Food and Drink

The pressure of competition is something Matthew Aleksich thrives on. His participation in the Whistler Chef's Challenge during Cornucopia was a given.

Matching wines to the menu at a fair price

The winner of the annual Whistler Chef's challenge has a lot going on these days.

Wine tasting and parties make covering Cornucopia more fun than work

Whistler is overflowing with some of the world's foremost wine experts. Wine educators, consultants, worshippers, tasters and writers are here to share their knowledge during Cornucopia.

People literally come from around the world for Cornucopia. One of those global visitors is Alex Gubbins, who has come from Sydney, Australia, to do a guest chef appearance at Alta Bistro.

Best tips from the some of the best insiders

Dark orange veggies are your best health friends

There's something distinctly rewarding about winning an award. You can ask Derrick Franche of the Brewhouse about this or Franco Corno from Howe Sound Brewing or Bruce Stewart of Nesters Market. Franche won a B.C.

The quiet of the shoulder season has settled in and while Whistler Village is subdued the fire is on at the Dubh Linn Gate and there's a handful of people enjoying the atmosphere in Whistler's only Irish Pub.