Food Adventures with Sheldon

Food Adventures with Sheldon – Black Sage Butcher

There are certain places in a small town that quietly become essential without people fully realizing it – and your local butcher shop is one of them.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – Cherry Bomb “Rewind”

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.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – Fugassa Italian Eatery

Opening a restaurant with a partner, spouse, or close friend is one of the hardest things a person can do.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – Barrel 22 Hot Sauce

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.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – Queen of the South Cafe & Tapas

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.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – Gino’s Coffee House

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.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – Ogopogo Burgers & Shakes

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.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – Point 49 Restaurant

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.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – Sunridge Restaurant

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.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – Gallagher Lake Café

This year, I’ve recommended food from restaurants, food trailers, food trucks, wineries, and even gas stations. Now, I’m adding an even stranger location to the list: a self-storage business.
Food Adventures With Sheldon – Same Same But Different Thai Food

As I’ve mentioned in previous articles, I worked in a Thai restaurant, took Thai cooking classes, trained with Thai chefs, and travelled throughout Thailand—so if I’m going to feature and recommend a place that serves Thai food, you can rest assured that it meets my expectations of what Thai cuisine should be.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – Sweet Grass at Nk’Mip Cellars

I was recently asked to visit and highlight Sweetgrass at Nk’Mip Cellars. Initially, I declined, explaining that I had already been earlier in the year. But then I was informed they had just reopened – and I hadn’t been to their restaurant yet.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – Big Al’s Bakery

If there are restaurants or businesses that truly deserve to be called “community staples,” Big Al’s Bakery might just top the list.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – The Treat Land

If you’ve stood in line at a grocery store or gas station in the last 40 years, you’ve probably noticed that penny candies, 35-cent Wrigley’s gum, and $1 ice cream cones are long gone. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still relive a part of your childhood.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – Krusty Joe’s Pizza

At least once a week, someone asks me why I haven’t written about the many pizza places in Osoyoos and Oliver. I usually give the polite answer: “Oh, I just haven’t had time — but I will soon.”
Food Adventures with Sheldon – 7-Eleven Oliver

7-Eleven Oliver  Oh, thank heaven for 7-Eleven. Before we dive into this review, let me be absolutely clear: I do not get paid to write these. There’s no sponsorship, no free “swag” and no backdoor deals with employees. I haven’t “sold out,” nor have I been bribed by any global conglomerate that is 7-Eleven. Yes,…
Food Adventures with Sheldon – Convivia Bistro

The term “food porn” was coined a decade ago to describe pictures of food uploaded to social media that make people salivate or instantly crave what they see on their phone screens or TV commercials.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – Oliver Garden Restaurant

One thing I dearly missed after moving to the South Okanagan was the charm of a run-down, hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant – those late-night go-to spots my colleagues and I frequented during night shifts in Kelowna.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – Dolci Thai

Full disclosure: I know Dolci Thai Restaurant in Osoyoos very well, and I know the owner and head chef, Yaowapa “Leena” Ferreira, both professionally and personally.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – The Ditch Café

After multiple requests from readers, I visited The Ditch Café in Oliver. As someone who doesn’t drink coffee, I typically avoid coffee-centric spots, so I wasn’t sure what to expect.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – Barn Owl Eatery & Café

When I first heard that The Barn Owl Eatery & Café was going to start serving “smash burgers,” I had mixed emotions.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – Bharawan Da Dhabba

Full disclosure. No matter how hard I try, there is no way to convey, just how spectacular my meal was at Bharawan Da Dhabba Indian Restaurant in Oliver, BC.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – 15 Park Bistro at Watermark

A few years ago, I visited 15 Park Bistro at the Watermark Resort in Osoyoos. At the time, it was “fine,” but not enough to make me go out of my way to return.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – The Bear, The Fish, The Root & The Berry

When I was first invited to dine at Spirit Ridge’s flagship restaurant, The Bear, The Fish, The Root & The Berry, I was hesitant.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – Oliver Eats

If you haven’t yet visited Oliver Eats chances are you’ve at least heard of them. As the self-proclaimed largest supplier of organic produce and specialty cheese in the Okanagan, they’ve earned their reputation as being the “go to” place for anything from making a memorable charcuterie platter to pre-made family dinners.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – DOSA Crepe Café

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I walked into DOSA Crepe Café in Osoyoos for the first time. I had driven past it countless times, so I knew exactly what the sign looked like, but for some reason, I never stopped in to try it. Now, I regret that.

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