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The weather may not be totally co-operating, so far, this summer, but the unexpected cool evening breezes are directly translated from the Italian, al fresco, meaning, in the cool.
It can also mean, according to Wikipedia, spending time in jail.
But that’s not the object of these suggestions, as more commonly in the Okanagan, the phrase is most often used to describe dining or entertaining outdoors.
Certainly, there are patios a-plenty to enjoy at just about any winery, brew pub, or your favourite restaurant. You can raid the cheese, meat, and cracker cases at your local store or in a wine shop and create your own impromptu picnic, but for a special occasion, there are many options.
New this year around Oliver and Osoyoos, there is Out n About Al Fresco Dining, visiting a handful of wineries with multi-course meals and plenty of wine pairings.
The best part?
Door-to-door service provided by several tour companies. No need for a designated driver. Find more info on their Facebook page and book soon, as dinners are limited to a dozen guests: https://www.facebook.com/outnaboutdining/
If you haven’t experienced a “Cuisine du Terroir” dinner with Joy Road Catering, this is the year to go. If there are still seats.
On Sundays, al fresco dining at a long table overlooking Skaha Lake south of Penticton takes place at God’s Mountain Estate. The setting will make you think you’re in Italy: http://www.joyroadcatering.com/events.php
If barbecue is your thing, in Kaleden there is Flambé Catering. Every Thursday, you can book dinner at the historic 1912. Live music and one of the most Instagram-worthy venues in the valley (you’ve probably seen it in wedding photos), have a look: http://www.flambe.catering/
And rounding out suggestions in the southern part of the valley (next week we’ll look at the north), is Rabbit Hollow.
Select dates for Farm to Fork dinners with The Chef Instead in Westbank. A charming location with a garden tour included. More details on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/380759776102951/
UPCOMING EVENTS
July 5, Summerland: Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards begins its FITZ Fridays night summer concerts with Tavis Weir, with an option to include a three-course dinner.
July 5, West Kelowna: Kalala hosts its 11th Anniversary Celebration all day, with Dosa Crepe Café on site.
July 5, Naramata: Legend Distilling presents painting and cocktails with artist Jenny Long.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/legend-distilling-presents-painting-cocktails-with-jenny-long-tickets-64379200923
July 6, Naramata: Enjoy outdoor movie night at Popular Grove, featuring the movie Sideways.
July 6, Okanagan Falls: Frälik in the Falls, with the wineries of the Okanagan Falls Winery Association and buffet dinner by Nest and Nectar.
This article is written by or on behalf of an outsourced columnist and does not necessarily reflect the views of Castanet.
