Dames Dine Around is a delicious province-wide dining celebration featuring fabulous food at different restaurants, wineries, and culinary venues across BC on two nights – Tuesday, September 15, 2026 and Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 6 p.m.
Diners are treated to a specially designed multiple-course menu at a special table or location and have the opportunity to meet and chat with the chefs and restaurateurs. Depending on the venue, all the dinners are priced at $50, $75, $100, $125, $150, $200 or $250 per person and include the multi-course meal and beverage pairings (gratuity not included, so please bring cash!).
This is a limited, two-evening engagement. Don’t miss out on being part of what will surely be a most memorable evening!
** 100% of the proceeds go to Les Dames d’Escoffier scholarship and outreach programs, which include Chefs in the Classroom, and Growing Chefs.
Please note: All guests who purchase tickets for the same restaurant will be seated together at a shared table for all ticket holders, and all dinners begin at 6:00 p.m. You can purchase the entire table for your group or reserve individual seats and enjoy dinner while meeting new people.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Please be advised: Once you click the ‘Get Tickets’ button, please scroll to the bottom of the page to see purchasing information.
ARC Restaurant is the perfect West Coast setting to enjoy handcrafted urban artisan dishes created with locally sourced ingredients, some from our very own rooftop herb garden and beehives! Our food is rivaled only by our stunning harbour and mountain views.
PROVINCE TO PLATE MENU
CANAPES
WEST COAST OYSTERS
AMUSE
SEARED HOKKAIDO SCALLOP
MUSHROOM-EGGPLANT DUXELLE, ONION BUTTERMILK
SOUBISE (GF)
APPETIZER
DUNGENESS CRAB RISOTTO
LOCAL CAVIAR, EGG, SPICED YOGURT (GF)
-OR-
BURRATA SALAD
BC STONE FRUIT, HEIRLOOM TOMATOES, GARDEN
PISTOU, GRANOLA BARK (V)(GF)
MAIN COURSE
PACIFIC HALIBUT
PANCETTA CRUST, FARRO SUCCOTASH,
ZUCCHINI BLOSSOM, CORN PUDDING,
TOMATILLO CHIMICHURRI (P)
-OR-
CERTIFIED ANGUS TENDERLOIN
TRUFFLE MASHED POTATO, GRILLED ASPARAGUS, RED
WINE JUS
-OR-
CAULIFLOWER PANISSE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
AGRODOLCE, SAUCE SOUBISE, CRISPY CHICKPEAS,
FENNEL SALAD, PICKLED MUSHROOMS (VG)(GF)
DESSERT
CHEESECAKE
VANILLA BEAN, STRAWBERRY RHUBARB COMPOTE,
PISTACHIO CRUNCH (N) (V)
Tucked away inside the Wedgewood, Michelin-Recommended Bacchus Restaurant & Lounge beckons with beautiful Venetian decor, original artwork and impeccable service. Our award winning culinary team blends exquisite European-inspired cuisine with fresh, regional ingredients and sustainably sourced seafood.
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
At Bar Bravo, we celebrate the ocean’s bounty.
We offer a selection of raw and cooked dishes that evolve with the seasons.
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
Dining at the Bearfoot Bistro is more than a meal: It’s a culinary journey
The food at Bearfoot Bistro starts with the season – the bounty, the colours. It’s the combination of a familiar flavour with a new technique, a local ingredient given an international twist. The exceptional seafood and wild game found in British Columbia is complemented by the best of the best available from around the globe: Wagyu beef, Perigord truffles, Berkshire pork… Our quest for perfection never ends.
Bearfoot Bistro is kindly providing a gift card for the purchaser to use at their leisure and visit any time before September 16, 2027.
We are committed to sourcing sustainable seafood — and crafting innovative and memorable West Coast dishes. Our Raw Bar exudes a true Japanese culinary aesthetic, consistently delivering pure, clean flavours and unique presentations. Housed in a handsome brick-and-beam heritage warehouse conversion, Blue Water Cafe is in the heart of the historic and vibrant Yaletown neighbourhood.
1095 Hamilton Street
Vancouver
Blue Water Cafe
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
Step inside Botanist, an award-winning restaurant in Vancouver, where Pacific Northwest cuisine, creative cocktails and a lush, botanical setting await. Botanist celebrates harmony with nature in an environment that is as rich and diverse as the terroir it represents. The experience reflects a new Pacific Northwest, one that has always been here, just waiting to be discovered.
