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Britannia Pies, Penticton, B.C.

I keep forgetting to write about this shop. Last week Don and I were thinking about this place, as we had heard it was good. We found it easily enough but that is where anything nice came to a halt

We entered, all excited about what kind of pie(s) we were going to buy and this man half appeared through a doorway saying something like ‘what do you want’ and I replied (I thought jokingly) that I was disappointed as the only pies they had were savory (steak and kidney) and the like. He said very rudely that he hadn’t made fruit pies or anything like it for 17 years. Then he turned and disappeared.

After looking everything over and deciding we would order his “Scottish Pasties” for dinner We called him back and said we would take two of them. Now here is where lessons in any sort of customer service were sadly missing. He said “I won’t sell you anything. They are frozen and would not represent how good my pies are”. Then he turned and left the room.

WOW! We were shocked. IF his pies are any good – who would know? If they are frozen, as he says, then he won’t sell you any. Grouchy? Rude? More than rude? Absolutely.

I don’t wonder anymore why some businesses fail. This would/could be a good example. So, we went home and I am making my own. So there.

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Predator Ridge Restaurant, Vernon, B.C.

On our second day at the Sparkling Hill Resort, we decided to try the restaurant at Predator Ridge Golf Course for dinner. The drive there (about 5 minutes) is breathtaking in the view you see and, believe me, it goes forever.

Our reservation was for 6:30 p.m. and it was a good thing we had one. There was a Charity Golf Tournament on and the place was booked up. Our server, Chris, was from Australia and was a wonderful, caring and very astute server. We were pleased, so far.

Don ordered an O’Doul’s and I ordered a Pinot Blanc from Hester Creek (large one, please) and Chris brought us a beautiful bread, warmed, and ever so tasty. Okay, we opted not to have an appetizer so we could actually eat our dinner and not feel stuffed. Don ordered a strip loin steak with mashed potatoes and garden fresh vegetables (cooked perfectly) and he still just rolls his eyes at the mention of the steak. He claims it was, without a doubt, the very best steak he had ever, EVER eaten.

I ordered the chicken and mushroom risotto with fresh vegetables. Believe me when I tell you, it was the absolute best risotto I have ever eaten and I love risotto. The chicken? Juicy, tasty and not over spiced. It literally fell apart when you touched your fork to it. This was a meal to die for. If only it wasn’t such a long drive to get here.

I ordered a special coffee and Don had an espresso. When Chris heard it was our 25th Anniversary, he said the coffee and any dessert we wanted was on them. We were thrilled. Such a simple offering but so appreciated.

If you are reading this…go here, run or fly, it is a fabulous establishment and have a wonderful chef, Jeremy, who knows how to prepare and serve the best tasting food.

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