From shaking cocktails to serving cold cuts, Mark Veriker

is a recognizable figure in Kelowna乌鸦传媒檚 hospitality industry. 

The Kelowna bartender started his tenor ship at what was once named one of Canada乌鸦传媒檚 best restaurants, RauDZ Regional Table. From there he went on to curate drink menus, open new restaurants and win awards in nationally recognized cocktail competitions. 

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Located on 1517 Water Street, Veriker has created his 乌鸦传媒渙de to what he loves about Europe乌鸦传媒�, across from the recently opened Derrick乌鸦传媒檚 Steakhouse - situated in the same place where RauDZ used to operate before closing at the end of 2023. 

Ross Derrick a locally known chef and restauranteur, who also owned Broken Anchor and the Globe at Big White, opened Derrick乌鸦传媒檚 Steakhouse earlier this summer, which with Veriker乌鸦传媒檚 new venture has changed the face of dining on Water Street in downtown Kelowna. 

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Fancy乌鸦传媒檚 uses local bakers as well as meat, produce and condiment suppliers as often as possible, while also highlighting a few of Veriker乌鸦传媒檚 European favourites. 

Fancy乌鸦传媒檚 Cold Cuts & Cocktails is open Tuesday to Saturday, starting at noon and is also located in the former location of Ball Bros. butcher shop owned by the Casorso family back in 1904.