[Vale46Rossi]

That time of the year again, just announced!


Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2015 (http://www.dineoutvancouver.com/)


Jan 15 - 31


Like last year seems like there is no early access with AMEX holders... I think they dropped out as a sponsor last year and this year as well.....

[Galactic_Phantom]

Ugghh dineout. For cheap people to eat at restaurants they usually can't afford to eat at a faction of the price, a fraction of the service, and a fraction of the taste.

[tiger_handheld]

Dine out is pretty old and boring now. They need a refresh.

[jinxcrusader]

It's always sad and heartbreaking to see dine out restaurants that were previously 28 turn to 38 to up their profit margin.

[willystyle]

Dine out used to be good the first few years, now it's not worth it.

[stuff99]

You guys do know that ingredients for food has gone up significantly the last few years right?

[Galactic_Phantom]

Exactly why it needs to go. The price barely changes so quality and portions are reduced.

But I guess there is still a market for cheap people to need to pretend to have ate at an expensive restaurant even though they cannot afford it through a subsidy like dineout

[Mr.HappySilp]

Can't see the list of restaurant

[Mining]

Can't see the list of restaurant

"Reservations launch right here on Wednesday, January 6th."

Should be up tomorrow.

[stuff99]

Exactly why it needs to go. The price barely changes so quality and portions are reduced.

But I guess there is still a market for cheap people to need to pretend to have ate at an expensive restaurant even though they cannot afford it through a subsidy like dineout


Yeah not everyone is as high society as you. :)


Here's a full list for anyone that cares:

Dine Out Vancouver 2016 features record-setting 288 restaurants | Georgia Straight Vancouver's News & Entertainment Weekly (http://www.straight.com/food/607501/dine-out-vancouver-2016-features-record-setting-288-restaurants)

You can make the reservations already with those dates.

[Galactic_Phantom]

^Enlighten me the meaning/point of going to a restaurant to experience half the quality for like, 80% of what you would usually pay. It's like going to a factory outlet for designer items. Could hidden gems be found? Yes. But a lot of it is just discount wholesale stuff that nobody wants.
To each their own I guess. Apologies if I offended you

[stuff99]

^Enlighten me the meaning/point of going to a restaurant to experience half the quality for like, 80% of what you would usually pay. It's like going to a factory outlet for designer items. Could hidden gems be found? Yes. But a lot of it is just discount wholesale stuff that nobody wants.
To each their own I guess. Apologies if I offended you

If this is all people can afford then just let them 'visit' the restaurant that you normally can visit anytime you want. I notice no difference in quality for say Miku during dine out and their regular days so that's a restaurant I don't mind visiting.

There are also restaurants I will never visit but wouldn't mind trying via Dine Out. I've also noticed West has always been consistent with their quality, dine out or otherwise.

I just don't think anyone needs to be on a high horse when it comes to food. I've had meals where its $200 and I've had meals where it cost me less than $5, as long as it taste good, its good. At the end it's all about the joy and company you experience, some people are content and happy with factory outlet goods.

Some people may want to just visit the restaurant and ambience but can't afford to on a regular night. Not everyone has a high horse to ride on because horses are expensive.

Have we gotten to the point in society where we look down on people who can't afford the living standards that match our own?

[meme405]

If this is all people can afford then just let them 'visit' the restaurant that you normally can visit anytime you want. I notice no difference in quality for say Miku during dine out and their regular days so that's a restaurant I don't mind visiting.

There are also restaurants I will never visit but wouldn't mind trying via Dine Out. I've also noticed West has always been consistent with their quality, dine out or otherwise.

I just don't think anyone needs to be on a high horse when it comes to food. I've had meals where its $200 and I've had meals where it cost me less than $5, as long as it taste good, its good. At the end it's all about the joy and company you experience, some people are content and happy with factory outlet goods.

Some people may want to just visit the restaurant and ambience but can't afford to on a regular night. Not everyone has a high horse to ride on because horses are expensive.

Have we gotten to the point in society where we look down on people who can't afford the living standards that match our own?

Nobody's looking down on anyone, people are simply voicing their opinion on how they feel dine out degrades the experience of certain restaurants. You claim that your experiences with dine out have been good, well mine have been distinctly terrible. I've only ever participated in dine out twice, and both times the experience was beyond bad. Quality was shit compared to how the restaurant is usually, service was poor, and rushed, and the set menu was not up to par.

I don't look down on anyone, for trying restaurants during dine out, by all means that's why it's there and is great for many; however, I myself seek out restaurants which do not participate in dine out, that may mean that I end up eating at five guys instead of Miku, makes no difference to me.

On that same note: this applies to groupon as well. As soon as a groupon appears for somewhere, might as well avoid that place like the plague, it becomes a zoo, and a mess.

