Park City’s best comfort food
Our favorite comfort foods provide a sense of well-being, emotional satisfaction and sometimes a hint of nostalgia. My mom’s chicken and dumplings come to mind. Comfort foods are, more often than not, hearty and indulgent, but also simple and familiar, not typically requiring exotic ingredients, tools or techniques. Of course, comfort foods can vary greatly
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Savoury Kitchen’s in-home private chef service takes the hassle out of hosting
Hosting friends or family for a meal is not an easy feat. There are drinks to be poured, chit-chat to be made and somehow you have to find time to get food on the table. It’s not surprising that even the most prepared and experienced hosts find it hard to actually enjoy their guests or
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New Palomino bar in Park City offers upscale food and drink
“There were only six seats at the bar — really just a waiting area,” says Riverhorse on Main Chef and Partner Seth Adams of the bar that’s tucked away in a corner of the venerable upstairs Main Street restaurant. But recently, Seth spoke to me about the impetus to open a separate, full bar at
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Fine dining at Park City Mountain’s Lookout Cabin
It may come as a surprise, but one of Park City’s most alluring fine dining destinations isn’t on Main Street or in Deer Valley or even in Kimball Junction. Originally built as a snowcat maintenance facility, Lookout Cabin restaurant is located at approximately 9,000 feet on Park City Mountain in the oldest existing building at
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The best brunch spots in Park City
One of the highlights of summer in the mountains is the bounty of boozy brunches — made even better by a sunny patio with spectacular views. Whether your midday brunch scene is post-hike or pre-nap, there’s a lazy brunch and sassy beverage to suit your needs. Hearth and Hill A warm and gracious gathering spot,
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Renowned chef Lula Martín del Campo opens Don Goyo in Park City
Before opening her restaurant, Don Goyo, renowned chef Lula Martín del Campo thought people who lived in snowy places like Park City were un poquito loco. But after experiencing winter in Park City and the beauty of a snow-covered Main Street, she gets it. “Now I am an addict to the snow,” she laughs. Her
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The brunch spot in Park City
Sterling Steak and Lounge owner Jackson Sterling knows music, restaurants and brunch. His father and business partner, Lance Sterling, was part of the House of Blues franchise and opened many of his own music venues. In California, where Jackson is originally from, he managed gospel brunches every Sunday at The Rose in Pasadena for over
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Multiple dining options at the Pendry in Canyons Village, Park City
With the opening of the Pendry Park City boutique hotel last ski season visitors and locals got more than just a new ski-in, ski-out lodging destination, they got a handful of impressive new dining options. Pendry, which sits at the base of Canyon Village, boasts five new dining destinations — six if you include the
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Park City wine lists that wow
Park City boasts more than its fair share of outstanding dining destinations. But alas, man cannot survive on food alone. A well-selected beverage paired with your favorite dish can elevate the dining experience in the same way a newly tuned pair of skis can improve your style on the snow. Keeping in mind that the
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Park City ski resorts kick dining fare up a notch
Some of us are old enough — or have parents who are old enough — to remember a time when ski resort fare consisted mostly of sad cafeteria-style food, dry and tasteless burgers, bland chili, steamed tube steaks, and nachos covered with a cheese-like substance from a can. It wasn’t pretty, and it certainly wasn’t
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Bodacious brews in Park City
Beer is having its moment; brews have never been bigger. Utah now boasts more than 30 craft breweries — from Moab to Ogden and with many great brews in the Park City environs. Here are a few sudsy spots to get your beer ‘stache on. The O.G. Brewers When Greg Schirf launched Wasatch Beers in
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Riverhorse on Main in Park City recognized with awards, celebrates 35-year history
It’s a bit mind-blowing to think about the fact that Park City’s beloved Riverhorse on Main restaurant opened way back on New Year’s Eve in 1987. The radio was playing “Faith” by George Michaels, Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven Is a Place on Earth,” and “Touch of Grey” by the Grateful Dead, and we were still months
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Food & fun in Park City
Many of us have been cooped up for far too long. We’ve avoided going to restaurants and indulging in many of our favorite activities in the name of health and safety. Well, it’s time to get out there and start enjoying Park City again. Here are some adventures that combine food, fun, and the great
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Historic Park City hotel offers new drinking and dining options
The old Star Hotel, located on Main Street, has a history that dates back to 1889. Once a simple, cottage-style home, the hotel was added on in the 1920s. Over the years, the historic piece of property has changed hands many times, finally ending up under the wing of Aaron Hofmann, who purchased the building
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Foraging at the Park City Farmers Market
When the weather warms, the lower parking area in Canyons Village morphs into a delightful sensory experience. Every Wednesday from mid-May to October from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Park City Farmers Market vendors fill the space with a rainbow of colors and smells — selling the best in local produce, baked goods, flowers, and
