Dine Around and Stay in Town Victoria 2011

Dine Around & Stay in Town Victoria 2011

Returning for its eleventh year, from February 17 to March 6, 2011, Dine Around & Stay in Town Victoria is offering a wide range of dining options and a host of world-class accommodations to compliment the culinary experience.

With over 50 participants, diners can take their pick from the fantastic menus offered by participating restaurants, each offering mouth-watering three-course menus for $20, $30 or $40. Over 20 accommodation options will allow food lovers to pamper themselves with an overnight stay, priced at $69, $79, $99 and $129 at participating hotels, resorts and bed and breakfasts.

New for 2011, Tourism Victoria and the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association (BCRFA) have partnered with the local arts community to produce Bravo! Victoria. This promotion offers reduced prices for several arts performances happening during Dine Around & Stay in Town event.

“This year is bound to be the best yet, with chef’s pulling out all the stops. The event website is now live with all the menu options listed. Be sure to visit www.tourismvictoria.com/dine to make your dining selections,” said BCRFA Events Chair Judith Barnaby

“Tourism Victoria is a proud founding partner of Dine Around & Stay in Town and we are delighted with the opportunity to add Bravo! Victoria to this very successful event,” said Tourism Victoria’s Vice President, Visitor Services & Market Development and program Co-Chair Helen Welch.

“Local professional arts groups are eager to partner with the successful Dine Around program to offer Victorians a great night out that can now include the arts," said the Director of Victoria Film Festival, Kathy Kay.

Once again Victoria's foodies can have a sneak peak at what our chefs will be offering at the Dine Around Menu Launch. Fabulous food paired with VQA wine tastings will take place at Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Tickets are available for $35 at the Tourism Victoria Visitor Centre and VQA wine stores.

Reservations for Dine Around & Stay in Town Victoria are recommended, and can be made by calling the restaurants and hotels directly. For a complete list of participating restaurants and hotels, as well as online menus visit www.tourismvictoria.com/dine.

Dine Around & Stay in Town Victoria is organized by the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association (Victoria branch) and Tourism Victoria. The event is sponsored by BC Wine Institute, Sysco Food Services, The Times Colonist, CHEK News, 100.3 The Q! and the Zone@91.3.

Media Inquiries:

BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association
Judith Barnaby
Co-Chair, Dine Around & Stay in Town
250-385-6731

Tourism Victoria
Helen Welch
Vice President, Visitor Services & Market Development
Co-Chair, Dine Around & Stay in Town
250-414-6977