Holiday shopping got you stressed? Well, worry no more because Park City is filled with great gift ideas for family and friends of all ages. Whether you prefer to shop online or in-person this season, you can still SHOP LOCAL! Call us Santa’s helpers, because we’ve got the lowdown on all the edible, drinkable, and thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list.
Sweet Treats…
You’ll have no trouble satisfying a sweet tooth with these local treats. Mindful Cuisine offers a selection of baked goods, for under $35, perfect for gifting friends and family this holiday season. Some of the more basic options include sweet and savory scones, morning buns, and buttermilk biscuits. For something special, order a cranberry pistachio tart, pear tart satin, Meyer lemon, or chocolate and salted caramel tart. Other options include a traditional European-style babka, and a gingerbread cake with toasted citrus marinade that is soaked with a warm bourbon syrup and topped with toasted meringue.
High Altitude Custom Cakes & Pies is excited to be mixing up the perfect sweets and treats to help you celebrate your holiday! Give the gift of a custom made six, eight, nine, or 10 inch, three layer cake, for a hostess gift, or present yourself as the next dinner party extraordinaire with homemade cupcakes, cake pops, cookies, and pies, from High Altitude.
Nothing goes better with sweets, on a cold winter day, than a hot cup of Lucky Ones Coffee. As the temperature drops it’s time to start thinking about holiday events, and bringing the delicious fun of your favorite coffee shop right to your front door, can make your event special. They offer a variety of packages, including a coffee cart with full espresso bar, drip coffee station, loose leaf tea station, a hot chocolate bar, smoothies and goodies for snacking.
Sip and Savour…
There is nothing like the gift of libations! A nice glass of locally made alcohol by a warm fire, a cold local brew after an epic day on the mountain, or all the fixins’ to make that speciality cocktail without leaving the comfort of your own home, are sure to bring a smile to someone special, this holiday season.
For the wine lover on your list, Old Town Cellars, a private wine label in the heart of Park City, offers options, ranging in price from $20 to $80, that will satisfy any palette. The Mountain Town Red, OTC’s flagship red wine, imparts notes of plum, violet and wild berry compote. This house favorite, is a take on a classic table wine, and can be paired with a wide variety of cuisine. The Townie Rose, blended in the mountains of Park City, has notes of fresh pomegranate, strawberry and melon. The Outlaw Reserve, named after a band of colorful characters in Park City, is not for the faint of heart or those that shy away from adventure. And the Bear, a highly aromatic, slightly sweet dessert wine, with notes of stewed fruit and cacao, pairs well with Ritual Chocolate, for an after dinner treat.
Local breweries, like Wasatch Brewery and Squatters offer a variety of styles to choose from. The award wining flavors of Wasatch, and Squatters Full Suspension Pale Ale, a two-time Great American Beer Festival® gold medal winner, are sure to satisfy the craft beer lover on your list.
A cold winter night by the fire is the perfect setting for a glass of whiskey from High West Distillery. What was once a small operation in downtown Park City has grown to be an internationally-recognized brand with four unique locations. In 2016, Whisky Advocate, America’s leading whiskey magazine, named High West its “Distiller of the Year.” With 11 different varieties of whiskey to choose from, the American Prairie Bourbon, and the double rye are best enjoyed served neat, with a little water, or on the rocks. And for a delicious premium pre-batched cocktail, gift the Manhattan Finished Barrel Cocktail or the Old Fashioned Barrel Finished cocktail, all that’s left to do is just pour over ice and add a garnish. This acclaimed distillery, has plenty to offer the bourbon lover in your life.
Chef’s Choice…
For the chef, give the gift of fresh produce with a Harvest Abundance Box, from Harvest Park City, filled with fresh fruits and vegetables, one dozen eggs, and a packet of applewood smoked bacon, for $45. Special weekly add-ins, are also available, to support Park City local food purveyors.
