Last time I was here was in the final days of Hamid Salimian's tenure and they put out a super-inventive limited-time Middle Eastern set menu. I was mostly looking for vegetarian and gluten-free $18 Dine Out Vancouver options so Diva at the Met wasn't even on my radar, but there was interest in it from our dining group so I ended up going. No regrets -- happily surprised even! Hot chocolate was also really decent -- and yes, you can order their Hot Chocolate Festival offerings at 9:30 PM to go with dessert during a late seating dinner. Dine Out Vancouver 2015 $38 Wine Pairing is flat $15 for pairing with all three courses. Appetizer Roasted Parsnip Vanilla Bean Soup Apple Compote | Raisin Croutons | Crispy Pork Belly or Caramelized Beets & Goat Cheese Salad Candied Hazelnuts | Pomegranate and Guava Dressing or Angus Beef Carpaccio Hand Cut AAA Beef Tenderloin | Braised Cipollini | Capers | Shaved Grana Padano Cheese | Baby Arugula and Truffle Vinaig...
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