Utah Travel Guide 2008 - (Page 17) Dining This is a glimpse into the Utah dining experience. Whether it is Thai or Indian, Tex Mex, or Northern Italian, Utah’s unique dining is most often as satisfying to the palate as it is to the eye. In Bluff, Utah’s gateway to the Four Corners region, find pleasure in Cow Canyon Trading Post's intimate setting, featuring an eclectic menu with emphasis on local ingredients. Hidden amongst the juniper trees in the hills outside southeastern Utah’s town of Monticello, is the Line Camp Steakhouse. Bob Musselman, the gracious and enthusiastic owner, will spin you an entertaining yarn while you enjoy one of his signature steaks. In Boulder, on scenic Highway 12, is Hell’s Backbone Grill, specializing in locally grown organic cuisine. Midway, located in the beautiful Heber Valley, is the home of the Blue Boar Inn & Restaurant, a four-diamond restaurant that “pairs modern-day favorites with fundamental American and European ingredients” with the majestic Wasatch range as its backdrop. Many folks on the road seek an All-American experience. Utah has its share of authentic, American dining establishments with a splash of unique local color. Northern Utah’s historic Brigham City has the Idle Isle, a classic Main Street USA diner decked out in early 20th century decor, with a menu full of American standards. Eastern Utah’s Green River has Ray’s Tavern, which features both excellent burgers, and motorcycle enthusiasts making their way across country on Interstate 70. Ruth’s Diner, located up Emigration Canyon just outside Salt Lake City, has been a Utah staple since Ruth started serving hamburgers out of a railcar in 1930. Today it has expanded into a popular restaurant, with a patio set in the canyon’s tall trees and running water, yet Ruth’s diner has maintained its retro ambiance and friendly service. Some travelers demand the finer things, and Utah does not disappoint. Award-winning cuisine is found all over the state, diverse in both price and origin. La Caille, nestled at the foot of Salt Lake City’s Little Cottonwood Canyon, serves “French eclectic” fare that has received an AAA Four Diamond Award every year since 1994. On the Colorado River, set against red rock cliffs and placid water, sits the River Grill at Sorrell River Ranch, featuring fine dining “with a French fusion twist.” In St. George, Utah’s bustling southwestern gateway to Zion National Park, one finds the Painted Pony. A “jewel in the desert” according its Zagat rating, the ambience and seafood-rich menu is an excellent way to wrap up a trip around the Grand Circle. For more great places to eat while in Utah visit: www.letseatoututah.com. Utah’s Microbreweries Visiting one of Utah’s many microbreweries is an increasingly popular way to enjoy a night out. Squatter’s, one of Salt Lake’s first brewpubs, has an extensive list of award-winning beer, including the state’s first USDA certified organic beer, “Squatter’s Organic Amber Ale.” Squatter’s features a menu ranging from “nibbles” to serious entrées. Moab Brewery, a perpetual favorite for bikers, hikers, river rats and regular folk, has beers and ales brewed on premise in a cooperative arrangement with Park City Brewery. Salt Lake’s Red Rock Brewing Company swept the big awards at the 2007 Great American Beer Festival bringing home the “Large Brewpub” and “Large Brewpub Brewer of the Year”, as well as five medals for individual beers. Red Rock is Zagat listed as well, for its “new American cuisine.” There are several other notable brewpubs in Utah, they can be found on the web at www.brewpubzone.com/States/Utah.html. Shopping in Utah Leave room in your suitcase to do some shopping while you’re in Utah. Utah has every kind of shopping experience from malls to antique and handmade craft stores, and more. Whether you take a stroll through the shops on Park City’s Main Street or the factory outlets in Park City, Draper, or St. George, you will find something unique to take home. In Salt Lake City, The Gateway is an “open-air contemporary destination” that delivers shopping, dining, and entertainment. Trolley Square housed trolleys and electric trains a century ago, but today shoppers can enjoy dozens of boutiques and restaurants in the red brick structure. Utah’s largest shopping mall is South Towne Center in Sandy, featuring 150 stores and restaurants and an indoor carousel. Malls can also be found in Ogden, Layton, Logan, Murray, Orem, Provo, and St. George. Outdoor enthusiasts will marvel at the variety of sporting goods stores, such as Cabela’s just off of I-15 in Lehi. On the southwest end of Salt Lake County, visitors will enjoy the quaint shops of Gardner Village or the sprawling stores at Jordan Landing in West Jordan. New on the scene is The District in South Jordan, featuring a movie theater with 20 auditoriums and dining. Park City’s Tangier Outlet Mall – STEVE GREENWOOD How to Use this Guide 17 http://www.letseatoututah.com http://www.brewpubzone.com/States/Utah.html
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