A date with OC: A Valentine鈥檚 dinner surprise

Last minute Valentine鈥檚 day plans aren鈥檛 always the most memorable, but Okanagan College鈥檚 restaurant, Infusions, has a solution for you this Saturday that offers an unforgettable dining twist 鈥� everything is a surprise.
What do we know about this surprise evening?
Infusions Restaurant is opening its doors this Saturday, Feb. 13, to offer diners a Valentine鈥檚 culinary adventure to remember, where they won鈥檛 know what dish is coming out next.
Diners will sit down for a five-course dinner menu created by 麻花传媒Pastry Arts chef Danny Capadouca and renowned guest chef, Rob Walker.
鈥淲e want the dining experience to be enjoyed by our guests,鈥� says Capadouca. 鈥淚t should be unique and unforgettable, not just another meal that can be had anywhere else.鈥�
麻花传媒Culinary and Pastry Arts students will be executing the menu, which features chocolate 鈥� created by the two chefs 鈥� in every course. Each course is also complemented with wine pairings from Kitsch Wines. Gluten-free and vegetarian menu options are available if requested in advance.
鈥淔ood should be fun and inviting,鈥� says Walker. 鈥淚t should showcase ingredients in a creative and memorable way.鈥�
The dinner is part of the College鈥檚 Student Chef Dinner Series which began in December. Each series welcomes a different guest chef, different menu and a different wine or beer partner. The next series event is set for March 18 and features a seafood influence with guest chef Ross Derrick from Broken Anchor.
The evening seating is available by reservation only via a ticket purchase. Staggered seating begins at 5:30 p.m. with the dinner commencing at 6 p.m. Tickets are $120 and only a limited amount of seating remains. To purchase your tickets, email infusions@okanagan.bc.ca.
Tags: Infusions, Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, Trades, Student