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RESERVATIONS FOR DINE OUT VANCOUVER 2009 ARE OFF AND RUNNING!

01-06-2009

"Best Bite" awards return for 2009's celebration of BC food and wine

Vancouver, BC:  Vancouver's most anticipated restaurant promotion is now open for reservations. Presented by Visa, Tourism Vancouver's Dine Out Vancouver 2009 offers consumers the chance to dine at over 180 restaurants at three great price points from Wednesday, January 14 to Sunday, February 1.

The list of participating restaurants, along with their $18, $28 or $38 three-course prix fixe menus (exclusive of taxes, gratuity and alcohol) and their suggested BC VQA wine pairings, are now available at tourismvancouver.com. Reservations for all restaurants are now open, with many of them directly bookable through the Tourism Vancouver website, thanks to a partnership with the OpenTable reservations system.

"Dine Out Vancouver is a tremendous opportunity to get together with friends and family to enjoy the best of BC food and wine," says Geoffrey Howes, chair of Tourism Vancouver. "With the recent economic events, outstanding value has become even more important. People can visit their favourite restaurant, or somewhere they have yet to experience, at very special Dine Out Vancouver prices."
 
The "Best Bite" awards, introduced during the 2008 promotion, are back again, giving consumers the chance to rate their Dine Out Vancouver dining experiences and be entered into the draw for some exciting prizes, including a grand prize of two tickets to anywhere in North America courtesy of Air Canada.ŧ Ratings can be entered online at tourismvancouver.com for the duration of the promotion, with award categories covering the best courses, service, food and wine pairings, and best overall menu.

Dine Out Vancouver 2009 is once again presented by Visa. "Dine Out Vancouver is a fantastic opportunity for Visa to help showcase the city's vibrant culinary scene to both locals and those outside Vancouver," said Marina Chernyak, marketing director, Merchant Partnerships and Market Development, Visa Canada.

The BC Wine Institute, an event sponsor again, is helping diners enhance their Dine Out Vancouver experience by working with participating restaurants to provide suggested pairings of BC VQA wines for an additional cost. "BC wines are the perfect match for Vancouver's cuisine," said Lisa Cameron, general manager of the BC Wine Institute. "This year's restaurants have created great wine pairing suggestions, making it easy for people to create a full BC dining experience."

Those wanting to extend the fun can spend the night at a selection of hotels offering packages that include one night's accommodation (double occupancy), a Dine Out Vancouver dinner for two in the hotel's dining room, plus other amenities, all from just $150 per night. A sample of participating hotels includes the Fairmont Waterfront, Hyatt Regency Vancouver, Westin Bayshore and the Wedgewood Hotel & Spa. Packages can be booked online at tourismvancouver.com/dineout.

Media sponsors of the event include JACK FM, Tourism Vancouver Television, Vancouver magazine and WHERE Vancouver magazine.

Tourism Vancouver's focus is on building exceptional customer relationships with meeting planners, travel influencers, travel media and independent tourists. The organization's brand essence is about "exceeding expectations".

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High resolution Dine Out Vancouver food images as well as the 2009 logo are available online at tourismvancouver.com. To obtain the password or for more information please contact:

Wendy Underwood
Manager, Travel Media Relations, International & Trade
604.631.2859 
wunderwood@tourismvancouver.com 


Participating Restaurants for 2009

$18 Category
Azia
Arroy - D Thai Restaurant
Burgoo Bistro Lonsdale
Burgoo Bistro Main Street
Burgoo Bistro West 10th
Ceili's Irish Pub & Restaurant
Central Bistro
Chilli House Thai Bistro
Chutney Villa
Darby's Pub
Desi Junction
Desi Restaurant and Lounge
Doolins Irish Pub
Elephant & Castle
Fogg n' Suds Restaurant
Granville Room
Gyu Japanese Teppanyaki Restaurant
Hell's Kitchen
Hon's Wun-Tun House Ltd
Kerkis Greek Taverna
Las Margaritas
Lux at Caprice
Maria's Taverna on Denman St.
Maria's Taverna 4th Ave.
MIGZ BBQ on Broadway
Nyala African Cuisine
Red Door
Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co.
Sanafir Restaurant and Lounge
Sunset Grill Neighborhood Pub & Restaurant
Szechuan Chongqing Seafood Restaurant
Thai House
Thai Spice
The Calling Public House
The Old Spaghetti Factory -- Gastown
Timbre Restaurant
Trattoria Italian Kitchen
Tropika on Cambie
Tropika on Robson
Urban Thai Bistro
Wild Rice
Yagger's Downtown Restaurant & Sports Bar
Yaletown Brewing Co.


