CASUAL DINING: Stellar Sandwiches

STELLAR SANDWICHES

FROM THE CLASSIC TO THE DECADENT, SANDWICHES ARE A TOP CHOICE FOR SUMMER EATS

STORY BY GAIL JOHNSON

There’s nothing simpler than a sandwich, and when it’s built with the best possible ingredients, there’s nothing more satisfying. When it comes to stellar sandwiches, Whistler is home to some topnotch spots. Here are three to seek out when you’re yearning for superior bread-based sustenance.

STINKY’S ON THE STROLL

Sandwiches are a perfect fit for Jeremy “Stinky” Peterson’s casual restaurant and sports bar. Originally from Ottawa, the long-time Whistler resident is all about creating a down-to-earth vibe, complete with the storied skis and snowboards that adorn one wall and Habs memorabilia on others. He’s proud to provide “hungover comfort food at a decent value.”

“Sandwiches are all about fun to me,” Peterson says. “I love how they can be so different; there’s only so much you can do with a burger. You can easily split a sandwich with someone or take the other half home.”

WOULD YOU LIKE TATER TOTS WITH THAT? FOR STINKY'S ON THE STROLL FOUNDER JEREMY “STINKY” PETERSON, SANDWICHES LIKE THE ITALIAN ARE ALL ABOUT FUN.

The most popular Stinky’s sandwich is Spicy Italian, all zesty with pepperoni, hot capicola and Swiss cheese along with banana peppers, spicy mayo, lettuce and onion on filone—the classic Italian sourdough really sets the stage for this sandwich.

Montreal Smoked Meat (for the Habs fans!) and a classic Reuben are other choices; a veggie sub has a lively pineapple chutney with roasted sweet potato, arugula, and a balsamic drizzle. In-house kimchi is an optional add-on; so are nacho cheese, jalapenos, banana peppers, and jerk or roast chicken.

All of the sandwiches come with tater tots (cooked in a steam oven, not a deep fryer), which can be upgraded to “tatertine,” Stinky’s own version of poutine— tater tots and cheese curds covered with turkey gravy. Yummm…

SANDWICHES FROM STINKY'S ARE PERFECT HANGOVER FOOD.

COURTESY FAIRMONT CHATEAU WHISTLER ROTISSERIE CHICKEN AND CRISPY PORCHETTA MAKE UP SOME OF THE ELEVATED FILLINGS IN PORTOBELLO'S SANDWICHES.

A SECRET HOUSE-MADE ADOBO RUB TAKES THE PULLED-PORK SANDWICH TO A NEW LEVEL AT FIREROCK.

PORTOBELLO

The restaurant in fairmont Chateau Whistler takes its sandwiches seriously, with the recently renovated kitchen—the only one of its kind in town—featuring a Rotisol rotisserie, an Alto-Shaam Smoker, and two Miwe Wenz 1919 ovens (they look like antiques but run on high-tech electrical heating for perfectly even cooking).

Behold the generously seasoned roast porchetta, its exterior crackling, with chimichurri on a baguette. Porchetta is a classic dish in Italian cuisine, the name of the roasted, stuffed boneless pork translating to “little pig.” “Porchetta is my favourite—crispy pork skin is something I grew up on,” says Fairmont’s Executive Chef, Isabel Chung.

“The secret to that, well, it’s a little in the herb marinade and a little in the salting of the skin. The thing that hands-down makes it amazing is how we cook it, tender on the inside and puffed up and crispy on the outside.”

Another favourite is the smoked beef brisket, which comes on a herb bun with red cabbage slaw and house-made mustard (think about the latter for a moment; mustard made from scratch is a rarity, one of those extras that makes the Fairmont stand out). Pulled pork is piled high with pickled onions and chipotle mayo. “Those two (sandwiches) are more about the rub and slow smoking with cherry wood,” Chung says.

Rotisserie chicken, with crispy skin, comes slathered with barbecue sauce and jalapeño aioli, while grilled cheese is several stars above your basic home version with provolone, orange cheddar, mozzarella, and smoked cheddar on fresh bread.