[Galactic_Phantom]

If this is all people can afford then just let them 'visit' the restaurant that you normally can visit anytime you want. I notice no difference in quality for say Miku during dine out and their regular days so that's a restaurant I don't mind visiting.

There are also restaurants I will never visit but wouldn't mind trying via Dine Out. I've also noticed West has always been consistent with their quality, dine out or otherwise.

I just don't think anyone needs to be on a high horse when it comes to food. I've had meals where its $200 and I've had meals where it cost me less than $5, as long as it taste good, its good. At the end it's all about the joy and company you experience, some people are content and happy with factory outlet goods.

Some people may want to just visit the restaurant and ambience but can't afford to on a regular night. Not everyone has a high horse to ride on because horses are expensive.

Have we gotten to the point in society where we look down on people who can't afford the living standards that match our own?

Again, apologies if I offended you. If it matters, I cannot afford to visit a nice restaurant regularly. Unlike you, my experiences at Bacchus, Keg, Joe Fortes in the past has left a sour taste in my mouth, and I have had been to the restaurants after (Bacchus) and before (JF, Keg) dineout and service and quality are definitely noticeable. I agree a meal should not be judged by its price, thats why instead of participating, I choose to avoid expensive places and eat cheap good food until I can blow my load on something fancy.

[Mr.HappySilp]

meh. I see dine out as a cheap way to gather with friends. I mean if dine out is for cheap ppl who pretend they can afford at these places then what about groupon? TravelZoo? coupons or when ppl travel on deals when plane tickets/hotel are on sale? Or how about people who only shop when stuff goes on sale IE Black Friday or Cyber Monday or Boxing week? I see lot's of fellow RS love to buy things during those time? Is it wrong to try to save money?

[axxess]

Any suggestions on DineOut restaurants this year for the $30-$40 range based on previous experiences?

[DHP 1]

weird, how come some restaurant does not have the reservation bottom?

[winson604]

Foodie here who doesn't like being called a foodie according to my coworkers but in the past I've done 2-3 dineouts a year except for the past 3 years which I've gone to none.

My experience has always been that the food and service was below what I would normally experience at the same place outside of dineout. I don't work in the kitchen so I don't know but it almost seemed like because they were making the same few dishes in high quantities that more pre cooking and having shit sit around was the case where as on a normal night it would be made to order. Service pending on how high end the place was seemed like they were looking down on you.

Again, just my experience I have had good dineout experiences too but mostly unforgettable.

[Galactic_Phantom]

Foodie here who doesn't like being called a foodie according to my coworkers but in the past I've done 2-3 dineouts a year except for the past 3 years which I've gone to none.

My experience has always been that the food and service was below what I would normally experience at the same place outside of dineout. I don't work in the kitchen so I don't know but it almost seemed like because they were making the same few dishes in high quantities that more pre cooking and having shit sit around was the case where as on a normal night it would be made to order. Service pending on how high end the place was seemed like they were looking down on you.

Again, just my experience I have had good dineout experiences too but mostly unforgettable.

^Enlighten me the meaning/point of going to a restaurant to experience half the quality for like, 80% of what you would usually pay. It's like going to a factory outlet for designer items. Could hidden gems be found? Yes. But a lot of it is just discount wholesale stuff that nobody wants.
To each their own I guess. Apologies if I offended you

Exactly what I meant.

The boxing day/plane ticket sales comparison doesn't work. In those instances I'm getting same product for less. Dineout, I am paying less, but I am also getting an inferior product (food/service)

[stuff99]

So everyone in this thread just to shit on it?

[stuff99]

Any suggestions on DineOut restaurants this year for the $30-$40 range based on previous experiences?

miku,minami, west.

[will068]

Exactly why it needs to go. The price barely changes so quality and portions are reduced.

But I guess there is still a market for cheap people to need to pretend to have ate at an expensive restaurant even though they cannot afford it through a subsidy like dineout

http://i67.tinypic.com/2z50g9h.gif

Who's man is this ?

[Obsideon]

Not every restaurant joins for the same reasons, there are definitely gems. We have started participating a couple years ago, each year it gives the chefs a chance to create some new 3-course meals that we normally don't do as Ebisu is more of a tapas restaurant. For $30 it is definitely a bargain, which is what we are trying to offer to customers during this event.