1038 Canada Place
Vancouver BC
#botanistdining
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar sets a national standard in fine dining and hospitality. Led by the creative talent of Chef Roger Ma, the team showcases fresh seafood and West Coast fare. Dine and discover a renaissance of classical technique and training, where creative hints of international influence showcase reimagined local ingredients.
845 Burrard Street
Vancouver
Boulevard Kitchen and Oyster Bar
#blvdyvr
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
Lonsdale BridgeDeck is a restaurant and taproom associated with Bridge Brewing. We’re still pouring all your Bridge Brewing favourites, but now with a delicious selection of food to enjoy it with!
1211 Lonsdale Ave
North Vancouver
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
Burdock & Co is kindly providing a gift card worth $300 for the purchaser to use at their leisure and visit any time!
Chef Andrea Carlson’s singular vision for Burdock & Co is a dining experience that is at turns whimsical, surprising, unexpected, and always delicious. By placing value on botanical, wild, and vegetal ingredients, Chef Andrea transforms the expectations of fine dining, opening minds to the perfect and imperfect beauty of nature.
2702 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E8
Burdock & Co is kindly providing a gift card worth $300 for the purchaser to use at their leisure and visit any time!
The edgy charm of Montréal, the effortless elegance of Paris and the communal warmth of Québec’s casse-croûtes come alive inside a beaming, beautiful room on the corner of Fraser & 27th.
4298 Fraser St, Vancouver
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
Contemporary steakhouse offering modern takes on meats, seafood, sides, wines & cocktails.
1109 Hamilton, Street, Vancouver, BC
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
Fanny Bay Oyster Bar offers a west coast casual seafood experience where you can enjoy a delicious and sustainable seafood meal.
762 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2P2
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
Comfort food, with a twist
Located on the shores of Davis Bay, Gourmet Girl is where you can relax on the heated patio and enjoy our fabulous ocean view while feasting on fresh and lovingly prepared food.
#6 – 4720 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Sechelt, BC. V7Z 0E6
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
Gluten friendly option available. Unfortunately, the restaurant is unable to accommodate vegetarian, vegan or dairy free options.
Please enjoy a Chef’s Choice Tasting Menu for two (2) guests at Hawksworth
Retail value $200. Beverages and gratuity not included.
Reservations required, subject to availability. Blackout dates apply (Fridays, Saturdays, and December).
Voucher expires September 30, 2027.
Ingredient-led contemporary Canadian cuisine, firmly rooted in the classics.
Guided by the highest quality ingredients sourced locally and from around the world, Hawksworth’s menus showcase bold, bright flavours and skillfully executed dishes that balance nostalgia with a modern, distinctly West Coast sensibility.
Honey Salt is honored to showcase a seasonal tasting menu inspired by the flavors of Canada’s West
Coast. Our menu celebrates exceptional local ingredients through refined French culinary techniques,
reflecting the restaurant’s commitment to regional producers and contemporary Canadian cuisine.
39 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 0R3
Amuse-Bouche
Fanny Bay Oysters Duo
melted leeks, champagne sabayon gratin
and
Finger lime mignonette, cucumber shaved ice
First Course
Chilliwack sweet corn flight
Velouté – smoked popcorn- street corn style
Mixed Grill
Wild BC King Salmon, Wild Blue Shrimp & Northern Gold Striploin
Saffron potato duchesses, grilled pattypan & baby zucchini, roasted Myca Farms mushrooms, black garlic jus.
Dessert
British Columbia Pavlova
Italian meringue, local honey mousse, preserved Fraser Valley berries, lemon verbena sorbet.
In the world of cuisine, simplicity is essential, and each dish embodies my vision and the rich culinary traditions of Alsace and beyond. We are committed to using the finest local ingredients skillfully blending techniques from France, Asia, and Canada—a true reflection of this beautiful country’s diversity. – Chef Rob Feenie
909 Burrard St #100, Vancouver
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
Contemporary Indian cuisine by Chef Meeru Dhalwala, rooted in sustainability and featuring modern flavours. Thoughtful cocktails, curated wines, and a hidden garden patio oasis complete the experience.
3941 Main St. Vancouver
Lila Restaurant
Lila is happy to accommodate dietary and allergy restrictions. Please note: some menu items may be spicy!
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
Retro-style establishment featuring brunch, dinner & cocktails, plus happy hours.
1325 Burrard St, Vancouver
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
NUI comes from Nu, an old Korean word meaning “mother,” and is also used to refer to an older sister. In Korean culture, the older sister often carries a quiet, motherly presence—warm, caring, and steady. That spirit is at the heart of NUI.
