We know January might feel a bit dreary in Vancouver, but for those of us who are foodies at heart, it's time to celebrate! That's right, Dine Out Vancouver is swinging into action, and it's the perfect opportunity to shake off those winter blues with some amazing culinary experiences.

This beloved annual festival has just started its 22nd year featuring some of the best restaurants, bars, and breweries around.

Mark your calendars as Dine Out Vancouver is running until February 4, 2024. This festival is all about showcasing some of Vancouver’s best restaurants with each offering multi-course dinners at affordable, fixed-price points.

Here is the full list of all participating Dine Out Vancouver restaurants in 2024! Note down your favourites and make sure you visit them all before February 4th. If you want to know where DK Group is eating be sure to watch our Instagram and Facebook every Monday for our Monday Eats, where we showcase our favourite restaurants and what to eat and drink when you visit. Happy dining! 

• 1931 Gallery Bistro

• 2nd Floor Gastown

• 75 West Coast Grill

• A.BENTO

• Acqua Restaurant, Patio & Bar

• Acquafarina

• Addah

• Afghan Horsemen Restaurant

• Afghan Kitchen South Surrey

• Afuri Ramen and Dumplings – Richmond

• Afuri Ramen and Dumplings – Vancouver

• Agra Tandoori – Burnaby

• Agra Tandoori Restaurant – Vancouver

• Ajishou Brentwood Japanese Restaurant

• Al Porto Ristorante

• Alchemy Bar and Kitchen

• Alimentaria Mexicana

• Alouette Bistro

• Anatoli Souvlaki

• Ancora Waterfront Dining – Ambleside

• Ancora Waterfront Dining – False Creek

• ARC Restaurant

• Archer

• Arike Restaurant

• Arms Reach Bistro

• Atlas Steak + Fish Burnaby

• Bacaro

• Bacchus Restaurant & Lounge

• Baci

• Ban Chok Dee Thai Cuisine

• Banana Leaf Malaysian Cuisine – Kitsilano

• Banana Leaf Malaysian Cuisine – Surrey

• Banana Leaf Malaysian Cuisine – Broadway

• Banana Leaf Malaysian Cuisine – Davie

• Banana Leaf Malaysian Cuisine – Robson

• Banter Room

• Bar Gobo

• Bar Susu

• Bayside Lounge

• BC Kitchen

• Belgard Kitchen

• Bellaggio Cafe

• Bells & Whistles

• Bells & Whistles Dunbar

• Bin 4 Burger Lounge – Burnaby

• Bin 4 Burger Lounge – South Granville

• Birdies Eats + Drinks

• Bistro Sakana

• Black Walnut

• Black+Blue

• Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant

• Bombay Kitchen – Commercial

• Bombay Kitchen – Denman

