Diva Thanksgiving takes you out of the kitchen and back to the table

Special Thanksgiving menu and hotel package lets you focus on family and friends instead of the oven
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September 29, 2010; Vancouver, B.C. – This Thanksgiving, swap the apron for a linen napkin and let Diva at the Met take care of the cooking. Chef Quang Dang has created a special holiday menu that pays tribute to the seasonal harvest and provides the perfect complement to the company of family and friends.

The three-course menu is available for dinner from Friday, October 8 through to Sunday, October 10 inclusive and is priced at $45 per person exclusive of tax and gratuity. Specially chosen wine pairings for each of the courses are also available at extra cost.

Appetizer
Red kuri squash soup
seared Vancouver Island scallops, honey crème fraiche
Suggested wine pairing: Muse Winery, Ortega, 2009, Vancouver Island, BC

Main Course
Fraser Valley “turducken” (turkey wrapped around duck wrapped around chicken)
hazelnut & sage stuffing, glazed brussels sprouts with bacon, cranberry jus
Suggested wine pairing: Desert Hills, Gamay Noir, 2008, Okanagan, BC

Dessert
Apple & pecan brioche bread pudding
with spiced apple cream tarts, house made apple cider
Suggested wine pairing: Cedar Creek "M", 2005, Okanagan, BC

“Thanksgiving falls right in the middle of the autumn harvest,” said Chef Dang. “Here in the Cascadian region, we have a lot to be thankful for when it comes to our dinner plates and this menu is all about celebrating that bounty.”

To create the perfect stress-free Thanksgiving, Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver is offering a package combining Diva’s Thanksgiving feast with an overnight stay. The “Thanksgiving Feast @ The Met” package includes:

• Thanksgiving dinner for two at Diva at the Met
• One night’s accommodatio
• An upgrade to a Luxury room and late check-out
• Complimentary valet parking

Starting at $239 (excluding applicable taxes), the package is based on double occupancy and is available October 8-10. Extra nights available at $145 per night. For reservations, please visit the website at www.metropolitan.com/packages or call toll-free 1-800-667-2300.

Metropolitan Hotels operates four luxury properties: Metropolitan Toronto, the Soho Metropolitan, the Grande Rockies Resort and the Metropolitan Vancouver. With more than 920 rooms, Metropolitan Hotels is committed to providing luxury accommodation for business and leisure travellers seeking an independent choice. A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Metropolitan strives to provide superior service with distinctive accommodations. Award-winning restaurants at Metropolitan Hotels include Hemispheres and Lai Wah Heen (Metropolitan Toronto), Senses (SoHo Metropolitan), Diva at the Met (Metropolitan Vancouver) and Lai Toh Heen (mid-town Toronto).

"Met for the Holidays" package perfect way to start a new seasonal tradition

Enjoy baked holiday treats, post-shopping cocktails and a great rate!
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September 1, 2010; Vancouver, BC - Whether you're celebrating Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hannukkah or New Year, December is a time of busy preparations, family traditions and lots of fun. The Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver's new "Met for the Holidays" package is a great way to make a special time of year even more memorable.

Located just two blocks from downtown Vancouver's shopping hub, Robson Street, and right across the street from the Pacific Centre mall, those shopping for that perfect holiday gift will love how central the hotel is. Or for the culturally inclined, take in a holiday concert or production at one of the nearby theatres and venues. Those with families won't want to miss the seasonal displays and lights at nearby Robson Square, in Stanley Park or up on Grouse Mountain. "Vancouver is a great place to get into the holiday spirit," said Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver general manager, Kari Koskela. "Whether you're coming into the city for a weekend of gift shopping, meeting up with friends to celebrate the holidays over a drink or two, or to immerse your family in the merriment of the season, the Metropolitan Hotel is a great place to start a new annual tradition."

The "Met for the Holidays" package includes
- One night in a luxury room;
- Complimentary valet parking;
- Baked holiday treats in your room, compliments of Diva at the Met's Chef Quang Dang; and
- Diva's signature holiday cocktails and caramel popcorn for two.

Prices for the package start at just $225 for one night (excluding applicable taxes) and are based on double occupancy. The package is available for stays between November 1 and December 30, 2010. For reservations, please visit the website at www.metropolitan.com/packages or call toll-free 1-800-667-2300.

Metropolitan Hotels operates four luxury properties: Metropolitan Toronto, the Soho Metropolitan, the Grande Rockies Resort and the Metropolitan Vancouver. With more than 920 rooms, Metropolitan Hotels is committed to providing luxury accommodation for business and leisure travellers seeking an independent choice. A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Metropolitan strives to provide superior service with distinctive accommodations. Award-winning restaurants at Metropolitan Hotels include Hemispheres and Lai Wah Heen (Metropolitan Toronto), Senses (SoHo Metropolitan), Diva at the Met (Metropolitan Vancouver) and Lai Toh Heen (mid-town Toronto).

Metropolitan launches new "Vancouver for Beginners" package

Plan your time in the city over coffee with a hotel concierge
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August 4, 2010; Vancouver, B.C. - Who better to help plan your time in Vancouver than the Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver's own Clef d'Or concierge? With the hotel's new "Vancouver for Beginners" package, guests get to sit down for a private coffee consultation with a concierge to work out how to best spend their time in the city, getting personal recommendations for the top sights, restaurants and activities to suit the interests and needs of the individual guest.

"Many of our guests visiting Vancouver for the first time only have a couple of days to explore the city and it can be overwhelming to decide what to see," said Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver general manager, Kari Koskela. "Our concierge knows this city inside and out. Their expertise and knowledge ensures our guests an itinerary that will exceed their expectations and meet their needs during their stay in this beautiful city."

Along with a coffee meeting with our concierge, the package includes:
- Two nights' accommodation in a luxury suite;
- Valet parking;
- Two "hop-on, hop-off" Vancouver Trolley sightseeing tour passes (each valid for two days); and
- A city welcome kit including maps and guides to Vancouver.

Prices for the package start at $385 for two nights (excluding applicable taxes) and are based on double occupancy. For reservations, please visit the website at www.metropolitan.com/packages or call toll-free 1-800-667-2300.

Metropolitan Hotels operates four luxury properties: Metropolitan Toronto, the Soho Metropolitan, the Grande Rockies Resort and the Metropolitan Vancouver. With more than 920 rooms, Metropolitan Hotels is committed to providing luxury accommodation for business and leisure travellers seeking an independent choice. A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Metropolitan strives to provide superior service with distinctive accommodations. Award-winning restaurants at Metropolitan Hotels include Hemispheres and Lai Wah Heen (Metropolitan Toronto), Senses (SoHo Metropolitan), Diva at the Met (Metropolitan Vancouver) and Lai Toh Heen (mid-town Toronto).

Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver joins Fever Pitch client roster!

Exciting news - the Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver, and their amazing restaurant, Diva at the Met, have joined Fever Pitch's client roster. I'm so excited to work with them, especially given that Chef Quang Dang has joined the hotel in the role of Executive Chef. Diva was the restaurant that changed the whole definition of "hotel dining" in Vancouver when it opened in 1996 and it's consistently been recognized for it's commitment to showing off the best of our region. Stay tuned for more Metropolitan and Diva news!