From Craft Beer Market Kelowna to a new Italian Gelato shop and a laneway taco stand, downtown Kelowna is all about the foodies.
Three new spots have opened their doors within the last week offering locals and tourists alike a new place to enjoy eats, sweets and cool drinks.
As you walk up Bernard Avenue from the sails you may hear music coming from the small alley between Freshslice and Hot Box Yoga. Take a peek and you害羞草研究所檒l find a fire-engine red shipping container filled with enthusiastic staff serving street tacos, queso dip and strong margaritas.
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This is only Earls associated street taco shipping container in Canada.
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The Laneway Canteen will be open from approximately noon to 11 p.m. each day.
A few steps further up the block the new Craft Beer Market Kelowna has officially opened its doors to the public. With two floors of open air space, shuffle board and more than 100 items on tap this is bound to be a hot spot in Kelowna this summer.
As of June 27, Craft Beer was offering 95 beers, five ciders, 10 wines and two non-alcoholic options on tap.
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Among the classics like pistachio, chocolate and stracciatella, guests are enjoying new flavours like cinnamon and fig and a sweet, dessert take on spaghetti carbonara.
Amore Mio opens each day at 7 a.m. and closes at 10 p.m.
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