🍽️What you get: A multi-course dining experience for two — shared appetizer, two signature mains, and a shared dessert, paired with two handcrafted cocktails.
Creator Responsible for $20 gratuity. Thank you for supporting the staff!🎬What you create: Instagram Reel showcasing the food, cocktails, and atmosphere (35-60 seconds)
📅 Post window: 5–8 days after your visit ALL CONTENT DUE BY AUG 15th.
👤Who's a match: Vancouver foodies, lifestyle creators, date night content creators, and anyone who loves discovering new restaurants.
📍Location: Ray's Restaurant, 1131 Mainland Street, Vancouver, BC (Yaletown)
Ray's is the new heart of Yaletown's social scene — a space designed for the perfect golden hour aesthetic with a high-energy atmosphere, summer-inspired service, and the best people-watching in the city. The menu, room, and service feel exclusive, but the atmosphere and pricing are inviting to anyone on any budget.
We’re inviting a hand-selected group of creators to experience the new heart of Yaletown’s social scene, Ray’s. This isn’t just a hosted dinner; it’s an immersive look at the season's premier outdoor destination. Designed for the perfect "Golden Hour" aesthetic, we’ve curated a high-energy environment with the ideal soundtrack and summer-inspired service.
Order your appetizer, two signature mains, dessert, and two cocktails. Take your time. This is your front-row seat to the best sun-drenched, golden hour vibes in Yaletown — use it all as your backdrop.
You’ll have a front-row seat to the best people-watching and sun-drenched vibes in the city, providing a dynamic backdrop for content that captures the true essence of a Yaletown summer. Showcase one of the cities newest restaurants. The menu, room, and service feel exclusive, but the atmosphere and pricing are inviting to anyone on any budget.
Film your content during the meal and post your Reel within the agreed window after your visit.
Do
Clean, naturally lit food close-ups — cheese pulls, cocktail pours, first bites
Aesthetic shots of the space to capture the "hidden gem" vibe
Warm, inviting, and authentic aesthetic throughout — it's all in the details
Point out pricing on the menu and show that we have a year-round patio
Mix food close-ups with wider shots of the room and atmosphere
Don't
Film empty or quiet spaces
Make it feel staged or overly polished
Ideas to get you started
Walk into Ray's and capture the first impression of the space and atmosphere
Film the cocktail pour and your first sip — make it visual and sensory
Get a tight close-up on the appetizer and your reaction before digging in
Capture the golden hour light hitting the table during mains
End on dessert and a "you have to come here" moment direct to camera
Casual, enthusiastic, and conversational — like you're texting your best friend about a new spot they have to try. Keep it authentic, engaging, and easy to read.
Your caption must include:
Send a collaboration request to @raysdaydinnerdark
Tag @raysdaydinnerdark in your post
The exact menu items you ordered (appetizer, mains, dessert, cocktails)
A mention of the value and vibe compared to other Yaletown spots
At least one of these keywords: new spot, hidden gem, date night idea, must-try, Yaletown
Please either tag or add @localrelishers as a collaborator
🤝 FTC disclosure: You must clearly indicate this is a partnership. Use "Partnered with Ray's Yaletown" somewhere in your caption.
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