Anchor Inn , Armstrong

Last week while driving back from 'Revelstoke,' I happened to stop at Armstrong to grab a quick lunch and ended up trying this cool little restaurant 'Anchor Inn' situated in the heart of Armstrong. Large anchor painted on one of the walls of the restaurant quickly caught my attention and didn't fail to impress me. Anchor Inn offers interesting nautical ambience for sea lovers. It has an outdoor patio where food can be enjoyed on a nice summer evening. The food at Anchor Inn is quite good and satisfies the taste buds of those looking for reasonable portion of pastas , burgers or stir frys. If you like dry ribs, you will surely relish Anchor ribs as a starter which is basically pork rib tail ends tossed in Anchor Inn's special seasoned rib sauce. Although a bit pricey ( $ 8.95 CAD), Anchor Ribs are worth a try. Anchor Inn also offers a take-out option for those who like to grab food on run. All the wraps and sandwiches are served with our choice of fries, soup or salad. I also happened to try 'Baked Downrigger wrap' which was absolutely mouth watering. Wrap consisted of saut'eed red and green peppers,onions,rice,chicken and cheese rolled in tortilla,baked till crispy. I did not try entre'es but they looked quite interesting too like Drambuie prawns, Pork schnitzel,BBQ ribs and T-bone steak and were being served with fresh vegetables and our choice of potato( baked,mashed or fries) or rice pilaf or fettucini alfredo. If you are not feeling that hungry, Anchor Inn can delight you with one of its lighter meal options like a steak sandwich or seafood quesadillas. Next time you happen to pass through Armstrong, check out 'Anchor Inn' located on 3030 smith drive.

Mad Mango Cafe and Cafe Soleil, Kelowna

It was a bright Sunday morning and I didnt feel like going to work but I motivated myself, got ready and was off to work. Usually I try to pack something healthy for lunch but today was an exception. I decided to try a new restaurant rather than my usual picks which is often Samosas and Dawett. There are so many lunch options in downtown Kelowna that it's not easy to pick a place. I went to Mad Mango Cafe to enjoy a quick bite as my colleagues often praised their food. I had heard from friends that they have yummy soups and sandwiches. Mad Mango Cafe is located on 551 Bernard Avenue in downtown Kelowna. This restaurant offers chinese and malaysian food as well as some contempary food. At Mad Mango Cafe, you can enjoy a hot breakfast or try one of their lunch specials. I really enjoyed my lunch which consisted of sweet and sour chicken with some rice and spring rolls as an appetizer. Everytime I pass by this cafe, it seems jam-packed with customers. Just next to Mad Mango Cafe is Cafe Soleil. I once tried breakfast special at Cafe Soleil and I regret it. It was not only pricey for a breakfast special but had nothing good about it. Although Cafe Soleil is more spacious than Mad Mango Cafe but isn't that good in terms of food. Breakfast served to me was not only cold, my scrambled eggs looked complete disaster. I wouldn't want to try Cafe Soleil again.

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Fine dining at Bouchons Bistro, Kelowna

Are you fond of french cuisine? If yes, then your search for a fancy french restaurant will end at Bouchons Bistro. Bouchons is one of the best and finest dining places in Kelowna. It is a classic french style restaurant located in downtown Kelowna but the resturant is neither too old(opened in Kelowna in 2004) nor does it have much seating capacity. Although I am not a wine drinker, I could figure out that the restaurant has an impressive wine list. Also, the restaurant offers some really delicious food. The appetizer that I tried was country style duck rillettes with Madeira and fresh herbs which was unlike my taste. However, what I enjoyed eating was braised rabbit casserole in dijon mustard and tarragon. I definitely recommend trying out the rabbit dish but like me you might find the size of the serving a bit small. One thing I found interesting was that all entrees were being served with famous “pommes frites” (Belgian style fries). The specialities of the restaurant include some mouth watering duck dishes like duck confit glazed with honey and spices in old sherry sauce. So, if you want real french dining experience choose Bouchons Bistro but be careful as it might get a little expensive.

Dinner at Moxie's Classic Grill, Kelowna

Last night, I had a wonderful dinner with friends at Moxie's Classic Grill to celebrate the engagement of two of my good friends, Maizal and Lindsay. The choice of restaurant was obvious as Moxie's is centrally located and is one of the upbeat restaurants of Kelowna. Moxie's has a beautiful decor which is warm and luxurious at the same time. The restaurant is family friendly and includes a kids menu. I must say the food at Moxie's is quite sumptuous and you might have tough time deciding what to eat as there is wide variety of dishes. Although dinner at Moxie's is absolutely satisfying, you must save some appetite to enjoy their dessert which is an absolute delight. Whether you choose blackberry apple crisp or mocha Kahlua cheesecake you'll simple love it. However, my favourite is white chocolate brownie which is simply irresistible as it is made of white and dark chocolate folded into a white chocolate brownie, finished with french vanilla ice cream, real whipped cream, and warm chocolate sauce. All in all, Moxie's classic grill is a perfect place to meet friends after work or to have a fabulous dinner with family.

Happening Hangout "Kelly O' Brien's"

It was a chilly Friday evening and as I had been shopping for about two hours, I was a little hungry. Manoj, my husband suggested that we go and check out Kelly O'Brien's, one of the most happening hangouts in downtown Kelowna. As I entered the pub, it smelled like Lays' potato chips and since it was jam-packed we had to wait for about ten minutes before we were seated. I discovered that since this place is located close to the lake, has a rooftop patio, has variety of specials throughout the week and is not expensive that it has become one of the hot favourites of the locals. Servers dressed in Irish style kilts look pretty impressive. Kelly O'Briens claims that Pachos is their original invention. Believe me, they actually have the best Pacho's found anywhere in the world. You can also enjoy two appetizers for the price of one (after nine) and there is plenty to choose from. So, if you happen to be in Kelowna and crave for Irish-style food, head straight for Kelly O' Briens.

Here is the address :-
Kelly O'Briens Neighborhood Pub
262 Bernard Ave., Kelowna
Phone: (250)861-1338

Cool Restaurant in Sicamous, British Columbia

If you ever decide to pass by Sicamous, don't forget to visit this cool restaurant "MOOSE MULLIGANS." Believe me, you will find the food delicious and the ambience awesome.I'll definitely recommend chicken parmesan .It's an absolute delight.So if you are in Sicamous and want to have some tasty food..you know now where to go.



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