Araxi Longtable Dinner 2019 impressed foodies at North Arm Farm

2nd year in a row, I was invited as the plus one of Areta (@foodgressing) to the annual Araxi Longtable Dinner. As one of BC’s most highly-anticipated outdoor farm-to-table dining experiences, the dinner impressed 250+ diners with amazing food and picturesque surroundings.

THE SURROUNDINGS

The long table is set at the base of Mount Currie on North Arm Farm in Pemberton, with magnificent mountains and lively summer green as a perfect backdrop.

THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN

The 4-course dinner was created by executive chef James Walt and chef Jorge Muñoz-Santos featuring the most amazing local ingredients and prepared by the amazing team from the sister restaurants of Top Table Groups in Whistler. Renowned Restaurant Director Neil Henderson was running the event.

THE RECEPTION

A pre-dinner reception with live music and canapes. Some of the best bartenders and sommelier in Whistler are here serving delicious cocktails and premium local wines.

THE MENU

First Course

by Bar OSO

Housemade Fresh + Cured Charcuterie

Yarrow Meadows Farm duck Liver Parfait
Smoked Ham Hock and North Arm Farm Vegetable Terrine
Fraser Valley Pheasant and Okanagan Apricot Terrine

Paired with LaStella LaStellina Rosato 2018

Second Course

by Il Caminetto

FoodField Farms Heirloom Tomatoes + Buffalo Mozzarella “Caprese”
Housemade Fresh Pasta + North Arm Farm Leaves + Herbs
Jesse’s Tomatoes with Basil Emulsion and Balsamic Pearls
Fresh Casarecce Pasta with Smoked Goat’s Cheese Fonduto

Paired with Cedar Creek Platinum Block 4 Pinot Noir 2014

Third Course

by Araxi

Charcoal Grilled Beef Striploin and Slow Cooked Beef Cheeks
North Arm Farm Young Root Vegetables and Tender Shoots

Paired by Burrowing Owl Athene 2016

Dessert

by The Cellar by Araxi

Golden Eagle Blueberry + Lemon Chiffon Gateau
Arai Signature “Harmony Ridge” Chocolate Ice Cream Bars
Chef Aaron’s Custom Blended Chocolate Ice Cream Two Ways

Paired by Fort Berens Late Harvest Riesling 2017

Thank you, the amazing chefs and the staff!

For the 2020 Araxi Longtable Dinner, sign up here.

* All food and beverages tasted in this post were complimentary. Opinions are on the reviewer’s own.