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amloops This Week is pleased to present to you the inaugural KTW Golden Plate Awards! You might be asking: “Wait a minute. Don’t we vote for this stuff in the summer?” The answer is yes – and no. The concept of the Golden Plate Awards is not to replicate our very successful Readers Choice Awards, but to celebrate Kamloops’s unique food and drink scene in a more unique way. These awards look at the experiences our wonderful dining scene offers, from “Best Place to Go for a Business Lunch” to “Best Place to Go
WINNER!
After the Blazers Game” to “Best Place to Meet Singles” to “Best Place to Go When Someone Else Pays” to “Best Place to Eat When You’re Hung Over”. You get the picture. And you’ll still be able to vote for Kamloops’ best burgers, steaks, wings and many more this summer. Thanks to the hundreds of you who voted online in our reader poll this spring and congratulations to the more than three dozen local establishments who were recognized by our readers. We look forward to celebrating your success at our winners’ reception coming up in May, where we will
be handing out the Golden Plate winners’ plaques. Watch for those plaques in your local eatery as a sign of the approval of Kamloops’ discerning diners – an honour that can only be earned, never bought. Enjoy reading about the winners – and if you work up an appetite while doing so, you’ll know where to go!
TIM SHOULTS
Operations Manager, Kamloops This Week
Best Late Night Restaurant
Thanks to all our fans for voting for us. We’re proud to satisfy your cravings 24/7.
Check out our new late night feature, chicken wings!
3 KAMLOOPS LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU!
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Thank you Kamloops! Best Place for an Anniversary Dinner Best Place for a Valentine’s Dinner Best Restaurant using Local Ingredients #1 best place for a business lunch
2nd place - best place for a first date 2nd place - restaurant With the best desserts 3rd place - best place to take a guest from out of toWn 3rd place - restaurant With the most diVerse menu
227 Victoria street • 778-471-5050
mon - fri open 11 am • sat & sun open 10 am (serVing brunch) Upscale Casual Dining Experience Canadian Cuisine with Local Ingredients and Global Influences
250.374.2913 • 326 VICTORIA ST.
TERRAKAMLOOPS.COM OPEN DAILY FROM 5PM, MON - SAT Reservations Recommended
#1 BEST PLACE TO PARTY! #1 BEST PLACE FOR LIVE MUSIC! #1 BEST PLACE TO MEET SINGLES! #1 BEST PLACE TO GO DANCING! 2ND PLACE - BEST PLACE FOR A GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT!
Upcoming events:
• April 26: Dustin BentAll & AltAmeDA, 8pm to 2Am - still folksy, But rockin’ more thAn ever Before! Ages 19+ • April 27 & 28: Jon Bos BAnD Doors, 8pm to 2Am • mAy 30: monkeyJunk, two time Juno AwArD winning rock n roll/ swAmp/Blues BAnD, Doors 7pm, Ages 19+ for more info, check out theblUegrotto.ca
“I’m very grateful, for such a fantastic staff, a Great Venue, in the best little city in the world. Thanks Kamloops! see ya soon.” New owner, Pup Johnston
#1-319 Victoria St, Kamloops • 250-372-9901
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Noble Pig Brewhouse
Best Place FOR A
BIRTHDAY DINNER
Kelly O’ Bryan’s
Best Place FOR AN
ANNIVERSARY DINNER
Terra Restaurant
Best Place
Best Place
FOR A
VALENTINE’S DINNER
FIRST DATE
1st
1st
1st
2nd Carlos O Bryan’s /
2nd Brownstone 3rd Atlas Steak and Fish
2nd Brownstone 3rd Atlas Steak and Fish
2nd Mittz Kitchen 3rd Cafe Motivo
Earls Restaurant 3rd Noble Pig Brewhouse
Terra Restaurant
Best Place
GUESTS FROM OUT OF TOWN
TO TAKE
1st
Noble Pig Brewhouse
2nd Terra Restaurant 3rd Fox’n Hounds /
Mittz Kitchen
Terra Restaurant
Best Place
YOU’RE HUNG OVER
UNDER $10 TO EAT FOR
1st
SOMEONE ELSE PAYS
