The time has come to make plans for Valentine’s Day. It can be tricky to find an ideal venue, one that will send just the right message. With the help of Park City’s extraordinary dining scene, you can be sure of a romantic holiday guaranteed to impress the object of your affection. Whether you are looking for a low-key, casual environment or an over-the-top extravaganza, we’ve got a list of options for you:
Nothing Is More Romantic Than Sharing
if you are in the mood for a casual and relaxed date that is nonetheless memorable, 710 Bodega is an excellent choice. The wine and tapas bar on Main St. offers an exciting and diverse menu, with goodies like fried brie bites, mussels in a tomato, anchovy and chili sauce, grilled chicken skewers and a chorizo sampler. If you really want to wow your date, start with a few apps and then move on to the Bodega paella – rich, fragrant saffron rice filled with chicken, chorizo, shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari and vegetables (also perfect for Galentine’s day!). Don’t skip the churros with chocolate dipping sauce for dessert. The extensive beverage menu includes red, white and sparkling wines, as well as beers, specialty coffees, liqueurs and creative cocktails, such as the Ruby Mule Kick and the serrano margarita.
Hit The Slopes And Then The Dining Room
Take your sweetie to enjoy a day of skiing at Deer Valley Resort, and then savor a romantic dinner at The Mariposa. Start with the evening’s oyster selection and perhaps some ahi tuna tartare with grilled lavash, smoked caviar, watercress, radish and cured egg yolk. Then enjoy a bison filet (after all, wild meats are one of the featured dishes of northern Utah!) or organic king salmon with smoked sweet potato volouté. You can add a sauce to your entrée, such as béarnaise, cabernet jus or cognac peppercorn, and sides like black truffle mashed potatoes or duck fat pommes frites with chipotle sauce. For dessert, ask about their snowball and homemade sorbets.
Enjoy A Six Course Culinary Adventure at Yuta
At The Lodge At Blue Sky, Yuta Chef Galen Zamarra has prepared an extraordinary culinary adventure for you and your beloved. Start with an amuse bouche of chilled Kumamoto oysters with blood orange granita, then work your way through a series of innovative creations that will include ahi tuna tataki, coq au vin ravioli and much more! To say more would be to spoil the adventure, but this unforgettable evening of culinary delights from the first course to the sweet dainties at the end is sure to amaze your date. The six-course tasting menu is $195 per diner, excluding tax and gratuity. Call 435-336-6420 to reserve your table in advance or reserve here on Open Table.
Or Get Away to a European-Style Chateau… In Utah
If you are looking to get away this Valentine’s Day, The Blue Boar Inn in Midway is a perfect spot for a dinner excursion or even a romantic weekend! The European-inspired bed and breakfast chateau boasts 12 guest rooms named after famed authors, such as Jane Austen, Charlotte and Emily Bronte and William Shakespeare. Guest rooms feature fireplaces, jetted tubs and a fruit and cheese plate upon welcome. The seasonal dinner menu may include such delicacies as fondue for two, escargot, smoked Norwegian salmon and rack of lamb. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available – just call ahead and ask which dishes would be best. Also, ask about their offerings for special occasions, such as gourmet desserts and freshly made chocolate dipped strawberries! Incidentally, The Blue Boar Inn is also an excellent place to host a wedding…
