Utah's Top Dining Deals: Oysters, Wine Dinners & Holiday Lunches

Utah’s Top Dining Deals: Oysters, Wine Dinners & Holiday Lunches

From half-priced oysters in Park City to elegant winter wine dinners in Salt Lake City, Utah’s dining scene is serving up unforgettable experiences this season. Whether you’re craving fresh seafood, expertly paired wines, or festive holiday lunches, these culinary gems are too delicious to miss!

Ted Scheffler

December 6, 2024

Half-Priced Oyster Tuesdays

I absolutely love fresh oysters on the half shell, but they are pricey. So I’m thrilled to share some good news from Park City’s Blind Dog Restaurant & Raw Bar.

Tuesday nights are half-priced oysters at Blind Dog, so get ready to shuck & jive! Penny, Derrick and the gang at Blind Dog invite guests to “Indulge in these ocean gems without sinking your wallet. Whether you’re a seasoned oyster lover or trying to impress a date, our jet-fresh oysters are fresher than your last excuse to skip the gym. Join us for a shell-abration that’s sure to make you feel like a seafood superstar—no diving required!”

*Photo courtesy of Khuc Le Thanh Danh on Unsplash*.

Winter Wine Dinner at Avenues Proper

The gang at Avenues Proper will be hosting a six-course Winter Wine Dinner this Sunday, December 8th, starting at 6 PM.

The first course is Cured Egg Yolk with caramelized onion and chili oil on toasted sourdough paired with Heron Sauvignon Blanc, followed by a Stuffed Mushroom with pepita butter and smoked chorizo + Adelsheim Chardonnay. Course #3 is Crispy Wings paired with Heron Pinot Noir, followed by an Intermezzo of Blood Orange Sorbet and Surley Non-Vintage Brut. Course #5 will be Peppered Duck with parsnip puree, parsnip chips, and cherry mostarda paired with Kumusha Cabernet, and for dessert there is Pistachio Cake with honeycomb and orange blossom water paired with Cedar and Salmon Pinot Gris.

The cost per person for the Avenues Proper Winter Wine Dinner is $80/food and $45/wine. Call 385-227-8628 to reserve your spot.

Fleming’s Open for Lunch This Holiday Season

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar at The Gateway invites guests to celebrate the holidays with them over lunch.

They said, “We’re now open Friday-Sunday starting at 11 AM, and have a brand new lunch menu to savor the season with. Experience our new lunch prix fixe with your choice of Cabernet Filet, Steak Frites, or Barbecue Salmon Fillet, all served with creamy Mushroom Brie Soup or Fleming’s Salad.” Prix fixe lunches at Fleming’s start at $28.

Feature Image: Photo courtesy of Viviana Rishe on Unsplash

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Ted Scheffler

Originally trained as an anthropologist, Ted Scheffler is a seasoned food, wine, and travel writer based in Utah. He loves cooking, skiing, music, and reading, and spends an inordinate amount of time tending to his ever-growing herd of guitars and amplifiers. Ted is also the author of the Utah Bites newsletter, which is published in partnership with Utah Stories. Before moving to Utah, Ted lived in New York City, and numerous states in the US, as well as in various countries overseas, Spain, Japan, Canada, Brazil, and Mexico. He earned a Master’s Degree in Anthropology from the Graduate Faculty of The New School for Social Research.

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