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Spring/Summer 2003
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Dining
Guide
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Park City
Blind Dog
Well off Main Street nestled in Prospector Square, Blind Dog may be inconspicuous
to casual tourists but it's a magnet for locals seeking the warmth of
a fireplace, an affable bar scene and the pleasures of fresh crab cakes
and prime steaks. The whole package represents the talents of ebullient
chef/co-owner Penny Lehman-Kinsey and her cohorts. Dogs rule here: paintings,
sculptures and etched-glass portrayals of canines dominate the décor,
while black paw prints trace a trail on the white ceiling. It's all part
of the whimsicality that makes Blind Dog Grill what it is—a distinctive,
cozy and expressive restaurant serving excellent food. The best sushi
in town is another draw to Blind Dog, where fresh cuts of albacore, yellowtail
and wild salmon are molded by Chef Matt Fischer. Specials include the
"Po’ Boy" and "Blind Dog," which may incorporate
the oysters, soft-shell and blue crab brought in daily. 1781 Sidewinder
Dr., Park City, 435/655-0800. $$$
Easy Street Brasserie & Bar
Is this really the same site as the old Utah Coal & Lumber at the
foot of Old Main Street? Folks with taste and investment sense renovated
this space into a charming, warm and inviting spot for locals and visitors,
with several dining areas and a boisterous scene in the Boheme Bar. Daily
specials and a family-style menu enhance such bistro attractions as frog
legs, filet mignon au poivre and braised lamb shanks with foie gras mashed
potatoes. And why not move in on the "escargots ménage à
trois"—six snails done three ways—and another bit of
the irreverent wit at this easy-to-embrace, brassy new locale. 201 Heber
Avenue, Park City, 435/658-2500. $$$
Riverhorse Café
An enduring favorite in the shifting world of Park City dining, this café
is set in the friendly confines of the historic Main Street Masonic Hall.
Delicate appetizers like the shrimp pot stickers and ahi tuna sashimi
lead up to the hearty beef and seafood entrées. Warm woods, flowers
and candlelight set a casual but comfortable scene for a lively crowd
of happy regulars and tourists at this DiRoNA award winner. Live music
frequently fills the air. 540 South Main Street, Park City, 435/649-3536.
$$$
Sage Grill
Filling the gap between Salt Lake and Park City, Chef Roseann Ruiz found
a home just off I-80 for her fresh California style, which is popular
with local families and foodies. A casual setting with curving banquettes,
booths and an open kitchen, Sage Grill offers seasonal cuisine, hearty
burgers and delicious crab cakes. Pastas, seafood and a smoked chicken
salad round out the menu. 6300 N. Sagewood Drive, Park City (Snyderville),
435/658-2267. $$
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