Countdown to Dine Out Vancouver 2011 Commences with The GLOWBAL COLLECTION.

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Value-savvy foodie fanatics are in for a deliciously wild ride with the ninth annual Dine Out Vancouver promotion, January 24-February 6. Organized by Tourism Vancouver, the two-week extravaganza of gastronomical proportions showcases special three-course menus at participating restaurants, priced at $18, $28 or $38. Source new spots and revisit favourite haunts for more memorable table-times.

Jumping on the Dine Out Vancouver bandwagon with gusto, The GLOWBAL COLLECTION will offer its Dine Out menus to patrons starting January 17. Proprietor Emad Yacoub and his teams offer ample food for thought and encourage early reservations at each of its restaurants: glowbal grill; COAST Restaurant; Sanafir; Italian Kitchen; Trattoria; and SOCIETY. Each is offering Dine Out menus that balance creative cuisine with spectacular value. Why not wine-out while you’re at it and enhance the experience with chef-suggested VQA wine pairings.

In addition to gearing up for Dine Out, The GLOWBAL COLLECTION is pleased to extend significant savings to guests in appreciation of their continued support. To January 16 — from opening until 6:30 pm — guests will receive 30% off the food portion of their bill at all GLOWBAL COLLECTION restaurants. Happy New Year indeed.

Catering to the carnivorous and vegetarian alike, glowbal offers Kobe Beef Chili or Spinach and Mandarin Salad as starter options; a triple-threat entrée lineup of Roast Australian Rack of Lamb, Maple Glazed Wild Coho Salmon, or Short Rib Papardelle. A vegetarian option — Jerusalem Artichoke and Gorgonzola Ravioli — is also available. Go nuts for dessert with the Pistachio and Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart. glowbal’s three-course Dine Out menu is $38*.

Drop anchor at COAST and trawl offers including two starter picks — Smoked Salmon Carpaccio or Cauliflower Soup with Smoked Sablefish – then wade into the entrée selections: Wild Haida Gwaii Coho Salmon; Qualicum Bay Scallops; or Confit Veal Breast. Also vegetarian friendly, an option of Preserved Lemon Risotto is available upon request. The Flourless Chocolate Torte is paired with decadent butterscotch gelato and topped with a butterscotch lollipop for a sweet finale. COAST’s three-course Dine Out menu is $38*.

Exotica for just $18 at Sanafir. This downtown destination transports diners with three starter options — Grilled Tandoori Prawn Skewer; Chicken, Chorizo and Poached Egg Salad; or Roasted Root Vegetables and Quinoa Salad – and entrée selections including Punjabi Butter Chicken or Seared Coho Salmon. Vegetable Korma is also available. Journey further down the Silk Route with a dessert duo of Five-Spice Chocolate Cake and Cardamom Yogurt. Sanafir’s three-course Dine Out menu is $18*.

Mamma Mia, Italian Kitchen introduces Roasted Porcini Mushroom Zuppa; Artisan Lettuce with Gem Tomatoes and Grana Padano; or Salmon and Dungeness Crab Rotolo as starters. Discover entrée selections including Local Petrale Sole Picatta; Braised Pork Cheeks; or Baked Radiatori Pasta. Save room to savour Classic Tiramisu or Chocolate Pannetone Bread Pudding for dessert. Italian Kitchen’s three-course Dine Out menu is $28*.

Easy choices are yours at Trattoria, offering starter options of Goat Cheese and Pistachio Caprino or Tuscan Bread Soup. Entrée selections include Pasta e Fagioli and Duck Risotto. Take a bite out of the Baked Apple with Vanilla Gelato for the finale. Trattoria’s three-course Dine Out menu is $18*.

Scene stealers will want to try SOCIETY for its three starter options: Split Pea Soup; Pickled Beet Salad; or Chopped Salad with Bacon and Chicken. Entrée selections include Truffle Salisbury Steak, Ahi Tuna Casserole or House-made Butternut Squash Perogies. Tasty Dark Chocolate Cake with Buttercream Filling and Vanilla Gelato round out the meal. SOCIETY’s three-course Dine Out menu is $18*.

*taxes, alcohol and gratuities are extra.

Make your reservations online at glowbalgroup.com.

Check out THE GLOWBAL COLLECTION blog for the latest news on all the restaurants at blog.glowbalgroup.com/.