Cuisine:

• International
• East and West
• Northwestern
• Pacific Rim
• Western
• Bar

Ristorante Araxi Description:
Located in the centre of Whistler Village Square, Araxi---named by owner Jack Evrensel for his wife---is the de facto refuge for après skiers, with sought-after patio dining during the summer. Chef James Walt showcases locally sourced ingredients in savory and sweet recipes through two distinct seasons---summer and winter. The seafood and oyster bar serves an extravagant two-tiered seafood tower piled with oysters, spot prawns, Dungeness crab, arctic char, and more. An inventive small-plates menu includes an aged white cheddar soufflé with fresh laurel and Parmesan cream, and a North Arm Farm squash soup with apple curry oil and spiced crème fraîche. Mains include Qualicum Beach scallops with fresh Chilliwack corn, radishes, and green bean salad as an homage to the locavore movement; and Paradise Valley Pork in a slow-cooked belly, braised tenderloin, and pork cheek tortellini with British Columbia chanterelles and sunchoke purée. End with an aged British Columbia goat cheese and the Valrhona chocolate fondant with milk chocolate Earl Grey tea ice cream, chocolate dentelle and crème anglaise. The wine list has been nurtured since 1981 and features an impressive array of Champagnes, local and imported bottles, plus some rare finds. Restaurant director Steve Edwards and the knowledgeable staff are consummate hosts.


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