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TRAVEL 26 BCA A .COM FALL 2018 iStock, Hello Toast Two Diamond-rated Hello Toast in Kamloops does beautiful brunch specials, like this Cayenne in the Rain bowl. DIAMOND DINING CAA and AAA inspectors award One to Five Diamonds to restaurants based on the type of cuisine served and the trappings that go along with it. But even One Diamond can be delicious: ONE DIAMOND Quick-serve eateries with simple-yet-tasty fare, often served on paper plates. Shuswap Pie Company, Salmon Arm. Baked goods, soups and sandwiches made from scratch and served in a quaint café setting. The sweet (bumbleberry; raspberry-rhubarb) and savoury (steak-and-stout; curried veggie) pies are legendary. and one of only five in Canada. Expect white-linen tablecloths, a world-class wine menu and seamless service from a team of impeccably trained servers and sommeliers, along with a once-in-a-lifetime meal from award-winning executive chef Konstantin Chakhnov. Offerings rotate, but the Chef's Tasting Menu is always a good bet, stocked with delicacies like tempura oysters with black caviar, caramelized white chocolate and champagne; and bison with coffee, carrot and avocado. TWO DIAMONDS Casual, affordable dining with familiar dishes served in a sit-down setting. Hello Toast, Kamloops. A homey diner that dishes up scrumptious home-cooked breakfasts, salads, soups and sandwiches in a sunlit space with local artists' work gracing the walls. Try the daily soup (like chicken mulligatawny), with avocado-seed- chocolate cookies for dessert. THREE DIAMONDS Trendy fine dining prepared by a trained chef. You'll also find a curated wine list, creative cocktail menu and comfortable, coordinated ambience. FOUR DIAMONDS Complex, inspiring dishes made with high-quality ingredients, served in a slickly designed space by skilled wait staff who know the menu inside and out. FIVE DIAMONDS Haute cuisine prepared by a world-class chef that's plated like a work of art and served flawlessly in a lavish milieu. Eden at the Rimrock Resort Hotel, Banff. This Rocky Mountain treasure sits atop Sulphur Mountain, with 180-degree views of Banff. It's also the only Five Diamond restaurant in the West,