Before the 2022 ski season ends, you’re going to want to visit the St. Regis Deer Valley. Why? Well, the St. Regis is an outstanding resort hotel with excellent restaurants like RIME Seafood + Steak and Brasserie 7452, not to mention luxurious lodging. But you’ll also want to head up to the St. Regis to enjoy the new seasonal Vintage Room, which opened earlier this … [Read more...]
KILLING IT AT THE COTTAGE: Perfect Prix Fixe at The Nelson Cottage
I imagine that most readers and subscribers of Utah Bites are familiar with Park City based High West Distillery & Saloon and their award-winning whiskeys. What you might not be as familiar with is their sister establishment, the Nelson Cottage by High West. Just two doors up from the High West Saloon, the Nelson Cottage is a historic Old Town home that serves both as a … [Read more...]
GRAND AMERICA’S LAUREL BRASSERIE: Posh Hotel Dining Isn’t Just For Tourists Anymore
For many years - since it opened in 2001 - the anchoring restaurant at The Grand America Hotel was the Garden Cafe. In recent years, however, the Garden Cafe began looking a bit tired and dated, and the food was getting a bit stale as well. And then a pandemic comes along, which creates an opportunity to boldly create an entirely new Grand America restaurant, called Laurel … [Read more...]
TUPELO 2.0: Globally Inspired Fare Returns to Park City
I first wrote about Park City’s tupelo restaurant when it opened back in the winter of 2015. And by the way, the owners - Matthew Harris and Maggie Alvarez - prefer not to capitalize the name of their restaurant, perhaps so as not to confuse it with Elvis Presley’s birthplace, Tupelo, Mississippi. I believe they chose the name tupelo for the tupelo tree that is home to the bees … [Read more...]
GENUINELY GERMAN—A Return to Weller’s Bistro
When the Bavarian Chalet restaurant in Ogden closed years back, I was a bit bummed out because it signaled the end of German fare along the Wasatch Front for all practical purposes. I mean, sure, Siegfried’s Delicatessen in Salt Lake City is perfectly fine - I really like their schnitzel, spätzle and Reuben - but it’s a cafeteria-style eatery, not a spot for a cozy sit-down … [Read more...]
GOLD MEDAL MEAL: Lunch at Stein Eriksen’s Troll Hallen
Last week Ski Utah hosted a networking ski day for members at Deer Valley Resort. The skiing, as usual, was excellent and my wife and I thought that, in honor of the 2022 Winter Olympics, we’d drop into Stein Eriksen Lodge to enjoy lunch at the Troll Hallen Lounge. The first male alpine ski racer from outside the Alps to win an Olympic gold medal, Norway’s Stein Eriksen … [Read more...]
SUPER BOWLS: A Baker’s Dozen of Sensational Soups
In pre-pandemic times, I used to host a Super Bowl get-together where I’d serve my guests what I called “super bowls” of cassoulet or chili to enjoy during the big game. With Super Bowl Sunday coming up, I’ve been reflecting on sensational soups served at some favorite restaurants. Here are a baker’s dozen of those super bowls. It’s a Sophie’s Choice sort of situation, … [Read more...]
VALENTINE’S DAY DINING 2022: V-Day Restaurant Meals From Pauper to Posh
Thanks to the pandemic, last year’s Valentine’s Day was mostly a bust. At least, dining out options were pretty slim. But this year, there’s a boatload of restaurants offering special Valentine’s Day meals, from very affordable to bend-the-budget sumptuous. Here is the V-Day info I received from restaurants prior to press time. At Bambara in the Hotel Monaco, Chef Jerry … [Read more...]
IS FINE DINING DEAD? A Memorable Meal at the Mariposa
I keep hearing from culinary pundits and colleagues about the demise - even “death” - of fine dining. Really? Have you tried to get a reservation at fine dining destinations like Log Haven, Grappa, The Glitretind, Caffe Molise, Fleming’s, Tiburon, Tuscany, Franck’s, Veneto, and the like lately? Many such restaurants are booked for weeks in advance. Log Haven is already sold out … [Read more...]
UTAH’S NEW FUN ZONE: Food, Games, & Much More At Flanker
The newest tenant at The Gateway is already making a huge impression on SLC visitors and locals alike; overnight it’s become one of the most bustling and vibrant spots in town. It’s called Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club and if you’re looking for food, fun and games, this is the place. Flanker opened last month in the huge space previously occupied by Punch Bowl Social, … [Read more...]