Dinner Menu Price: $30

APPETIZER

Ahi Tuna Tartare
Fresh marinated red tuna, local uni, Japanese caviar, avocado, gobo chips, pickled shallots, chives and ginger dressing.

or

Lobster & Crab Motoyaki Bruschetta
Fresh Nova Scotia Lobster, BC Dungeness crab, zucchini and button mushrooms with Ebisu sauce on rosemary garlic infused olive oil baguette

ENTREE

Applesmoked Sablefish
Marinated Alaskan Black Cod smoked with apple chips, Black Tiger shrimp, broad beans, shiitake, and braised daikon in bonito yuzu broth

or

Roasted Duck & Foie Gras
Fraser Valley Duck Breast, Teriyaki-style Foie Gras and capers with spinach, shiitake, edamame in miso broth risotto

DESSERT

Kabocha Creme Brulee
Japanese Ebisu squash served with mochi puffs and matcha chocolate whip

or

Black and White Tofu Cheese Cake
Black sesame and silky tofu layered cream cheese cake with cookie crumble crust

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/944955_10153851997458658_4400262733465516040_n.jpg ?oh=1d37bb18802c15331b90031ce7a25cbf&oe=5713B241
https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/946799_10153851997443658_2492841996083507357_n.jpg ?oh=080cf63565b381340e06dfdb89d1592b&oe=57089AEE

[stuff99]

Exactly why it needs to go. The price barely changes so quality and portions are reduced.

But I guess there is still a market for cheap people to need to pretend to have ate at an expensive restaurant even though they cannot afford it through a subsidy like dineout

On one hand you apologize if you are offending people for enjoying Dine Out on the other hand you shit on it so hard name calling cheap people who aren't on your level.

hmm.

[stuff99]

Not every restaurant joins for the same reasons, there are definitely gems. We have started participating a couple years ago, each year it gives the chefs a chance to create some new 3-course meals that we normally don't do as Ebisu is more of a tapas restaurant. For $30 it is definitely a bargain, which is what we are trying to offer to customers during this event.

Dinner Menu Price: $30

APPETIZER

Ahi Tuna Tartare
Fresh marinated red tuna, local uni, Japanese caviar, avocado, gobo chips, pickled shallots, chives and ginger dressing.

or

Lobster & Crab Motoyaki Bruschetta
Fresh Nova Scotia Lobster, BC Dungeness crab, zucchini and button mushrooms with Ebisu sauce on rosemary garlic infused olive oil baguette

ENTREE

Applesmoked Sablefish
Marinated Alaskan Black Cod smoked with apple chips, Black Tiger shrimp, broad beans, shiitake, and braised daikon in bonito yuzu broth

or

Roasted Duck & Foie Gras
Fraser Valley Duck Breast, Teriyaki-style Foie Gras and capers with spinach, shiitake, edamame in miso broth risotto

DESSERT

Kabocha Creme Brulee
Japanese Ebisu squash served with mochi puffs and matcha chocolate whip

or

Black and White Tofu Cheese Cake
Black sesame and silky tofu layered cream cheese cake with cookie crumble crust

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/944955_10153851997458658_4400262733465516040_n.jpg ?oh=1d37bb18802c15331b90031ce7a25cbf&oe=5713B241
https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/946799_10153851997443658_2492841996083507357_n.jpg ?oh=080cf63565b381340e06dfdb89d1592b&oe=57089AEE

May have to add you guys to my list.

[skiiipi]

I don't mind dineout as much as I do mind the people that never eat at these resturants to try their full menu/service/experience, but then go try it during dine out, and write a review about it on yelp/facebook and act like they are a foodie and critique things like bad service or the food "wasnt worth it" etc.

50% of what you pay for in a high end restaurant is the ambiance and service, the other 50% is food. I don't look down at those that goes to Dine Out as I was one of them when I lived in Vancouver, but just don't judge a restaurant based on your dine out experience, think of it was a cheap but decent $30/40 meal rather than a fancy dinner experience.

[TOS'd]

I'll still be going. :inout:

[Galactic_Phantom]

On one hand you apologize if you are offending people for enjoying Dine Out on the other hand you shit on it so hard name calling cheap people who aren't on your level.

hmm.

Are you still beating the dead horse? You're quoting something stupid I said, I apologized, and now you're digging it further after I explained what I meant? Why are you so butthurt? Let me explain again.

In my initial comment, I called dineout goers cheap because I overgeneralized as Skiiipi described, people who go and write yelp reviews/food reports acting like foodies and pretending to experienced the full menu. This is what I was apologizing for as it was an ignorant comment and is clearly not a representation of all people.

In subsequent comments, I explained why I do not partake in the event and used a loose analogy to compare it.

[Tapioca]

Some people may want to just visit the restaurant and ambience but can't afford to on a regular night. Not everyone has a high horse to ride on because horses are expensive.

Have we gotten to the point in society where we look down on people who can't afford the living standards that match our own?

If you look at the list, the values are few and far between. If you truly want to visit the best and trendiest restaurants in the city, you won't be getting them on a Dine Out deal. I'm thinking Hawksworth, Chambar, Farmer's Apprentice, Fable, etc. That's why some people look down on Dine Out - it's for suckers who think they're getting a good deal when they're not. Times are tough, but if you want a good meal out, then save your money and spend $200-300 every 6 months for a proper experience instead of spending $80 4-5 times during Dine Out. And saving money sometimes has its benefits - it elevates the occasion and may inspire you and your significant other to dress up and bring out your best behaviour.

