Kelowna91裸聊视频檚 newest restaurant is welcoming patrons for dinner.
Erica Jane is located at the base of the One Water Street towers, offering an elevated dining experience for everyone in the Okanagan.
Chris Pooli, CEO of affiliate Kelly and Carlos O91裸聊视频橞ryans restaurants, says it91裸聊视频檚 taken more time than expected to finally open the doors.
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Although construction started in December 2021, Pooli says the delays were caused mainly by the engineering of the closed patio.
The closed patio features two tree-like concrete and metal structures holding up the roof, complete with small hanging lights to represent the stars.
The restaurant is a vision of the late Reg Henry, founder of the O91裸聊视频橞ryans chain, who passed away the same month construction started.
The name, , is a tribute to his daughter who died of cancer years earlier.
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Although the restaurant has features of fine dining, Pooli says they won91裸聊视频檛 be leaving people out of the experience.
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Pooli says they don91裸聊视频檛 expect every guest to want to sit down and have a three-course meal.
Erica Jane has been open for dining since March 3 but hosts its official grand opening by invite on March 15.
The restaurant is still looking to hire, expecting to have about 90 employees during the peak of summer.
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