Comments on: Getting the most value out of Dine Out Vancouver 2009 http://tinybites.ca/2009/01/20/getting-the-most-value-out-of-dine-out-vancouver-2009/ Vancouver website consultant with a passion for food writing and photography. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:31:24 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Getting the most value out of Dine Out Vancouver 2010 : Tiny Bites http://tinybites.ca/2009/01/20/getting-the-most-value-out-of-dine-out-vancouver-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-4488 Getting the most value out of Dine Out Vancouver 2010 : Tiny Bites Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:58:26 +0000 http://tinybites.ca/?p=1440#comment-4488 [...] have a babysitter. Since I don’t expect you to share these conditions with me, below are my 2009 Dine Out Vancouver tips rejigged along with new advice to account for some of the changes to the program this [...] [...] have a babysitter. Since I don’t expect you to share these conditions with me, below are my 2009 Dine Out Vancouver tips rejigged along with new advice to account for some of the changes to the program this [...]

]]> By: Karen G http://tinybites.ca/2009/01/20/getting-the-most-value-out-of-dine-out-vancouver-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-1054 Karen G Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:23:00 +0000 http://tinybites.ca/?p=1440#comment-1054 Alas, I was disappointed with Wild Rice. The dish to try if you go, though, is the Kung Pao Chicken. The Hot and Soup soup was a miss-- too salty and thin. I agree with Sheila about the oysters at Joe's. While they were really tasty, there were tiny pieces of shells in them. The rest of my dinner was fabulous, and while our waiter was pretty rushed, he was not absent or unkind. Weird thing, though: the See Ya Later Riesling tasted like a Chardonnay-- I have to go buy another bottle because it didn't taste the least bit like I remember it! Alas, I was disappointed with Wild Rice. The dish to try if you go, though, is the Kung Pao Chicken. The Hot and Soup soup was a miss– too salty and thin.

I agree with Sheila about the oysters at Joe’s. While they were really tasty, there were tiny pieces of shells in them. The rest of my dinner was fabulous, and while our waiter was pretty rushed, he was not absent or unkind. Weird thing, though: the See Ya Later Riesling tasted like a Chardonnay– I have to go buy another bottle because it didn’t taste the least bit like I remember it!

]]> By: Sheila http://tinybites.ca/2009/01/20/getting-the-most-value-out-of-dine-out-vancouver-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-1053 Sheila Sat, 24 Jan 2009 07:25:51 +0000 http://tinybites.ca/?p=1440#comment-1053 I think you're really on to something with your tips for DOV. Today I got a last-minute call from a friend to join him at Joe Fortes for DOV. I decided 'what the heck' and went but we were so disappointed. It's a $38 menu and the oysters all had little bits of shell in them from being shucked in haste (one friend hurt his tooth, another cut his lip), everyone's steaks were undercooked by one level (order MR and get R, order R and get Blue). Then to top it off, when we asked to pay the bill with a couple credit cards, the waiter said "it's not like I'm busy or anything." If you're interested in Plan B, you should check out my post on it: http://www.rubysuitcase.com/?page_id=37 I think you’re really on to something with your tips for DOV.

Today I got a last-minute call from a friend to join him at Joe Fortes for DOV. I decided ‘what the heck’ and went but we were so disappointed. It’s a $38 menu and the oysters all had little bits of shell in them from being shucked in haste (one friend hurt his tooth, another cut his lip), everyone’s steaks were undercooked by one level (order MR and get R, order R and get Blue). Then to top it off, when we asked to pay the bill with a couple credit cards, the waiter said “it’s not like I’m busy or anything.”

If you’re interested in Plan B, you should check out my post on it: http://www.rubysuitcase.com/?page_id=37

]]> By: Victoria http://tinybites.ca/2009/01/20/getting-the-most-value-out-of-dine-out-vancouver-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-1052 Victoria Wed, 21 Jan 2009 23:23:50 +0000 http://tinybites.ca/?p=1440#comment-1052 I checked out Cobre, in gastown, last night. I hadn't eaten there before and had been looking forward to it since making the reservation. I was not disappointed. Not only were we served by the owner himself, but the food was wonderful, hit the spot, and the atmosphere was a wonderful classy latin vibe. I was more than pleased! I checked out Cobre, in gastown, last night. I hadn’t eaten there before and had been looking forward to it since making the reservation. I was not disappointed. Not only were we served by the owner himself, but the food was wonderful, hit the spot, and the atmosphere was a wonderful classy latin vibe. I was more than pleased!

]]> By: Karen G http://tinybites.ca/2009/01/20/getting-the-most-value-out-of-dine-out-vancouver-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-1051 Karen G Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:45:07 +0000 http://tinybites.ca/?p=1440#comment-1051 I have been to and enjoyed Cassis very much and would strongly recommend it anyone considering trying it out. I also had a great wine there.... I will be trying out Wild Rice this go around, and the menu intrigues me-- I hope I won't be disappointed! A restaurant that I am excited to try out is Deuce in North Vancouver. I love their downtown style with a twist on the shabby-chic fare! (They have a promotion on Superbowl Sunday for ladies who go there for brunch where every lady gets a gift bag valued at approx $50!!) I have been to and enjoyed Cassis very much and would strongly recommend it anyone considering trying it out. I also had a great wine there….

