Wine and dine at The Bunkhouse, Kelowna

As Wine and Dine festival is going on in the Okanagan (only few days left..finishes on 4th Feb'07), I decided to take advantage of the opportunity and indulge myself in a sumptuous three course meal. There were quite a few options and making an appropriate choice was a little difficult. I sat in front of the computer with my husband for half an hour trying to find out the best deal. Ultimately we zeroed on Mahdinas since neither of us had tried it before and their wine and dine special menu looked tempting. Unfortunately when we called the place to make a reservation we realised that they are not open on Sunday evenings so we decided to go for 'The Bunkhouse Bar and Grill'. We were excited to go to The Bunkhouse because they had an interesting menu. The appetizer included grilled vegetable Bruschetta which was really yummy as it was seasoned with asiago cheese. Another appy that we ordered was Chicken wings which can be had in several different flavours like BBQ, teriyaki, honey and garlic, etc and the amount of wings...wow!! One thing that I didnt enjoy was their dessert but then again I don't prefer 'Brulee' as a dessert. The main entree included crusted half rack of lamb whose very sight was mouth watering and taste absolutely delicious. However, Restaurant was not at all busy and I wondered if Kelowna people actually drove all the way upto K.L.O road to visit that restaurant. My Husband,Manoj informed me that since the restuarant is attached with Orchards green golf course it really gets going in the summer especially during breakfast time. Satisfied with my dinner at 'The Bunkhouse' except for the dessert, I can't wait to try their breakfast.

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Enjoy Greek cuisine at "YAMAS" , Kelowna

Although I enjoy trying different foods, am not a big fan of Greek Cuisine. Still, I was excited to go to 'Yamas' , a popular Greek restaurant in Kelowna because my friend Michelle said that they have really good authentic Greek food and we were also going to meet some new girls. Basically, it was girls night out. As I entered the restaurant, it did not feel as if I have come to Greece but ambience was quite pleasant. Dim lights of the restaurant created that romantic effect which girls usually like. However, there is a lot of scope for improvement in the decor. Since I love Kalamari, I ordered pan-fried Kalamaris (I am a little health conscious) though you can have them deep fried too. Seasoned with lemon, small fresh cut onions and Greek spices my dish was simply irresistible. Souvlaki, Greek ribs, seafood and steak are some of the other dishes that one can enjoy. I heard other girls say that 'Yamas' offer buffet on weekdays which is worth a try. My friend said Greek salad was awesome. Located in downtown Kelowna on Ellis street, Yamas is one of the best Greek restaurant in the town. All in all my experience at 'Yamas' was pleasurable and not to mention I got an opportunity to make some new friends.

'Milestones', Kelowna

If you happen to get hungry while shopping in the Orchard park mall in Kelowna (one of the few good places to shop in Kelowna) and crave for some fine dining or casual lunch then Milestones is your best bet. Located by the mall, Milestones has some delicious food and nice ambiance. Try Chicken Thai drummettes (Drizzled with peanut sauce. Served with toasted sesame-cucumber mayonnaise) as an appetizer and you will end up saying "These are so good." The Main menu has a lot to offer from pizza, burgers, noodles to steak, pasta and portions are good enough to be shared by a couple(you won't be left hungry). In case you are still left hungry why not tempt your taste-buds with a slice of white chocolate cheesecake.

Trip to Las Vegas

I was excited when Manoj said " Aditi, Let's go to Las Vegas for a holiday." I precisely remember it was a hot summer evening when he made this offer. Within a week we packed our bags, gathered as much information as we could about Las Vegas vacation from friends, internet and Travel agents, made reservation with Hotel Aladdin and were off to Vegas for a week in July 2006. We caught a flight from Kelowna to Seattle and then to Las Vegas. Our vacation in Las Vegas was an ultimate experience. This city offers spectacular tours, breathtaking shows and an endless list of action-packed activities. While in Vegas I realised every hotel in Vegas was an amusement centre in itself. Cirque Du Soleil shows which we saw in Vegas were absolutely amazing. It was thrilling to see "Zumanity" which was naughty as well as a daring show. On the other hand "Mystere" offered enchantment beyond comparison. These were two of the best shows in Vegas. It was also enjoyable to discover Las vegas through Monorail. Besides paid shows, many Hotels offer free shows like Sirens of Treasure Island and Dancing Fountains of Bellagio. I grabbed a hold of my favourite celebrities at Madame Tussauds wax museum at the hotel Venetian. Other places we enjoyed were Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical gardens and Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay. Fine places to eat are Rainforest Cafe(where I was quite impressed by exotic atmosphere and a lightning show) , Ristorante Italiano (if you like Italian Food as much as I do , you can't afford to miss this one), Zanziber Cafe (provides food 24 hrs) and Tamba for Indian cuisine. I also recommend Spice Market Buffet at Alladin which offers incredible variety of food from all over the world. Now, if you are wondering where to party I will suggest "Body English " at Hard Rock Cafe. My Husband and I enjoyed swinging to music that was mainly hip-hop and rock.If you are lucky enough, you might be able to spot a model or two while at this place. All in all Vegas offers you nothing but good time.