Rooted in that idea, NUI is a place where you can feel at home. Familiar flavours, thoughtful cooking, and a modern touch come together to create an experience that feels comforting and distinctly NUI.
4811 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
Q at the Empress is happy to accommodate food allergies.
Q at the Empress brings you a dining experience shaped by the sea, the season, and the singular character of place. A refined raw bar and signature dishes celebrate the abundance of British Columbia and Vancouver Island’s fields and coastal waters.
721 Government St, Victoria, BC V8W 1W5 (Located in the Fairmont Empress)
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
Q at the Empress is happy to accommodate food allergies.
Meaning “fine earth”, Terrafina is a gorgeous Tuscan-style restaurant offering an intimate experience nestled among the vines of Hester Creek Estate Winery in Oliver.
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
A celebration of West Coast culture and cuisine, Wildlight Kitchen + Bar is a MICHELIN® Guide Recommended selection. The approachable, premium-casual concept highlights ethically sourced, seasonal ingredients in modern all-day dishes.
5380 University Blvd., Ste. 107, Vancouver
We offer an upscale, seafood-forward, and locally-inspired dining experience accompanied by attentive service within a luxurious setting. Where coastal influences from Italy, France, and the Pacific Northwest meet the mountains, dining is complemented by a carefully curated wine and cocktail selection.
4005 WHISTLER WAY, WHISTLER, BC V8E 1J1
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Please be advised: Once you click the ‘Get Tickets’ button, please scroll to the bottom of the page to see purchasing information.
Best of Nearby Fields, Pastures and Pristine Waters
The culinary cornerstone in the heart of Whistler Village, Araxi enjoys a long held international reputation for excellence in food, wine and hospitality.
As an early pioneer of farm to table dining, Culinary Director James Walt’s seasonally focused menus celebrate the excellence of locally sourced ingredients. Walt’s innovative and skillfully executed dishes–from savoury starters through delicious desserts–deliver intelligent compositions and unforgettable flavours.
4222 Village Square #110, Whistler
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
‘Our vision is simple yet profound: to welcome you into our home and serve you as royalty. From the moment you arrive until your departure, you’ll experience the warmth, elegance, and extraordinary attention to detail that defines Royal Thai cuisine.’
‘Our multi-course tasting menu changes seasonally and features the finest ingredients prepared with traditional Royal Thai techniques. Each plate is a work of art, meticulously created and crafted by one of the world’s most decorated chefs, Proprietor & Executive Chef Nutcha Phanthoupheng, to balance flavour, texture, and presentation.’
* Please note that, due to the nature of this special menu, we are unable to accommodate menu modifications or substitutions for food allergies or dietary restrictions.
Bufala Edgemont is a place where friends and families can gather for delicious food & drink every day of the week. We prepare fresh, scratch-made classic & contemporary pizzas in the Napolitana style – blistered to perfection in our 800 degree stone oven – along with a tasty selection of Italian-inspired small plates, pasta, main courses and desserts.
3280 Edgemont Blvd, North Vancouver
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
Derrick’s Steakhouse in Kelowna, BC, offers a sophisticated twist on the traditional steakhouse experience.
1560 Water St. Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J7
https://www.derrickssteakhouse.ca/
250 762 3940
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
Fable Kitchen is a farm-to-table restaurant located at 1944 West 4th Avenue in Vancouver, BC. It focuses on contemporary North American cuisine and is known for its high-quality dishes and excellent service.
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
Widely acclaimed as one of Vancouver’s premier dining destinations, our restaurant is helmed by Canadian Culinary Champion, Chef Alex Kim. Our philosophy is inspired by the remarkable bounty of British Columbia’s pristine Pacific waters to lush farmlands, mountain forests, and beyond. Every dish is a tribute to Canadian culinary craftsmanship.
999 Canada Place, Vancouver
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
Combine stunning views of Vancouver International Airport’s active runways with flavours of the Pacific Northwest for a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Sustainable and locally sourced ingredients are the stars of a diverse and delicious menu.
3111 Grant McConachie Wy, Richmond
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
Good Thief is inspired by the adventures of global exploration and a relentless quest for culinary creativity.
Good Thief reimagines Vietnam’s rich culinary heritage through a contemporary lens, presenting a luxurious selection of experimental share plates. The menu immerses guests in “nhậu,” a cherished Vietnamese tradition of gathering to eat, drink, and engage in spirited conversation. It’s about clinking glasses, enjoying each round, and forging bonds among family, friends, and even strangers—a celebration of togetherness.
3336 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3M7
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
Tudor-style mansion on the lake presenting Pacific NW plates with a cottage hosting special events.
