Tag: dining

Closures, News

Granary Bakehouse Has Closed Its Doors

Granary Bakehouse, located in the 9th and 9th neighborhood, closed its doors this week. From Selma, owner of Granary Bakehouse, in a post on Instagram:

After ten wonderful years in business and five unforgettable years in our 9th & 9th location, we officially closed our doors.

As many of you already know, my health has taken a significant turn these past few months. After much reflection, I’ve made the incredibly difficult decision to step away from the bakery to focus fully on my well-being and healing.

They’ve set up a GoFundMe to “support our team and cover remaining expenses.” A link to their GoFundMe can be found via their Instagram account.

Events, Park City News

Summer Events at Deer Valley

Summer at Deer Valley is truly hard to beat. And this year is no exception, with a bunch of new and returning dining events happening this summer at Deer Valley, including the Taste of Luxury series and the new Fire & Flavor Festival, celebrating live-fire cooking. More details in the press release below.

Taste of Luxury Series | VIP Reception, Dinner & Concert with Chef Ryan Arensdorf

July 11, 2025 

4:30 p.m. 

Deer Valley Café Deck 

$155 – $175 per guest 

View event information and purchase tickets here.  

Join Deer Valley for a special evening on the mountain celebrating Kansas City-style BBQ Chef Ryan Arensdorf, returning for his third annual Taste of Luxury: Smoked Series. Enjoy a VIP reception and dinner and take in breathtaking mountain views while mingling with Chef Arensdorf, Deer Valley’s Executive Chef Peter Menteer, and Director of Beverage Josh Hockman. Savor the signature smoked and grilled dishes that have made Chef Arensdorf a standout in the BBQ world. After the feast, head to the Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater for a live concert with Common and the Utah Symphony. 

Fire & Flavor Festival

July 11 – 13, 2025 

11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Silver Lake 

View event information here.  

New this season, the Fire & Flavor Festival celebrates the art of live-fire cooking. The experience kicks off on July 11 with an exclusive dinner and chef reception featuring flame-kissed fare by Chef Ryan Arensdorf, followed by a two-day, open-to-the-public festival at Silver Lake, Deer Valley’s lift-served mid-mountain hub on July 12 and 13. 2026. Enjoy signature dishes from Chef Ryan Arensdorf, Chef Sarah Glover, Chef Peter Menteer, and Chef Sam Phelan, along with open-fire demos, planked salmon, smoked specialties, live music, and beer pairings from five of Utah’s top breweries. 

Admission is free with the purchase of a $10 scenic ride lift ticket from Snow Park, and one child may ride free per paying adult. Food and beverage are sold à la carte throughout the festival, with each culinary station offering a $25 plate. 

Taste of Luxury Series | VIP Reception & Dinner with Duckhorn Vineyards & Chef Clement Gelas 

Aug. 1, 2025 

VIP Reception 5:30 p.m. | Dinner 6 p.m. 

Deer Valley Café Deck 

$125 – $150 per guest 

View event information and purchase tickets here.  

    

Join Chef Clement Gelas, Executive Chef at Talisker Club, and winemaker Cardiff Scott-Robinson for an unforgettable evening. The event begins with a welcome reception featuring expertly paired canapés and a glass of Duckhorn wine—an ideal opportunity to mingle with the night’s hosts. As the sun sets, Chef Gelas, known for his inventive French cuisine inspired by his Haute-Savoie roots, will present a five-course menu thoughtfully paired with Cardiff’s refined blends from the Duckhorn and Paraduxx portfolios. 

Taste of Luxury Series | VIP Reception & Dinner with Chef Giancarlo Morelli

August 22 & 23, 2025 

VIP Reception 6:30 p.m. | Dinner 7 p.m. 

Empire Canyon Lodge 

$215 – $225 per guest 

View event information and purchase tickets here.  

