The good thing about Whistler is that its the only ski resort in North America with decent Asian food, due to its proximity to Vancouver (30% Asian) and large number of visitors from Hong Kong, Korea, and Japan.  At other ski resorts, we avoid Asian food unless we’re suffering a severe case of rice deprivation syndrome.

Chahan, ramen, and gyoza at Amami

Chirashi sushi at Sachi Sushi

BC Loxs Benedict and stuffed French Toast at Elements Tapa

Latte and omlette at Lift Coffee next to the Whistler Gondola:

Another visit to Sachi Sushi:

By far our most expensive meal was Italian at Umberto, Quail Risotto and Linguine Vongole:

Visitors are way down at Whistler this year due to the uncertainly caused by the Olympics – is the mountain open, are hotels available, are the roads open, etc. Restaurants were empty (except for Sushi Sachi) and short lift lines on the slopes:

Other coffee shops rejoiced as the ceiling fell at Starbucks