Award-winning Okanagan Chef Ricardo Scebba Launches Debut Cookbook

Chef Ricardo demos recipes at Cook Works

Ricardo’s Mediterranean Kitchen is proud to announce the launch of its first ever cookbook, That’s Amore: From Ricardo Scebba’s Mediterranean Kitchen – which he will be demonstrating from on October 22 & 23 at Cookworks Vancouver.

Written by Chef Ricardo, with recipes and anecdotes from his culinary mentor and mother Concetta, the book is a collection of treasured Italian recipes passed down over three generations, delicious personal interpretations of traditional favourites, and many popular menu items from the award-winning restaurant.

Event: Chef Ricardo Scebba demonstrates recipes from his debut cookbook “That’s Amore”

When: Saturday Oct 22 (12-5pm) & Sunday Oct 23 (1-5pm)

Location: Cook Works (west Broadway location)

1548 West Broadway (at Granville)
Vancouver, BC V6J 5K9

The cookbook, published by the Okanagan Institute is now available at Ricardo’s Mediterranean Kitchen and online at www.ricardos.ca and retails for $24.95 CAD.

About Ricardo’s Mediterranean Kitchen

Since opening in 2001, Ricardo’s has won numerous awards including “#1 Italian Restaurant in British Columbia” by Open Table diners as well as “Best Restaurant,” “Best Service,” “Best Italian,” “Best Romantic,” “Best Chef,” and “Best of the Best” from Okanagan Life Magazine and “Greenest Business” (2011) awarded by the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce. Tucked away on a quiet road just outside Kelowna, BC – Ricardo’s Mediterranean Kitchen offers gratifying, authentic dishes echoing from the Italian countryside and the Mediterranean basin. From mama’s hand-rolled, homemade meatballs to organic produce grown in the family garden, chef-owner Ricardo Scebba honors his Italian heritage and serves favorite family recipes that offer a true taste of Mediterranean life. The Tuscan-inspired 50-seat room designed by Georgie Award-winner, Tara Trumpetter makes the perfect place to savor Ricardo’s time-honoured taste creations with family, friends and lovers. Situated in the Holiday Park Resort just 20km north of Kelowna, Ricardo’s Mediterranean Kitchen is the Okanagan’s best-kept secret.www.ricardos.ca or by calling

250-766-6810.