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From January 24 to February 6, 2011.

We hope you’re hungry…. 214 restaurants type of hungry!

Already the largest restaurant promotion of its kind in Canada, Dine Out Vancouver 2011 is even bigger than last year!

The official launch date for the restaurant list and their menus is January 6th....

but... here's your SNEAK PEEK! Keep this a secret though.. otherwise you'll lose your competitive advantage!

Still hungry? New for 2011 is a whole menu of food events, cooking classes and dinner tours. These are already on sale with some dates already sold out! Don’t delay, they’re only here during Dine Out!

The Inside Taste: A Sustainable Plate & Pairing Challenge
January 20
Launch your Dine Out Vancouver experience and get a sneak peek of some Dine Out Vancouver dishes! Eight DOV restaurant chefs vie for top food and BC VQA wine pairing honours in this inaugural event. Hosted by the Vancouver Aquarium in support of Ocean Wise™, Canada's leading sustainable seafood program. Tickets on sale soon.

Brasserie Mystère
February 10
Kronenbourg 1664 presents Brasserie Mystère - an exclusive dining experience prepared by a renowned chef, in a secret location, featuring an exceptional meal paired and enjoyed with Kronenbourg 1664. Discover a dining experience as exclusive as the beer. Kronenbourg 1664 is a Proud Supporting Sponsor of Dine Out Vancouver 2011. Go to k1664brasserie.ca to get on the guest list to this exclusive FREE event! Registration launches January 24th!

Dine Academy
January 14 through February 11
Ever wish you could cook like a pro? Here's your chance to learn from one. Back again for 2011, enjoy any number of these culinary classes, demos and market tours with The Dirty Apron Cooking School, Quince, and the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts.

Secret Supper Soiree
January 14, 15, 28, 29, February 4, 5
Swallow Tail Secret Supper Club brings you a mystery dining adventure like no other. Hop on a classic Vancouver Trolley, and sip and savour in some unexpected venues on Dine Out Vancouver's culinary speakeasy tour!

Act I, Eat 1
January 27, 28, February 4
Three epic dinner theatre pairings! The Arts Club Theatre Company and The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival pair two stellar shows with equally delicious meals at Cru, Red Door Pan Asian Grill and The Irish Heather Gastropub.

Dinner in the Dark
February 5
Do you dare? Culinary Capers Catering and Laughing Stock Winery present this sensory dining experience. Chef de Cuisine Jonathan Chovancek prepares a tantalizing eight course mystery dinner paired with wines and served at communal tables in the middle of their commercial kitchen. Blindfold included!

..and don’t forget…

The Best Bite Awards - Vote and you could Dine Out for a Year!

Did your taste buds shout for joy with every bite? Did that entrée leave you raving? Vote for your favourite Dine Out Vancouver 2011 experiences and you could win the Dine Out for a Year Contest. - a $3900 value! Voting begins January 24, 2011.

*Best $18 Dine Out Vancouver Menu
*Best $28 Dine Out Vancouver Menu
*Best $38 Dine Out Vancouver Menu
*Best Service
*Best Dine Out Experience
*Best BC VQA Wine Pairing

Menu's will be up later tonight. Where's everyone heading this year? Share your:
- thoughts,
- plans,
- review,
- pictures,
- rants, and
- anything else!