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NARAMATA INN LAUNCHES SEASON OF CULINARY Collection of creative wine, food and guest chef events light up Friday night dining With the fall harvest underway in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, the Restaurant at Naramata Inn is getting ready to celebrate this important time of year with a series of creative culinary events highlighting the region’s producers: wineries and distilleries, cheesemakers and farmers, ranchers and fishers. ... Each Friday night, starting on October 23, will see the Restaurant at Naramata Inn abuzz with culinary excitement, with an exclusive event. The inaugural dinner will see Chef Bell collaborate with Chef Scott Jaeger, formerly of The Pear Tree, and recent recipient of the Vancouver Magazine's 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award. Subsequent events include a wine harvest dinner with three much-loved Okanagan and Similkameen wineries, guest chef dinners with both Chef Mike Robbins (AnnaLena, Vancouver) and Chef Derek Grey (Row Fourteen, Cawston), and a unique evening bringing together the wine and farm products from Naramata favourite, Bella Wines. The series ends on December 4, with an event to usher in the holiday season, featuring large format wines and an indulgent feast. Read full press release below. Discover Naramata Naramata Bench Wineries Visit Penticton Thompson Okanagan

IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO SAVE A BEACH $450k Crowdfunding Urgently Needed to Preserve Naramata’s Centre Beach NaramataSlow Moves Quickly to Inform and Inspire Community to Act by October 31... The Naramata Slow Community Group has launched a targeted fundraising campaign to preserve Centre Beach. There is no time to waste, as their crowdfunding goal has to be matched by October 31st or the beloved space that means so much to so many is in jeopardy of becoming private property. In a small amount of time the group has rallied $429k of their $850k goal. If the group can reach this goal, the the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen will be able to match that and access the balance of required fund through a municipal borrowing program. Centre Beach is a peaceful slice of lakefront paradise anchored in the heart of Naramata Village since the 1940’s. For more than 70 years, Centre Beach has provided a beautiful backdrop for Naramata residents and visitors alike. With an inviting sandy beach, stunning lakeshore vistas and mature trees, Centre Beach has played host to countless iconic Naramata memories. Read full release below. Crowdfunding site: www.wayblaze.com/fundab/it-takes-a-village-to-save-a-beach/

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New Menus and Brunch Introduced at Naramata Inn ~ More occasions to enjoy Chef Ned Bell’s take on Naramatian cuisine After a busy summer season, the Restaurant at Naramata Inn is moving into autumn with new menus, lunch available seven days a week, weekend brunch, and a special Thanksgiving offering. Read full release below.

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AnnaLena Brings on Katie Ingram as New General Manager Ingram is no stranger to the hospitality scene in Vancouver and has worked atUva Wine + Cocktail Bar, L’Abattoir, and ELISA. Katie has been awarded a two time Top 4 National Finalist for Diageo’s World Class Canada and is the International Brand Ambassador for Bittered Sling. Ingram provides her work - with a level of grace and hospitality - that has helped propel her to the top of the industry. AnnaLena is currently of...fering a weekly tasting menu from Chef Michael Robbins Wednesday Sunday nights. Diners will want to ensure they pair the menu with a bottle of AnnaLena's 'Goldie' - an exclusive wine collaboration with Rigour & Whimsy. Read on for full release.

Bring a taste of Naramata Inn home with Chef Ned Bell's featured recipe on My Van City's #TasteofThursday. Ned's Organic apricots, desert flower Naramata honey + wild pacific halibut Unearthed farm garden peas, Plot Twist summer squash recipe is paired with COOLSHANAGH's Chardonnay. Let us know how it turns out!

Introducing AnnaLena’s 'Goldie' An Exclusive Wine Collaboration with Rigour & Whimsy Small, thoughtful, purposeful and creative. Like AnnaLena, the team behind the Okanagan Falls winery, Rigour & Whimsy love to push the envelope and experiment in the pursuit of delicious excellence. The kindred spirits found an opportunity to collaborate when winery owners, Costa and Jody Gavaris, offered AnnaLena owners, Mike Robbins and Jeff Parr the opportunity to taste through their bar...rels and choose a favourite to bottle as an AnnaLena exclusive. ‘Goldie’ was selected as a versatile, standout wine that would pair well with AnnaLena's ever changing tasting menu. A brand exclusive that would confidently take a place within the restaurant's Platinum award-winning wine program. The approachable, golden hued, single vineyard Viognier is available only to guests of AnnaLena, Hundy and Their There. Full release below.

Chefs' Table Society of British Columbia's Wild Salmon Celebration kicks off today! Join us at Naramata Inn where our Sous Chef Stacy Johnston and I will be of...fering in support a Wild BC Salmon dish with Medley Organics Potatoes, Unearthed Farm Finds Vegetables and Herb Emulsion. A super fresh and hyper-local dish that will have your taste buds dancing. For more information on how to participate in the Wild Salmon Celebration, visit https://chefstablesociety.com/learn-more-about-why-bc-wild/ Reservations recommended for your spot at Naramata Inn available at naramatainn.com

It’s Lunch Time at Naramata Inn Featuring Best in Harvest Salads, Composed Plates, and Cheese + Charcuterie Boards The people asked and the Inn is happy to now announce, it’s lunch time at the Restaurant at Naramata Inn starting Monday, August 17, available daily from 11am to 2pm. Featuring best in harvest salads, composed plates, and cheese + charcuterie boards. Chef Ned Bell is excited to take Naramatian cuisine to midday diners. ... Read on for full release details.

Read all about Naramata Inn's 'Historic Okanagan Lakeside Charm' in Vacay.ca's article below.

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