News, Park City News

High West Kicks Off Winter

Toast winter’s arrival with a variety of unique dining experiences with High West Distillery. Gather at The Refectory for Sunday Brunch buffets and a lively Distillery Winter Dinner Series, enjoy intimate prix-fixe dinners at The Nelson Cottage, and stop in – or ski in – to the historic Saloon for a full list of seasonal cocktails and alpine inspired Western fare. 

“On behalf of the High West team, we are thrilled to unveil our new winter menus, award-winning spirits and craft cocktails for what we know will be a bustling winter season,” said High West Executive Chef Michael Showers. “Each High West location offers a distinct dining experience, and we invite guests to raise a glass with us and enjoy a truly authentic Western experience, no matter the occasion.”  

Enjoy High West’s winter dining options at all locations including: 

The Refectory // 27649 Old Lincoln Hwy, Wanship

Sunday Distillery Brunch

10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Enjoy a Sunday Brunch Buffet featuring a weekly rotating menu including a carving 

station, seafood, waffle station, cheese and charcuterie, sweets and traditional 

breakfast items. $65 per person.

Distillery Winter Dinner Series (formally Supper Club)

Select Friday + Saturday nights, 6 – 7:30 p.m. 

Through the winter season, join us for a weekly dinner buffet on select Friday and Saturday nights. Price includes a seasonal welcome cocktail, culinary action stations, a full dinner buffet with live music. $85 for adults, $50 for children under 12. Due to the nature of the buffet, a separate children’s menu is unavailable.

The Nelson Cottage //651 Park Avenue, Park City

Prix-Fixe Dinner

Daily, Seatings at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

The Nelson Cottage by High West offers an ever-evolving prix-fixe menu, thoughtfully redesigned every few weeks by High West’s talented chefs using the finest local ingredients. The night begins with a High West Ambassador-led whiskey tasting before dinner commences. Each dinner is enhanced with optional whiskey pairings to complement each course. A unique selection of seasonal craft cocktails, an extensive wine list available by the glass or bottle, and a curated selection of craft beers are also available. Dinner is $110 per person with an optional $70 whiskey pairing, featuring a variety of High West whiskeys both new and from the archive. An additional elevated Whiskey Pairing will be available, and this will be priced according to selection. The Nelson Cottage does not accommodate children. 

High West Saloon + General Store // 703 Park Avenue, Park City

Lunch, Après & Dinner

            Daily, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

The Saloon in historic Park City features signature High West dishes every night, along with an extensive cocktail menu. Seating is available on a first-come, first served basis for guests age 21+. Shop the General Store seven days a week for bottles of the latest spirits and High West branded goods. 

New Restaurants, News, Park City News

Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Now Open

Rendering courtesy Grand Hyatt

The Grand Hyatt just opened in the quickly-developing Deer Valley East Village near Jordanelle. Along with the hotel, they are launching four distinct dining concepts at the resort, all led by Chef Marc Marrone and Executive Chef Viktor Merenyi.

  • Remington Hall: The pinnacle of American dining, this signature restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, and dinner with breathtaking views of the Jordanelle Reservoir. Standout dishes include innovative takes on American classics, such as bison tartare with cured egg yolk and truffle aioli, and wild boar bolognese with house ricotta gnocchi, ricotta salata, and aged balsamic. The experience continues seamlessly into the Lounge at Remington Hall, featuring lunch and après-ski programming. Complete with an adjacent sports green room, the lounge showcases an array of elevated bar bites, such as brie and cheddar fondue and caramelized onion dip served with chips and caviar. 
  • Hidden Ace: The speakeasy-style Hidden Ace offers a curated selection of whisky-forward rustic cocktails like the Western Whistle, which features Alpine Bourbon, apple liqueur, chamomile cordial, fresh lemon juice and egg white, along with elevated bites such as fondue made with local cheeses and grilled bison filet. Enjoy live music and DJ sets in this unique and intimate setting.
  • Living Room: Offering the ultimate family après experience, the Living Room features a warm, inviting space anchored by a grand fireplace. Here, guests can enjoy “High Chocolate”—a hot chocolate experience elevated to tea service perfection, complete with tiered trays offering both sweet and savory delights. Savor rich, artisanal hot chocolates alongside s’mores cookies, chocolate snowballs, and gooey baked treats.
  • Double Blacks: The resort’s street-side cozy coffee shop powered by Park City Coffee Roasters offers a standout bake shop program featuring house-made croissants, cacio e pepe rolls, beef bone broth consomme or dirty sodas, a Utah favorite. 

