Après and Then Some
If you’re looking for a party you’ve come to the right place. Nightlife in Park City is coveted near and far. O’Shuck’s Bar & Grill (435-645-3999), a haven for 20-something ski bums, serves big schooners of beer and all-you-can eat peanuts, the shells of which you can feel free to chuck on the floor. Knowledgeable bartenders and stellar live music keep the lines long at The Spur Bar & Grill (435-615- 1618,
thespurbarandgrill.com), a/k/a, the Cougar Den, all winter long. To see and be seen, ride the funicular from Deer Valley’s Snow Park Lodge area to the St. Regis’ J & G Grill (435-940-5760,
jggrilldeercrest.com). The mussels here—three dozen for just $18—are flown in daily from Maine where the fisherwoman wraps each individually in seaweed prior to shipping. Steamed and
The Spur Bar & Grill
served with a Thai chili wine sauce and rustic bread, these mussels are the best you’ll find just about anywhere.
Stay Montage
DINING BEST BETS
The cream rises to the top in peaks-and-valleys economies like Park City’s, and one crème de la crème is Café Terigo (435-645-9555,
cafeterigo.com) serving rustic northern Italian and southern French cuisine.
Leave the decision making to the pros at Chez Betty (435-649-8181,
chezbetty.com) by choosing the tasting menu. Better yet, pony up for the wine pairing option ensuring a dining experience you’ll not soon forget.
As you might expect, the closer you are to the slopes here, the higher the price tag for lodging. Deer Valley’s five-star hotels—
the newer Montage (435-604-1300,
montagedeervalley.com) and St. Regis (435-940-5700,
stregisdeervalley.com), and the renowned Stein Eriksen Lodge (435-649-3700,
steinlodge.com)—are all amazing experiences more akin to staying at a well-off friend’s home versus a hotel. The condos at the Grand Lodge (435-655-7006,
resortswest.com) are so close to the Northside Express chairlift, you’ll be spoiled for all future ski vacations. The Grand Summit Lodge (435-649-5400,
canyonsresort.com) and Waldorf Astoria Park City Hotel (435-647-5500,
parkcitywaldorfastoria.com) are two shining stars among multiple lodges at Canyons base area. Options in Park City’s Old Town include the funky, eco-friendly Treasure Mountain Inn (435-655-4501,
treasuremountaininn.com), recently stunningly renovated Washington School House (435-649-3800,
washingtonschoolhouse.com) and the hipster Sky Lodge (800-231-7428,
theskylodge.com). Kimball Junction’s LEED certified Newpark Resort & Hotel (435-649-3600, newparkresort. com) is not as close to the mountain as the aforementioned properties but only a quick bus or car ride from all three Park City resorts. Newpark offers a family-friendly price point and is within easy walking distance of a bowling alley, Redstone Movie Theaters and several shops and restaurants.
Park City’s Utah Olympic Park (435-658-4200,
utaholympiclegacy.com) was the venue for skeleton, bobsled and luge events during the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, and continues to host national and international competitions all winter long. But rather than watch the action, why not be a part of it? Ride with a professional pilot on the Comet Bobsled: in less than a mile, you’ll rip through 15 turns, reach speeds of about 70 mph, and experience up to 4 G’s of force. Rides are $200 per person in winter and $60 per person during the summer. Reservations are required.
Splurge Steal
Park City is chocked full of high end, pricey eateries, but if you’re looking for a tasty lunch without breaking the bank,
head to Anaya’s Market (435-615-8454). The front is your typical Mexican market; in the back is a tacqueria where you can get enough yummy tacos, burritos, tortas, sopes and quesadillas to feed a family of four for less than $20.
Getting Around
Hiring a shuttle or renting a car is the best way to get from Salt Lake City International to Park City. Once you arrive, however, park the car and use UTA’s free biodiesel shuttle bus running at regular intervals between Old Town, all three
resorts and Kimball Junction. (
Visitparkcity.org or call 435-615- 5350 for schedules, routes and stop locations.) Check with your lodging property as well. Many of the more “remote” lodges, e.g. Deer Valley, operate a shuttle service transporting guests wherever they’d like to go.
Traditional European fare is the rule at the charming Goldener Hirsch (435-649-7770,
goldenerhirshinn.com). Not hungry for the elk carpaccio? Try the classic fondue with a crisp glass of chardonnay.
Though the word “buffet” is in the title, the Deer Valley Seafood Buffet (435-649-1000,
deervalley.com) is far from the typical all-you-can-eat truck stop staple. Fresh sushi, fresh Dungeness crab and melt in your mouth scallops are just a few of the succulent items found at Silver Lake Lodge after dark.
Canyons listened to its
clientele and last year during the Sundance Film Festival opened the first ski-in/ski-out glatt kosher restaurant in North America, Bistro at Canyons (Silverado Lodge, 435-615- 3400,
canyonsresort.com).
The definitely uptown Silver (435-940-1000,
silverrestaurant.com) is known for fancy cocktails and a 3,000-plus bottle wine selection. And the food’s not bad either.
The most casual of Park City culinary
magnate Bill White’s empire, the Windy Ridge Bakery & Café (435-647-0880,
billwhiterestaurantgroup.com), is a locals’ favorite, especially on taco Tuesdays.
There was a time when Grappa Italian Restaurant & Café (435-645-0636,
billwhiterestaurantgroup.com) was the place to take that special someone in Park City. Fine dining locales are now a dime a dozen and yet Grappa is still a standout.
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