While you can indulge in Kelowna’s culinary scene at any time of the year, January brings unique opportunities to discover some of the best local eats and sips.
The annual Dine Around – Sip, Savour & Save festival sees restaurants in and around Kelowna offering three-course menus ranging from $25 to $65 per person. The 2024 launch party is taking place on January 16 at Metro Hub, with guests getting to sample food, wine, and beer at 10 stations set up by participating restaurants. The festival then runs from January 17 to February 11, 2024, offering plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy your favourite restaurants or discover new favourites. Stay tuned to the Dine Around website for menus from participating restaurants, and check out the Dine and Stay packages available from local accommodators.
In addition to Dine Around, January also marks the third annual Okanagan Hot Chocolate Festival. The flavour map is still in the works, so mark your calendars for January 19 to February 19 and watch the event website or social media for all the delicious details!
If you prefer to get more hands-on with your culinary adventures, why not take a cooking class? In January, Lakehouse Kitchens Cooking School is offering hands-on classes where you’ll learn to make dishes like Fresh Egg Pasta, Seafood Paella, French Macarons, and so much more. On January 12, don’t miss the demonstration class and dinner party with Kelowna Forager, Scott Moran, and Chef Bernard Casavant, where you’ll learn about sustainable foraging and the world of wild edibles.
The Okanagan Table will also offer an array of demonstration classes throughout the year—stay tuned to their website for more information as classes are announced.