Two nights of this VIP Meet & Greet Reception and Dinner serve as special “Welcome Back to Deer Valley” celebrations for Chef Morelli. Guests can savor exquisite canapés, sip hand-selected wines, and mingle with Chef Morelli and Deer Valley’s Executive Chef and Director of Beverage. Following the reception, enjoy a five-course Italian dinner spotlighting Chef Morelli’s signature cuisine, thoughtfully paired with exceptional wines from the Bon Vivant Imports portfolio. 

Taste of Luxury Series | Hands-On Cooking Class with Chef Giancarlo Morelli

August 24, 2025 

1 p.m. 

The Brass Tag 

$300 per guest 

View event information and purchase tickets here.  

In this immersive, hands-on class, guests will learn the art of crafting pasta from scratch under the guidance of Chef Morelli and Deer Valley’s culinary team. Following the class, participants will savor their freshly made creations, perfectly paired with hand-selected wines. Each guest will depart with a pasta maker, a custom apron, and a special gift to commemorate the experience. 

For more information about upcoming dining experiences at Deer Valley, visit the resort’s website at deervalley.com. 

Events, Park City News

Hops On The Hill Resumes July 15th

Photo Courtesy Stein Eriksen Lodge

Stein Eriksen Lodge’s Hops On The Hill resumes for the summer on July 15th. See the press release below for additional information.

PARK CITY, Utah (June 30, 2025) — The Forbes Five-Star Stein Eriksen Lodge partners with local breweries to toast summer in the mountains with Hops on the Hill. Sip craft beers and indulge in a vibrant seasonal menu prepared by Chef Zane Holmquist on the Flagstaff Deck, Tuesday nights beginning July 15 through August 19, 2025, from 6 – 8 p.m. 

“Hops on the Hill has evolved to be our favorite Tuesday night tradition throughout the summer and is a great way to celebrate our local breweries,” said Zane Holmquist, VP of Food & Beverage Operations and Corporate Chef of Stein Collection. “Guests can soak up the sunset, brew in hand, while enjoying delicious food and live music in the evening mountain air.”

The $90 ticket to these 21 and older events includes the food tasting and specialty beer tasting. A $45 “Food Only” ticket will be available for purchase at the door.

The local breweries featured each week include:

July 15: Uinta & Bohemian Breweries 

July 22: 2 ROW & Bewildered Breweries  

July 29: Fisher & Epic Breweries 

August 5: Mountain West & Top of Main/Squatters Breweries 

August 12: Prost & Helper Beer Breweries 

August 19: Level Crossing and Mad Fritz Breweries 

Advance reservations are recommended as these events do sell out. Purchase tickets on Resy, or call (435) 645-6455 or The Glitretind host stand at ext. 83. Visit steinlodge.com/hops-on-the-hill for the most up-to-date event information.

Events, News, Park City News

Sunday Brunch and Local Dining Specials at St. Regis

St. Regis Deer Valley has kicked off their Sunday brunches. The brunch includes a seafood station featuring king crab legs, oysters, snow crab claws and jumbo shrimp. In addition, there is a carving station and tapas-style small plates. Cost is $85 per person and $30 for children 12 and under.

Additionally, St. Regis is featuring weeknight locals-only specials, including beer and burgers for $25, and 20% off your meal at La Stellina or at RIME.

More information in the press release below.

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Sunday Brunch

Sundays beginning June 15 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The St. Regis Sunday Brunch Buffet includes a Seafood Station with King Crab Legs, Oysters, Snow 

Crab Claws and Jumbo Shrimp; Carving Station with Chef’s select grilled or smoked prime meats; 

assorted Sweet Pastries, and Fresh Salad Station. A selection of of Tapas-style small plates are 

also available including favorites like Eggs Benedict, Chicken and Waffles, Avocado Toast, St. 

Regis Poke Bowl, Banana French Toast, and more. Brunch is served on The St. Regis Mountain 

Terrace, in Brasserie 7452, and The St. Regis Bar. $85 per person; $30 for children 12 and under. 

For reservations, call 435-940-5760 or visit SRDVdining.com.    

Locals’ Dining Specials

These dine in only weeknight specials require a local ID and proof of Marriott Bonvoy enrollment.  