You can find out more by visiting their website.

News

Beltex Meats Closes This December: A Loss for Salt Lake City

Really, really saddened to hear this news. We have so few traditional butcher shops left in Salt Lake. And arguably the best one just announced that after ten years, it’s time to hang up the knives and close up shop, with their last day being December 23rd.

The best way to summarize Beltex Meats’ approach was that they care. They care about where they source their products. They care how those animals are treated. They care about their customers. And they care about the community.

To be clear, this level of care costs money. When you walk into Beltex you need to be prepared to acknowledge that responsibly sourced meats cost more, especially at Beltex’s relatively small scale. I suspect that, like so many other businesses in SLC (and across the country for that matter) they determined the maintaining prices at a reasonable level and still keep the lights on perhaps was no longer possible. But this is speculation on my part.

When I would stop by and buy a cut of beef (my favorite is, and always will be, the flatiron steak) they would take the time to educate me on how to cook it. Sometimes, it’s not complicated, with Phillip telling me one time: “get your grill as hot as it will go, three minutes each side, and you’re done.” Simple. But with good ingredients, most the time simple is the best.

And I would be remiss to not mention their sandwiches, which I regard as some of the best sandwiches I’ve ever eaten. The porchetta was gluttony-on-a-bun, and man was it worth it. And their Saturday special, the cuban, was the best cuban sandwich I have ever eaten. They have ruined me for life for cuban sandwiches. I went to Miami and tried various renditions and remember thinking “none of these holds a candle to what Beltex does in Salt Lake.”

Again, I’m speculating here again, but I always got the impression that Beltex’s owner Philip Grubisa didn’t particularly love the attention that the sandwiches got over their meat selection. The sandwiches were one of those things designed to get people in the door, yet, the sandwiches developed a fame of their own, and I have a hunch that perhaps the distraction they created away from their main mission of providing the best meats in the valley wasn’t always what he had envisioned.

Nevertheless, yet another departure of a storied food business is making the headlines and leaving a deficit in the SLC food scene that will be difficult to replicate. Starting a standalone butcher shop in this day and age was brave enough, and I’m not sure we’ll see anyone else willing to step up and do it again, and that makes me sad for what SLC will be missing out on going forward.

Best wishes to the entire Beltex crew, who were always top-notch. Keeping my greedy fingers crossed that this isn’t the last time Philip Grubisa and his crew make a dent in the SLC food scene.

News, Park City News

Celebrate the Holidays at These Park City Restaurants

It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Park City. Fancy ladies are strutting up and down Main Street dressed like tin foil balls with little Uggs poking out the bottom. Men are all walking around doing their best impression of Clark Griswold’s neighbor with their slicked-back hair and leather driving gloves. I love it.

From the Park City Restaurant Association:

Members of the Park City Area Restaurant Association (PCARA) invite guests to celebrate holiday traditions with an unforgettable meal. Restaurants welcome guests into their dining rooms this season to savor multi-course meals, lavish buffets, and indulgent seasonal menus to toast a magical Christmas and happy new year. 

“With so many of our members offering exceptional dining experiences this season, locals and visitors can leave the cooking to Park City area restaurants for the holidays,” Park City Area Restaurant Association executive director Ginger Wicks said. “Guests are encouraged to make their plans and reservations as soon as possible to secure their seats for the perfect holiday celebration.”  

Visit parkcityrestaurants.com for the most up-to-date information on holiday specials and closures. Current offerings and holiday hours include:

350 Main

New Year’s Eve 

Indulge in a 4-course dinner on New Year’s Eve. Get started with a choice of king oyster mushrooms, tuna tataki, Dungeness crab cake, or pan seared foie gras, before moving on to French onion soup or choice of salad. Mains include Indonesian rice noodles, Utah mountain red trout, Maine lobster risotto, Mary’s airline chicken breast, beef tenderloin, and braised lamb shank. Finish with a selection of house made desserts. First seating begins at 5 p.m. ($150 per person), and second seating begins at 7:30 p.m. ($250 per person). Entertainment will take place from 9 p.m. – midnight. 

