A few months ago, I introduced readers to Cherry Bomb Sandwiches and owner Logan Ferreira, whose Portuguese-inspired sandwiches immediately became one of my favourite discoveries in the South Okanagan.
Opening a restaurant with a partner, spouse, or close friend is one of the hardest things a person can do.
This week’s food adventure is a little different. Instead of a restaurant, this is my first “experiment” highlighting a local food product that is heating up the hot sauce market.
Spring has officially arrived in the South Okanagan, and for this week’s Food Adventure with Sheldon, the spotlight lands on a place that has quickly become one of the fastest growing and successful businesses in Osoyoos — Queen of the South Cafe & Tapas.
In stark contrast to last year’s rain-drenched event, the 15th Annual Pig Out Festival held on Saturday saw blazing sunshine to match the sizzle of the barbecues and popping of the wine corks.
I’ll admit it — I almost didn’t write this article. Not because there was nothing to say, but because I assumed there was nothing new to say about Gino’s Coffee House.
It’s fast approaching that time of the year again with the event that thrills both wine lovers and lovers of all things pork, the Pig Out Festival is set to kick off in just about one month from now.
First off, bonus points if you caught the reference, but it feels fitting. My friends at Barn Owl Eatery & Café claimed “Best Burger” in my year-end awards, and since then no one has really stepped up to challenge that title—until now.
The eagerly awaited Osoyoos Oyster Festival kicks off this April 17 & 18, 2026 with fresh, succulent BC oysters and the best of South Okanagan’s world-renowned wines.
Kismet Estate Winery has announced that its Head Winemaker, Manpreet Dhaliwal, has been named to the “30 Under 30 Class of 2026” by the publication BCBusiness.
More than four dozen vendors will squeeze themselves into the Oliver Community Hall on Saturday, March 28 for the 32nd WOW Trade Show which celebrates community and the renewal of spring.
On the surface, it’s a party. A winter-is-fading, spring-is-nigh international bash where food and stories and performances from across the globe merge into one big harmonious ball of joy.
The campaign to support the South Okanagan General Hospital is set to get a dose of elegance with a black-tie Winter Gala and Auction later this month.
Food trucks and other street vendors in Osoyoos will face a first-come-first-served system as they vie for the best locations next summer, under an updated policy approved by a council committee this week.
The Festival of the Grape (FOG) got off to a wet start on Sunday, Sept. 21 but for the crowds of eager wine lovers their patience with on again off again rain was rewarded later in the day when the clouds parted and blue skies and sunshine took over.
The Cask & Keg festival – part of the Wine Capital Weekend – took place on Sept. 20 with visitors enjoying tastings of Okanagan craft beers, cider, and spirits.
Despite a strong grape harvest in 2025, the British Columbia government has extended its support for the province’s wine industry for another year, acknowledging the sector’s ongoing recovery from the devastating polar vortex of January 2024, which severely damaged vineyards across the region.
Nk’Mip Cellars is once again hosting its 3rd Annual Fundraiser in support of the Indian Residential School Survivor Society (IRSSS), bringing together community, culture, and compassion for a meaningful evening.
One of the South Okanagan’s favourite weekend festivals is nearly here with Oliver’s Wine Capital Weekend set to unfold in just over a week.
On September 3, John Weber, cofounder and winemaker of Orofino Vineyards, received a special delivery. On the bed of a trailer towed by Brent Indenbosch’s pickup truck was a wrapped and strapped 635 kg concrete fermentation tank.
By Times Chronicle Staff Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) have officially relaunched...
One of the things I love about writing these weekly articles is that I constantly discover places to eat that I had either never tried before—or in this case, didn’t even know existed.
For years, the building that now houses Sunridge Restaurant sat empty, slowly breaking down and becoming an eyesore. Enter Gary Johal, who purchased the building, gave it a complete renovation, and brought it back to life.