local delights

Two delicious local delights to share with you today. Erik and I don't eat out often, but try to choose interesting places when we do. We have two restaurants that are among our favourites in Kelowna. Both are situated downtown so one can go for a walk along the lake after (or before) dinner.

1. Pho Soc Trang

Yumm. Delicious and affordable. We usually share a pho soup with vegetables added. Dinner for two for under $15. Also, you get a punch card when you buy soup so after ten you get one free. If we don't get the pho then we get the lemongrass vermicelli bowl which is equally delicious.

One of the best things about Pho Soc Trang is the employees. They are hilarious and adorable.

2. Bai Thong

I'm sure Bai Thong could be affordable, but Erik and I can't help ourselves when we're there so we eat way too much food and spend way too much money. We only go here if we're going for dinner with friends. The owner always laughs at how much we order and tells us we won't be able to finish our meal. We always do and walk out with our bellies aching.

Recommendations... everything! Pad Thai. Tom Ka Gai. Pad Prick King. Gang Kiew Waan. You could honestly pick anything on the menu and be more than satisfied.

I wish I had an excuse to go for dinner now. Anyone want to come for a visit??

local delights

I have been meaning to share some of the local delights we get to enjoy here in the Okanagan. I am mainly doing this so that I remember when visitors come out, but who knows, the Okanagan is a popular summer destination so you may benefit from this too. I did brainstorm a few, but have forgotten most so more will be included as I remember/discover them. I don't have much time at present so I will just leave you with one little delight.

Stuart Park Skating Rink

Now, this isn't always a skating rink so the link will not always show it...  Stuart Park is a park along Okanagan Lake here in town. In the summer there is a roller skating area and in the winter this is flooded and turned into an ice rink. It is open for free public skating from 06:00 - 23:00 throughout the winter months (which, in Kelowna, are from late November until late February). The park is right down town and the ice is well maintained.

I have yet to skate at Stuart Park.  I don't own skates, but that is no longer a valid excuse as this year they added skate rentals on the premises. Erik, however, regularly heads on out and skates for an hour or two. He did this more often when we lived within walking distance of the park, but he still manages to get out there.

So, if you ever find yourself lucky enough to spend Christmas in Kelowna, I'd recommend you head out to Stuart Park to enjoy some lakeside skating.