If you’re in the mood for something specific or altogether different, you can create your own at Portobello’s made-toorder sandwich bar.

COURTESY GIBBONS HOSPITALITY

Situated just off the Village Stroll in the Westin Resort & Spa, the FireRock Lounge is a cozy chalet-style bar run by Gibbons (which also operates the Longhorn Saloon, Buffalo Bills, and other hot spots). The menu is wide-ranging, from cheese boards to pizza, but its sandwiches are well worth a visit too.

The Cajun Chicken starts with Rossdown Farm Chicken. From the Fraser Valley, the organic, free-range chicken is raised with no antibiotics or hormones. The chicken is dredged in Cajun spice and grilled to perfection, then paired with applewood smoked bacon, Swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce, and mayo. Just the thing after a day spent outdoors.

The star ingredient of FireRock’s Adobo Pulled Pork Sandwich is locally sourced through Sakura Farms. The pork is slowly braised until it falls apart and fortified with Chef Bradley Cumming’s secret adobo spiced rub. This beauty is complimented with a housemade coleslaw, crispy onions, and a sriracha mayo to warm things up!

Both come on a rustic-style burger bun that’s light and fluffy inside and golden baked on the outside.

This is the place where you can pair your sandwich with one of more than 20 different scotches selected by the FireRock’s in-house whisky connoisseur, a craft cocktail, a sip from the expanded tequila menu, a creative zero-proof bevvie, or glass of wine from the list that’s mostly B.C. based. W

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shopping whistler SUMMER STYLES

After more than a year staying close to home, it’s time to raise your style game this season. Update your wardrobe, splurge on some jewelry, tempt your tummy with something sweet, or find a great piece to brighten your home. Whistler’s shops and boutiques offer an eclectic mix of functional, fun and fashionable. Check out some of our favourite things for the summer season.

SLIM SIGNATURE SHIRT This menswear-inspired, 100 per cent silk shirt is a timeless classic. Slightly oversized with two front pockets, the slim signature is a versatile wardrobe staple that works just as well tucked into a pencil skirt as it does untucked with a pair of jeans. Available in bluestone or cilantro, from Bach & Co for $426

CHANII B ZIPPETTE BOOTS The iridescent print leather on this boot is brilliant for teaming with many colour pallets.The unlined, perforated details and rubber composite sole make it perfect for summer and fall. Available at Soles Footwear for $320

14K GOLD INUKSHUK MOUNTAIN RING WITH CANADIAN DIAMOND

This yellow and white gold Inukshuk mountain range ring features a natural Canadian round, brilliant-cut diamond.

Laser inscribed with certificate of origin.

Available at Keir Fine

Jewellery for $1495>> THE BEST OF ROCKY Take the guess work out of choosing and enjoy Rocky Mountain Chocolate’s most popular handmade chocolates, featuring Moguls, Peanut Butter Cups, Rocky Ridges, Bombs and Meltdowns. This beautiful box comes with an assortment of 20 delicious handmade chocolates. It’s the perfect gift for any chocolate lover or a great way to discover their products for yourself. Available at Rocky Mountain Chocolate for $75

SECRID CC HOLDER The Secrid credit card holder is sleek and stylish and will protect her cards against RFID. The Miniwallet is compact and surprisingly large in storage capacity. With a wide variety of styles and colours, it fits every pocket. The patented mechanism allows you to slide out your cards with one simple motion, ready for immediate use. The aluminum protects from bending, breaking and unwanted wireless communication. Available in an assortment of colours and patterns from Open Country.

Shopping Areas

Nesters UPPER VILLAGE

Village North WHISTLER VILLAGE

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FUNCTION JUNCTION

To Vancouver

Whistler Village is the hub of

activity at the base of the mountains. A pedestrian-only paradise, it offers over 200 stores, galleries, restaurants and bars.

Village North is centred around Whistler Marketplace, which offers a supermarket, liquor store and many fine shops and amenities. Upper Village, situated at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, is another walking-only area with many wonderful stores, restaurants and galleries. Nesters is just two minutes north of Whistler Village and offers a variety of shops and restaurants, with a liquor store, grocery store and restaurants.