Courchevel Bistro

Christmas Eve

Spend Christmas Eve celebrating the cherished French tradition of Le Réveillon de Noël with a family style meal from 5 – 9 p.m. $100 ages 13+, $45 ages 4 – 12. Reservations are available at OpenTable. 

Courchevel Bistro will be open through Hannukah and New Year’s Eve, Wednesday – Sunday, 5 – 9 p.m.

Deer Valley Resort

Build Your Board

Saturday, Dec. 9 – Sunday, Dec. 10 | 3:30 – 5 p.m.

It’s a board bonanza that’s all about delicious indulgence! Create cheese, charcuterie, antipasto, and dessert boards that are pure eye candy. Unleash your inner artist and build boards that are as delightful to look at as they are to devour! $55 per ticket. Reservations available here.

Gingerbread House Decorating

Daily from Friday, Dec. 15 – Sunday, Dec. 24 | 3:30 – 5 p.m.

Join Deer Valley’s pastry pros for a festive time decorating your very own gingerbread house. With a cup of hot cocoa in hand, you’ll bring your gingerbread dreams to life with an array of frostings, candies, confections and cheer. $72 per guest, one gingerbread house per guest. Reservations available here. 

Deer Valley Café

Deer Valley invites you to savor the magic of the season with our holiday menu, with succulent braised short ribs, creamy smashed potatoes, and roasted Brussels sprouts. Pair your meal with pies, cookies, and a delectable carrot cake. To place an order, please call us at 435-615-2400 or order online at deervalley.com.

Drafts Burger Bar

Open daily throughout the holidays, 7:30 – 11 a.m. (breakfast menu), and 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. (lunch and dinner menus). 

The Eating Establishment

Open for business as usual, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily.

Edge Steakhouse

Open daily throughout the holidays, 5:30 – 10 p.m. Reservations are strongly encouraged and are available on OpenTable. 

The Goldener Hirsch Inn

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day at The Goldener Hirsch Restaurant

Gather with loved ones for a festive feast in the charming, storied Inn. Indulge in a 3-course, prix-fixe holiday menu curated by the award-winning culinary team. Celebrate amid candlelight with special holiday pairings and delectable dessert. $145 per person. 

Christmas Eve Dinner: 5 – 9 p.m. 

Christmas Dinner: 5 – 9 p.m. 

Reservations are available on OpenTable.

New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day at The Goldener Hirsch Restaurant

Ring in the new year with a festive fête in The Goldener Hirsch Restaurant. Raise a glass to new beginnings with loved ones and enjoy a delectable 7-course, prix-fixe menu featuring an array of alpine holiday favorites with a modern flair. $195 per person. 

New Year’s Eve Dinner: 5 – 9 p.m. 

New Year’s Day Dinner: 5 – 9 p.m. 

Reservations are available on OpenTable.

Holidays at The Kitz

Open 6:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. 

Hill’s Kitchen

Pick up Christmas Eve dinner for 8 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. including beef tenderloin, crusted salmon with chimichurri, shrimp cocktail, green bean casserole, and sweet potato puree ($345). Add on ample sides of truffle mac & cheese, cheddar biscuits, honey glazed baby carrots, deviled eggs, Caesar salad with smoked trout, and sweet treats including cinnamon rolls, ice cream, chocolate decadence with raspberry vanilla sauce, sticky toffee bundt cake, and apple pie. All orders come fully cooked with re-heating instructions. Place an order at 435-800-2870 or hills-kitchen.com.  

Grub Steak

Enjoy New Year’s Eve dinner with a choice of wild rice and mushroom soup or a Caesar or house salad, roasted strip loin or certified Angus beef and jumbo king crab leg, choice of potato, and a dessert selection from the homemade dessert tray. $125.75 per person. Reservations are available on Resy.

Montage Deer Valley

Breakfast with Santa

December 3, December 10, December 17

8:00am – 10:30am

Partake in a delightful morning with Santa over a festive breakfast buffet. Children ages 3-14 are invited to have a magical time decorating their own gingerbread house. Indulge your young ones in an enchanting Candy Land experience, where they shall delight in the opportunity to personally handpick an exquisite array of delectable confections throughout their visit.