I will be trying out Wild Rice this go around, and the menu intrigues me– I hope I won’t be disappointed!

A restaurant that I am excited to try out is Deuce in North Vancouver. I love their downtown style with a twist on the shabby-chic fare! (They have a promotion on Superbowl Sunday for ladies who go there for brunch where every lady gets a gift bag valued at approx $50!!)

]]> By: Karen http://tinybites.ca/2009/01/20/getting-the-most-value-out-of-dine-out-vancouver-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-1056 Karen Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:23:29 +0000 http://tinybites.ca/?p=1440#comment-1056 Hi Boris, Glad to hear that you enjoyed DB Bistro. Your comments will certainly be helpful to others that are thinking of going there for Dine Out. The reviews I heard where primarily from Twitter when I originally shared my shortlist. See the replies from <a href="http://twitter.com/dannydang/statuses/1131841513" rel="nofollow">@dannydang</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/eagranieyuh/statuses/1132004752" rel="nofollow">@eagranieyuh</a>, two people whose tastes are somewhat similar to mine and who've been to DB Bistro for Dine Out this year. This was adjacent to news of those going to Parkside soon; I hope to get feedback on the quality of their menu before I decide to choose them for the one reservation we can fit in. I do the "no reviews" thing with movies as the amount of money paid for each viewing has relatively little variation. With restaurants, and in particular with expensive ones or ones with special menus, I find it useful to hear other opinions before I spend significant cash. Hi Boris,

Glad to hear that you enjoyed DB Bistro. Your comments will certainly be helpful to others that are thinking of going there for Dine Out.

The reviews I heard where primarily from Twitter when I originally shared my shortlist. See the replies from @dannydang and @eagranieyuh, two people whose tastes are somewhat similar to mine and who’ve been to DB Bistro for Dine Out this year. This was adjacent to news of those going to Parkside soon; I hope to get feedback on the quality of their menu before I decide to choose them for the one reservation we can fit in.

I do the “no reviews” thing with movies as the amount of money paid for each viewing has relatively little variation. With restaurants, and in particular with expensive ones or ones with special menus, I find it useful to hear other opinions before I spend significant cash.

]]> By: Top Vancouver Restaurants http://tinybites.ca/2009/01/20/getting-the-most-value-out-of-dine-out-vancouver-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-1055 Top Vancouver Restaurants Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:49:22 +0000 http://tinybites.ca/?p=1440#comment-1055 Vote for your favorite 2009 Dine Out Vancouver Restaurants: $18 Category: http://www.topvancouverrestaurants.com/dine-out-vancouver/what-is-your-favourite-dine-out-vancouver-experience-18-restaurants $28 Category: http://www.topvancouverrestaurants.com/dine-out-vancouver/vote-for-the-best-dine-out-vancouver-2009-restaurant-28-category $38 Category: http://www.topvancouverrestaurants.com/dine-out-vancouver/what-is-your-favorite-location-for-dine-out-vancouver-2009-38-category Vote for your favorite 2009 Dine Out Vancouver Restaurants:

$18 Category:
http://www.topvancouverrestaurants.com/dine-out-vancouver/what-is-your-favourite-dine-out-vancouver-experience-18-restaurants

$28 Category:
http://www.topvancouverrestaurants.com/dine-out-vancouver/vote-for-the-best-dine-out-vancouver-2009-restaurant-28-category

$38 Category:
http://www.topvancouverrestaurants.com/dine-out-vancouver/what-is-your-favorite-location-for-dine-out-vancouver-2009-38-category

]]> By: Boris Mann http://tinybites.ca/2009/01/20/getting-the-most-value-out-of-dine-out-vancouver-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-1050 Boris Mann Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:54:06 +0000 http://tinybites.ca/?p=1440#comment-1050 I've been mulling over the whole "no reviews" thing since <a href="http://foodists.ca/2009/01/18/to-review-or-not-review.html" rel="nofollow">Mark's post</a>. In this case, you cast aspersions on DB Bistro without even a reference / a link to where you heard it. I was bummed to read this earlier -- since I went to DB Bistro tonight. For the record, I enjoyed my meal. 5 out of the 6 plates were spot on, and service and atmosphere were good. I’ve been mulling over the whole “no reviews” thing since Mark’s post.

In this case, you cast aspersions on DB Bistro without even a reference / a link to where you heard it.

I was bummed to read this earlier — since I went to DB Bistro tonight. For the record, I enjoyed my meal. 5 out of the 6 plates were spot on, and service and atmosphere were good.

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