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Directly from the Araxi Restaurant Press Release:

araxi longtable @ north arm farm

2011 summer series

July 30   •  August 27   •  September 11

Whistler, B.C. (July 22, 2011) – The menu and wines have just been confirmed for the araxi longtable @ north arm farm event on July 30th, the first in a trifecta of outdoor dining experiences taking place this summer at Pemberton’s picturesque North Arm Farm.

Araxi’s wine director, Samantha Rahn is thrilled to be showcasing a range of outstanding wines from Mission Hill Family Estate, which represent the very best of their current portfolio. Ingo Grady, Mission Hill’s Director of Wine Education and one of the province’s foremost wine authorities, will lead guests through the wine pairings that he has personally chosen to accompany Chef James Walt’s menu.

RECEPTION

Garden Back to Eden Tomato Gazpacho
Yarrow Meadows Duck Liver Parfait with Rosemary
Tofino Dungeness Crab Roll with Cucumber Pearls
Mission Hill Martin’s Lane Riesling, 2010
Schramm Vodka Cocktails (Pemberton Valley)

MENU

North Arm Zucchini Flowers
stuffed with Okanagan goat cheese, heirloom tomatoes
Root Down organic greens with red pepper vinaigrette

Mission Hill Perpetua, 2008

Cherry Wood Hot Smoked Barkley Sound Sockeye Salmon
roasted North Arm beets, english pea and green tomato salsa
arugula flowers with beet caviar
Mission Hill Quatrain, 2007 (magnum format)

Pemberton Meadows Natural Beef
crispy slow cooked beef cheek fritter, pepper and rosemary roasted sirloin
North Arm rainbow chard and baby carrots
Mission Hill Oculus, 2004 (magnum format)

North Arm Strawberry Ice Cream Bar
strawberry ice cream dipped in dark chocolate with chocolate crust
Agassiz hazelnut financier with Okanagan apricots
Mission Hill Late Harvest Riesling, 2005

August + September Events

We are also pleased to announce the incredible winery partners for our other two events: August 27th will feature Naramata’s Foxtrot Vineyards and Napa’s Trefethen Family Vineyards, while September 11th will welcome sister wineries Le Vieux Pin of Oliver and LaStella of Osoyoos.

To Purchase

Tickets for each of the three events are $160.00 per person, all inclusive of reception, four-course menu, wine, tax and gratuity.

Return executive transportation from Whistler Village is available for an additional $35.00 per person, including tax.

To reserve your place at the table, email: farmdinner@araxi.com.

The culinary cornerstone in the heart of Whistler Village, Araxi is recognized worldwide for its excellence in food, wine and hospitality. One of Canada’s leading chefs, James Walt crafts compelling regional cuisine based on local, sustainable ingredients. Restaurant 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Bar + Raw Bar 5:00 p.m. - midnight. Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Weekend brunch 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. For reservations, call 604-932-4540 or visit www.araxi.com.

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