Why these Okanagan cafes are creating unique hot chocolates
The first annual Okanagan Hot Chocolate Festival is giving hot chocolate lovers an opportunity to enjoy local gourmet, specialty drinks all while supporting a local charity.
“The Okanagan's most talented cafes, restaurants and specialty shops present delicious and wild hot chocolate concoctions with paired confections throughout the valley,” the Okanagan Hot Chocolate Festival Facebook page said.
Food Tours Kelowna and Valrhona Chocolate are collaborating to bring the hot chocolate experience to residents in the Okanagan from Jan. 17 until Feb. 14.
Participants can vote for their favourite hot chocolate creation for the chance to win a prize.
Proceeds from the festival are being raised for the Mamas for Mamas charitable organization in support of mothers and caregivers who are in crisis.
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The organization provides support for families and single parents who are facing poverty-related challenges.
“Sip on unique brews created by the Okanagan's best cafés, chocolate shops, and restaurants while raising money for a local charity,” the Facebook page said.
Here is a list of all the participating restaurants, cafes and bistros in the Okanagan:
Penticton
Lakeside Resort, Bufflehead Café
Blissful Belly
Vernon
Ratio Coffee & Pastry
Kelowna
QB Gelato & Café
J’s Cafe & Bistro
Mid-Town Station
Sunny’s Diner
Chickpeace Zero Waste
Sandrine’s French Chocolate & Pastry
Train Station Pub
Lakehouse Store on Bernard Ave
The Okanagan Table
Frankie, We Salute You!
Kootenay Coffee Co.,
Bread Co.
It’s a Bakery
West Kelowna
It’s a Bakery
If we missed a participating location in the Okanagan Hot Chocolate Festival in your community, please tell us about it in the comment section below.
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