annual dine out vancouver

Vancouver has a variety of dining choices. Photo by Sue Frause.

Dine Out Vancouver 2007 offers consumers a record number of restaurants at three great price points for 17 delicious days.

From January 19 to February 4, food lovers will have the opportunity to sample an impressive assortment of menu choices from the 156 participating restaurants.

The $15, $25 or $35 CAD three-course prix fixe menus (exclusive of taxes, gratuity and alcohol) and their suggested BC VQA wine pairings are now available at Tourism Vancouver's website.

Because the annual event has become so popular, diners are encouraged to book reservations early to avoid disappointment.

New this year is a partnership with OpenTable. Consumers can now make reservations for Dine Out Vancouver online at a third of the participating restaurants via www.tourismvancouver.com, making it easier to secure that coveted reservation in real time.

Diners 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, and other value-added amenities such as welcome gifts, breakfast, a complimentary bottle of wine and parking.

Packages are available from $129 CAD (approximately $111 USD) per night. Participating hotels include the Pacific Palisades Hotel, The Westin Grand Vancouver, The Georgian Court Hotel, Delta Vancouver Suites, Fairmont Waterfront, Wedgewood Hotel & Spa, Comfort Inn Downtown and the Plaza 500 Hotel Vancouver.

Packages are available at www.tourismvancouver.com