Chef David Hawksworth x Whistler Blackcomb Summer Alpine Pop-Up August 8th
Whistler Blackcomb, B.C. (July 11, 2024 ) – Celebrated Chef David Hawksworth and his talented culinary team at Hawksworth Restaurant are pleased to announce a partnership with Whistler Blackcomb for the first, outdoor dining pop-up event atop Whistler Mountain. Guests are invited to experience a masterfully crafted four-course dinner with welcome cocktail and complementing wine pairings, from 4pm until 8pm, while absorbing the breathtaking views of the summer alpine.
“Our team is excited to share this opportunity and to create a truly sensational mountain-top dining event,” says Chef David Hawksworth. “We are committed to delivering an exceptional menu packed with creativity and flavour that reflects the magnificence of the setting and Whistler’s reputation as a world-class destination.”
This unforgettable culinary event at Whistler Blackcomb is one of many summer alpine adventures that the renowned destination offers. Tickets for the dinner include a full day, unlimited use scenic access ticket to the Summer Alpine Experience (value $99) to be used in advance of the event; an invitation for guests to ride the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, take advantage of over 50k of hiking trails or mount the Peak Chair to the summit to access the Cloudraker Skybridge and the Raven’s Eye.
The Hawksworth pop-up will be held at Whistler’s Roundhouse Lodge on the Valley View patio, where guests will be greeted with live entertainment, a signature cocktail and a selection of canapés. Dishes will be expertly paired with wines from Tantalus, with Winemaker David Paterson joining to introduce his meticulously crafted wines.
Skilled techniques and enticing flavour combinations are sure to leave a lasting impression, with menu highlights including: wild, locally caught salmon gravlax, with golden beets, granny smith apple, and a buttermilk dressing followed by a delectable duo of beef: braised short rib, wagyu flank, with pomme fondant, and sour cherry jus. Pemberton valley greens, and conehead cabbage with miso and honey will be served family-style to guests seated at convivial harvest tables. To conclude, a beautifully balanced desert of okanagan peach rhum baba, delivers the subtle sweetness of local summer fruit with the classic soft doughy cake.
The Hawksworth pop-up on Whistler Mountain will be held on Thursday August 8th and is priced at $199.00 per person (plus tax and gratuity) and includes a welcome cocktail, four-course menu with wine pairings, live entertainment and full-day gondola access to alpine adventures. Guests with dietary requirements can be accommodated when specified at time of ticket purchase. For more information including the full menu and to make online reservations visit www.whistlerblackcomb.com
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About Hawksworth Restaurant Group:
Led by celebrated Canadian Chef David Hawksworth, Hawksworth Restaurant Group comprises some of the city’s leading restaurants including the highly acclaimed Hawksworth restaurant, (Forbes Four Star, World’s Best) located in the heart of the city and the more casual Nightingale (Michelin Guide Recommended) in Coal Harbour. The group also operates Bel Café in downtown Vancouver. In 2015 Chef Hawksworth became the culinary partner to Air Canada to design Canadian-influenced seasonal dishes exclusively for Air Canada flights in International Business Class and the Signature Suite. Hawksworth released his first cookbook, Hawksworth: The Cookbook, in December of 2020, which was shortlisted for a prestigious Gourmand Award.
Hawksworth Restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner, call 604.673.7000 for reservations or visit www.hawksworthrestaurant.com