Atlas Steak & Fish
2nd Brownstone 3rd Terra Restaurant
Best Place
Best Place
BIG GAME
PARTY
TO WATCH THE
TO
1st
1st
1st
2nd Denny’s Restaurant 3rd McDonald’s
2nd McDonald’s 3rd Tim Hortons
2nd Shark Club 3rd On The Rocks
2nd The Commodore 3rd Shark Club
Hello Toast
Fox’n Hounds
Best
MEET SINGLES
Best Place
BUSINESS LUNCH
AFTER-WORK DRINKS
AFTER THE MOVIES
1st
1st
2nd The Commodore 3rd Shark Club
2nd Earls Restaurant 3rd Carlos O’Bryan’s
2nd Earls Restaurant 3rd Noble Pig Brewhouse
The Blue Grotto
Best Place
1st
Fox’n Hounds
Fox’n Hounds
Best Place FOR A
HAPPY HOUR
TO
TO GO TO WHEN
1st
Best Place
The Blue Grotto
Noble Pig Brewhouse
Best Place
TO EAT WHEN
Best Place
FOR A
1st
Kelly O’Bryan’s
Mittz Kitchen
B3
FOR A
TO GO
1st
1st
2nd Noble Pig Brewhouse 3rd Red Collar Brewing
2nd Noble Pig Brewhouse 3rd Milestones Restaurant
Fox’n Hounds
Earls Restaurant
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The Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill has all the makings of a sports enthusiast’s dream come true. Located just a 2-minute walk from the Sandman Centre, the Kamloops Shark Club features 56 HDTV screens with a 17.5’ HD media wall and mind-blowing surround sound. “We’re proud to have the largest media wall in the city, ” says Todd Pollock, Shark Club’s Vice President of Operations. Shark Club shows all of the big games, and our downtown location makes it ideal for pulling an extra-inning lunch on the best patio in Kamloops or hooking up with friends after a Blazers game. However, Shark Club is much more than your typical sports bar. Pollock notes it’s a destination guests can go to enjoy themselves for any occasion, and also to discover the great food. “We have really great food. I think some people are surprised when they order our food and find out how great it is. We definitely take pride in that.” He says guests will find traditional sports bar favourites like
burgers and chicken wings on the menu, “but we also have an incredible jambalaya and amazing spaghetti with [handmade] meatballs.” Featuring specials every day of the week, alongside weekday Happy Hour, Pollock says there’s “really a bit of something for everyone.” For those looking to book a special night out like a stagette or birthday, the weekend late night atmosphere at Shark Club provides plenty of great reasons to hit the town: • Southside Fridays with DJ Hunter & Nouveau: Kamloops’ only Red Carpet Urban Experience, featuring a full menu until close for late night cravings and featuring R&B, Rap, Hip-Hop, Trap, Urban and Dance Hall Tunes • Sound Saturdays: Home for Club Anthems, EDM, Mashups, Remixes, Dance, Top 40 (10pm – 2am) “Our goal is to create a welcoming environment for whatever the occasion may be,” Pollock says. “Whether it’s watching the game or just going out with friends. It’s the idea of being in a fun, social environment - a chance to meet people, get introduced face to face and socialize.” For more information, go to SharkClub.com.
CHEERS TO YOU! “Best Place to Party” “Best Place to Meet Singles” “Best Place for Live Music”
“Favourites” in the Gold Plate Awards 2018
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Thank you Kamloops.
SG AME”
“BEST
AFTER THE O G BLA TO E Z C
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We’re proud to be your ultimate game day destination!
285 Lorne St. Kamloops sharkclub.com
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Best Place
Best Cafe
BLAZERS GAME
HOLD A MEETING
TO GO AFTER THE
1st
Shark Club
2nd Fox’n Hounds 3rd Moxies Restaurant /
Noble Pig Brewhouse
TO
1st
Caffe Motivo
2nd Stock Pot Cafe 3rd The Art We Are
Best Place FOR A
1st
The Commodore
2nd The Blue Grotto 3rd Milestones Restaurant
Best Place
TO BRING YOUR
SPORTS TEAM AFTER THE GAME st
1
Fox’n Hounds
1st
LIVE MUSIC
