(Kelowna, BC, January 20, 2015) – The British Columbia Restaurant and Foodservices Association (BCRFA) is excited to bring back the popular Thompson Okanagan Wine and Dine presented by the Wines of British Columbia January 23rd – February 11th, 2015.
More than 40 restaurants throughout the Thompson Okanagan are featuring a three course menu for $15, $25 or $35 with suggested BC VQA wine pairings. Guests can visit the participating restaurants and ask for their Wine and Dine menu, reservations are encouraged as more than 4000 people take in the festival during the two and have weeks. A list of participating restaurants and menus can be viewed online at www.okwineanddine.ca.“This festival is great for restaurants as we help promote their business during what has been traditionally a slow time of year,” comments Ian Tostenson, President/CEO BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association. “Consumers also very much appreciate it as they have the opportunity to sip, savour and save with these delicious three course menus for such incredible prices. Many residents take the opportunity to get out and try restaurants that they may not have ever been to or don’t visit often enough, it’s a win win for the consumer and our member restaurants.””We are thrilled to have the opportunity to promote the Wines of British Columbia during the Thompson Okanagan Wine and Dine Festival. This is an excellent opportunity for both local restaurants and wineries to focus locally and showcase how well BC VQA wines pair with our local foods,” comments Maggie Anderson, Marketing Manager British Columbia Wine Institute.The BCRFA is also adding more incentive to the community to take in Wine & Dine by visiting participating restaurants Jan 23-Feb 11 you can enter to win $250 in restaurant gift cards by requesting a ballot entry form, completing and leaving at the restaurant. There is also chances to win throughout the festival $25 gift cards from participating restaurants by using social media, to enter the community is encouraged to take a photo of your food and wine and then tag the restaurant you are visiting along with #okwineanddine and post to twitter, facebook or instagram to be automatically entered, winners will be selected at random throughout the festival and there are more than ten chances to win through social media.To follow the festival you can like them on facebook.com/sipsavoursave follow @bcrfa on twitter and instagram and follow the hashtag #okwineanddine.About the BC Restaurant and Foodservices AssociationThe BCRFA is the largest and most progressive industry organization in British Columbia. We area collective group of restaurant professionals devoted to the sole purpose of creating the most favourable business environment for our members.As the voice of BC restaurants, we are dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of our unique industry partners and restaurant members, providing valuable information and exclusive opportunities. Together, we help to improve business and achieve success. With more than 40 years experience, and with over 3,000 members, we continue to be the foremost resource for our industry.
