Dine Out Vancouver presented by Destination Vancouver with Charitable Partner BC Hospitality Foundation and many Community Partners is bigger and better than ever for 2025. It has persevered through many issues including under safety conditions of Covid-19 provincial restrictions in 2022 linked here and expansion in 2023 as posted here. The Festival has an all time record number of 430 participating restaurants for 2025 running from January 22 to February 9 in this 23rd edition. It is now among Canada’s largest and most important food and drink festivals. There is such a diverse culinary adventure available from Food Trucks to Foraging Tours and so much more. An interesting food experience for everyone. Fixed price menus are in three ranges from $20-34, $35-49, and $50-65. Check it out at dineoutvancouver.com and attend if possible. So well organized.
Your scribe attended a media/trade event on January 15 that provided an excellent flavour preview of the Festival. We gathered at the new exciting Lavantine SkyBar for canapés and cocktails including beer and wines (BC Covert Farms Family Estate Sauvignon/Semillon blend & a Sangiovese-Merlot from Poderi dal Nespoli in Emilia-Romagna Italy) and an inspired welcome by Lucas Pavan (producer spokesperson since 2009). Our small group of six attended two restaurants on Granville Island being Cantina & Sandbar. A few details and photos:
CANTINA:
This is a newer exciting spot recreating Alimentaria Mexican food both as a Mercado market take away and a Cantina dine-in. They feature an all day menu with fresh unique house-made salsa, sauces, and tasty traditional Mexican dishes. Tried all the full offering options for $39 and was impressed. Wonderful diverse variety of Tostadas & Corn Tortillas. Check out the Menu and the photos. Very good value!
THE SANDBAR:
Long time popular restaurant featuring seafood. Impressed by their well organized daily Fresh Sheet of items with detailed information on where sourced and best cooking methods. Their Dine Out Menu at $55 provides wide choices for Appetizers, Entrees, and Desserts. Fantastic daily delivery for fresh nigiri. Attentive service. Tasted every offering and was amazed at the great value large servings and the quality. Enjoy.
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