St. Patrick’s Day specials
Here’s everything I know about going on for the big day this year (aside from the obvious big hitters like Piper Down, etc.). Info and notes may be provided by restaurants directly.
Alpine Distilling Social Aid & Pleasure Club – Pouring a Negreeni, a green Negroni, made with Alpine Distilling’s AngeVert Alpine Liqueur, Elevated Gin, and Preserve Liqueur. The weekend will also include a special release of Alpine’s highly decorated, grain-to-glass, made-in-Park-City Single Malt to toast the Irish holiday.
Big Willie’s / Willie’s Lounge – On March 17th, the two bars, right across the street from each other, will be having bagpipers playing music, as well as a themed menu including bangers and mash, corned beef & cabbage, and a corned beef burger.
Del Taco – March 17th & 18th, buy one, get one, Epic Fresh Guac Burrito.
Enrico’s Deli – Known for their quality corned beef imported from the East Coast, the restaurant has a special order of 500 pounds of the best corned beef coming straight from Brooklyn for a special corned beef reuben sliced thin.
Escala Provisions Company – Specials for the big day include corned beef hash for breakfast, a corned beef reuben for lunch, and bangers and mash for dinner.
Flanagan’s on Main – Open from 11.00 a.m. until 1.00 a.m., feast on traditional Irish fayre, sip green beer, purchase raffle tickets for giveaways, and take your photo on the Guinness glass, all set to live music, bagpipes, and a DJ to close out the festive night.
Flanker (pictured top) – Drink specials include a $7 Guinness draft, a $8 Jameson shot, and $5 green beer. To eat, there will be Irish nachos for $28, a Guinness-braised short rib for $45, an Irish pub burger for $20, and a Guinness stout brownie skillet for $10.
Ghidotti’s – Bill White Loyalty members who dine in for dinner can enjoy 2 for 1 entrée and pasta items through March 19. Valid on a second entrée or pasta item of equal or lesser value.
Lucky 13 – A weeklong celebration running from the 11th through the 17th; featured highlights include corned beef hash, Irish nachos, Irish burgers, and live bagpipers.
Nacho Daddy – Irish nachos will feature potato chip nachos made with hand-cut Kennebec potato chips, golden queso, house-made shredded corned beef, melted cheddar, Monterey Jack, stone mustard relish, and scallions. The dish is priced at $20.95. On the drinks front, there’s a Shamrock-A-Rita, made with Telsón tequila, Midori melon liqueur, triple sec, and house-made sweet and sour, garnished with a Tajín rim and lime. The festive green cocktail is priced at $14.95 and delivers a festive twist on the restaurant’s signature margaritas.
Carson Kitchen
The downtown SLC location of this Vegas-import has rolled out a lineup of weekday lunch specials. Every Monday through Friday, the restaurant is now offering $10 lunch specials as well as $5 Michelob Ultra and well cocktails. Available weekdays from 11.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m., dine-in deals include:
- Bacon Burger, Cooper’s Sharp, jalapeño bacon, bacon mayo
- Secret Sunday Chicken, spicy pickle aioli
- Brussels Sprouts Caesar, parmesan, lardons, bacon fat crouton
- Baked Mac & Cheese
- Pepp on Pepp Flatbread, pepperoni, pepperoncini
- Wild Mushroom Flatbread, miso, feta, chili crunch
The new lunch specials are immediately followed by a happy hour (again Monday through Friday) from 3.00 to 5.00 p.m. Deals include:
- Grilled Oysters, $3 each
- “Devil’s” Eggs, $3 each
- Gyro Tacos, $5 each
- Tempura Green Beans, $6
Bambara
No word yet on the exact changes to the menu here, but news on who will be taking over the reins, since former exec JV Hernandez moved on. Taking the helm will be Jacqueline Siao, who was most recently seen over at Adelaide in the Le Meridian hotel. Siao’s career locally stems way back to the opening of the Deer Valley St. Regis outpost.
A presser for the appointment explains, “Her vision for Bambara is defined by what she calls the “Bambara edge,” a philosophy that balances recognizable comfort with bold, unexpected flavors. Siao anticipates that Utah diners will become significantly more adventurous over the next decade, and she intends to lead that evolution by introducing globally inspired menus. Her signature approach takes familiar classics and elevates them through modern technique and innovative plating, ensuring that while the dishes remain approachable, the execution feels entirely new to the local market.
“My goal for Bambara is to honor the classics that Salt Lake City has loved for years while introducing a global, adventurous edge that reflects where this city’s palate is heading,” said Siao. “I want our guests to feel a sense of familiarity when they see the menu, paired with a genuine sense of discovery when they take the first bite. For me, it starts with the culture in the kitchen—by empowering our team to find their ‘chef wind,’ we can bring a new level of passion, precision, and creativity to every plate we serve.”
Mazza
Ted Scheffler over in Utah Stories, reports that updates have been made to the menu at this venerable 15th and 15th spot. New dishes include:
- Hummus with mushrooms, walnut tapenade
- Fattoush salad
- Beef kafta kabob
- Chicken kafta kabob
- Beef and okra stew
- Braised chicken
- Pumpkin kibbeh
Tree Room
Sundance Mountain Resort’s signature fine dining restaurant has an updated menu, following a recent refresh of the interior. The update also sees the new Library Lounge, formerly reserved as a private dining room, open to the public this winter.
A press release explains, “[The] Library has been redesigned as a cozy spot for cocktails and small plates in an elevated alpine setting. The Library’s small bites menu offers pomme frites, blood orange beets with herbed goat cheese and pistachio, wild greens with winter squash, lentil croquettes, Wagyu sliders, steak tartare, and pork belly. Sweet finishes include berries and custard, an affogato featuring Millcreek Coffee Roasters coffee, and a decadent mousse flight to cap an unforgettable dining experience.”
Small Bites
Bobby’s Burgers – Offering a new Little Italy Burger that sports an Angus beef patty grilled medium or well done, with mozzarella, spicy tomato sauce, parmesan, and arugula. A new Rocky Road Milkshake is available too, a chocolate shake blended with almonds, marshmallows, and topped with chocolate flakes.
Brio Italian Grille – Available through April 5th, four new seasonal seafood specials. These include Salmon Portofino Salad ($26.99), Cod Picatta ($29.99), Prawn Butter Pasta ($24.99), and White Clam Pasta ($22.99).
Hash Kitchen – The newest addition is a PB&J French Toast featuring Frosted Flakes encrusted Texas toast topped with creamy peanut butter, strawberry preserves, and peanut butter whipped cream.
North Italia – Starting March 14th, the restaurant will introduce the Twice Baked Potato, a limited-time pizza. Available through Friday, April 10, the pizza features pancetta, smoked mozzarella, potato 3 ways, fried jalapeno, and herb creme fraiche. Also new is the Nashville Hot Chicken pizza, topped with house-made dill pickles and herb ranch. Each pie is priced at $23, with happy hour pricing at $20.
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