Burger 55 The Best Burger in Penticton
Burger 55 is without a doubt the best burger in Penticton, and very possibly one of the best burgers in the Okanagan. The place is an eclectic transformation of an old back-lot tire shack into a gourmet burger shop, and makes for a great lunch or dinner stop. The menu is a full custom order [...]
Holy Crêpe
The start of the Farmers Market in Penticton is always exciting as it marks the beginning of the good eating season. After a winter of eating pale flavourless vegetables we can go back to the glory of eating from the garden. Waking up and going straight to Carol’s crêpe cart for breakfast is also quickly [...]
A Spring Evening at the Hooded Merganser
A spring evening looking out at Lake Okanagan from the patio at the Hooded Merganser in Penticton. Summer is right around the corner.
Fest of Ale Penticton
Okanagan Fest of Ale is one of Penticton’s biggest events and people seem to come from all over to be there. I had not been for a couple of years, but this year everything seemed a bit calmer — which is a good thing compared to the last time I went where the place turned [...]
Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese
I recently had a great homestyle gourmet Mac and Cheese at The Bench in Penticton. There is nothing wrong with a little cholesterol laden loving on a dreary winter day. On another note, check out this Mac & Cheese recipe from Jamie Oliver and this one by Gordon Ramsay because you know the British can [...]
Carlos Del Junco at the Dream Cafe
I caught the Carlos Del Junco show at the Dream Cafe in Penticton and I have to say it was pretty amazing. I didn’t know what to expect but I was blown away by his mastery of the harmonica and bluegrass. The show was also a testament to the quality of musician that plays the [...]