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60 years of Red Banjo Pizza
In 1962, the year that Mary Lou Toly opened Red Banjo Pizza Parlor on Main Street, “He’s a Rebel” by The Crystals was a hit, along with Bobby Pickett’s “Monster Mash,” The Orlons’ “Wah Watusi,” and Bobby Vinton’s “Roses Are Red (My Love).” JFK was in the White House and John Glenn became the first
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Blind Dog in Park City serves up family recipes, creates community
A life near the ocean laid the foundation for Penelope “Penn” Kinsey’s love of seafood. “I’m an east coast girl,” Penn says. “I was born and raised on oysters and blue crab. … I don’t remember learning how to shuck an oyster and I don’t remember eating my first oyster; they have just always been
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Slinging sushi in Park City
There is certainly no shortage of outstanding dining options on Park City’s Main Street. But for locals and visitors alike, one of the real standouts for many years has been Yuki Yama Sushi. The place is nearly always packed — and for good reason: Yuki Yama serves up some of the freshest and most creative
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The Market at Park City — more than a grocery store
The Market at Park City is more than a grocery store, it’s a venue for dozens of local and regional products — from honey and salsa to baked goods and cake mixes. All you have to do is spend some time perusing the aisles, keeping an eye out for the “Utah’s Own” sticker. At the
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Father-son duo mix music, family, and food at Sterling Steak & Lounge
When I chat with Lance and Jackson Sterling, the father-son duo behind Kimball Junction’s new Sterling Steak & Lounge, they’re making their way back to Park City after picking up a few things for the restaurant. Within minutes, the conversation gravitates toward food, which has always played a central role in the Sterling family history.
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Park City welcomes its first full-service, modern-day butcher
You could imagine a time during Park City’s mining heydays — long before places like The Market or Bill White Farms and Ranches were around — when there may have been a butcher shop or two that provided locals with their meat. But one thing is certain: they would not have looked anything like Chop
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Nosh brings Middle Eastern food to Park City
The noun “nosh” is of Yiddish origin and can refer to “a snack or a light meal,” but also acts as a verb, meaning “to eat food enthusiastically.” Either usage applies to Nosh restaurant, which is both a terrific spot for a snack and a great place to enjoy delicious food (enthusiastically, of course). Enthusiastic
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Ioulia Greek Olive Oil Co. brings its Grecian wisdom to Park City
The Antonopoulos family — Stelios, his wife Christina Bhanos, and their 9-year-old twins Electa and Paris — has a heritage that revolves around olive oil. Their company, Ioulia Greek Olive Oil Co., is more than a business; it embodies their family’s culture and adheres to the ancient olive oil practices of Kalamata, Greece. Each drop
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350 Main in Park City doles up American classics with a worldly twist
Matthew Safranek, the executive chef at 350 Main, is a master at building flavor-infused dishes. His experience working in kitchens around the globe has earned him and 350 Main endless kudos, yet Matthew does his work with an essence of humility. When he was younger, Matthew and his military family moved around a lot. While
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Silver Star Cafe a community gathering place for Park City
From the outside, Silver Star Cafe looks like a cozy eatery at the base of Park City Mountain’s Silver Star chairlift. But on the inside, it’s so much more. It’s a community gathering place for locals who return week after week, a home for its 35 employees, and part of the bedrock of Park City.
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11Hauz serves up Jamaican dishes steeped in island flavors
Sheron Grant grew up in Jamaica watching her grandmother, Florence Harding, sprinkle pimento seeds and thyme into a Dutch pot over a coal burning stove. Her daughters, Nyesha MekaDayz and Tanisha SunnyMarz Hamil (Sunny), danced and sang with the community of Crawford Street in Montego Bay — a family born to cook, sing, and dance.
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Park City’s Best Outdoor Patios
This summer, do as the locals do and end the day lounging in the sun with a drink in hand and food on the table. These are some of our favorite patios for al fresco drinks in Park City. The Spur Bar & Grill has an ideal rooftop for people-watching. Sip on cocktails crafted from
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Yuta
Galen Zamarra has a great smile. You might not be able to see it too often these days —as it’s typically hidden under a mask — but trust me, it’s there. And, as the executive chef at Yuta, The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection’s restaurant in Wanship, Utah, there is plenty to smile
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Foods from Afar
Park City has always been, in part, a town of immigrants. In the late 19th century, for example, Old Town had a Chinatown neighborhood, where Chinese immigrants who came to help build the railroads and, later, work in Park City’s mines, lived. Immigrants, and the global cuisines they bring with them, help to make Park
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Snap, Crackle, Pop
During my tenure as a food writer and restaurant critic over the past quarter century, a disproportionate percentage of my most memorable meals have come from the hands of Chef John Murcko. Perhaps that’s not surprising, given that he’s opened more than 20 different restaurants in his career — and he’s still young. John has
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