CHEF ALEX CHEN RELEASES MENU FOR WILD BLUE RESTAURANT AUGUST LONG TABLE DINNER

-An Exclusive Culinary Experience Featuring Hyper-Seasonal Dishes and Premium Wine Pairings -

WHISTLER, BC, July 18, 2024 - Following the tremendous success of the second Wild Blue Long Table Dinner on July 7, Partner and Chef Alex Chen is delighted to announce his menu for the next long table dinner event on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Set against the stunning backdrop of Whistler Village, this culinary extravaganza promises an unforgettable dining experience. Chef Chen, along with Executive Chef Derek Bendig, will present a meticulously curated menu for guests while Wine Director Kathryn Woods has selected expertly paired wines to complement each dish. Meanwhile, Partner and Restaurant Director Neil Henderson will be at the helm overseeing the execution of the event. 

Guests will again be delighted with a Perrier Jouët champagne welcome reception alongside signature summer cocktails from Bar Manager Zack Lavoie, winner of Air Canada enRoute’s Cocktail of the Year. For the August 18 event, Lavoie will be mixing up new off-menu cocktails exclusively for this occasion.

For the August 18 event, Chef Chen and Chef Bendig have crafted an entirely new menu to celebrate the freshest ingredients of the season, staying true to their renowned hyper-seasonal focus. Additionally, the August dinner will coincide with National Pinot Noir Day, and as such, guests will be treated to the exclusive Martin's Lane Dehart Pinot Noir.

The August Wild Blue Long Table Dinner menu is as follows:

Canapés

Shiso tempura, bluefin tuna, soy gel, wasabi
Chilled cucumber buttermilk gazpacho, lemon olive oil, toasted sunflower seeds
Potato blini, Nanuk smoked salmon, caviar
Perrier Jouet NV Champagne

First

Brew Creek tomato Caprese salad, aged balsamic, sea salt, basil, Mozzarella di Bufala
CedarCreek Riesling

Second
Heirloom melons, prosciutto di Parma, arugula, local blackberries
CheckMate Attack Chardonnay

Third
Prime beef striploin, miso sesame aioli, lemon garlic roasted potatoes
Martin's Lane Dehart Pinot Noir

Dessert
Summer berries ice cream sandwiches
Road 13 Sparkling Chenin Blanc

House-made Petit Fours

The Wild Blue Long Table Dinner includes cocktail, champagne and canapé reception,  four-course dinner, and all wine pairings. Tickets for the August 18, 2024 Long Table Dinner are $259 plus tax and gratuity, and can be purchased online at WildBlueRestaurant.com/wild-blue-long-table-dinner-series. Guests are encouraged to secure their seats early to ensure they don't miss out on this extraordinary culinary experience.

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