Popular Summerland winery evolves its onsite culinary experience
[Summerland, BC] Summerland's Evolve Cellars is named for a constant evolution to be better. To walk its own talk, Evolve Cellars introduces their summer culinary program, led by chef AK of TIME Winery.
Evolving Picnic Bar
An ever-changing picnic bar offering based on seasonality and individual inspiration from chef AK and his culinary team. The picnic bar is an exploration of flavour, texture and creativity.
Visitors choose from a daily selection of three sandwiches (two meat options and one vegetarian option) and two salads (either hearty vegetable or starch-based) such as:
- Blanched broccoli salad with caramelized onion, bacon, pecorino, and citrus vinaigrette.
- Pasta salad with sun-dried tomatoes, olives, roasted garlic, basil, and parmesan.
Build Your Own Picnic Bar
For those with a creative palate, the picnic bar also offers a "build your own charcuterie board" program with selections of quality imported, local, and house made meats, cheeses and breads paired with a rotating selection of chef inspired garnishes such as: tapenades, pickles, marinaded olives, flavoured mustards and more.
Enjoy a glass of wine paired with food from Evolve Cellars' picnic bar.
Pop-Up Dining Series
Great food and wine go hand-in-hand and are made better when joined by good company. This summer, Evolve Cellars welcomes you to join them in celebrating fabulous friendships in a series of pop-up dining programs. Upcoming pop-up series include:
- June 15: Lobster Day Lunch (11:30am-3:00pm)- $15 to $25.
- From lobster chowder to lobster tagliatelle, order à la carte from the lobster lunch menu and pair with a selection of Evolve Cellars wines.
- June 16: World Tapas Day (6:30pm-9:30pm)- $95/person.
- Enjoy a 10-course fine dining experience specially assembled by chef AK.
- June 17: Father's Day Southern Comfort BBQ Buffet (11:30am-3:00pm)- $40/person.
- Treat your father to a Southern Style BBQ buffet while enjoying the valley's best winery view of Okanagan Lake.
To reserve or for more information, call the winery at 778-516-7728 or email.
Chef AK prepares dishes during Evolve Cellars' Pop-Up Dining Series event. Credit: Chris Stenberg
Coming Soon: Quiche Program
There's more to winery food than a charcuterie and cheese platter. Chef AK will soon launch a quiche program that offers a changing selection (one meat and one vegetarian at all times).
Coming Soon: Pickle and Preserve Plan
Surrounded by the bounty of Okanagan fruits and vegetables, chef AK wants to make this produce available to customers all year long. An extensive pickle and preservation program is coming soon to Evolve cellars, offering an assortment of delicious jarred goods such as: pickled vegetables and fruits, relish, chowchow, chutneys, tapenades, jams, jellies and spice blends.
NOTE TO MEDIA: Photo assets for Evolve Cellars' Pop-Up Dining Series available via Dropbox.
About Evolve Cellars:
You are the change. We change together. For every move you take forward, every positive thought you have, and for everything you've ever tried to do, you're always trying to be the best version of yourself. Evolve Cellars is right here with you.
To evolve means to change or develop slowly, step by step, one day at a time, into a more advanced state of being. We believe that the Okanagan Valley has evolved to produce some of the best wines on the planet, and it is our intention to gently transform the fruit that Mother Nature creates into wines that can be enjoyed by all. Evolve Cellars' wines are fresh, fruit-forward, crisp, approachable, well-balanced and affordable that can be enjoyed by anyone, and at every occasion.
The winery is perched on a bench overlooking Okanagan Lake and surrounded by five acres of vineyard, with a spectacular view across the water to the surrounding mountains. With a bright and airy tasting room, an onsite picnic bar and numerous sun-drenched patios, al fresco dining with a glass of wine in hand is essential. The grounds offer the perfect setting for a wedding or many special events, including yoga and corporate retreats. #raiseaglassto
For more information, visit www.evolvecellars.com.