Because this blog came into fruition in Whistler, the first post will be a review of a caesar outside of the city.
Sunday afternoon found myself and a friend (insanely hungover) wanting to do some research on Caesars of Whistler. The first place we thought to review was Dustys. Dustys is famous for its Apres and perhaps even more famous for its Caesar - which can be purchased on Sundays in combo form as the Voyageur (a caesar and a Labatt's Blue for a low low price).
The Dusty's Caesar, this author has heard, is famous for its unique garnish choices -specifically in addition to the traditional celery stalk the bartenders have opted to garnish with a piece of salty and delicious beef jerky.
My friend and I arrived at Dustys just before 3pm and ordered two Caesars. One traditional Dustys Caesar as well as the Dustys Super Caesar. As we discussed the merits of both Caesars we noticed quickly that of the clientelle in Dustys, both young and old, many were enjoying Sunday Apres Caesar. I often wonder if Caesars taste better at certain times of day, and in certain circumstances. And really, who can beat an Apres Caesar on a Sunday afternoon.
The Super Caesar - My friend's initial reaction to the Super Caesar was, "Woah - this is boozy." This is because in the Super Caesar there is 3oz of vodka. My first reaction upon seeing the caesar was, "this looks more like a meal than a drink." And in fact, the Super Caesar is really more like an appetizer, or a light snack. It's garnish includes a lime, celery, spicy bean, beef jerky, jalapeno pepper and a skewer with three prawns and three chorizo sausage. It tastes a bit spicier than the traditional Dustys Caesar . Served in tall glass.
Spice Level: 4/5
Prices: $$$$$
The Dustys Caesar - The traditional Caesar has a garnish of a lime, celery, spicy bean and beef jerky. Its seasoning includes horseradish - which is common to many caesar variations.Served in a tall glass.
Spice Level: 3.5/5
Prices: $$$ **It is suggested you order the Voyageur as a combo, with a Labatt's Blue, as a great deal!!
One thing I love about Dustys Caesars is that they alwasy come in a tall glass - which is optimal, I think. All in all, a great Caesar experience and this author highly reccomends a Dustys visit after a long day on the mountain. Any whistler local and whistler frequenter would have to agree.
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