Editors Paul Byrne, Laurie Carter and Karen Slivar have come up with an eclectic menu of dining favourites from up and down the Okanagan Valley. Download a PDF of the full story.

2010 picks in regioinal order

Central Okanagan
  • El Dorado Lakeside Restaurant: 500 Cook Rd., Kelowna 250.763.7500
  • The Harvest Grill: 2725 KLO Rd., Kelowna 250.862.3177
  • A La Crepe: Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market 250.469.1915
  • The Bike Shop Cafe: 101-1357 Ellis St., Kelowna 250.861.6858
  • Wasabi Izakaya Japanese Tapas: 1623 Pandosy St., Kelowna 250.762.7788
  • Ricardo’s Mediterranean Kitchen: 415 Commonwealth Rd., North Kelowna 250.766.6810
  • Okanagan Street Food: Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market 250.469.1915
  • Kekuli Cafe: 505-3041 Louie Dr., Westbank 250.768.3555
North Okanagan
  • Brown Derby Cafe: 3425 Pleasant Valley Rd., Armstrong 250.546.8221
  • Eclectic Med Restaurant: 2915-30th Ave., Vernon 250.558.4646
  • The Phoenix & Lounge: 3117-30th Ave., Vernon 250.260.1189
  • Hubert’s: 1823 Vernon St., Lumby 250.547.8808
South Okanagan
  • Zias Stonehouse Restaurant: 14015 Rosedale Ave., Summerland 250.494.1105
  • Victoria Rd Deli and Bistro: 108-13615 Victoria Rd., Summerland 250.593.9343
  • Villa Rosa Ristorante: 765 Westminster Ave., Penticton 250.490.9595
  • Valentini’s Cafe: 1475 Fairview Rd., Penticton
  • Black Iron Grill & Steakhouse: 152 Riverside Dr., Penticton 250.493.2711
  • The Bench Market: 368 Vancouver Ave., Penticton 250.492.2222
  • Pacific Brimm Coffee & Tea Co.: 103-399 Main St., Penticton 250.490.8725
  • Passa Tempo: 1200 Rancher Creek Rd., Osoyoos 250.495.8007