For the charcuterie board lover and hostess on your list, give the gift of homemade European style cheese. For the second year in a row, Park City Creamery has won awards in the annual Utah Cheese Award competition, for producing five world class cheeses, all made using local Utah cow and goat milk. The Silver Queen, is a goat cheese with vegetable ash, Treasure, is a cow’s milk brie-style cheese, Hidden Treasure, is a cow’s milk brie-style cheese with truffles, and Mayflower, is a fresh goat feta.
And for the ultimate combination, combine an infused olive oil from Mountain Town Olive Oil with fresh produce or local homemade cheese. Choose from herb infused flavors of basil, dill, rosemary, Tuscan herb, and wild mushrooms and sage. Add a kick to any dish with cayenne or chipotle infused oils. Or purchase a mini set with four or six bottles for stocking stuffers. This month, try a new savory flavor, oregano infused olive oil, to add a dash of authentic oregano flavor to veggies, meats, marinades and more. A 60 ml bottle is $6.
Shop New West KnifeWorks for the perfect chef knife. Choose from a selection of knives, for the beginner or for the expert. In fact, the nine inch chef knife was described by Editor-in-Chief of Food and Wine Magazine, Hunter Lewis, as his “best friend in the kitchen.” From chef knives, and kitchen knife sets, to steak knives and custom knife blocks, New West KnifeWorks products are as beautiful as they are useful.
And remember an easy and appreciated gift for anyone on your holiday list is a gift card to their favorite local restaurant. Park City has so much to offer, from freestyle Asian cuisine at Shabu, traditional Japanese sushi and noodle dishes at Yuki Yama, and fresh Main lobster at Freshies Lobster Co. Great steaks at Butcher’s Chop House, take and bake dinners from Savoury Kitchen, weekly plant based soups from Deelicious Park City, the best New York Style pie at Este Pizza, and Christmas shakes at Dairy Keen or homemade gelato from Spin Cafe. Enjoy a meal at Versante Hearth & Bar, a favorite locals spot, or one of North America’s top culinary destinations, Riverhorse On Main. Gift cards are offered at a number of restaurants in and around Park City, good for dine-in and take out.
Health and Wellness…
A new year is right around the corner, and for many of us that means discovering a new routine, and finding new ways to take care of ourselves, inside and out.
Help a friend or loved one stay motivated this winter with a membership to Silver Mountain Sports Club and Spa. One on one training is available, as well as group fitness classes, which offer everything from strength and toning, aerobic and cardio, to mind and body workouts. The spa and salon offers over 20 years experience in a variety of services, from hair, skin, body and nail treatments.
If you or someone you know is in need of some serious relaxation this holiday, PC Yoga Collective offers massage and body work, Shamanic healing, and Ayurvedic wellness coaching, as well as, CBD teas and honey sticks for a good night’s sleep.
Give the gift of luxury, and access to the world’s best mountain recreation at The Snowpine Lodge, in Alta, this holiday season. Located at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon and nestled in Utah’s Wasatch mountains, the lodge shares the mountain with Alta Ski Resort. Rejuvenate with that special someone at Stillwell Spa, indulge in a meal at Swen’s Restaurant or relax in your room, all while keeping the mountains within view.
Outdoor Enthusiast…
We all know that person who’s aiming for 100 days this season, right? Well, for all those diehard skiers and snowboarders out there, before you hit the slopes, join your friends or bring the family to Silver Star Ski & Sport to test some new gear! Make sure you’re 100 percent about that next big purchase, and check out the high end rentals, demos, full line of apparel and acessories for all ages. It’s Christmas after all!
Looking for something fun to do as a family this winter, Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter is a 1,200 acre nature preserve and 10,000 square foot building with interactive exhibits about Utah’s surrounding environment. The preserve offers weekly nature tours, wildlife viewing opportunities, summer camps, environmental education for children and adults, evening lecture series, and a gift shop with local and ecofriendly art. Check out the calendar of events and treat yourself and your family to some quality time together while the kids learn and play.
