Utah Restaurants Win With Wine Spectator
It’s safe to say that Utahns know a thing or two about their beer and wine regardless of what you think about our crappy liquor laws. Sure, the mixed drinks could be downed by a 6-year-old without any effect but the stuff meant for sipping and not getting wasted is getting some renowned attention.
Twenty of some of the Beehive State’s best dining spots just got a nod from Wine Spectator Magazine. The annual ‘Best of’ issue featured 3,748 award winners, spanning all 50 U.S. states and over 80 other countries and territories. “Wine Spectator congratulates each and every one of this year’s Restaurant Award winners,” said Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher, Wine Spectator. “The commitment of this year’s winning restaurateurs to building high-quality wine programs has been extraordinary. There has never been a more exciting time to be a wine lover.”
I’ve been to most of these at some point in time and not only is the food epic but so is the bill. Make sure you save up when you go wining. Why can’t there ever be a restaurant with a killer wine list but a total that doesn’t cost you next month’s rent?
| Award | Restaurant Name | Location |
 | AerieWine Strengths: California, France Wine Pricing: Moderate | Snowbird, UT |
 | Bangkok Thai On MainWine Strengths: California, Bordeaux Wine Pricing: Expensive | Park City, UT |
 | Glitretind RestaurantWine Strengths: California, France Wine Pricing: Moderate | Park City, UT |
 | J&G GrillWine Strengths: California, France, Italy Wine Pricing: Expensive | Park City, UT |
 | TuscanyWine Strengths: California, France, Italy Wine Pricing: Expensive | Holladay, UT |
 | 350 Main New American BrasserieWine Strengths: California Wine Pricing: Expensive | Park City, UT |
 | Bistro 222Wine Strengths: International Wine Pricing: Moderate | Salt Lake City, UT |
 | Blue Boar Inn & RestaurantWine Strengths: California, France Wine Pricing: Moderate | Midway, UT |
 | Cena RistoranteWine Strengths: California, Italy Wine Pricing: Moderate | Park City, UT |
 | Edge SteakhouseWine Strengths: California, France, Italy, Spain Wine Pricing: Moderate | Park City, UT |
 | Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine BarWine Strengths: California Wine Pricing: Expensive | Salt Lake City, UT |
 | Fresco Italian CaféWine Strengths: Italy Wine Pricing: Moderate | Salt Lake City, UT |
 | Goldener Hirsch RestaurantWine Strengths: France, California Wine Pricing: Moderate | Park City, UT |
 | La CailleWine Strengths: Bordeaux, Champagne, California, Italy Wine Pricing: Expensive | Sandy, UT |
 | Log Haven RestaurantWine Strengths: France, California, Italy Wine Pricing: Inexpensive | Salt Lake City, UT |
 | Painted Pony RestaurantWine Strengths: California Wine Pricing: Inexpensive | St. George, UT |
 | Spotted Dog CaféWine Strengths: California Wine Pricing: Moderate | Springdale, UT |
 | The Farm At CanyonsWine Strengths: California Wine Pricing: Moderate | Park City, UT |
 | The MariposaWine Strengths: California, France Wine Pricing: Moderate | Park City, UT |
 | The Tree RoomWine Strengths: Canada, United States Wine Pricing: Moderate | Sundance, UT |
Your best bet is to grab Park City’s Park Record newspaper and take advantage of their two-for-one coupons. Just this week I saw ones for Bangkok Thai, 350 Main and Goldener Hirsch.
Now, go tell your friends that not only can you buy a drink around here but you can find a decent glass of wine too.
The August issue of Wine Spectator hits the stands July 22. All of the restaurants can be found through WineSpectator.com’s Restaurant Search.
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