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Friends of Dorothy is a lounge best enjoyed with friends 91裸聊视频ut if you don91裸聊视频檛 bring them, you just might find some at this moody-yet-upbeat hot spot nestled in Kelowna91裸聊视频檚 downtown core.
And while the topnotch entertainment will get you in the door, it may be the food and drink that keep you coming back.
Dorothy91裸聊视频檚 is known for its drag shows, including the famed Sunday Drag Brunch where local queens interact with the guests. It91裸聊视频檚 breakfast with a spectacular, saucy side of glam and attitude.
91裸聊视频淭he drag shows are back and everyone91裸聊视频檚 excited,91裸聊视频� says head chef Sarah Maw. 91裸聊视频淭hey bring so much to the atmosphere, and when they get on the mic, they banter as only Kelowna queens can. And, of course, they perform a number or two.91裸聊视频�
Reservations are highly recommended for the Sunday Drag Brunch.
Dorothy91裸聊视频檚 has made a name for itself from an entertainment perspective, and it just might be the most inclusive spot on Kelowna91裸聊视频檚 bar-and-restaurant landscape. LGBT2Q+ at its core, Dorothy91裸聊视频檚 is a place for everyone to gather and be themselves.
91裸聊视频淗owever you identify, you will feel comfortable at Dorothy91裸聊视频檚. We try to make the experience very different from other bars in town with our variety of acts91裸聊视频攏ot just drag queens but also comedy,91裸聊视频� explains Sarah.
In addition to mastering its entertainment and atmosphere, Dorothy91裸聊视频檚 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, you91裸聊视频檒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?)
91裸聊视频淭he most popular is There91裸聊视频檚 No Place Like Home,91裸聊视频� says Sarah. 91裸聊视频淭hat one has got a tang to it. With two types of gin, grapefruit and rosemary, it feels really good on the mouth.91裸聊视频�
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 don91裸聊视频檛 skip over the Crispy Artichokes, a chef Sarah specialty, served with a sweet chili sauce. If you91裸聊视频檝e got a bigger appetite, you might opt for the Crispy Chicken Sandwich.
91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 a Karaage-style chicken on house-made brioche. We do a sriracha aioli, and I like to infuse a lot of the liquors in my cooking, so it91裸聊视频檚 got a Jack Daniels glaze that people are crazy for.91裸聊视频�
While we all appreciate the finer foods, can we agree that every eatery can be defined by its fries? Friends of Dorothy91裸聊视频檚 are topnotch. (Ask for extra roasted garlic aioli 91裸聊视频� yes, it91裸聊视频檚 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. She91裸聊视频檚 also creating a sexy Mediterranean platter made for sharing.
91裸聊视频淭hink whipped feta, hummus, house-baked naan and olives,91裸聊视频� she says.
Whatever the season, Friends of Dorothy is the place to sit, sip, savour and socialize.
91裸聊视频淛ust come and be yourself. I don91裸聊视频檛 know of anywhere else right now that offers this upbeat lounge atmosphere,91裸聊视频� Sarah says.
With indoor and outdoor dining options, Friends of Dorothy welcomes guests 19+ seven days a week.
Also91裸聊视频攊f you find yourself on Vancouver Island, sashay your way into the fabulous Victoria location where families are welcome.
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