- Words by Toby Tannas Photography by Don Denton

It91裸聊视频檚 a new incarnation for one of Kelowna91裸聊视频檚 most popular waterfront restaurants. Manteo at Eldorado Resort has completely re-vamped its in-house eatery. Gone is the quirky moniker 91裸聊视频淪mack Dab,91裸聊视频� replaced with the more elegant 91裸聊视频淢aestro91裸聊视频檚91裸聊视频�91裸聊视频攁 unique Mediterranean experience.

91裸聊视频淭here91裸聊视频檚 nothing else like this in Kelowna at the moment,91裸聊视频� says chef Jason Leizert. 91裸聊视频淲e really wanted to step outside the box and do something with that feeling that comes with being right on the water.91裸聊视频�

It91裸聊视频檚 a seafood-forward menu at Maestro91裸聊视频檚. Jason designed it to be elevated and unexpected.

91裸聊视频淲hen people think of the Mediterranean they often think of Spain, France and Italy, but there91裸聊视频檚 so much diversity when you hit Turkey and Northern Africa. My last travels were to Morocco and Egypt, so I think a lot of that rubbed off.91裸聊视频�

While the kitchen is stocked with local, seasonal ingredients, Maestro91裸聊视频檚 aims to take patrons on a journey beyond the Okanagan.

91裸聊视频淲henever you get to open a new restaurant, whenever you get full range of a menu, you get to just play. It gets your energy flowing, you research to find different things that people may not know about.91裸聊视频�

Inspired by his travels, Jason is not shy about using extravagant ingredients in unexpected ways.

91裸聊视频淲e91裸聊视频檙e doing salt-and-vinegar octopus, that91裸聊视频檚 a great little snack. We do octopus chips. We have a saffron macaron that we serve with a chilled prawn mousse inside; so, unlike the traditional French macaron, this is on the savoury side.91裸聊视频�

From spicy peri peri chicken to head-on roasted prawns and a striking seabass with lentils and warm tomato shallot vinaigrette, creations from the Forno oven are the cornerstone of the Maestro menu.

91裸聊视频淲e really want to utilize our Forno oven so you get the flavours of that roast and char that you get in the Mediterranean when they cook over open flame.91裸聊视频�

Because we eat with our eyes first, Jason says, he has paid special attention to presentation. The traditional paella and the stunning fruits de mer platter will have your mouth watering at first sight.

From the food to the d茅cor, Maestro91裸聊视频檚 is designed with that wow factor in mind. Bright inside, with blues reflective of the Mediterranean, it91裸聊视频檚 truly a slice of paradise on the terrace. Feast al fresco amid water and fire features, herbs, olive and lemon trees. It91裸聊视频檚 an upscale spot to partake in happy hour and impress your out-of-town guests.

91裸聊视频淚f people are visiting, you91裸聊视频檙e going to want to bring them here because you know you91裸聊视频檙e going to have this great food experience and this great atmosphere.91裸聊视频�

The vibe is upscale with both intimate corners and big social-style tables. The menu is crafted for more adventurous eaters and those who want to relive their memorable dining moments abroad, right here at home.

Breakfast also looks different here. You will find staples like eggs and hollandaise but with a Mediterranean twist, of course!

91裸聊视频淵ou91裸聊视频檒l still get your eggs Benedict, but it91裸聊视频檚 going to be a falafel eggs Benedict or a lobster eggs Benedict. We91裸聊视频檝e got sardines that pair well with eggs as well as baked grapefruit.91裸聊视频�

Breakfast will be served daily through the summer months with weekend brunch offered in the shoulder and winter seasons.

For Jason, this is like coming home. His 18 years in the kitchen have taken him across Canada and around the world. He91裸聊视频檚 coming off a six-month hiatus after opening a restaurant in New Brunswick. Kelowna foodies may remember him as the former chef and owner of Salt & Brick. He opened the Bernard Avenue hotspot before selling it and setting off to roam the globe. With his travel hunger satiated (for now), Jason has been laser-focused on defining Maestro91裸聊视频檚 and building his team.

91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 exciting to open new places, meet new people, cook with new people,91裸聊视频� he says. 91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 been really fun to design this new menu and put my touch on it.91裸聊视频�

With small and large plates designed to share, as well as many vegetarian and gluten-free options, Jason has designed the menu to pair perfectly with an impressive, international wine list.

91裸聊视频淵ou must experience the food and the wine together. The way the wine list works with the food is incredible.91裸聊视频�

Food, wine and atmosphere combine in the perfect proportions at Maestro91裸聊视频檚. It91裸聊视频檚 something special and sure to become a hot spot for Mediterranean fare on the shores of Okanagan Lake.

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