Dinner Series
Kismet Winemaker’s Dinner
You’re invited to an unforgettable evening that blends fine wine, bold flavours , and powerful storytelling with Chef Vikram Vij, a legend in modern Indian cuisine and Manpreet Dhaliwal of Kismet Estate Winery, Canada’s first South Asian female winemaker
$150 per guest (+ tax & gratuity)
$50 Per Guest Deposit Required Toward Your Reservation (Non-Refundable)
What’s on the Menu
Stories of heritage, resilience, and reinvention!
Reception (6:00–6:30 PM)
Sparkling wine + Masala Spring Rolls
Pairing: 2024 Sitara Frizzante (Sparkling Chardonnay)
Multi-Course Dinner + Kismet Wine Pairings:
Cauliflower Pakoras in Mustard Seed & Yogurt Curry
Pairing: 2023 Pinot Grigio
(Double Gold Medal, Best in Category All Canadian Wine Championships 2024)
Albacore Tuna & Beet Salad
Pairing: 2023 Infinity Rosé
Chicken Schnitzel with Butter Chicken Sauce
Pairing: 2021 Karma
Naughty & Frisky Alpaca Biryani
Pairing: 2021 Syrah
(BC’s Top 50 Wines 2024)
Banana Bread with Tutti Frutti Ice Cream
An Evening in Honor of Chef John Bishop!
An Evening Honoring a Culinary Legend
Join us on January 27th at 6 PM for an exclusive dinner at Vij's Restaurant, honoring the incredible John Bishop and his 40+ years in the restaurant industry. We will celebrate the legacy of John's iconic Bishops restaurant, where Chef Vikram Vij developed his culinary skills under John's mentorship from 1992 to 1994, drawing inspiration from his farm-to-table philosophy. Indulge in a specially curated five-course meal, complemented by a glass of red or white wine from a premier Okanagan winery. This is an evening not to be missed, dedicated to delicious food and remarkable stories.