If you haven’t had the opportunity to dine at this restaurant you better make sure to put it on your list because this is an experience you shouldn’t miss. Empire Canyon Lodge is home to the Fireside Dining Room. Julie Wilson, Director of Food & Beverage was there to provide us with a warm welcome. The wines of the evening were paired by Clint Strohl, Manager of both the Silver Lake Lodge and Empire Canyon Lodge. As we entered the lodge we were greeted by the smiling staff and a glass of wine. It was a perfect night with snow flurries shining in the light. We boarded the Luxury motor coaches provided by All Resort Express where we enjoyed ski movies as we headed up the canyon. The taste…superb! Then it was off to Empire Canyon Lodge. As he described our first course everyone gasped…oh the anticipation of great food! You know it’s good when our mouths were watering at the description alone. He introduced our first course Dungeness Crab Causa – (Aji Chili lime juice mashed yukon gold potatoes, with an heirloom tomato and smashed avocado prepared with tomato water, and cilantro oil). This gave us a chance to meet a few new faces and then off to the next venue! We walked to The Mariposa Restaurant located at Silver Lake Lodge and met the Chef. We enjoyed bison burger sliders and tuna tartar on a homemade crisp chip. You can always count on Deer Valley to provide you with exceptional service and great food.

These were a festive and great way to begin your first course. Germain Liquor-Elderflower, and a splash of soda). Upon our arrival, we were greeted with wine, beer and the award winning signature cocktail “St. After mingling for a bit, we zipped up to the Royal Street Cafe via the Silver Lake Express chair lift. We warmed up with Peppermint Patties (hot cocoa, peppermint liquor, homemade whipped cream, and shaved peppermint sprinkles!). The evening began with hot toddies at the Snow Park Lodge. We toured and tasted the many restaurant options and met the chefs of these fabulous venues. Last night we attended the annual Dine-Around Social at Deer Valley Resort. Chef Adam Walker and Megan Julie Wilson, Director of Food & Beverage and Clint Strohl, Manager for Silver Lake Lodge and Empire Canyon Lodge take a moment to pose for the camera

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