New Menu at Grand America Lobby Lounge
The Grand America Hotel has launched a new menu with an assortment of light refreshments for its Lobby Lounge. The Evening Menu includes a Cheese and Charcuterie Tower ($29) with Local Artisanal Charcuterie from Creminelli Meats in Salt Lake City. Local Artisanal Cheeses from Gold Creek Farm in Kamas, Utah, House-Marinated Citrus Olives & Feta Cheese, and Salted Marcona Almonds, served with Crispy Lavash Crackers and Baguette.
Small plate food options ($6/each) include House-Marinated Citrus Olives & Feta Cheese; 3 Bonne Vie Assorted French Macarons; and Grand America Mixed Nuts:Cashews, Almonds, Hazelnuts, Brazil Nuts, Pecans.
The Lobby Lounge also hosts Cocktail Hour from 5 pm to 10 pm.
Photo courtesy of Caroline Hargraves
Shabu at 20
Congratulations to Shabu co-owners Bob and Keven Valaika, who celebrate Shabu’s 20th anniversary this year. The pan-Asian Park City eatery opened originally in February of 2004 in the Park City Mall on Main Street before moving across the street to their current location. When Shabu opened, the brothers Valaika offered guests what they called “Freestyle Asian Cuisine” and still do to this day.
Photo courtesy of Caroline Hargraves
Along with Mongolian-style shabu shabu, Shabu restaurant serves sushi and sashimi (Bob Valaika learned at the hands of Nobu Matsuhisa at Nobu in Aspen), hot pot dishes, killer saketinis, bao buns, ramen, and my favorite – the Wagyu beef cooked on a hot rock.
Here’s to another 20 great years of Shabu to look forward to!
Food & Drink at Tracy Aviary
Tracy Aviary is hosting a number of food and drink oriented events this spring and summer, open to the public. Each month, starting on April 18, Earth Day, in partnership with Eat Drink SLC, adults can enjoy a fun evening of wine education hosted by Jim Santangelo, owner and Sommelier of Wine Academy of Utah during the Wine Takes Flight classes. This event includes three wines, a special arrival pour, and food pairings sponsored by Beehive Cheese. $55/pp
On May 11 Tracy Aviary will host two Teatime at Tracy events – Sweet Sunrise at 10:30 and Afternoon Niceties at 2:30. Tea Zaanti will be on hand to offer a selection of both caffeinated and herbal teas paired with sweets and baked goods by local vendors. ($25/adult; $18/kids)
On June 22, guests can enjoy Breakfast with the Birds, a lively morning at Tracy Aviary: breakfast buffet, hands-on nature activities and games for the kids, up-close bird encounters, and live music. Your ticket includes entrance to the Aviary grounds for this event, food, and beverages.