Reservations required 48-hours in advance, limited availability. $50 per person for ages 3 and up. Fee will include breakfast with Santa and gingerbread house decorating. Children 3 and under are complimentary. Additional gingerbread houses available for $30 per house. All ages are welcome.

Alpenglobe Dining

Savor a private dining experience unlike any other in our Alpenglobes. Enjoy a unique mountain-inspired menu while immersed in the gorgeous alpine oasis of Deer Valley. Take in the stunning winter surroundings from the comfort of our temperature-controlled enclaves. Each globe accommodates up to 6 guests, making it the perfect setting for a romantic evening or a Montage Memory with the whole family. Limited availability. Reservations, required in advance, can be made by calling (435) 604-1402.

Rental fees: Breakfast: $125 Lunch: $200 Dinner: $350. Subject to food and beverage minimums.

Powder Restaurant

Partake in the festive Christmas menu by starting with a chive potato latke and heading into the first course of scallops, root vegetable salad, and foie gras torchon. The second course brings confit of duck leg, smoked Wagyu short rib, black cod, and charred roasted cauliflower. Top it off with Hukambi chocolate mousse, gluten free angel food cake, or white chocolate semifreddo. $135 per person. Call 435-647-5566 or visit Open Table for reservations. 

The Spur Bar & Grill

Closed Christmas Day 

Star Bar |  Big Dipper

Plan a holiday party with Star Bar or Big Dipper and enjoy lunch menus starting at $20 per person with free delivery for orders for 25 or more. Take advantage of discounted rates for private spaces through Friday, Dec. 15. 

Stein Eriksen Lodge

Christmas Eve at The Glitretind

The Glitretind will offer a special prix-fixe menu and wine pairing with seatings beginning at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.  A children’s menu will also be available.  $235 for adults, $50 for kids 5-12. Limited selections will also be offered at Troll Hallen. Reservations open Friday, Dec. 1. 

Christmas Day at The Glitretind

Indulge in the traditional Christmas Day buffet from 11 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. and 5 – 7:30 p.m. $185 for adults, $50 for kids 5-12. The full Troll Hallen menu will also be available in the Troll Hallen Lounge.  

New Year’s Eve at The Glitretind

Close out the year with a special prix-fixe dinner including a band, dancing, and festive décor. The first seating at 5:30 p.m. features a 5-course menu and special kid’s menu. $275 for adults, $55 for kids 5-12. The second seating at 8:30 p.m. offers the 5-course menu (no kid’s menu). $300 for adults only. 

New Year’s Day at The Glitretind

What better way to start 2024 than with Stein Eriksen Lodge’s Sunday brunch buffet? Reservations for the lavish spread, including a number of New Year’s specialties, will be available from 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. $100 for adults, $50 for kids 5-12.

Sterling Steak & Lounge

Enjoy the annual Christmas dinner from 3 – 9 p.m. $69 for adults. Book online or call 435-800-2884 for reservations. 

For more information about holiday offerings or the PCARA, visit www.parkcityrestaurants.com or contact Christa Graff, of Graff Public Relations, at christa@graffpr.com or 435-640-7921.

New Restaurants, News

New Modern Italian Coming to Sandy

South Valley residents, rejoice! A new restaurant is opening up in your neck of the woods in December. Scelto (pronounced shell-toe) is opening up soon in Aspen Plaza at 849 E 9400 S.

I, for one, am heartened that this is a non-chain restaurant opening up in South Valley. We need more of those.

Press release from Scelto below.

This December, Scelto (pronounced “Shell-toe) is opening their first flagship kitchen and restaurant to welcome friends, neighbors, locals, and visitors to their Sandy location to try their modern and unique take on Italian cuisine.

“This great opportunity of opening a restaurant was driven by my deep love of food and real estate, and the scarcity of dining options in the southeast end of the valley,” says Waleska Iglesias – Co-Owner of
Scelto. “My business partner, Scott Dilley, and I are excited to embark on this culinary enrichment and community-building journey, bringing a much-needed dining experience to Sandy. Our goal is to fill this
gap and become a great gathering place for everyone.”

The Scelto team expects to grow their business throughout the valley, and are applying for the new concept of the year award given by the Restaurant & Bar Design Awards. Scelto, recently featured in Gastronomic Salt Lake City, is excited for their official Grand Opening this December, where guests can enjoy the new Scelto atmosphere, menu, and what Waleska and Scott are bringing to the Sandy community.