Tuesdays: St. Regis Beer & Burger for $25
Enjoy a St. Regis beer and a burger for $25 at Brasserie 7452 or The St. Regis Bar for lunch or dinner. 


Wednesdays: Be a Star at La Stellina 
Enjoy 20% off your meal (excluding alcohol) at La Stellina, plus complimentary corkage on up to two 750mL bottles or one 1.5L bottle of wine. 


Thursdays: Relish RIME
Make it a date with 20% off your meal (excluding alcohol) at RIME, plus complimentary corkage on up to two 750mL bottles or one 1.5L bottle of wine. 

review

The Bambino Bats 1000

Babe Ruth was known for his healthy appetite. He was known for his particular love for hot dogs, reportedly downing 10-12 hot dogs before a game.

While The Bambino in Midvale doesn’t do hot dogs, I suspect Ruth would have been equally proud to have his nickname adorning the outside placard of this wood-fired pizza shop.

The Bambino is larger than I imagined, taking up the footprint of two of the historical buildings on historic Main Street (they share space with Setties, an ice cream and other sweet treats shop). Additional space is available on their large outdoor patio, lending plenty of breathing room for everyone.

We selected the cheese pizza, sausage, “The Peach” (consisting of whole milk mozzarella, fresh seasonal peaches, jalapeños, honey, and basil), and the “Garlic Smalls,” which is basically their version of a garlicky cheesy bread made from their pizza dough.

Everything was super delicious. The pizza was everything I like about a good wood-fired pizza: excellent flavor, including the dough, great texture, and the pizza is light enough that you don’t feel like you need a nap after dinner.

They’ve taken inspiration from the movie The Sandlot with their pizza names and overall vibe. Word on the street is that they have quite a robust secret pizza menu named after some of The Sandlot characters.

The Bambino is open from 11-8pm on weekdays, and “later on weekends.” I plan on swinging by for lunch to try one of their “Portafoglio” (wallet) sandwiches named the Mortazza. It’s made from their pizza dough, lemon nutmeg ricotta, mortadella, arugula, pistachios, shallots, salt and pepper. Sounds like an absolute grand slam.

The Bambino
7692 S Main Street, Midvale
thebambinoslc.com

New Restaurants, review

Discover bb.q Chicken: A Unique Fast Casual Experience

I typically shy away from posting about franchises, but every now and then there’s a fun one that pops up that I think deserves some attention.

bb.q Chicken opened a little while ago at 3490 S State St. What was initially a fast casual model (order at the counter) has pivoted to a sit down model for this Korean fried chicken shop. Interesting choice, given the current trends that are going the opposite direction. In fact, many fast-casuals are setting up order touch screens to save on staffing even more.

The Ddeok Bokki was a fun, spicy dish composed of rice cakes and shrimp cakes doused in a slightly sweet and fairly spicy sauce. I really enjoyed it.

Of course the star is the fried chicken. Some of the most shatteringly crisp chicken I’ve had, yet it still maintained its juiciness. The “Secret Sauce” was a fun flavor. Next time I’m there I look forward to trying the Gang Jeong.

I think bb.q Chicken is definitely worth a spot on your “need to try” list. Give it a shot and tell me what you think.

Events, News, Park City News

Reservations Now Open For Park City’s Savor The Summit

Join the state’s largest outdoor dining experience at this summer’s Savor the Summit on Park City’s historic Main Street. While some restaurants have already sold out, tickets are still available with the following participating Park City Area Restaurant Association (PCARA) members: 

Bangkok Thai on Main

Café Terigo

Courchevel Bistro

Deer Valley Resort

Dilécta Wines

Don Gallo

Eating Establishment

Firewood on Main

Flanagan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

Fletcher’s Park City

KANEO

Le Depot Brasserie

Purple Sage

Riverhorse on Main

Top of Main Brew Pub

Please contact restaurants directly to make a reservation. For the most up-to-date information on participating restaurants, visit parkcityrestaurants.com. 

High West Spirit Garden

Those 21 and older can enjoy drinks and live music at the High West Spirit Garden, located on lower Main Street. High West will be offering its infamous cocktails, as well as wine and beer for purchase. No ticket necessary.

