{"id":24555,"date":"2014-02-21T12:01:55","date_gmt":"2014-02-21T19:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/?p=24555"},"modified":"2026-09-30T16:18:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T23:18:39","slug":"fifth-anniversary-of-dine-around-the-comox-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/fifth-anniversary-of-dine-around-the-comox-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"Fifth anniversary of Dine Around The Comox Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"dine<\/a>\u00a0<\/b>Dine Around The Comox Valley is celebrating its fifth anniversary from Feb. 19 to March 16, 2014, with 18 restaurants offering an extraordinary array of dishes from both regional farms and the ocean.<\/p>\n

A popular annual event, Dine Around in the Comox Valley separates itself from other Canadian city culinary events by being able to bring to the plate a fresh-from-field winter harvest. This, combined with local wineries and breweries and diverse restaurants and excellent chefs, has put the Comox Valley region on the maps of food lovers everywhere.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne can expect to see dishes that incorporate fresh seasonal produce such as root vegetables,\u201d says Marcus Aartsen, owner and chef, Martine\u2019s Bistro. \u201cBut Dine Around also showcases a variety of preparation styles of dishes \u2013 for example, we\u2019re serving smoked salmon cr\u00eape<\/em>,<\/b> bacon wrapped beef tenderloin and white chocolate cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e \u2013 plus the enormous talent, experience and passion brought to every plate by the team of people both in the\u00a0 kitchen and at the front of the restaurant.\u201d<\/p>\n

In recent years, the Comox Valley has risen in culinary circles as a food destination \u2013 thanks in part to the great number of agricultural and aquaculture products produced in the surrounding region.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe local climate, soils and water make it possible to grow a wide range of agrifood products\u201d, says Gary Rolston, Comox Valley Economic Development & Tourism agricultural development officer. \u201cIn 2001, there were 445 farms producing $26.6 million but successful marketing and promotion of the Comox Valley as an agrifood destination has resulted in 34% growth and a significant increase in product diversity. Investors are increasingly recognizing the untapped potential of the agrifood industry in the Comox Valley \u2013case and point with the recent purchase of Beaufort Winery by James Cameron.\u201d<\/p>\n

And, with the kick off of this annual celebratory food event, the announcement of the re-opening of Mount Washington Alpine Resort means the fifth anniversary just got even sweeter. Locals and visitors alike now have the opportunity to stretch their legs on the mountain, either through Nordic or alpine skiing, and return to the Comox Valley for a three-course, prix fixe meal, each available for $17, $27, or $37 per person.<\/p>\n

“We’ve received over a metre of snow in the last couple of days and the conditions couldn’t be better,” says Brent Curtain, spokesperson for Mount Washington Alpine Resort. “Getting some turns in pre-dinner and playing in our winter wonderland will definitely help build your appetite!”<\/p>\n

In addition to the Dine Around The Comox Valley restaurant offerings, a collection of Comox Valley hotels are offering \u2018stay-the-night\u2019 rates. The properties are either in walking distance or a short taxi cab ride away, so food lovers can further pamper themselves by taking advantage of special discounts to make it a real \u2018night out.\u2019 Accommodation partners include The Travelodge Courtenay ($79 Cdn per night) and the Best Western PLUS: The Westerly Hotel & Convention Centre ($99 Cdn per night).<\/p>\n

Dine Around The Comox Valley is a partnership of participating restaurant and accommodation providers, sponsorship from Gordon Food Service, Coastal Black Estate Winery, the Comox Valley Record, the Eagle 97.3FM, and supported by Comox Valley Economic Development and Tourism.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit www.comoxvalleydinearound.com<\/a>, call 1-855-400-2882 or drop into the Vancouver Island Visitor Centre. One can also join the conversation using #DineAroundCV on Facebook or Twitter.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Dine Around The Comox Valley participants include: <\/b><\/p>\n

Restaurants<\/p>\n