• The couple eventually moved to Vancouver where they ran and owned a restaurant for 10 years. They were trying to relocate to Coquitlam when their beloved Diamond Restaurant came up for sale. They bought the restaurant and moved back to Osoyoos. 

• At The Diamond Restaurant, Maria and Gus’ customers constantly commented on how good their signature dressing was – adults were even getting defensive over their salad plates to get every last drop of garlic-y goodness. 

• Though Gus won’t share the recipe with anyone, including his wife, they began bottling the dressing and haven’t looked back!