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Soulfood, a farm-to-table whole foods restaurant in downtown Cranbrook, is moving to become a co-operative.

New business model turns over Soulfood’s ownership to staff and community

BC Association of Farmers’ Markets new online tool connects people to farmers’ markets

This is about Dan Bracko’s long-standing passion to create wonderful, beautiful, memorable food—and there’s a love story here, too.

Creativity, versatility, reliability, a cheerful attitude and great food are a winning combination for Green Door Catering.

For a refreshing ice cream treat or a comforting bowl of soup—or both—visit Yaldilicious in Golden, B.C.

Taking home four golds from our Best Places to Eat and Drink Awards, The Thyme and Plate is a cut above the rest—and they’ve only been open for nine months.

This cafe is serving up a different kind of mugshots in Fernie, B.C. You won’t mind standing in a lineup for these.

Nicholas and Wendy Fominoff have set their family’s bakery apart with their handmade treats and lunches. Here is what makes their place so special.

The new owners of Gerry’s Gelati in Invermere, B.C., have found the secret recipe for success.

The Cranbrook Arby’s is providing the best customer satisfaction in the entire Arby’s franchise. Nice going, team!

First distiller in Fernie opens for business on Canada Day.

Fire Hall Kitchen & Tap is Cranbrook’s newest gastropub and craft beer taphouse, located in a cleverly converted fire hall on 11th Avenue South.

A talented chef finds his roost at The Nest, a new restaurant in Kimberley, B.C.

Louis Nelson, new owner/operator at Domino’s in Cranbrook, B.C., emphasizes community involvement at company’s new location

The Canadian Brewing Awards is Canada’s national competition for judging the quality of Canadian manufactured beer.

Fisher Peak Brewing Company in Cranbrook, B.C., has won a gold medal at Canadian Brewing Awards for its Hellroaring Scottish Ale

Richard Matthews, co-owner of Ullr Bar in Invermere, B.C., has opened a new Viking bar in the Columbia Valley

Little Lunches Reusable Wraps keep food fresh and reduce plastic use in your lunchbox

Northstar Roasting Company is Brian Conn’s dream come true.

A complete floor-to-ceiling renovation of the space is currently underway as it is transformed into a new Neapolitan-inspired pizzeria.

Brigitte Franyo, owner/operator of the Snowdrift Cafe in Kimberley, B.C., manages all aspects of her business—even the kitchen sink

Two well-loved local foodies, Michel Kuhn and Nicole Vogt, have switched from a restaurant to a food truck—Heartbeet Catering based in Kimberley

The Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition (CASC) recently held their first ever national event recognizing excellence in the independent distillery market.

This young entrepreneur runs Finley’s Bar and Grill and Sage Tapas & Wine Bar in Nelson, B.C.

Lavinia Lidstone’s Slocan Valley business, Kootenay Kombucha, is good for guts

The Family Thai Restaurant in Cranbrook has been pretty much an instant success.

Wabie Quayle of Starbird Bakehouse creates exquisite feasts for the eye as well as the palate.

Brandi O’Neill is the owner and operator of Kimberley’s new boutique bookstore and cafe called Paper and Cup.

Cranbrook’s Farm Kitchen, opened by Community Connections Society of Southeastern B.C., is a shared-use commercial kitchen plus office space.

Paper and Cup is a new bookstore and café in Kimberley, B.C.

Fernie Distillers is the first licensed craft distillery in Fernie, B.C.

The Wooden Spoon in Grand Forks is attaining acclaim and so is its owner and chef, Kayla Sebastian

Brian and Julie Pealow are the new owners of the Loblaw’s franchise in Creston, now called Pealow’s Independent Grocer.

Festive market celebration brings together more than 70 local producers and artisans

True Root Café in Cranbrook’s Best Western Hotel offers breakfast, lunch and catering.

Fernie Alpine Springs is brewing a favourful line of kombucha and they are expanding the availability of the product throughout the Kootenays.

Kimberley and Marysville have been seeing a surge of new businesses, construction and start-ups over the past year.

Here's a selection of unique restaurants that are currently for sale in the Kootenay region.

Mulder’s is a new, open-concept restaurant in Creston, B.C., where chefs create meals in the middle of the dining room

Creston Hotel and Jimmy’s Pub have undergone a radical modernization transformation

From home-brewing on a kitchen stove to Golden’s go-to brewery, Kent Donaldson is living the dream at Whitetooth Brewing Company

Jolene Salanski, owner of the Northwest Grill, looks forward to expanding the catering component of her new business.

The Paper and Cup will be located at 205 Spokane Street, in the heart of the Kimberley Platzl.

Auntie Barb’s has a new location and an expanded range of offerings.

Skimmerhorn Winery and Vineyard is a 19.74 acre parcel of land in Creston, complete with a tasting room and bistro.

“We had pretty aggressive visions of where we wanted to go, and we’re just blowing those away.” —Mike Konkin, Trail Beer Refinery

With a taste for exciting business ventures, Selkirk College instructor Mike Konkin is the engine driving the West Kootenay's latest success story.

Wild Wholeistic Chocolate is a new Kimberley, B.C., business that makes raw chocolate bars

A “long table dinner” on July 27 at Soulfood restaurant in Cranbrook showcased local food and drink producers and their wares.