KELOWNA – With the craft beer scene steadily growing throughout BC, CRAFT Beer Market is excited to announce that it will be starting construction later this year, to open in early 2018.
Located in the Old Paramount Theatre on Bernard Avenue, CRAFT will feature craft beer from BCand around the world, as well as their fresh, local and sustainable food program.
“We are extremely excited to be joining the Kelowna community,” says PJ L’Heureux, President and Founder of CRAFT Beer Market. “We are looking forward to sharing our love of craft beer and local food with the community while preserving the buildings historic roots.”
The new Kelowna location will feature 482 seats, including a three-season rooftop patio with greenery and heaters for the cooler days. Developers have also refurbish the existing marquee and the historic Paramount sign.
“Since I was born, I have spent every summer in the Okanagan, and love everything about it. We recognize the important role the Paramount Theatre played in this community and we want to continue to honour its legacy,” says L’Heureux.
CRAFT Beer Market opened its first restaurant in Calgary six years ago, and has continued to grow by adding new locations in Ottawa, Edmonton Vancouver and Toronto.
Each CRAFT location has more than 100 beers on tap, giving guests options ranging from small neighbourhood breweries to well-established North American and European favourites. Vancouver, for example, boasts 140 taps – pouring everything from rare Imperial stouts to sour ales, alongside more traditional lagers and pilsners.
In addition to its outstanding beer selection, CRAFT Beer Market also boasts an impressive food selection. Created around their commitment to fresh, local foods and locally-sourced ingredients, CRAFT’s “New North American Cuisine,” offers a wide-range of delicious options for everyone.
“We pride ourselves on making all of our dishes in house from scratch and work with local producers and farmers as much as possible to serve only the freshest and most sustainable ingredients available,” says L’Heureux. “We are committed to our communities and look forward to seeing our partnerships in Kelowna grow.”
Craft beer and great food, presented in a beautifully designed room, is the formula that has achieved national success for CRAFT Beer Market. Each location features a central island bar with a vast array of taps and steel draft towers cascading from the ceiling. This design element has become part of the signature look for the restaurant.