It was once the slow time of year for restaurants. But now, tables are full and kitchens are hopping thanks to Tourism Vancouver’s 2013 Dine Out Vancouver Festival. Taking place until Feb 3, participating restaurants are offering a choice of either $18, $28 or $38 set menus featuring some of the best items from their regular menus. The list of North Shore restaurants participating includes: The Boathouse at Horseshoe Bay, Canyon Restaurant, The Cheshire Cheese, Fishworks, Fraiche, Gusto Di Quattro, The Keg – Park Royal, The Lobby – Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, The Observatory – Grouse Mountain, Olive and Anchor, Pier 7, Salmon House on the Hill, Saucisse, Troll’s and Zen Japanese. So take your pick, book a date and support our local businesses. Reservations are highly recommended.
01 – Pier 7 chef and director of operations Dino Renaerts offers up items grilled scallops and braised beef short ribs on their $28 Dine Out menu.
02 – Pier 7 staffers Leah Diprose, left, Sean Manning and Lyndsey Jackson have the enviable job of working in one of the best view restaurants in North Vancouver.
03 – Sharon Holmes and sous chef Skylar Hannah are featuring seafood chowder and grilled lamb chops as part of their $28 offering at The Lobby – Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier restaurant.
04 – Fishworks manager Reggie Malebranche sets up for Dine Out guests who are quickly lining up for their Nova Scotia Lobster Dine Out specials.
05 – Serving it up in style at The Lobby – Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier are Andre Potgieter, left, Michelle Wong and Kelly Roberts.
06 – Krisztina Szabo and fiance/chef Shallaw Kadir are all smiles as they get ready to greet Dine Out guests for the night.
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By Catherine Barr – Jan 25, 2013
Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Jan 31, 2013
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