One of Park City's most popular gathering spots - both for locals and visitors alike - is family owned Hearth and Hill, created by Brooks Kirchheimer and his associates. Well, in March Kirchheimer and his team launched a sort of Hearth and Hill spin-off called Hill’s Kitchen, a clever derivation of New York City's infamous Hell’s Kitchen. Hill’s Kitchen combines a … [Read more...]
FORTRESS OF FLAVOR: Red Fort’s Vibrant Indian Cuisine
Ever heard of India’s Red Fort? Me neither. But with the help of Google, I learned that what is called the Red Fort was originally built as the palace fort of Shahjahanabad - the new capital of the fifth Mughal Emperor of India, Shah Jahan. It got its name from the formidable walls that enclose the Red Fort complex, made of red sandstone. What prompted me to dig into a … [Read more...]
DON’T WORRY, BE HAPPY: Grand America’s Happiest Hours
A couple of months ago I reviewed The Grand America’s wonderful new restaurant, Laurel Brasserie & Bar. It is a killer addition to the downtown SLC dining scene and maybe most surprising: it’s affordable. Well, even more affordable are the Happy Hour specials at Laurel’s bar, which I was barely able to touch on in my previous review since I had so much else to say about the … [Read more...]
APPLAUSE WORTHY CUISINE: A Delightful Dinner at Oquirrh Restaurant
As someone who is married to a restaurateur, I’ve never quite understood how marriages survive with couples working together in the same restaurant. But then, I guess that could be said of any business. I’m pretty sure working alongside my wife would not end well, because I would drive her crazy. But there are couples who make this situation work, like Angie and Andrew (Drew) … [Read more...]
FINE DINING NOT DEAD: A Visit to The Charleston
It’s sort of sad - to me, at least - that for every independent restaurant in Draper, Utah, there are probably 25 more chains and franchise eateries. In fact that might be lowballing the actual numbers. And, if you’re looking for fine dining in Draper … well, best of luck. There is however, at least one such option: The Charleston. To my knowledge, The Charleston in … [Read more...]
MEALS FOR MOM: Where to Dine Out on Mother’s Day 2022
I’m sure you haven’t forgotten, but Mother’s Day 2022 is just around the corner, Sunday, May 8th. If you’re looking to take mom out for brunch, lunch or dinner on Mother’s Day, it’s time to get on the stick and make a reservation; restaurant bookings for Mom’s Day are filling up fast. Here are some great restaurant options for treating mom to a marvelous meal on Mother’s … [Read more...]
UNCOMMON APPEAL: Copper Common Gets a Makeover
When Copper Onion restaurant owners Ryan and Colleen Lowder opened their 21 and over Copper Common in the spring of 2014, they raised the bar - so to speak - for bar food in this town. This was a “bar” that was serving things like tuna tartare, ravioli with duck neck ragu, pork rillettes, steamed cod with dashi, and more. It was not your daddy’s bar food. Well, fast-forward … [Read more...]
SALT LAKE’S NEW ITALIAN EATERY & COFFEE CAFE: A Visit to Salt & Olive
After lying dormant and unfinished for years, it’s delightful to see the space on 300 East that was originally intended to be a food hall now open as a roomy restaurant. And by roomy, I mean that Salt & Olive is HUGE. If you’re claustrophobic, this is the place for you. Located adjacent to Undercurrent bar, Salt & Olive is a casual eatery with Italian culinary … [Read more...]
ECONOMICAL HOTEL EATS IN PARK CITY: We Drop into Versante Hearth & Bar
It’s pretty well known that Park City is not an inexpensive dining destination. But, there are exceptions. And one is a very appealing restaurant located in the Peaks Hotel. It’s called Versante Hearth & Bar and some friends visiting from out of town and I stopped in for an early dinner recently after a day of skiing. We were happy that we did. The independently … [Read more...]
LIKE FINE WINE: Hotel Monaco’s Bambara is Aging Beautifully
Considering food trends and the rapid pace of everything that surrounds us these days, it’s not very easy for a restaurant to stay relevant. But there are exceptions. And one is Bambara restaurant in the Hotel Monaco in downtown SLC. It’s hard for me to fathom that it was 1999 when I first wrote about Bambara. Chefs and managers have come and gone, and the … [Read more...]