Hell’s Kitchen Winner heads to Araxi

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FOX’s “Hell’s Kitchen” Winner to Dish up Divine Delicacies in Whistler’s Culinary Heaven

Sizzling talent has been hitting the skillet in this season of FOX’s Hell’s Kitchen, which stars Chef Gordon Ramsay and features 16 aspiring chefs competing towards a position in Whistler’s culinary heaven. Tune into the two-hour season finale airing Tuesday, Oct. 13 (8:00-10:00 PM ET /PT) on FOX to discover who survives this arduous, adrenaline-pumping competition. In Canada, Hell’s Kitchen is also served-up on Citytv – check local listings for full program details. On Tuesday night, October 13, 2009, from 7 PM – 10 PM, Whistler’s famed Araxi Restaurant will host an exclusive and decadent event, with the four final contestants in attendance.  Admission to this event is limited so check online now for details and to purchase tickets.

The winning Hell’s Kitchen contestant will work under Executive Chef James Walt at the internationally-acclaimed Araxi restaurant, joining him just in time for Whistler to shine in the spotlight across the world as a Host Mountain Resort for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. “It is an amazing prize,” said Ramsay. “One of the best we’ve ever had.”

Tempt your palate and don’t miss out on Cornucopia, Whistler’s premier wine and food tasting celebration, which takes place from November 12 – 15, 2009. At this wildly successful signature event, rugged alpine scenery and refined palates combine to offer a spectacular, sensory feast. Adventurous epicureans and aspiring gourmands attend captivating wine seminars with acclaimed sommeliers, vintners and wine professionals visiting Whistler from around the world; a variety of hands-on classes; glamorous gala tasting events and lively after-parties.

Cornucopia’s ultimate social gathering — the featured CRUSH Gala Grand Tasting — offers a rare opportunity to sample the unique offerings of more than 75 wineries. This year’s Cornucopia Packages start from $164* per person for 2 nights’ accommodation and 1 CRUSH ticket. Call 1.800.WHISTLER (1.800.944.7853) to book your package now!