• Bombay Masala Indian Restaurant

• Boulevard Kitchen and Oyster Bar

• Brass Fish Tavern + Kitchen

• Bravo Cucina Ristorante Italiano

• BREWHALL

• Britannia Brewing Ladner

• Britannia Brewing Steveston

• Browns Socialhouse Queen Elizabeth Theatre

• Bruno Restaurant

• Bufala – Edgemont

• Bufala – Kerrisdale

• Bufala – River District

• Burnaby Mountain Clubhouse

• Cactus Club Cafe – Abbotsford

• Cactus Club Cafe – Bentall 5

• Cactus Club Cafe – Broadway + Ash

• Cactus Club Cafe – Broadway + Granville Street

• Cactus Club Cafe – Byrne Road

• Cactus Club Cafe – Coal Harbour

• Cactus Club Cafe – Coquitlam Centre

• Cactus Club Cafe – English Bay

• Cactus Club Cafe – Langley

• Cactus Club Cafe – North Burnaby

• Cactus Club Cafe – North Vancouver

• Cactus Club Cafe – Park Royal Mall

• Cactus Club Cafe – Richmond Centre

• Cactus Club Cafe – Schoolhouse Street

• Cactus Club Cafe – Scott Road

• Cactus Club Cafe – Southpoint Mall

• Cactus Club Cafe – Station Square

• Cactus Club Cafe – Yaletown

• Caffe La Tana

• Café One

• Cambie Vietnamese Restaurant

• Cantina Norte

• Capo and The Spritz

• Cardero’s

• Carlino

• Carthage Cafe

• Cask Whisky Vault

• Catch 122

• Catch Kitchen + Bar

• Cazba Restaurant

• Chambar Restaurant

• Charcoal & Woodz at the Holiday Inn & Suites

• Chewies Oyster Bar – Kitsilano

• Chez Michel

• Chi Vegan

• Chickpea

• Chop Steakhouse & Bar – Canada Place

• Chop Steakhouse & Bar – Richmond

• Cibo Trattoria

• CinCin

• Claudio’s Ristorante

• Clough Club

• Coast

• Collective Goods Bistro & Grocer

• C|Prime Modern Italian Steak & Wine

• D/6 Bar & Lounge

• Dahlia Restaurant & Bar

• Davie Dosa Company

• Delara Restaurant

• Delhi 6 Indian Bistro

• Di Beppe

• District Bar Restaurant

• Diva at the Met

• Dockside Restaurant

• Don At Kitsilano

• Dovetail

• Earls – Ambleside

• Earls – Brentwood

• Earls – Fir St.

• Earls – Grandview Corners

• Earls – Guildford

• Earls – Langley

• Earls – Port Coquitlam

• Earls – Richmond

• Earls – Robson

• Earls – Station Square

• Earls Test Kitchen

• Earls – Yaletown

• East is East – Main Street

• East is East – West Broadway

• El Guapo

• el Santo

• Ember Kitchen “fusion of East African Indian Cuisine”

• Enzo’s Rustico Romano

• Espana

• Fable Diner

• Fable Diner & Bar

• Fable Kitchen

• Fanny Bay Oyster Bar

• Farina A Legna

• Fiorino

• Fishworks

• Five Roads Brewing Co.