When: Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 6 p.m. / High West Spirit Garden | 5 – 10 p.m.

News, Park City News

FATHER’S DAY DINNER AT TUPELO FEATURES UNLIMITED PRIME RIB

This hit my inbox today and I had to get it out there, because it sounds fantastic. See below.

tupelo Park City hosts Dads and their hearty appetites to a special Father’s Day dinner. Families and friends can indulge in unlimited smoked Niman Ranch prime rib, fresh horseradish, spring garlic mashed potatoes, and heirloom carrots for $75 per person. $10 Old Fashioneds will also be served to raise a glass to Dad’s holiday, along with a full menu of craft cocktails, beer, wine, spirits, and zero-proof sippers.

Reservations are available now on RESY or by calling 435-292-0888.

News, Park City News

Where to Eat in Park City During Sundance

Many of the restaurants in Park City will shut down to the public and only host private functions, which is great. But for the general public who would like a bit to eat, here’s a list of PC restaurants that will remain open during Sundance.

Alpine Distilling Social Aid & Pleasure Club

Open Tuesday – Saturday, 4 – 10 p.m., and Sunday, 2 –7 p.m. 

Apex at Montage Deer Valley

Open daily for breakfast, 7 – 10:30 a.m.; lunch, 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.; and dinner, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Boneyard Saloon

Thursday, 1/23: 11 a.m. – 1 a.m. 

Friday, 1/24: 11 a.m. – 1 a.m. 

Saturday, 1/25: 10:30 a.m. – 1 a.m.

Sunday, 1/26: 10:30 a.m. – 1 a.m.

Monday, 1/27 – Fri. 1/31: 11 a.m. – midnight 

Saturday, 2/1 & Sunday, 2/2: 10:30 a.m. – midnight 

Butcher’s Chop House & Bar

Thursday, 1/23: 3 – 11 p.m.

Friday, 1/24: noon – 11 p.m. 

Saturday, 1/25: noon – 11 p.m. 

Sunday, 1/26: noon – 11 p.m. 

Monday, 1/27 – Thurs. 1/30: 3 – 11 p.m. 

Friday, 1/31: noon – 11 p.m. 

Saturday, 2/1: noon – 11 p.m. 

Sunday, 2/2: 3 – 11 p.m. 

Collie’s Sports Bar & Grill

Kitchen open Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., and Saturday & Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Bar open until 1 a.m. every night. (21+ only on Thursday, Jan. 23 – Sunday, Jan. 26)

Cuisine Unlimited

Through Feb. 28

Enjoy a winter sale on catering and special event services including 50% off beverage stations, full décor package (up to $500 value), and 30% off in-house rentals.

EPC Restaurant & Bar at Hyatt Centric

Toast to the love of film with the Sundance drink special, featuring the Winter’s Vail cocktail of Monkey 47, Ange Vert, Blackberry Syrup, Lemon Juice, Rosemary Sprig, and Egg White. Daily après specials from 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. include buffalo shrimp, mezze platter, Wagyu sliders, flatbreads, tuna poke bowls, oysters, and $5 draft beers. All are welcome to also join the free Friday Night Trivia at 6 p.m. each week throughout the winter season.     

Hearth and Hill

Open Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Hill’s Kitchen

Open daily 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 

No Name Saloon & Annex Burger

Open Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 1 a.m., and Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. – 1 a.m.

Pendry Park City

Pool House Social

Friday – Sunday | 3 – 6 p.m.

The Pool House Bar & Grill hosts a weekend après scene by the slopes with panoramic mountain views, DJs, raw bar, fine cuvée and cocktails, and more. 

Sundance Series Live Music at Après Pendry

Jan. 23 – Feb. 2 | 4 – 7 p.m.

Cap off Sundance days with après in Pendry style at the base of the mountain featuring live music, cocktails, comfort food and shop pop-ups alongside film screenings, special events and roaring fireside revelry. 

Shabu

Open nightly 5 – 10 p.m. 

Twisted Fern

Open nightly 4 – 9 p.m.

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.