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And while the topnotch entertainment will get you in the door, it may be the food and drink that keep you coming back.
DorothyB次元官网网址檚 is known for its drag shows, including the famed Sunday Drag Brunch where local queens interact with the guests. ItB次元官网网址檚 breakfast with a spectacular, saucy side of glam and attitude.
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Reservations are highly recommended for the Sunday Drag Brunch.
DorothyB次元官网网址檚 has made a name for itself from an entertainment perspective, and it just might be the most inclusive spot on KelownaB次元官网网址檚 bar-and-restaurant landscape. LGBT2Q+ at its core, DorothyB次元官网网址檚 is a place for everyone to gather and be themselves.
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In addition to mastering its entertainment and atmosphere, DorothyB次元官网网址檚 has perfected its food and drink menu since opening in early 2020. Sarah and beverage director Eric Pihrag go all out to create a unified offering between the two menus.
On the cocktail side, youB次元官网网址檒l find a tightly curated local wine list alongside creative and exotic handcrafted signature drinks. Choose from The Ruby Slipper, Wicked Witch of the West or Not in Kansas Anymore. (You are picking up on the theme here, right?)
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When it comes to food, the offerings are as diverse as the friends that Dorothy picks up along her yellow brick road journey in The Wizard of Oz.
The Hong Shao Rou Pork Belly Bites are like little pieces of heaven melting in your mouth. The provolone-stuffed Mushroom Arancini, with its Italian notes, is a delicious happy-hour option for plant-based eaters, and donB次元官网网址檛 skip over the Crispy Artichokes, a chef Sarah specialty, served with a sweet chili sauce. If youB次元官网网址檝e got a bigger appetite, you might opt for the Crispy Chicken Sandwich.
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While we all appreciate the finer foods, can we agree that every eatery can be defined by its fries? Friends of DorothyB次元官网网址檚 are topnotch. (Ask for extra roasted garlic aioli B次元官网网址� yes, itB次元官网网址檚 that good!)
Watch for a new menu coming later this summer. Chef Sarah is excited to work with local farmers to incorporate Okanagan-grown produce. SheB次元官网网址檚 also creating a sexy Mediterranean platter made for sharing.
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Whatever the season, Friends of Dorothy is the place to sit, sip, savour and socialize.
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With indoor and outdoor dining options, Friends of Dorothy welcomes guests 19+ seven days a week.
AlsoB次元官网网址攊f you find yourself on Vancouver Island, sashay your way into the fabulous Victoria location where families are welcome.
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