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Terrafina Restaurant, Oliver, B.C.

After a quiet, but lovely Christmas, I thought it would be nice to treat my husband to brunch at Terrafina Restaurant. This is a lovely spot that is part of Hester Creek Winery. Also, after I had hurt my back and was unable to shovel snow, our neighbour, bless his heart, came over and shovelled snow for two weeks, every day. (This was the most now we have seen in five years). I invited him and his lovely wife and good friend, to join us as our treat.

The reservations were made in good time. Three seatings for the day and it would have been standing room only if they had allowed it. This was wonderful to see; supporting a wonderful dining experience. It was Buffet style and it was truly delicious.

Fruit platters, cheeses, charcuterie plates, pickles and olives, scrambled eggs, lovely smoked bacon, two kinds of eggs benedict (one with a smoked white fish) and another was Tuscan style (and very delicious). This one had a green tomato jam on the English muffin. Home style fries, sausages, tiny scones: one with cheese, another with rosemary and lavender, and a plain one. These were light and delightful. Pizza slices were also there (two kinds).

Not to be leaving hungary or anything, for dessert they had individual Tiramasu, jellies, truffles. Wines, specialty drinks and, of course, coffee/tea.

This was a great way to start the New Year and we will be back for Valentine’s. This is not to be missed as well. I love this establishment, I really do.

 

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Pappa’s Firehall Bistro, Oliver, B.C.

Today was a day to go out for lunch. Why ? Just ‘cuz. We went into a restaurant we had not visited for a very long time and that was due to such bad food offered to the customer as well as being told we couldn’t go in because they were too busy and, believe me, it was half empty.

It was quiet and perhaps that is due to the bad reputation this establishment carried for such a long time. Our server, Sara, was a ray of sunshine. She was quick to come to the table, leave us menus and allowing us time to glance over the new menu.

We decided to split our order of a chicken sandwich with fries and I ordered a coffee. In a few minutes the order arrived and the sandwich was chock full of roasted chicken breast that had grill marks on it and tasted absolutely wonderful. The bun was fresh and soft.

Now the fries . Ah, yes the fries. We have not tasted fries like that since we were in Belgium 3 years ago. Crispy on the outside, soft and yummy on the inside. OMG! The only thing they needed was a small sprinkle of salt.

Sharing our lunch was perfect, portion wise and I would definitely recommend this establishment to anyone reading this review.

In the parking lot, we ran into friends of ours and raved about the food and they agreed. A new Chef has begun to bring the customers back, two at a time. Keep it up and we will return.

 

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