Whistler Dine In program

Bullfighter and freestyle skier amongst Whistler restaurateurs and chefs participating in Whistler Dine In program

Whistler, B.C. – From a former bullfighter to a professional freestyle skier and the Guinness World Record holder for champagne sabering, Whistler’s restaurateurs and chefs are a diverse bunch. But they do have a binding thread: a commitment to offering exceptional culinary experiences and value to Whistler visitors.

And from now until June 30, Dine In Whistler lets visitors experience Whistler's culinary scene at more than 20 featured restaurants offering three-course menus for $25, $35 and $45 (CAD).

"The diversity of chefs and restaurateurs in Whistler is truly one of our strengths as a culinary destination," says André Saint-Jacques, owner of the Bearfoot Bistro. "We’ve got people of different backgrounds, with different cooking influences, from different countries, all offering creative and unique dining experiences for their customers. From the more formal restaurants to the more casual eateries, each chef is designing his or her own special menu combining local ingredients with influences from everywhere they’ve lived, travelled and cooked.”

One of Whistler’s best-known culinary personalities, Saint-Jacques holds the world record for removing the corks from 21 bottles of champagne in less than 60 seconds – using a saber. Other well-known members of Whistler’s restaurant scene include La Rua Restaurante’s Mario Enero, who hails from Spain and lists ‘bullfighter’ as a former occupation as well as Tokyo Tom, chef at KA-ZE, who first came to Canada in the late 1960s to establish his reputation as a professional freestyle skier.

To view brief profiles on some of Dine In Whistler’s chefs click here or visit whistler.com/media

The extraordinary backgrounds of Whistler’s chefs and restaurant owners inspire exceptional cuisine – and the Dine In Whistler program provides the perfect opportunity to indulge. The following participating restaurants are offering three-course menus:

$25 menus
Bavaria Restaurant
Sushi Village
the mix by Ric’s.

$35 menus
21 Steps Kitchen and Bar
Champagne Lounge at the Bearfoot Bistro
Earls Whistler
Edgewater Restaurant
KA-ZE Japanese Restaurant
Player’s Chophouse Whistler
Tandoori Grill
Ric’s Grill
The Brewhouse at Whistler
The Wine Room at The Fairmont Chateau Whistler

$45 menus
Araxi Restaurant & Bar
Bearfoot Bistro
Hy’s Steakhouse
Quattro at Whistler
Rimrock Café
Trattoria de Umberto

Diners who use their Visa® card while dining at participating Dine In Whistler restaurants are automatically entered for a chance to win a trip to Whistler that includes ten nights of accommodation and a dinner certificate from each participating restaurant. For more details, including contest rules and eligibility restrictions, visit whistler.com/dinein

Pair your visit to Whistler and Dine In Whistler meals with accommodation; book now at whistler.com to take advantage of exceptional room rates starting from $99 CAD/ $95 USD* and luxury rooms from $139 CAD/ $133 USD* per night. Call toll-free 1.800.WHISTLER (1.800.944.7853) to request a no-obligation quote or visit www.whistler.com

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