The Blue Grotto
2nd Boston Pizza 3rd Noble Pig Brewhouse
2nd The Commodore 3rd The Art We Are / Match Eatery
Best Place
Restaurant
KID’S BIRTHDAY
FIRST LEGAL DRINK
BEST DESSERTS
1stRed Robin
Gourmet Burgers
nd Boston Pizza
2 3rd McDonald’s
FOR YOUR
1st
Fox’n Hounds
2nd Carlos O’Bryan’s 3rd Noble Pig Brewhouse
Best Place
FOR
Best Place
TO CELEBRATE YOUR
GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT
Best Place
WITH THE
1st
Earls Restaurant 2
nd Mittz
Kitchenz
rd Brownstone Restaurant
3
/ Storms on the River / Swiss Pastry
TO GO
DANCING
1st
The Blue Grotto
2nd The Commodore 3rd Shark Club
Best
WASHROOM FACILITIES
1st
Fox’n Hounds
2nd Moxies Restaurant 3rd Shark Club
Thanks Kamloops! Best Place for a Girls' Night Out
#1 Best Cafe To Hold A Meeting #1 Best Barista - Greg Hanycz 2nd place: Best Barista - Ben Schabner 3rd Place: Best Place For A First Date
CAFFE MOTIVO 229 Victoria Street 250-372-3565 • caffemotivo.com
369 Victoria Street • 250.851.3100 www.commodorekamloops.com
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Restaurant
Best
LATE-NIGHT RESTAURANT
WITH THE MOST
1st
DIVERSE MENU
Earls Restaurant
2nd Romeo’s Kitchen & Spirits 3rd Frick & Frack / Mittz Kitchen
1st
2nd Noble Pig Brewhouse 3rd Fox’n Hounds
2nd Hello Toast 3rd Noble Pig
Denny’s Restaurant
The Keg
The Commodore
Potoroka, Fox’n Hounds 3rd Megan Pehota, Papa G’s Café / Josie, Scott’s Inn
2
nd Chapters Viewpoint
2 3rd Felix on Fourth
1st
Nandi’s Flavours of India
2 3rd Hoodoos
Best
1stCourtney Lambert, nd Darla
VIEW
nd Storms on the River
Brewhouse
YOU WISH WOULD
WITH A
1st
COME TO TOWN
Cactus Club
2nd Olive Garden 3rd Red Lobster
Best
Best
BARTENDER
BARISTA
CHEF
1stGage Deacon,
1stGreg Hanycz
1stRyan Clark,
SERVER
Terra Restaurant
Best
YOU
1st
LOCAL INGREDIENTS
Restaurant
Best Dining
USING
1st
Restaurant
MISS THE MOST
Best Restaurant
Fox’n Hounds
nd Dino
Bernardo, The Commodore 3rd Brandi Houde, Noble Pig / Gord Schmidt, Fox’n Hounds
2
- Caffe Motivo
nd Ben, Caffe Motivo Sahali
2
/ Dan, Resevoir / Ryan, Red Beard
Private Catering
nd Bennett Glendinning,
2
Earls Restaurants
rd David Toombs, Terra
3
Restaurant
HERE’S TO YOU, KAMLOOPS, FOR VOTING US YOUR FAVOURITE IN SO MANY CATEGORIES! 2 ND PLACE 1 ST PLACE 3 RD PLACE Best Place to Eat Under $10 Best Happy Hour
Best Place for After Work Drinks Best Place to Bring Your Sports Team After the Game Best Bartender, Gage Deacon
Best Place for your First Legal Drink Best Washroom Facilities
Best Place to watch the Big Game Best Server, Courtney Lambert
Best Place to Go After the Blazers Game
Best Server, Darla Potoroka
Best Place to take Guests from Out of Town Best Bartender, Gord Schmidt Best Late Night Restaurant
THANK YOU ! S P O O L M KA Sahali Mall
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#1 BEST PLACE FOR A BIRTHDAY DINNER For over thirty years we’ve celebrated with you on your birthday! Be sure to try our famous pachos™!
One of the Best
Cafe & Local Cafes to Hold aArtisan Meeting Market Places for Live Music 246 Victoria Street Cafe & Local Artisan Market theartweare.com 246 Victoria Street theartweare.com
250-828-1559 | www.kobcob.com 244 Victoria Street Kamloops, BC
#1 BEST PLACE FOR A FIRST DATE #1 BEST PLACE TO TAKE GUESTS FROM OUT OF TOWN RUNNER UP BEST PLACE FOR AFTER WORK DRINKS RUNNER UP BEST PLACE TO GO AFTER THE MOVIES RUNNER UP BEST LATE-NIGHT RESTAURANT ONE OF THE BEST BEST PLACE FOR A BIRTHDAY DINNER ONE OF THE BEST BEST PLACE FOR A BUSINESS LUNCH ONE OF THE BEST BEST PLACE TO GO AFTER A BLAZERS GAME ONE OF THE BEST BEST PLACE TO BRING YOUR SPORTS TEAM AFTER THE GAME ONE OF THE BEST BEST PLACE FOR YOUR FIRST LEGAL DRINK ONE OF THE BEST BEST RESTAURANT USING LOCAL INGREDIENTS ONE OF THE BEST BEST BARTENDER - BRANDI HOUDE
THE NOBLE PIG BREWHOUSE 650 Victoria Street • 778-471-5999