Cabana Bar and Grille was awarded second place in the Best Okanagan Restaurant category in the prestigious Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards yesterday. Just shy of its first year in business, Cabana Grille proves to be a key player in this growing culinary destination.”We are absolutely thrilled!” says co-owner and operating partner Jay Blackford. “Vancouver’s food media and restaurant industry professionals are an important and influential group. Recognition at this level means a lot to Cabana and our staff, customers, suppliers and local producers.”
Cabana Grille opened its doors in June 2008 to a bustling summer crowd – with a full patio, lounge and dining room that together seat 300 guests. With a mandate of “globally-inspired and locally created” Cabana Grille presents both sophisticated flavours and family-friendly fare that are healthy, fresh and focused on the incredible array and quality of local ingredients available nearby.
“We are proud to bring the best of the Okanagan’s fresh ingredients to Kelowna’s locals and visitors,” says Executive Chef and co-owner Ned Bell. “The Okanagan is a vibrant region with many opportunities to support talented and passionate culinary businesses from Osoyoos to Vernon that combine to create unparalleled dining experiences for our customers. From farmers to winemakers to producers of artisanal products there is so much to celebrate and we thank Vancouver Magazine for recognizing our efforts.”
Cabana Grille is gearing up for a busy Okanagan summer and is kicking things off with some exciting events including a Brewmasters’ Gourmet Dinner with Tree Brewing Company on April 29, Terasen Gas’ signature Spring Okanagan Wine Festival Gala – Gourmet and Grapes on May 3 – featuring an Iron Chef style showdown between Ned Bell and celebrity chef David Hawksworth, and the launch of a brand new spring menu on Monday, May 11.
With a premier position on Lakeshore Road just steps from stunning Okanagan Lake, Cabana Grille is a globally inspired, locally created upscale eatery owned and operated by three local restaurateurs, Jay Blackford, Michael Borg and Ned Bell. The restaurant blends a casual, relaxed atmosphere with exceptional food and drink led by Executive Chef Ned Bell who honed his culinary prowess at renowned restaurants across Canada including Lumiere, Accolade, Senses, Murrieta’s, Redwater Grille and Vintage Steakhouse. Bell was a regular on Food Network Canada’s “Cook Like a Chef” and currently films “It’s Just Food” for CTV. Focusing on fresh, local produce cooked in innovative ways for a wide range of tastes and budgets, Cabana Grille is well on its way to becoming a local favourite and buzz-worthy hot spot.
3799 Lakeshore Road
Kelowna, BC V1W 3K5
Tel: 250.763.1955
info@cabanagrille.com
www.cabanagrille.com