About Scelto
Co-Owners and business partners Waleska Iglesias and Scott Dilley both live in the Salt Lake valley. Waleska Iglesias and Scott Dilley are both Real Estate Brokers and Real Estate investors with a combined 19 years of experience. The flagship Scelto location is currently hosted in the Aspen Plaza near Bonsai Japanese Steakhouse and La Costa Mexican Restaurant – the Scelto group looks forward to bringing their gourmet Italian servings to Sandy and beyond in years to come.

Events, News, Park City News

These Tickets Will Sell Out Fast – Intermountain Health FIS World Cup “Freestyle Feast”

From Deer Valley:

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

2024 INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH FREESTYLE INTERNATIONAL FIS SKI WORLD CUP AT DEER VALLEY

FEBRUARY 1 – 3, 2024

We can’t wait to see YOU at the 2024 Intermountain Health Freestyle
at Deer Valley! The high-flying action takes place February 1-3, 2024 with moguls, aerials and dual moguls competitions at night, under the lights. The event is free and open to the public; however, we want to invite you to join us for the VIP Freestyle Feast available each night.

Each VIP Freestyle Feast Ticket includes:

One-Night Access to the VIP Tent at the Base of the Competition Venue
A VIP Gift
Premier Indoor/Outdoor Viewing
Delicious Libations
Dinner Buffet Provided by Deer Valley Chefs

Please note that bags of any kind are not allowed into the event venue, per the Park City Police Department’s public safety policy.

The event is free and open to the public, but the VIP Freestyle Feast is expected to sell out, so grab your tickets now!

More information can be found on their website.

News

Pago and Emigration Café Thanksgiving Info

Pago 9th & 9th

THANKSGIVING AT HOME – PAGO STYLE
Pago is pleased to offer our popular Thanksgiving Meal Kits again this year. Chef Jon DuBois is doing the heavy lifting to ensure your Thanksgiving meal is meticulously sourced and expertly prepared. Spend less time cooking this year and more time relaxing. Everything on the menu is included and each dinner is fully cooked and is ready for a simple re-heat (with instruction provided!).
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$140 (2 servings/$70 per person) Ready-to-heat. Order your meal kit online here.
Pick up at Pago on Wednesday, November 22, anytime between 12pm – 4pm.
Kits will be packaged family style with heating instructions included


THE MENU (serves 2 guests) $140+ tax

HERB ROASTED TURKEY BREAST with black truffle gravy
ROASTED GARLIC & SAGE STUFFING
GREEN BEAN ALMONDINE with smoked black pepper butter & charred citrus
ROOT VEGETABLE MEDLEY with green peppercorn, caraway, & cinnamon
CRANBERRY-ORANGE CHUTNEY
WHIPPED MASHED POTATOES with Fines herbes crème fraiche
MAC N’ CHEESE with fromage forte & gremolata breadcrumbs
BREAD RIOT SOURDOUGH with rosemary-Maitre d’ butter
APPLE CRISP

Order online here.

Pago 
9th & 9th
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
801-532-0777

EMIGRATION CAFE

THANKSGIVING DAY BUFFET
Thursday, November 23, 2023, 10am-2pm
RESERVE YOUR TABLE HERE.

$62 Adults – $24 Kids 11 & under – $10
Kids 5 & under | per person + tax + gratuity

PLATTERS & SALADS
ANTIPASTO SALAD Ⓥ – mozzarella, tri-colored tortellini, olives, tomatoes
BABY KALE Ⓥ – roasted squash, shaved apple, manchego cheese, honey-cider vinaigrette, pomegranate, seeds & nuts
HOUSE SALAD Ⓥ – pecans, pickled grapes, onion, honey-cider vinaigrette, goat cheese crostini
ARTISAN CHEESE & MEAT – daily selection, seasonal garnishes, crostini, zucchini bread, mostarda

HOT ITEMS
BACON & SAUSAGE–
SCRAMBLED EGGS – farm fresh eggs
BRUNCH POTATOES – steamed, then fried for that perfect texture
BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST Ⓥ –  lemon curd, blueberry compote, maple syrup             
MAC-N-CHEESE Ⓥ – bechamel, three cheese blend, seasoned bread crumbs
SELECTION OF ROMAN STYLE PINSA (AKA ROME’S PIZZA) 
CARVED ROASTED TRI TIP Ⓥ – carved to order, chimichurri
CARVED HONEY & SAGE ROASTED TURKEY BREAST 
ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS (GF) + 
sun choke cream, dried cranberry, candied pecans
SOURDOUGH STUFFING
HONEY GLAZED CARROTS
WHIPPED POTATOES
TURKEY GRAVY
CRANBERRY & ORANGE CHUTNEY

