It's time to take a local culinary journey around Kelowna

Foodies can prepare for a culinary journey around the province including here in Kelowna.

British Columbia and Foodservices Association has brought back Dine Around British Columbia, an annual celebration of local food.

Running through Feb. 11, several restaurants and accommodations in Kelowna and the Central Okanagan are involved in Dine Around - Sip, Savour and Stay, offering both dine-in and dine & stay packages.

The event kicked off with a launch party at the Metro Hub as a prelude to what’s to come. It served as a sneak peek into what will be available over the coming weeks as winter is generally a slower time for the service industry.

“It's the toughest time of the year for a lot of restaurants. We've been blessed [at Humo]. It's been pretty busy, but it's a hard time of year,” Chef Kai Koroll of Humo Izakaya told Kelowna10. “There are no tourists around. You need to come out as a local and keep on supporting those local businesses and for yourselves.”

Several restaurants are offering fixed-price menus , giving guests a choice of three courses priced from $25 to $65. This setup allows diners to enjoy a variety of culinary options, including burgers, pizzas, steaks, seafood, and vegetarian dishes.

Local hotels are also part of the event, offering exclusive Dine Around and Stay packages for those wanting to turn the experience into a staycation or a relaxing getaway to nearby communities.

A full list of Kelowna restaurants taking part and their menus can be found here.