An innovative online reservation platform gives people in Victoria the opportunity to dine out at half price.

First Table combines restaurantsB次元官网网址� need to fill tables during off-peak hours with customersB次元官网网址� desire to dine at an affordable price. Through the online reservation service, people can book the B次元官网网址渇irst tableB次元官网网址� of the night at participating restaurants and receive 50 per cent off their food bill for parties of two to four.

Usually, there is a booking fee of $10, but until Nov. 15 new members pay $5 and that amount will be donated to United WayB次元官网网址檚 More Than Meals outreach program. The program works to provide isolated seniors with better access to healthy meals.

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So far, participating restaurants in Victoria include: Varsha Indian Kitchen, Uptown Bistro, James Joyce Bistro, The Mint Restaurant, ChuckB次元官网网址檚 Burger Bar, Taj: Taste of India, Fiamo Italian Kitchen, The Collective Wine Bar & Kitchen, Sonora Bar & Grill and DarcyB次元官网网址檚 Pub.

An updated list can be found on the .

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First Table first launched in New Zealand in 2014 when CEO Mat Weir came across a restaurant offering the off-peak discount and decided to turn the idea into a business.

The reservation tool now operates in more than 50 cities. Victoria is First TableB次元官网网址檚 second North American debut, following Vancouver last fall.

B次元官网网址淚n our eyes, this represents a win-win B次元官网网址� helping local food lovers show support for their favourite restaurants while also giving back to seniors in communities around the region that rely on the More Than Meals program for sustenance and social contact,B次元官网网址� Weir said in a statement Wednesday.

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