15 Park Bistro, The Okanagan’s newest dining experience, is now open an Watermark Beach Resort. Designed as a celebration of the Okanagan’s rich bounty, 15 Park Bistro envisions connecting people – from farmers to the executive kitchen team to guests – through fresh, expertly crafted fare.
[Executive Chef Nick Atkins]
Helmed by executive chef Nick Atkins and his team, and supported by regional producers, vintners and purveyors who provide the ingredients that give heart to the restaurant’s exceptionally flavourful fare, 15 Park Bistro welcomes diners into a bright, sunlit environment and breezy patio enhanced by a sophisticated monochromatic design.
Anchored by a striking black-and-white feature wall, the dining area boasts an updated bar and banquettes, two-and four-top seating, and pops of greenery from the courtyard visible through a window backdropping the bar.
“I’m incredibly excited to introduce visitors to 15 Park Bistro,” said Chef Atkins. “It’s been amazing to collaborate with producers like Codfathers Seafood in Kelowna and Festers Peppers in Oliver to bring our menu to life – I’ve been working on it for a year, and it’s one of the largest menus Watermark Beach Resort has ever offered. Our patio is definitely going to be the place to be this summer, and our takeaway options are light, delicious and perfect for outdoor picnics, casual dinners in your suite or at home.”
The ideal spot to linger during spring and summer days, 15 Park Bistro’s lakeside patio boasts coveted views of Osoyoos Lake – an ideal accompaniment to the thoughtfully curated wine list, inventive cocktails and locally inspired dishes.
Guests can look forward to light summer creations like sustainable pan-seared BC halibut with sprouted grains and braised fennel, a hearty Moroccan chicken bowl topped by herb couscous, fried chickpeas, apricots and Kalamata olives.
Also featured on the menu is lobster, served up as lobster nachos and lobster mac and cheese. Guests with dietary restrictions will find plenty of delicious vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, while OceanWise seafood assures a sustainable dining experience.
The resort ownership and management engaged Julie Szabo to re-brand the former Restaurant at Watermark with a fresh new concept and vision.
“While the global pandemic has been difficult for all tourism businesses, we found a silver lining in having the opportunity to focus on 15 Park Bistro and create our new culinary destination,” said Paul Scanlon, Watermark Beach Resort’s hotel manager.
Visit 15 Park Bistro online for more info.
Photos courtesy of Watermark Beach Resort.
