| Whistler, British Columbia is the resort to watch from | | | | Bearnaise, Bison, Duck Pasta with Truffle Broth, |
| now to 2010. With the Olympic Games just three | | | | Lettuce "wrapped" Fried Oysters. We started with a |
| short years away, operators are making their moves | | | | sesame seared tuna tetaki, cooked rare and sliced |
| and polishing their acts. Seven Restaurant opened in | | | | with an interesting salad of pea & bean sprouts |
| December of 2006 to a record season for snow in | | | | with sesame, soy and "liquid wasabi". The Wok Fried |
| this cozy ski village. In the former location of Val | | | | Calamari came with chopsticks, as we sampled it we |
| D'Isere Brasserie, this a the latest jewel at the foot | | | | were enthralled by it's sweet and sour elements as |
| of Whistler Mountain. | | | | well as spicy from charred hot peppers. We also tried |
| Walking into the room at Seven, you notice dark | | | | the duck breast tapa which was another sweet |
| woodwork with vibrant color on the walls with | | | | sauce affair led by a sangria-baby pear reduction. It |
| contemporary Asian accents. The lounge area | | | | actually worked quite well as the meatiness of the |
| features a comfortable, inviting and fun atmosphere, | | | | duck and the sweet sauce were offset by some |
| with leather couches strategically placed in front of | | | | plain but earthy steamed baby bok choy. Seven also |
| the front windows to people watch. A good amount | | | | offers large plate entrees, we tried the rack of lamb |
| of tables are available as well to sample tapas, Apre | | | | and local sablefish. The sablefish is actually black cod |
| Ski, discussing the days rugged terrain over one of | | | | and it came with an espresso glaze over orange |
| their signature Martini's. A long bar is towered by a | | | | brandy scented cous cous. The lamb rack was close |
| huge plasma T.V. playing classic black and white | | | | trimmed and cut in chops with creamed leeks, |
| movies, while jazzy sounds come through the sound | | | | mashed potatoes and a goat cheese stuffed fried |
| system. The main dining room is intimate with white | | | | "ravioli". High marks for their short but clever dessert |
| linen adorned tables, fireplace burning, and a huge | | | | list, "chai" tiramisu, creme brulee with a fresh berry |
| fabric covered bench on the right wall. Each table has | | | | "martini" and molten chocolate bread pudding all stood |
| polished silverware and small square "tapas" plates | | | | out. |
| which our server informed us were to share the | | | | Seven has some nice options, dinner by the fireplace |
| small plate offerings amongst ourselves. | | | | or appetizers in the lounge. The best part is the the |
| Content with the dining ambiance we pursue the | | | | food delivers in flavor and are all presented on over |
| menu which is the"Jewel of Seven". This list of | | | | sized square and rectangular platters with some |
| options is billed a Fusion Cuisine done "Tapas" style to | | | | infused oils and contemporary garnishes. Seven is |
| share. The menu reads like a journey abroad; | | | | located in Bear Plaza in the Whister Ski Resort. |
| Dungeness Crab Maki Rolls with Avocado Carpaccio, | | | | Reservations can be made on line at or by calling |
| General Tso's Calamari, Salmon Latke's with Wasabi | | | | 604.932.4666. |