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