It was a great day in Oliver.
Pappa’s Firehall Bistro held its official grand opening Friday afternoon, with owner Fotis and general manager Jon greeting dignitaries and invited guests – then opening for supper rush which lasted for hours.
Then, Friday evening, up the street on Fairview Road, Great Bear Bites held its official grand opening in the old Catholic Church, beside Medici’s.
Owner Tracy Lydiatt had a packed room full of friends, co-workers, politicians, media, and others who wanted to help Tracy celebrate the launch of her store opening, and of new product lines.
What exactly is Great Bear Bites you ask.
Here’s the explanation Tracy has posted on her website…
“Great Bear Bites are paleo friendly, gluten-free vegan nutritional snacks. They provide extreme natural nutrition.
Inspired by the great bears of BC’s rugged wilderness, paleo bites are a nutrient packed source of energy, chocked full of natural ingredients that deliver the fuel you need for your most demanding adventures.
The Bites are free of gluten, wheat, dairy, soy and nuts – they are perfect for the whole family, whatever their needs.”
Among Tracy’s accolades are the following…
Winner –2011 Woman of Worth (WOW Canada) – Sustainable Living award.
Nominated for BC Food Producers Association – Best Product of the Year Award 2014
Finalist for BC Food Producers Association – Rising Star Award 2014
Adds Tracy.
“We are really proud to be grain free, vegan and free of wheat-soy-dairy and nuts! (dairy = no butter/no eggs). We hold a gluten-free certification.”
Great Bear Bites is located at 522 Fairview Rd. and is open most days.
They will even have a karma box out front, in case the store is closed, offering patrons Great Bear Bites, and a karma box for payment, all based on the honour system.
You can find out more about Great Bear Bites at the following: http://greatbearbites.com/
