Hyper-local (and organic and sustainable), family-friendly, casual fine dining room. The menu has cheek-the "BLT" ($15) is a grilled salmon deal, with crisp pancetta, black fig chutney and anise toast, and fries-but covers the basics, too: from the cheese burger with farmstead cheddar and smoked applewood to grilled calamari stuffed with savoury tomato and olives ($12). Rod Butters chats with... more

This is the hottest of dining spots in Kelowna, and the second solo venture (after multi-starred Fresco, in this same space) of chef/owner Rod Butters, who has worked at some of western Canada's top restaurants. The cooking focuses on fresh, relatively unfussy regional cuisine sourced from local farmers, ranchers, fishers, and food artisans. Start with a salmon "BLT" with crispy pancetta and... more