Yukon Territory — Food and Dining
Cuisine
Some of the Yukon's food is very distinctive but difficult to produce commercially. There are restaurants throughout the area, but the best selection is in Whitehorse and Dawson City. Most alcohol is imported from other areas of Canada and the USA.
Regional specialties:
• Moose meat is cooked in several ways, from steaming to smoking or roasting, and accompanied by sourdough and vegetables.
• Dall sheep, mountain goat, caribou and porcupine are also eaten, often in burgers.
• Wild seafood includes Arctic grayling, trout, Kokanee salmon, Alaska king crab and halibut.
• Yukon's gold mining past is reflected in some specialties, such as buffalo burgers, musk ox chops and Alaskan salmon.
Regional drinks:
• Whitehorse is home to the Yukon Brewing Company, which produces unique lagers and ales.
• The Downtown Hotel in Dawson City is famous for the Sourtoe cocktail, which is served with an actual dehydrated human toe preserved in salt.
Legal drinking age: 19.
Tipping: It is customary to tip 15% in bars and restaurants.
Nightlife
Nightlife is best during the historical festivals and carnivals reflecting the pioneer spirit that enlivened the region in the 1800s. However, Dawson City has legalized gambling and there's a floor show at Diamond Tooth Gertie's featuring cancan girls and honky-tonk piano.
