We returned to our favorite food-event of the summer this year and it continued to live up to all the hype.  Savor the Summit is an event in Park City, where many of the restaurants move their service to Main Street, lining the block with one long table and serving several courses to their guests.  Each restaurant creates their own special menu for this evening, showcasing new ideas sprouting from their talented chefs.

This year, we sat at Handle’s table, a restaurant that’s been on my list for quite some time.  I’m honestly a little embarrassed that we hadn’t experienced Handle until now.   I’ll blame it on a busy season and parenthood, but never-the-less, I’m just glad we finally got to have the a full experience at Briar Handly’s table.

Savor the Summit was the perfect way to get a full taste of what Chef Handly is capable of.  We were served our food family style and EVERY SINGLE DISH lived up to my expectations or exceeded them. So many of the plates were piled high with fresh, seasonal veggies, cooked to perfection with plenty of texture and flavor. The meats incorporated into the meal, were also cooked and seasoned just right.

One of my favorite bites of the night came from the dish above glittering with fresh cherries, pickled rhubarb, seasonal mushrooms, pheasant confit, brussels sprouts, and scattered herbs.  Every fork-full gave a balance of fresh and satisfying flavors. 

The eclectic, pure nature of the food and atmosphere proved to be authentic and though I got to taste so many dishes on this evening, I am already looking into getting more experiences with Briar Handly’s food!

Past Savor the Summit experiences:

Savor the Summit 2015 at Reef’s

Savor the Summit 2013 at Reef’s

Savor the Summit 2012 at Royal Street Cafe

Savor the Summit 2011 at 350 Main

I get such nostalgia attending the same food events annually.  For us, there are just a couple of events that we get really excited about every year and the Wasatch Mountain Table at Solitude Mountain Resort is one of them.  The last three years, we’ve gotten to attend this dreamy outdoor dinner with wine pairings and a view unlike any other.  At the same meal two years ago we brought a newborn with us (who slept quietly in a sling the whole dinner). This year we knew our toddler would not have the patience for a 5 course meal, so we hired a babysitter but those memories of him with us that first summer made it even more special.

This year, our dinner was a pairing of pork and pinot noir, aptly called Pigs and Pinot.  Their second dinner of the summer is Bison and Beer.  This is not only a fun chance to eat well and meet new people in a beautiful mountain setting but also to get a taste for the new management team and kitchen staff at Solitude (newly hired by Deer Valley Resort).  There is a lot to be excited about for this upcoming season.  The food at Solitude is definitely getting a makeover while the resort is still keeping its accessible charm.

If you’re interested in attending the next Wasatch Mountain Table Dinner, visit the Solitude Website.

My favorite bite of the evening was this simple peach and proscuitto flatbread (a combo that gets me every time!).

Wasatch Mountain Table 2013