$28 Category
Abigail's Party
Al Porto Ristorante
American Grille -- Vancouver Airport Marriott
Aqua Riva Restaurant & Bar
Aria
Arms Reach Bistro
Baru Latino Restaurante
beyond restaurant + lounge
Bistro Pastis
Bogart's Chophouse & Bar
Capones Restaurant & Live Jazz Club
Carmichael's at the Hilton Vancouver Airport
Cats Social House
Ciao Bella Ristorante
Cloud 9 Restaurant - Empire Landmark Hotel
Copper Chimney
Coza Tuscan Grill
Crystal Grille at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown
Delilah's
Deuce Restaurant
English Bay Boathouse
Gramercy Grill
Gusto di Quattro
Highlander Restaurant and Bobby G Pub
Horseshoe Bay Boathouse
Imperial Chinese Seafood Restaurant
Inlets Bistro & Lounge
Kingston Taphouse & Grille
Le Bistro Chez Michel
Manhattan
Marmalade Kitchen & Bar
Maurya Indian Cuisine
Mi Bistro and Bar
Milestone's Grill & Bar -- Denman
Milestone's Grill & Bar -- 4th Avenue
Milestone's Grill & Bar -- Robson
Milestone's Grill & Bar -- Park Royal
Milestone's Grill & Bar -- Yaletown
Mistral Bistro
Mosaic Bar & Grille
New Westminster Boathouse
Northlands Bar & Grill
nu restaurant + lounge
Ocean 6 Seventeen
Osteria Napoli
Ouisi Bistro
Pinkys Steakhouse West 4th
Pinkys Steakhouse Yaletown
Plan B Lounge & Eatery
Port Moody Boathouse
Provence Mediterranean Grill
Refinery
Relish
Rex Rotisserie & Grill
Richmond Boathouse
Saiz Japanese Restaurant
SalaThai Thai Restaurant
Salt Tasting Room
Saltaire Restaurant & Terrace
Samba Brazilian Steakhouse
Seasons in the Park
Section (3)
Shady Island Seafood Bar & Grill
Shaughnessy Restaurant
Showcase Restaurant -- Marriott Pinnacle Vancouver
SIP resto-lounge
SoCial at Le Magasin
Steamworks Brewing Co.
Tantra Waterfront Lounge & Grill
The Brasserie Restaurant at The Coast Plaza
The Fish House in Stanley Park
The Flying Tiger
The Irish Heather Gastropub
The Mill Marine Bistro
The New Bohemian
The Ocean Club
The Point Restaurant & Tapas
The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant
The Sequoia Grill at the Teahouse
The Smoking Dog Bistro
The TransContinental
The Water St. Café
Tomato Fresh Food Café
Trafalgars Bistro
UnWine'd Wine and Tapas Lounge
Watermark
Westward Ho! Public House & Grill Room
White Rock Boathouse
Yokohama Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant

$38 Category
Federico's Supper Club
A Kettle of Fish
Bacchus
Blue Water Cafe
Bridges Restaurant
Brix Restaurant & Wine Bar
C Restaurant
Cassis Bistro
Carver's -- Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport
CinCin
COAST Restaurant
Cru
DB Bistro Moderne
Diva at the Met
Don Francesco Restaurant
FigMint Restaurant & Lounge
Five Sails Restaurant
Fleuri
Gastropod
glowbal grilll & satay bar
Goldfish Pacific Kitchen
Griffins Restaurant
Hamilton Street Grill
Hart House
Hermitage Restaurant
Herons restaurant & Lounge
Horizons Restaurant
IL Giardino
Il Nido
Italian Kitchen
Joe Fortes Seafood and Chop House
La Terrazza
La Vallee -- Executive Hotel Vintage Park
Le Gavroche Restaurant
Lift Bar Grill View
Metro Restaurant
Monk McQueens
Moustache Café
Octopus' Garden
O'Doul's Restaurant & Bar
Parkside
Players Chophouse Restaurant & Lounge
Provence Marinaside
Quattro on Fourth
Raincity Grill
Saltlik
Stonegrill
The Cannery Seafood Restaurant
The Observatory
The Salmon House
The William Tell
Tramonto
West
YEW restaurant + bar
Zen Japanese Restaurant
Zin Restaurant -- Pacific Palisades Hotel


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