DESSERTS & PASTRIES
PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE Ⓥ
TRADITIONAL PIES Ⓥ –whipped cream
APPLE COBBLER Ⓥ whipped cream
BUTTER PECAN CINNAMON ROLLS Ⓥ – our house specialty
OTHER FRESHLY BAKED PASTRIES – from our in-house baker

RESERVE YOUR TABLE HERE.

Emigration Cafe
1709 E. & 1300 E. 
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
801-906-8101

review

Lola: Hit and Miss

One of the things I love is the bounty of Mexican food restaurants that we have in the city. We have our 24-hour drive throughs that all end in “etos” or “bertos.” We have taco carts and birria joints. We have places to eat deep, flavorful molé. We have cheap eats and higher-end. It’s a bounty of choices.

So where does Lola, located at 9th and 9th, fit in this spectrum? Well, it might be best for me to describe the place and you can judge for yourself.

The interior is befitting of the chic exterior of the restaurant. The first thing that draws you eye upon entering is the long open kitchen that greets you right as you cross the threshold. I am, and forever will be, a sucker for open kitchens. I don’t care how “2010” of me it is to say so. As a wannabe chef, it is infinitely intriguing to me to watch them work their magic.

The dining room is noisy with excitement, but not overly so. The steady thrumming of noise adds vibrancy and energy to the room, while not being too much.

The menu is focused, though not overly simple. You’ll find two to three appetizers, a few salads, and eight or so entrees. The restaurant offers some creative drink options, including some really nice aguas frescas.

We started our meal with the queso fundido, and warm, melty cheese dish featuring Heber Valley Cheese. The dish stuck to its roots with soft corn tortillas, but I would have liked to have been given the option to get some traditional tortilla chips, which would have made scooping the gooey cheese with bits of plantain a bit easier.

For our entrees, our party chose the toasted Japanese yam with “umami sour cream,” the tinga empanada, and asada burro, and the chicken milanesa.

The yam received rave reviews from our friend, who said the mix of flavors were really nice. The yam was so light that she remarked that it was like she was eating a cloud. The tinga dish was also well received, and the carne asada burro, despite needing a bit of salt and perhaps a tangy element like some pickled onions or jalapeños, was also tasty.

The milanesa was a dud, I’m sad to say. Milanesa is traditionally prepared by slicing beef or pounding a chicken breast very thin, then lightly breading and frying. After reading the description, I was excited to give it a try, but sadly was disappointed. The dish needs to be completely reworked, or just 86’d. The chicken was tough, dry, chewy, and flavorless. I found myself wishing for a crema or sauce of some sort to help add some complexity to this dish and help add a bit of moisture, but all I had was a lemon wedge. The best part of this dish were the quick-pickled tomatoes, which I believe were seasoned with Tajin. I would have loved to have had another handful of those to help add a little excitement to this otherwise bland dish.

We had great service from who I believe is one of the owners and “sometimes chef” (in his words). Water pitchers were brought to the table promptly, silverware was replaced efficiently, and the timing of the meal was spot-on.

Should you check out Lola? I definitely think so. The restaurant adds a fun vibe to an already fun 9th and 9th. I’d say the restaurant sits between Chile Tepin and Monarca from an “upscale” perspective. You won’t be getting refried beans and rice with every entree, but you also won’t be spending $40 per plate, either. I think Lola sits in a nice spot price-wise, with entrees ranging from around $18 to $25 dollars.

So, go check it out and let me know what you think. Just don’t get the milanesa.

News

Bambara and The Vault to Close Temporarily

From my friends over at Building Salt Lake comes the news that the Hotel Monaco, as well as the hotels restaurant Bambara and bar The Vault will be closing temporarily for renovations.

The restaurant and bar will be closed for renovations beginning April 17th, with Bambara planning to re-open mid-June.

Additional details, including photos of the redesigned rooms, can be found over at Building Salt Lake.