It’s a the favourite time of year for Vancouver foodies as Dine Out Festival returns for another tastetastic edition from January 17 – February 2, 2014. The Tourism Vancouver produced food fest has grown into Canada’s largest restaurant festival, incorporating hundreds of restaurants and dozens of events. Combining one of the many hotel accommodation options allows guests to create their own getaway package too.
The list of participating restaurants is revealed on Monday January 6th but the list of 30+ events is already out, many of them are already sold out or close to sold out so book your tickets soon.
Some of the highlights include:
Night Circus – a live performance extravaganza
Presented by Vancouver FanClub
Vancouver FanClub, 1050 Granville
January 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31, Feb 1, 2
Doors open 6:00pm, Dinner 7:00pm, Show 8:30pm
Secret Supper Soirée – be taken by a London Double Decker bus to each secret location
Presented by Swallow Tail Supper Club
Pickup Location: 1100 Chestnut Street
Jan 17, 18, 24, 31 and Feb 1 Jan 25 SOLD OUT
6:30pm, 3 hours (Feb 1st start is 7:00pm)
Brunch Crawl – West End – take a tour through the West End’s brunch spots.
Presented by Vancouver Foodster and the West End BIA
January 19 – 10am, 4 hours
Meet at Marquis Wine Cellars, 1034 Davie Street
See also similarly themed Brunch Crawl – East Side and Palate Promenade – Granville Island Discoveries
Food-tography: A Culinary Photography Tour – learn to take perfect food pics
Presented by Off The Eaten Track & Vancouver Photowalks
January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31
Tues & Wed: 3.30pm, 2.5 hours
Thurs & Fri: 1:30pm, 2.5 hours
Meet at Cadeaux Bakery, 172 Powell Street
Street Food City III – try a huge selection of Vancouver’s great street food
Presented by Tourism Vancouver, Street Food Vancouver Society, and the Downtown Vancouver BIA
January 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
11am – 3pm Wednesday through Friday
11am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday
North Plaza, Vancouver Art Gallery
This is just a small taste of the many events on the schedule. Check out the full list online at dineoutvancouver.com/events