Calling All Foodies, It’s Getaway Time! Join Chef Vikram Vij on a Culinary Weekend.
January 27-29, 2023
Deerhurst Resort, Muskoka
After more than two years of anticipation, celebrated chef, cookbook author, sommelier, restauranteur, television personality, and former Dragon, Chef Vikram Vij will finally be making his culinary journey to Deerhurst Resort this January!
The highlight will be Saturday night’s Indian-themed dinner hosted by Chef Vikram with a custom-designed menu for this special weekend. He’ll share his culinary journey and philosophy and how it inspired the night’s food experience, then drop by each table for a personal visit. And, since this is taking place at Deerhurst in the heart of Muskoka, you’ll also enjoy lots of cottage country fresh air, winter fun, and cozy relaxation. In addition to cross-country skiing, skating, and snowshoeing, which are included with your nightly resort fee, make time to skate the famous Arrowhead Park ice-skating trail nearby, and hop on a guided Yamaha Snowmobile Tour or indulge your senses at the Amba Spa.
Two-Night Package includes:
- Two nights shared accommodation
- Meet & Greet welcome cocktail reception with appetizers – Friday 7 pm – 8 pm (cash bar)
- An Evening with Chef Vikram Vij Dinner – Saturday 7 pm (cash bar; party seating. Doors open 6 pm)
- Eclipse Walk With Light – complimentary for guests
- Use of snowshoes, cross-country skis, kicksleds, ice skates, and other benefits is provided by a nightly resort fee.
2-Night Weekend Rate: From $344* per person, based on double occupancy; tax extra. No children’s pricing.
About Chef Vikram Vij
OWNER OF VIJ’S GROUP OF RESTAURANTS | COOKBOOK AUTHOR | TV PERSONALITY – DRAGON’S DEN & FOOD NETWORK | BRAND PARTNER
Vikram Vij was born in India in 1964 and lived in New Delhi and Bombay until the age of 20, when he went to study, live and work in Austria. Vikram moved to Canada in 1989 to work at the Banff Springs Hotel in Alberta. In September 1994, Vikram opened Vij’s Restaurant in Vancouver, BC.
In early 1995, a passionate and creative Meeru Dhalwala joined him, and the two began collaborating on the menu. In 2004, Vikram and Meeru opened a second restaurant and market called Vij’s Rangoli. In June 2014, Vikram opened his third restaurant, My Shanti, based in South Surrey. The theme of My Shanti is based on Vikram’s culinary travels and includes flavours, ingredients, and influences from all over the world.
Vikram Vij is a tireless advocate of Indian cuisine in Canada, and of buying and eating locally produced and sustainable ingredients. He considers it an honour to be able to speak about his life, his experiences, and his background to audiences around the world.