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.The Dine Out Vancouver Festival, organized by Destination Vancouver, is a citywide food festival held in Vancouver. It is the largest event of its type in Canada,[1] and attracts more than 100,000 locals and tourists to Vancouver's restaurants for 17 days each year.

The event allows diners to sample prix-fixe menus[2][3] with many menus also featuring suggested BC VQA wine pairings.

History

The Dine Out Vancouver Festival was first launched in January 2002[4] as a way to drive business to local restaurants during the industry's low season.[5] Since then, the number of participating restaurants has increased as the festival has gained popularity.

In 2014, the festival generated more than $3.5 million in restaurant revenue.[6] From 57 restaurants in 2003, participation in the event had grown to 277 restaurants in 2015.

Events

  • Act I, Eat 1. Long table dining paired with guaranteed seats to award-winning theatrical performances.
  • Grand Tasting on Granville Island. Opening event in the Public Market showcases restaurants and food purveyors on the Island as well as a large selection of BC Wineries.
  • Dine Academy. Daily selection of culinary classes, demonstrations and insider tours led by seasoned professionals.
  • Secret Supper Soiree. Diners hop aboard a double-decker bus for a culinary tour at two secret locations.
  • Street Food City. Outdoor event that brings many of Vancouver's food carts together in one location, allowing diners to sample from the city's best.
  • Salt & Pepper. Selection of food-centric side events, including dinners themed around childhood favourites, salsa classes, social dining, wine tasting and more.

Reception

Dine Out Vancouver has grown in popularity each year and now has a full 17-day schedule of culinary themed events and experiences. But, the event has faced some difficulties such as long lines and slow service at the more popular restaurants.[7]

The popularity of Asian restaurants has grown through exposure during the festival.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Top Picks for Dine Out Vancouver – Eat Magazine
  2. ↑ Fodor's (2010). Fodor's Vancouver & Victoria: With Whistler, Vancouver Island & the Okanagan Valley. Fodor's. pp. 128–. ISBN 978-1-4000-0419-5.
  3. ↑ Lonely Planet; John Lee (1 January 2014). Lonely Planet Vancouver. Lonely Planet Publications. pp. 40–. ISBN 978-1-74321-828-0.
  4. ↑ 2013 Dine Out Vancouver sets record. Vancouver Sun.
  5. ↑ "3 can’t-miss events during Dine Out Vancouver". By Dana Gee, The Province January 16, 2015
  6. ↑ Dine Out Vancouver 2013 record numbers
  7. ↑ "4 things restaurant owners can learn from Dine Out Vancouver". By Matthew Tsang, Alt-J, January 26, 2015
  8. ↑ Asian Hotel & Catering Times. 2006.
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