• Five Sails

• Flying Beaver Bar & Grill

• Food by Fanta

• Forage Restaurant

• Forecast Coffee

• Fort Pub & Grill

• Four Olives Restaurant

• Frankie’s Italian

• Free Bird Table & Bar

• Fufú Soufflé Pancake Café

• Gastronomy Gastown

• Gino’s Restaurant

• Glass House Estate Winery

• Glowbal

• Grace Of India

• Gringo – Davie Street

• Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen

• Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Restaurant – Richmond

• Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Restaurant – Vancouver

• H Tasting Lounge

• H2 Kitchen + Bar

• Harbour Cruises

• Hariyali Express Indian Cuisine & Bar

• Hart House Restaurant

• Havana Vancouver

• Haven Kitchen + Bar

• Hawksworth Restaurant

• Hendricks Resto-Lounge

• Homura Yakiniku Japanese BBQ

• Homura Yakiniku Restaurant

• Honey Salt

• Hook Restaurant

• Howe Sound Taphouse & Kitchen – East Van

• Howe Sound Taphouse & Kitchen – New West

• Hydra Estiatorio

• Impostori Trattoria

• Italian Kitchen

• Jambo Grill

• James Street Grill

• Jamjar Canteen – Commercial Drive

• Jamjar Canteen – North Vancouver

• Jamoneria by ARC

• Jess Restaurant

• Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House

• Jungle Room

• Karma Indian Bistro

• ki-isu West Van

• Kirin Mandarin Restaurant

• Kirin Seafood Restaurant – Richmond

• Kitstaya Sushi

• Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba – Downtown

• L’Abattoir

• La Taqueria – Brentwood

• La Taqueria – Food Truck

• La Taqueria – Hastings

• La Taqueria – Yukon

• LADUREE

• Las Margaritas Restaurant

• Lift Bar Grill View

• Little Karp Seafood Restaurant & Bar

• Little Mexico Cantina

• Liuyishou Hotpot Robson

• Livelyhood

• Locus Restaurant & Lounge

• Lucky Taco – Kitsilano

• Luppolo Brewing Company

• Maenam

• Mangos Kitchen Bar

• Marcello Ristorante and Pizzeria

• Maria’s Taverna

• Mary’s on Davie

• Match Eatery and Public House

• Max’s Restaurant, Cuisine of the Philippines

• MeeT in Yaletown

• Menya Itto

• Mila

• Milestone’s – Park Royal

• Milestones – Tsawwassen

• Milestones – Coquitlam

• Milestones – Guildford

• Milestones – Langley

• Milestones – Southpoint

• Minami Yaletown

• Mintara on Burnaby Mountain

• Missing Chopsticks

• Mnimes Restaurant & Bar

• Momo Hut Restaurant & Bar

• Monarca Coxina Mexicana

• Mosaic Restaurant

• Moxies – Davie Street

• Moxies – Langley

• Moxies – Richmond

• Moxies – West Georgia

• Nana’s Green Tea

• Notch8

• Nuba – Gastown

• Nuba – Kitsilano

• Nuba – Mount Pleasant

• Nuba – Yaletown

• O’Hare’s GastroPub

• Oceans 999

• Old Spaghetti Factory

• Omnitsky Delicatessen

• Ophelia Mexican Kitchen

• P2B Bistro & Bar

• Pacifico Pizzeria & Ristorante

• Palate Kitchen

• Palki Indian Restaurant

• Papi’s Seafood and Oyster Bar

• Parker Rooftop

• Passaparola Burrata Bar

• Pat Quinn’s Restaurant & Bar

• Paul Bakery, Café and Restaurant

• Pepinos Spaghetti House

• Pho Den

• Pier 7 Restaurant + Bar

• Pizzeria Spacca Napoli

• Portobello Restaurant

• Portuguese Club of Vancouver

• Potluck Hawker Eatery

• Pourhouse

• Prestons Restaurant + Lounge Vancouver

• Rail and River Bistro

• Restaurant Yugo

• Riley’s Fish + Steak

• RiverHouse Restaurant and Pub

• Rivers Reach Pub

• Riverway Clubhouse

• Robba da Matti – Gastown

• Robba da Matti – Kitsilano

• Robba da Matti – West End

• Robba da Matti – Yaletown

• Rocky Mountain Flatbread – Main Street

• Romers – Kitsilano

• Romers – Port Moody

• Romers – River District

• Ruex Cafe and Bar

• RV’s Butter Kitchen

• S+L Kitchen & Bar – Abbotsford

• S+L Kitchen & Bar – Langley

• S+L Kitchen & Bar – South Surrey

• Saba Foods Yemeni Restaurant

• Salmon n’Bannock Bistro

• Say Mercy!