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
Please note: this reservation is for 5:30pm on September 16th
A fresh, contemporary style of dining that blends Italian and local flavours with artisanal flair.
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
Tucked into the upper story of a delightfully faded building in Chinatown, Kissa Tanto invites you into the little jewel that is the House of Plenty. Such supreme satisfaction we take from the delicate flavours of Japan and the warmth of ltalian cooking and feel it’s right to bring these culinary forces together to do a little dance.
263 E Pender St, Vancouver
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
A dining experience with family at the heart of every meal. Join us at the lovingly restored Rosemead House for a menu curated around local ingredients and wood-fire cooking.
429 Lampson St, Victoria, BC
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
L’Abattoir is located in the heart of Gastown, and the name L’Abattoir pays homage to the neighbourhood’s colourful past. French-influenced West Coast fare is paired with an award-winning wine program and innovative cocktail list to offer an elevated and unique dining experience.”
217 Carrall Street, Vancouver
Bread service
Bacon brioche, anchovy twist, spiced sesame flatbread
1st
Steak tartare
Chutoro, fried shiso, oyster dressing
or
Baked Pacific oyster
Whipped garlic butter, black truffle
2nd
Hokkaido scallop crudo
Pickled daikon, shiso, yuzu vinaigrette
3rd
Smoked sockeye salmon
Cucumber, grilled peas, buttermilk ranch
4th
Wild BC halibut
Asparagus, smoked onion and jalapeño relish, sauce vin blanc
or
Barbecued Thiessen quail
Cipollini onion tart, umeboshi, nectarine
Dessert
Sticky toffee pudding
Vanilla ice cream, toffee sauce
or
Strawberry entremets
Raspberry crumble, yogurt, rhubarb sorbet
* Due to the nature of this menu, dietary restrictions and menu modifications will be politely declined. However, it can be crafted for pescatarians or vegetarians.
For a quintessential Vancouver experience, LIFT sets the stage with sweeping harbour, Stanley Park and coastal mountain views, including the city’s only waterfront, rooftop deck.
333 Menchions Mews, Vancouver
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
Escape to the South of France without leaving Vancouver! Indulge in the flavours, ambiance, and charm of Provence right here in Yaletown.
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
Nestled on the slopes of Munson Mountain, The Restaurant at Poplar Grove offers beautiful views of Okanagan Lake while offering exceptional wines and carefully crafted food. Our hospitality team is keen to provide each guest with friendly and engaging service as we strive to bring you the best the Okanagan Valley has to offer.
425 Middle Bench Rd N, Penticton
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
Located in the heart of Granville Island, the Sandbar offers waterfront views from every seat & the freshest seafood in a warm sophisticated atmosphere.
1535 Johnston St. Creekhouse #102
Granville Island, Vancouver
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
Since opening in February of 2023, Ugly Duckling has made its mark as one of Vancouver Island’s best and most innovative dining experiences.
Named to the 50 Best Discovery Guide in 2026, awarded Victoria’s best new restaurant by YAM magazine in 2023, and long-listed as one of Canada’s Best New Restaurants by Air Canada’s En Route Magazine, we seek to create inventive and original dining experiences centered around the magical place we call home.
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
Uli’s Restaurant has been a staple on the White Rock strip for more than 30 years, starting with founder Ulrich (Uli) Blume, continuing today with his son Tyson Blume at the helm. Tyson showcases his passion for seeking out high quality, local ingredients by working with neighboring farms and vendors.
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
At Waterfront Wines, Chef and Sommelier Mark Filatow’s passion for fresh, local ingredients can be seen in each of his delectable dishes. They strive to create exceptional dining experiences in an approachable setting and, given that they’ve been named the ‘Best Okanagan Restaurant’ at the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards the last twelve years in a row, they must be on to something!
1180 Sunset Dr #104, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9W6
Waterfront wines and restaurant is happy to accommodate guests’ allergies.
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
The Station Tapas & Bar is your new go-to destination for an evening out in the heart of Lower Gibsons. We offer an unforgettable dining experience – whether you’re savouring the seaside views or toasting to good times, we’re here to elevate your evening.
259 Gower Point Road, Gibsons, BC
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.
Our kitchen is guided by a simple philosophy: great food starts with quality ingredients and care in preparation. Expect familiar comforts with elevated touches, seasonal flavours, and dishes designed for sharing and savouring.
The restaurant will serve a chef’s choice menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients available that evening. To get a sense of the cuisine, please visit the restaurant’s website. If a menu is provided in advance, we will post it here.