Dine Out Vancouver

It's that time of year again. The grey skies, cold temperatures and wet slushy streets. Christmas holiday's are over and quickly comes the realization that winter is fully upon us. The cold and wet hits me deep and rips apart my strength to do more than sit inside with a hot chocolate and a movie. I know I shouldn't complain, I come from Ontario so I should be able to handle it. It's just winter in general. I don't like it in the least and it can sometimes become depressing, especially when the bills of the Christmas past start to appear.

Tourism Vancouver and Visa are presenting Dine Out Vancouver 2009, starting tomorrow January 14th and running until February 1st. This event [founded in 2002] has been designed to ensure a steady flow of business to restaurants in these slow months, as well as give us a reason to brave the wrath of winter. With over 180 restaurants participating this year, this is an excellent way to indulge in a meal you may never have imagined in a place you may never have expected.

I already have reservations at:

With plans to try:

DB Bistro Moderne
Ashiana Tandoori Restaurant
Goldfish Pacific Kitchen
Brix Restaurant & Wine Bar

Make no excuses, tear yourself away from your warm and cozy living room and try a beautifully crafted three course meal for $18, $28 or $38 per person [excluding the optional B.C. VQA wine pairings and gratuities]. Also, with thanks to Open Table it's easy to book an online reservation right from the Tourism Vancouver website. Make it out of the house for a good meal at a great price and know you're also helping these businesses by filling seats during these slower months.

Watch out winter... we're hungry and Dine out Vancouver is going to feed our needs.