okanagan wineries but a solution offers hope
The question comes up for local wineries during every bad wildfire season but few winemakers…

Anthony Von Mandl adds Liquidity Winery to his empire
Anthony Von Mandl’s stunning empire of Okanagan wineries continues to expand. His company, Mark Anthony…

Enderby dog treat business making use of brewery’s waste
Using a barley by-product from a local brewery, a recently launched Enderby dog treat business…

Another successful year at the 42nd Annual Vancouver International Wine Festival
The 42nd annual Vancouver International Wine Festival wrapped on March 1 leaving wine lovers and…

Follow the line: Penticton’s Il Vecchio still serving some of the best deals in town
The lunch rush is just beginning at Penticton’s Il Vecchio Delicatessen at 317 Robinson Street…

Legendary Vancouver restaurateur John Bishop announces retirement
One of Vancouver’s most iconic restaurants is sadly closing Aug. 1. After a legendary 35…

Summerland man turning on the taps of Okanagan maple syrup
The Okanagan maple syrup harvest is showing signs of winding down as temperatures soared earlier…

Kelowna farmers make core changes to produce Karma Apple Soda
The story of Karma Apple Soda is more than a story about a new product…

Kelowna chef to compete on Top Chef Canada
Okanagan chef Brock Bowes will be competing on Season 8 of Top Chef Canada. Bowes…

Music lineup revealed for Great Okanagan Beer Festival
Beer enthusiasts will enjoy a wide range of music this year at the Great Okanagan…

Kamloops restaurant offering ‘Women & Whiskey’ sessions
Getting more women into whiskey is a labour of love for Sara Hanrahan. Hanrahan, the…

RECIPE: Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Pickles from Burdock and Co Poetic Recipes Inspired by Ocean, Land and Sea
Andrea Carlson has never sought the limelight or celebrity chef status. Her restaurant, Burdock &…

Winemaker Rob Summers announces retirement at Hester Creek Estate Winery
Hester Creek Estate Winery has become one of the B.C. wine industry’s most recognized brands…

Strategy to protect wine grapes from smoke-taint developed by UBC Okanagan researchers
A common agricultural spray may be the key to preventing smoky flavour permeating wine grapes.…

Plans afoot to revitalize ‘the only licensed bar on the beach of Okanagan Lake’
Three Alberta and Okanagan based men are taking over the food offerings at the troubled…