[Durrann]

Anyone try l'abbatoir for dine out?

[Edison_Chen]

Going to Guu garden on Nelson Friday night..

[JSALES]

Anyone try l'abbatoir for dine out?

I'll be going there on the 21st

[smoothie.]

If you look at the list, the values are few and far between. If you truly want to visit the best and trendiest restaurants in the city, you won't be getting them on a Dine Out deal. I'm thinking Hawksworth, Chambar, Farmer's Apprentice, Fable, etc. That's why some people look down on Dine Out - it's for suckers who think they're getting a good deal when they're not. Times are tough, but if you want a good meal out, then save your money and spend $200-300 every 6 months for a proper experience instead of spending $80 4-5 times during Dine Out. And saving money sometimes has its benefits - it elevates the occasion and may inspire you and your significant other to dress up and bring out your best behaviour.


I don't think I read that right.

hawksworth has been doing dineout events for the past 2-3 years.

chambar, farmers apprentice and fable all were on dineout at least once.

??

The way I see it, if they can't do a decent job for dine out, I'm not going to pay even more later.

hawksworth and chambar were pretty similar in terms of service and ambience when doing dineout and not.

[Presto]

We went to Horizons on Friday. Their Dine Out was $30 for 3 courses. Not only was it good value, but it tasted excellent, and the service was top-notch.

https://www.horizonsrestaurant.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/hobm-dine-out-2016-web-menu.jpg

[murd0c]

I'm going to Salmon House on Sat for dinner, this is actually the first time I have ever taken advantage of Dine Out so I'm kinda excited.

[G]

Went to Chambar last night, good service, good food, good ambience! The duck was a bit on the salty side but other than that everything else was good!

[keifun]

Anyone here been to Wild Tale in Yaletown.

Will be checking out their Dine Out there this weekend.

[melloman]

I've gone to dineout for the past few years, this year I don't have the money to spend yet in the future I will be back on it.

Personal experience: Dineout swamps restaurants. If said restaurant is not ready to handle the overwhelming amount of people, then service and food quality suffer. Plain and simple.

People tend to do dineout for the food, sometimes the quality suffers if the above is not met. It's a way to get a restaurant exposure, whether good or bad it's still a chance to get more customers through the doors and a possibility of returning customers.

[turb0triX]

I'm going to Salmon House on Sat for dinner, this is actually the first time I have ever taken advantage of Dine Out so I'm kinda excited.

I went there last week. The food was alright, I recommend the paella.

[Obsideon]

Went to possibly my one and only Dineout this year at Anna Lena, le gf wanted to try it.

For $40 price point it was underwhelming and I personally think their brunch menu is much better in terms of taste and value.

[JSALES]

Went to Minami for their dine out lunch menu yesterday

Was pretty good except I still hungry after lol

[iHeat]

Any place with prime rib for dine out?

[Durrann]

Any place with prime rib for dine out?

Keg LOL :lawl:

[Gnomes]

Went to Minami for their dine out lunch menu yesterday

Was pretty good except I still hungry after lol

Went to Miku for dinner Dine out menu yesterday too. Also felt the same way as you do

[axxess]

Went to Yew for dinner last night.
Matt served me, his service was 10/10. He knew the menu inside and out and really gave us his suggestion on food and drinks. He steered me away from the lobster tail add-on of $15. He gave me a heads up that its really tiny and not worth it. Got Prawns instead, best choice i made all night.

Appy:CREAMY PEI MUSSEL & CLAM CHOWDER (9/10)
Entree:GOLDEN MISO BRAISED SHORTRIBS(7/10) with Prawns as an Add-on(8/10) - only because they only gave me 3, but I understand they can be expensive.
Dessert: HAZELNUTS & HONEY (wasn't too sweet, loved it.) (9/10)

8.6/10

Definitely gonna come back and try their sable fish!

If your girlfriend wants to drink but doesn't like the taste of alcohol, have her try the Skookum-Chuk ($15). You don't taste the alcohol at all, and its pretty tasty.

[westopher]

It's always sad and heartbreaking to see dine out restaurants that were previously 28 turn to 38 to up their profit margin.
There is no profit margin on dineout. I can't even make a 3 course meal at home for $28
Its so restaurants have enough money to cover January's operating costs.
Dineout will always be a poor excuse for what the restaurant has to offer. That said, if you go somewhere great like l'abbatior, or Hawksworth, you are still going to get good food and service, however its not even in the same league as what you would get when dineout isn't on.
It can be a great way to go out and have a good meal for a reasonable price, but to think its anything like a regular experience at that restaurant is not the case.

[xjabboi]

Five Sails Dine Out was worth my $40!