Whistler, B.C. – Maybe it’s the crispness of October’s mornings with the vibrant fall foliage, dreams of a stellar winter season or local farms’ fall harvest (perhaps all of the above!); autumn inspires Whistler’s culinary minds into creative “horns o’ plenty”.
Culinary options abound at this year’s Cornucopia, presented by BlueShore Financial. Festival goers will not leave hungry as the local and regional restaurant community has stepped up to the plate (so to speak) and there is a menu for every taste and budget.
“Each year, we look forward to highlighting the creativity and diversity BC’s chefs and restaurants are renowned for,” says Sue Eckersley, festival producer and president of Watermark. “What is really exciting this year, is the addition of events showcasing BC and Canada’s Indigenous roots as well as ecological impacts through food. From winery dinners to seminars, interactive demonstrations and tastings – Cornucopia is your opportunity to explore some of the best of food and drink this country offers.”
New to the schedule and festival is the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre’s Spo7ez Table Luncheon taking place Saturday, November 9. On Thursday, November 14th – The Raven Room located in Whistler Village will be presenting A Fall Feast & Craft Cocktails –a four-course dinner showcasing Pacific Northwest ingredients alongside the Raven Room’s renowned hand-crafted cocktails with a vegan dinner option also available.
Returning restaurateurs showcase some of their finest creations alongside BC’s signature wineries and spirits.
Fairmont Chateau Whistler returns with its signature and perennial sell-out event Bubbles & Brunch along with a series of wine dinners that run throughout the festival’s 11 days.
Four Seasons Resort Whistler’s SIDECUT culinary team will once again welcome culinary team members from its Vancouver and San Francisco properties to nourish Resort guests. The first weekend sees Vancouver Four Seasons team travel up the Sea to Sky highway for The Corridor with YEW + SIDECUT. Heading into the second weekend, “A Dinner with America’s Best Baker” also known as Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley executive pastry chef Eric Keppler joins SIDECUT executive chef Eren Guryel to showcase their expertise.
Araxi restaurant + bar returns with its annual sell-out event, Big Guns winemaker dinner – ‘Pair Excellence’ . The restaurant’s very popular Intimate Winery Dinner series –has some tickets left but don’t delay these dinners feature the creations of one of Canada’s leading chefs, James Walt alongside some of B.C.’s finest wines. Araxi sister restaurant, Il Caminetto also returns to the dinner schedule with exciting pairings from Oregon and BC wineries as well as last year’s hit – “Il Salotto” cocktail paired dinner.
Quattro at Whistler multi-course dinner will feature Chianti region wines Rocca delle Macie with the creations of Chef Jeremie Trottier. The highly popular Savour at the Westin - The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler returns for its fifth year. Live music, the coveted Poutine Bar, local craft beer, wine and cocktails; just to name a few highlights guests can indulge in prior to making the way over to Crush Grand Tasting.
For those staying in the Upper Village, Legs Diamond is hosting a series of Seasonal West Coast Wine and Cuisine dinners. Last, but certainly not least, Aura restaurant at Creekside’s Nita Lake Lodge is hosting a Signature Gin Pairing Dinner featuring Four Pillars Gin and Brockmans Gin.
For detailed schedule information visit www.whistlercornucopia.com.
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