Rainbow Plaza, a five-minute drive north of the Village, has a grocery store, liquor store, coffee shop, gas station and more. Whistler Creekside, a

five-minute drive south of the Village, is a shopping area near the base of Whistler Mountain.

Function Junction is just 10

minutes south of Whistler Village and offers hardware, organic groceries, breweries, bakeries and many more shops and services.

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PLEATED COPPER VESSEL Loom-woven copper-wire vessel made by metal artist Frances Solar, a contemporary Canadian artist who combines textile techniques with unconventional materials. Solar currently lives and works in Squamish, B.C. She has been a traditional weaver and textile artist for many years, and applying the same techniques and ideas to industrial materials is a natural progression of her work. Copper wire is easily available in many colours, and just like traditional fibers it is flexible, can be manipulated, patinated etc. She names them “vessels” rather than “baskets” as the latter word implies a function. 31cm x 14cm Available at the Audain Art Museum for $600 WHISTLER MARKET BAG These reusable market bags from The Bag Co. are the perfect replacement for single-use plastic shopping bags. Available at 3 Singing Birds for $45

WELLBEING AROMATHERAPY CANDLE Uplift your spirits with the help of this Energy Candle from the Wellbeing Collection by Aromabotanical. This candle is a custom blend of Australian essential oils and sustainable soy and palm wax featuring a blend of grapefruit, lemon, peppermint, juniper and rosemary that helps decrease fatigue while boosting focus and energy. Hand-poured with a stylish wooden lid. Available at Ruby Tuesday for $49.95 ORCA SILK SCARF This digitally printed, pure habotai silk scarf was designed by Ed NoiseCat, Lil’wat Nation, and featured artist of the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre’s newest exhibit Sqātsza7 Tmicw – Father Land. Finished size 9.5 inches by 45 inches. Available at the SLCC for $61 >>

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MEN’S LIGHT SS CARBON SHORTS Cut for a regular fit with plenty of stretch, these soft shell shorts are designed for lightness and mobility during mountaineering. Zipped pockets and expandable leg endings ensure ergonomic comfort. These shorts are wind resistant, quick drying and stretchy. Available at Peak Performance for $170 OAKLEY HOLBROOK SUNGLASSES Holbrook is a timeless, classic design fused with modern Oakley technology. Inspired by the screen heroes from the 1940s, ’50s, and ’60s, this design epitomizes the spirit of exploration and adventure. The iconic American frame design is accented by metal rivets and Oakley icons, perfect for those who seek equal parts performance and style. Available with Prizm™ lenses to enhance colour, contrast and detail for an optimized experience, at the Oakley Store.

HAZY TRAIL PALE ALE Celebrate a day on the trails and slaying the mountain with Whistler Brewing’s Hazy Trail Pale Ale, jammed full of late addition hops and finished with a double-dry hop of Citra and Amarillo. Partial proceeds from every four pack will be donated to local trail associations through Trailforks.com’s “Trail Karma.” Available at Whistler Brewing Co.

CANADIAN WOOL QUEEN BLANKET The MacAusland blanket is individually handcrafted with 100 per cent pure virgin wool sourced and produced in Atlantic Canada. This warm, soft and durable queen-sized blanket is available in light grey/white, brown/white and black/white. Available at Camp Lifestyle & Coffee Co. for $205

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PLAYSAM ROADSTER BLACK Make a child’s first car ride a memorable one with Playsam’s classic Roadster Saab, a toy car for small children. Like most Saab cars, the Roadster Saab has a clean and simple design. Its design is based on the very first Saab prototype 92001. The steering wheel is made of wood and metal just like the old sports car steering wheels. Not suitable for children under 12 month of age. Available at Get the Goods for $900

IN THE SOUL OF THE VILLAGE, OPPOSITE TAPLEY’S.

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NORTH FACE RESOLVE REFLECTIVE RAIN JACKET The Resolve Reflective Jacket is a lightweight, durable jacket that provides waterproof, breathable warmth. It also keeps kids visible in low light with reflective logos on front and back. Available at Mountain Kids Outfitters for $89.99 W