• Seaside Provisions

• Seasons in The Park

• Shaughnessy Restaurant

• Showcase Restaurant & Bar

• Sidebar Grill

• Sing Sing Beer Bar

• Six Acres

• Smitty’s Oyster House – Main Street

• Smoke and Bones BBQ

• Social

• Sprezzatura

• Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant & Brewpub

• Stanley’s Bar & Grill

• Steveston Seafood House

• Stock & Supply

• Sula Indian Restaurant – Davie Street

• Sula Indian Restaurant -Commercial Drive

• Sula Indian Restaurant – Main Street

• Sylvia Restaurant & Lounge

• Tap & Barrel – Bridges

• Tap & Barrel – Convention Centre

• Tap & Barrel – Olympic Village

• Tap & Barrel – Shipyards

• Tap & Barrel – South Surrey

• Tendon Kohaku

• The Acorn

• The Arbor

• The Ballyhoo Public House

• The Beach House

• The Boathouse Restaurant – Kitsilano

• The Boathouse Restaurant – New Westminster

• The Boathouse Restaurant – Port Moody

• The Boathouse Restaurant – White Rock

• The Canadian Brewhouse & Grill

• The Cascade Room

• The Farmhouse on 10th

• The Flying Pig – Olympic Village

• The Flying Pig – Yaletown

• The French Table

• The Greek – Gastown

• The Greek – Yaletown

• The Italian Osteria & Cheesebar

• The Keg – Abbotsford

• The Keg – Alberni

• The Keg – Burnaby

• The Keg – Coquitlam

• The Keg – Dunsmuir

• The Keg – Granville Island

• The Keg – Langley

• The Keg – Maple Ridge

• The Keg – Morgan Creek

• The Keg – Park Royal

• The Keg – Richmond South

• The Keg – Scott Road

• The Keg – Yaletown

• The Kitchen Dada Sushi Bar & Grill

• The Living Room

• The Lobby Restaurant

• The Lodge Steakhouse

• The Loft at Meadow Gardens

• The Mackenzie Room

• The Main on Main

• The Sandbar

• The Shoestring

• The Teahouse

• The Vancouver Fish Company

• The Victor

• The Wild Fig

• Time & Place Kitchen | Bar

• Tocador

• Toloache Mexican Kitchen

• Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant

• Torafuku

• Tutto Restaurant & Bar

• UNWIND Restaurant

• Uva Wine & Cocktail Bar

• Ventura Room

• Vijs

• Village Taphouse

• Virtuous Pie

• Vivace on the Drive

• VV Tapas Lounge

• Water St. Cafe

• WestOak Restaurant

• WFG

• Wildlight Kitchen + Bar

• Yuu Japanese Tapas

• ZARAK

• ZUBU Ramen – Downtown

• ZUBU Ramen – Kerrisdale

• ZUBU Ramen – Metrotown

• ZUBU Ramen – Park Royal

As we settle into the new year, it's the perfect time to look back at the joyful moments that made the past year so memorable. A big highlight for us was our Mix and Mingle Holiday Event, that brought together our wonderful clients, partners, and friends. It was a night filled with warmth, laughter, and the spirit of togetherness, and we are excited to share some snapshots from this delightful evening.

The real stars of the show? You guys, our amazing clients! It was such a treat to finally get everyone together, sharing laughs over great food and drinks. It's not about celebrating our work; it's about celebrating each other. And every one of you brought something special to the table. Your energy, your stories, it just lit up the room! You're the reason we're so passionate about what we do. Seeing your smiling faces and feeling that buzz in the air – it's moments like these that remind us why we love our job so much.

The evening also saw some lucky winners! A playful competition of style with our 'Best Kicks' contest saw Amy and Matt taking away prizes for their outstanding shoe game! We also had a raffle for a beautiful Tomahawk Steak. To see the winning shoes and one very happy carnivore, check out all our photos from the event below. What a bunch of photogenic clients! 

Until next season, keep spreading joy and celebrating life!

Get ready, Vancouver! The future of housing is here, and it's all about multiplexes. We're not just talking about your usual single-detached homes anymore. A leading Vancouver developer has a clear message: if we want to cater to a broader range of homebuyers, multiplexes are the way to go.

In 2024, Vancouver is set to reshape its low-density residential streets. These areas, traditionally filled with detached houses, have seen skyrocketing housing prices and dwindling populations. It's a trend that's caught the attention of governments and city planners alike.

Last fall, Vancouver made a game-changing move by approving new zoning for "missing middle" housing. This allows for more diverse housing options like multiplexes – buildings with up to six homes on a single lot. The response? Builders are all in! In just the first month, the city received 19 development applications for these multiplexes, translating to a potential 84 new strata homes.

Replacing single-family houses with these multiplexes means more homes in the same space – think triplexes or even a second building at the back of a lot. This isn't just a Vancouver thing, either. Other B.C. cities like Victoria, Kelowna, and Kimberley are on board, and with new policies from the B.C. government, we could see this change in every city with a population over 5,000.

Architect Michael Lu from Lineform Architecture, who's behind four of these new projects, is all for it. He's designed detached houses and duplexes before, but this shift to multiplexes offers a more certain and streamlined process. Plus, it's about bringing life back to these neighbourhoods. Lu notes that his own low-density area in Burnaby is "pretty quiet," with few kids or Halloween trick-or-treaters. More density could mean more vibrancy and community spirit.

So, Vancouverites, keep your eyes peeled. Multiplexes might just be the new norm on your side street!

