There91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s an award-winning B.C. chocolatier in town serving up delectable treats.

Hillside Winery Bistro91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s pastry chef Jalayne Jones won top honours at the 7th annual Chocolate Challenge in Vancouver in May.

The event is a popular fundraiser that features creative chocolate creations.

Jones, a graduate of the Pastry Arts program at Okanagan College, was selected to represent the college by her instructor, Danny Capadouca.

Jones91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™ winning creation was called 91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ˜Beer & Pretzels,91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™ which featured beer from Vice and Virtue Brewing Co. in Kelowna. A soft beer caramel with almond pretzel praline and Royal Decree milk chocolate ganache also won.

The achievement was especially sweet considering the competition, which included Vancouver91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s top chocolatiers representing Thomas Haas, Chocolate Arts, Temper Chocolate & Pastry, Thierry Chocolates, Chez Christophe and Fairmont Pacific Rim.

Jones is creating mouth-watering desserts at Hillside Winery Bistro on Naramata Road. It is open for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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