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  • Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2014

    Have you been sticking to that New Year’s diet plan? If yes, then this will probably not help. If no, then get ready to indulge in one of the most delicious times of the year. Tourism Vancouver’s Dine Out Vancouver Festival is on now (Jan 17 – Feb 2) and you won’t want to miss it. This city wide event was originally designed to give a boost to a traditionally slow time of year by having various restaurants offer dining incentives and special tasting menus. Now in its 12th year, there are a record breaking 263 restaurants taking part in the event with menus priced at $18, $28 and $38. There are also 16 North Shore restaurants dishing up “yum” including Olive and Anchor, Pier 7, Salmon House on the Hill, Troll’s, Zen, Village Taphouse, Cactus Club and more. Media members got a sneak preview last week as we were escorted around in various themed groups – but all you need to do to join the fun is to be sure to book a reservation in advance. Check out dineoutvancouver.com and enjoy!

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    01 – Owned by West Vancouver’s Jack Evrensel, West restaurant played host to the media dine out party preview. From left: Owen Knowlton, Lynn Gervais and chef Quang Dang.

    02 – Getting ready with all their delicious press releases, public relations pros Michelle Palikot, left, and Crystal Kwon enjoy some super supper samples.

    03 – So great to have CTV News anchor Coleen Christie and photographer Dan Poh join the media dine around event as part of my “Posh Nosh” group. Yum!

    04 – Ready, set, eat! Tourism Vancouver’s Lucas Pavan tries to gather his “Meat vs Veg” group together to set out for the night.

    05 – Enjoying the pre-dinner cocktail party are Tourism Vancouver’s Walt Judas, left, and media foodie Nathan Fong.

    06 – Pork belly, beef shortrib, lobster and more. Everyone left with a smile after sampling Fairmont Pacific Rim and Oru chef Darren Brown’s exquisite menu.

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    By Catherine Barr – January, 2013

    Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Jan 23, 2014

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  • Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2013 North Shore Picks

    Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2013 North Shore Picks

    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.

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    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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