Английская Википедия:Dine Out Vancouver Festival
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
External links
- ↑ Top Picks for Dine Out Vancouver – Eat Magazine
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite book
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite book
- ↑ 2013 Dine Out Vancouver sets record. Vancouver Sun.
- ↑ "3 can’t-miss events during Dine Out Vancouver". By Dana Gee, The Province January 16, 2015
- ↑ Dine Out Vancouver 2013 record numbers
- ↑ "4 things restaurant owners can learn from Dine Out Vancouver" Шаблон:Webarchive. By Matthew Tsang, Alt-J, January 26, 2015
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite book
