There are now two Sunflower Ukrainian Cafes in the South Okanagan after a new one sprouted up in downtown Pentiction. The first location was opened in Summerland in 2023 by Ukrainian refugees Andrew Murat and Julia Borysendo, who offer a menu of authentic Eastern Europe cuisine. Pictured, from left, is Pentiction Chamber ED Michael Magnusson; Mayor Julius Bloomfield, owners Julia Borysendo and Andrew Mrat, Downtown Pentiction BIA ED Shawna Tinga, Ukraine Nightingale Director Jennifer Martison, and Bob Mason who’s supported the Summerland location from the beginning.