Ingredients:

– 2 cups salted butter

– 1 cup fruit sugar

– 3¼ cups all-purpose flour

– ½ cup rice flour

Instructions:

1. Place butter in a mixer and beat until very light and fluffy. Add sugar gradually and continue to beat until creamy.

2. Sift or mix all-purpose flour with rice flour and combine. Add to butter mixture and stir in by hand or on low speed, just until flour is incorporated. DO not overmix.

3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls (If your dough is too soft you can refrigerate it for an hour before baking). Place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Press down with cookie press. Bake in a preheated convection oven at 275F oven for 25 to 35 minutes or until ever so lightly browned around the edges. Cool on racks. Yum.

Ingredients:

• ⅓ cup cinnamon sugar (for coating)

• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon ground ginger

• 2 teaspoons baking soda

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¾ cup shortening or butter

• 1 cup white sugar

• 1 large egg

• ¼ cup dark molasses

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Place cinnamon & sugar in a bowl for later.

3. Sift dry ingredients: flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt into a mixing bowl. Mix until blended.

4. Cream shortening or butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Gradually beat in white sugar. Add egg and molasses and beat until light and fluffy.

5. Sift 1/3 of the flour mixture into the mixture; stir to thoroughly blend. Sift in the remaining flour mixture and mix together until a soft dough forms.

6. Pinch off small amounts of dough and roll them with your hands into 1-inch-diameter balls. Place balls in cinnamon sugar and roll to coat, then place 2-inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

7. Bake in the preheated oven until tops are rounded and slightly cracked, about 10 minutes, switching racks halfway through.

🎁✨ Pro tip: Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on a wire rack before indulging!

When most people think about home security, they tend to focus on locks, alarms, and cameras. While these safeguards are essential, there are many other things you can do to prevent break-ins — without having to invest a lot of money.

Landscape Your Way to Safety
Well maintained landscaping can be a powerful deterrent to burglars. Overgrown trees and bushes provide perfect hiding spots for potential intruders. So, keep shrubs trimmed and ensure tree branches don’t offer easy access to upper-level windows.

Let There Be Light
A well-lit exterior can make your home an unattractive target for burglars. That doesn’t mean you need to illuminate your home like a Christmas tree 24/7! Instead, consider motion-activated lighting. It not only conserves energy but can startle and deter anyone trying to sneak around your property.

Silence the "No One's Home" Alarm
Heading on vacation? Hold your mail and newspaper deliveries, ask a neighbor to pick up flyers, and resist the urge to post your holiday pictures on social media. Don't let your absence become an open invitation for burglars!

The Bottom Line
Don’t rely entirely on gadgets and systems. Take a more comprehensive approach to home security and you’ll have more peace of mind when you’re away.

What do you do for your home security? Share your tips with us in the comments below!

Interest rates skyrocketed in 2023, and even as rates soften they may continue to be unpredictable. So, how do you manage your finances during such periods? Here are some helpful money-saving tips to consider.

Review and Reduce

Regularly review your monthly expenses. Are there any subscriptions or services you’re no longer using? Is there an unused gym membership or magazine subscription that can be cancelled? By trimming the fat from your budget, you’ll have more to put towards savings.

Build an Emergency Fund

When you have money set aside, you won’t have to dip into your line of credit or carry a credit card balance when something urgent comes up. Putting just a few dollars a week into a fund can add up over the year — and give you peace of mind.

Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Investing in energy-efficient appliances, windows, and even home insulation can lead to significant savings on utility bills over time. Additionally, some energy-efficient upgrades come with tax credits and other incentives.

Buy in Bulk

Watch out for sales on goods you purchase regularly, like breakfast cereal. If the discount is substantial, stock up. Over the year, this strategy can save hundreds on your grocery bill. Just be sure to pay attention to expiration dates!

Avoid Interest Charges

As much as possible, reduce or eliminate anything that charges interest. For example, pay credit cards by the due dates. (Note: credit card interest on cash advances often begins immediately.)

As you can see, making smart money decisions can help you ride out the current wave of interest rate uncertainty. What are your money saving strategies?