Fashion and Jewellery Designer of the Year Winner Andrea Blais’ Local Favourites

Andrea Blais’s Local Favourites   

For Dinner

Humo Izakaya in Kelowna—it’s incredible. It’s a blend of Asian and Latin cuisine, with very unique dishes and an incredible cocktail and wine menu. Humo also just opened a new cocktail bar that I’ve been dying to try called Ask Pablo.

 

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For Design Shopping

I would have to say Chinook Optical in Calgary. It’s a family-run business that was established over 100 years ago—now run by Anna Niemczewski, who has incredible taste. They always have the most beautiful, interesting and stylish frames. She also collaborates with local artists and designers on projects and donates the proceeds to local charities. We collaborated on a monocle pendant a few years ago.

 

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For Shopping Local

I might be a bit biased because they carry my work, but Alchemy Fine Goods in Kelowna is such a treasure. They recently downsized and are more focused on fine jewellery and less on home goods. They have a lot of incredible vintage and antique pieces as well as contemporary jewellery. I always love it when I have a reason to visit.

 

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