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CULINARY BLISS || A Guide to Dine Out Vancouver Offerings at CinCin Ristorante + Bar and The Acorn & Maenam's Unique Thai Flair

Betty Shen

As the culinary extravaganza of Dine Out Vancouver takes center stage from January 17 to February 4, food enthusiasts have the golden opportunity to embark on a gastronomic journey at some of Vancouver's finest dining establishments.

Among the myriad of options, CinCin Ristorante + Bar, The Acorn, and Maenam stand out, each offering a distinctive and delectable experience for discerning palates.

Photo Credits: CinCin Ristorante + Bar

Enjoy this Pan-Seared Wild BC Sablefish with Castelluccio lentils, spinach, roast salsify, and red wine sauce, part of the Dine Out Vancouver menu at CinCin Ristorante + Bar.

CinCin Ristorante + Bar: A Symphony of Italian Delights

CinCin Ristorante + Bar, situated at the heart of Vancouver, beckons diners with a $59 three-course Prix Fixe Menu curated by Chef de Cuisine Kyle Lee and his talented team. The menu boasts an array of Italian culinary masterpieces, showcasing the finest ingredients from various regions.

Indulge in Antipasti featuring Mushroom Soup with Truffle, Veal and Pork Sausage with Pear Mustard, and Burrata from Puglia. For the Secondi Course, choose from a hearty Wood-Grilled Rossdown Farm Chicken or the refreshing and light Wild BC Albacore Tuna. Wine pairings are available to enhance the flavour profiles of these scrumptious dishes.

The Dolci menu offers the perfect sweet note to complete your meal, where you can choose from the Corn and Olive Oil Cake with Lemon Curd and Chocolate Panna Cotta with Liquorice Liqueur and Coffee Cream. With a harmonious blend of flavours, CinCin ensures a memorable dining experience during Dine Out Vancouver.

View the full menu here.

LOCATION:

  • 1154 Robson St

  • Vancouver, BC V6E 1B2

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Photo Credits: The Acorn

Visit The Acorn to indulge in your favourite foods the vegetarian way! You’ll be able to experience a harmony of foods and flavours like never before.

The Acorn: Elevating Vegetarian Cuisine to New Heights

The culinary adventure takes a different route at The Acorn, an award-winning vegetable-forward restaurant on Main Street. Offering a 4-course family-style chef's tasting menu for $65 per person, The Acorn welcomes diners with a commitment to using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

The menu, rich in vegan and gluten-free options, boasts creations like Daikon with Preserved Yuzu, Salsify with Smoked Butter, and Pineappleweed featuring Baked Meringue. The Special Notes emphasize that this unique dining experience is exclusively offered during Dine Out Vancouver, with no à-la-carte menu available.

View the full menu here. 

LOCATION

  • 3995 Main Street

  • Vancouver, BC V5V 3P3

CONTACT

Photo Credits: Maenam

If you’re looking for delectable Thai cuisine, Maenam is the place to visit. With Chef Angus An’s skill and expertise, you’ll experience a fusion of flavours that’ll keep you wanting more.

Maenam: Thai Flair and Family-Style Feasting

For those craving the exotic flavours of Thai cuisine, Maenam in Kitsilano presents a $65 Dine Out Vancouver Family-Style Sharing Dinner Set Menu. Chef Angus An's culinary philosophy revolves around simplicity, innovation, and balance, creating a menu rooted in intense fresh flavours and seasonal ingredients.

Starters like Thai Cupcake with Nova Scotia Lobster set the stage for a flavorful journey. The main course offers choices ranging from Grilled Beef Salad to Maitake Mushroom Gaeng Gari. To conclude, indulge in a dessert of your choice, whether it's Chocolate Pot de Crème or Bua Loy.

View the full menu here.

LOCATION

  • 1938 4th Ave West

  • Vancouver, BC V6J 1M5

CONTACT

Plan Your Culinary Adventure

Whether you're savouring Italian excellence at CinCin, exploring vegetarian delights at The Acorn, or indulging in Thai creations at Maenam, Dine Out Vancouver 2024 promises an unparalleled culinary adventure. Aside from these three restaurants we have shortlisted, over 380 restaurants are participating in Dine Out Vancouver this month, as reported by Vancouverisawesome, so there’s no shortage of options to satisfy your taste buds. Check out the full list on the event website linked here.

Book your tables, immerse yourself in a world of flavours, and relish the unforgettable dining experiences these establishments have to offer. Culinary bliss awaits in every bite.