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Feb 2nd, 2008, 12:09 PM
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Yes, Chimayo is a whole different world than El Chubasco. All Bill White's restaurants are very good to excellent. Did you see that Grappa just received the AAA 4 diamond restaurant award? First in Park City to receive that.
Darn, ncounty - have you looked into a season flat rate contract? Or you do live in DV where service industry charges escalate by the altitude?! Friends have told me the higher on the mountain you live, the more they charge. Doesn't matter if it's window cleaning or carpet cleaning or house painting....
Darn, ncounty - have you looked into a season flat rate contract? Or you do live in DV where service industry charges escalate by the altitude?! Friends have told me the higher on the mountain you live, the more they charge. Doesn't matter if it's window cleaning or carpet cleaning or house painting....
Feb 2nd, 2008, 12:11 PM
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PS - latest weather - we're having a beautiful but cold sunny day! Great to see the sunshine, especially since the International Dog Sledding Challenge is running today and the Freestyle Ski competition is at DV this weekend.
It's supposed to start snowing again tonight and continue on through Monday....another major "snow event" as the weatherman says.
It's supposed to start snowing again tonight and continue on through Monday....another major "snow event" as the weatherman says.
Feb 2nd, 2008, 12:19 PM
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Dayle: Thanks for the tip on the flat rate. I just recently learned about it and have to investigate that. My home is in Silver Creek on 13 acres and I bet the flat rate will probably be about $500/month.
Matt- I did more research on El Chubasco and I think I know where that is. The reviews are very good and quite frankly, I was confusing it with the Tacomaker. It is probably a fine place and definitely much less pricey than Chimayo. Chimayo is truly one of those major splurge restaurants and entrees there are in the $40s and appetizers in the high teens. You'll get a lot more for your money at El Chubasco. While you're there though, if you stroll Main Street, stop in and look at Chimayo.... I think it is just darling.
Dayle: Is the Riverhose part of his group? I love Wahso as well; so swank and gorgeous. We ate at the Riverhorse during Sundance and just Loved the music in the atrium room. This guy named Jeff was doing guitar and vocals, fabulous voice and great selection of music...especially for a forty-something.
Matt- I did more research on El Chubasco and I think I know where that is. The reviews are very good and quite frankly, I was confusing it with the Tacomaker. It is probably a fine place and definitely much less pricey than Chimayo. Chimayo is truly one of those major splurge restaurants and entrees there are in the $40s and appetizers in the high teens. You'll get a lot more for your money at El Chubasco. While you're there though, if you stroll Main Street, stop in and look at Chimayo.... I think it is just darling.
Dayle: Is the Riverhose part of his group? I love Wahso as well; so swank and gorgeous. We ate at the Riverhorse during Sundance and just Loved the music in the atrium room. This guy named Jeff was doing guitar and vocals, fabulous voice and great selection of music...especially for a forty-something.
Feb 2nd, 2008, 04:03 PM
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ncounty,
the White Restaurant Group is
Grappa
Wahso
Chimayo
Windy Ridge Cafe & Bakery (less $)
Ghidotti's (at Redstone)
Are you new to town and to Fodor's? Maybe you can join BarbaraS and I when we do our mini GTGs!
the White Restaurant Group is
Grappa
Wahso
Chimayo
Windy Ridge Cafe & Bakery (less $)
Ghidotti's (at Redstone)
Are you new to town and to Fodor's? Maybe you can join BarbaraS and I when we do our mini GTGs!
Feb 2nd, 2008, 06:52 PM
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Hi, guys!
Wow...all that money to plow your driveway? Guess I didn't think of that! Ouch!!!
Dayle -- Thanks for the tip on Solitude. I'll check it out! I'm staying downtown at the Howard Johnson Express. The ski bus may come within a few blocks of there, but I can't tell from the UTA website. When I put in my "starting" address (at North Temple and 300 West), it gives me an itinerary that includes 3 transfers. Yikes! Do you know of any hotels around there where the ski bus stops? I don't mind walking. I'm renting my skis on the mountain to avoid lugging them around with me.
Also, any ideas where I can redeem my voucher for the Super Pass? Travelocity gave me a printable voucher, but I think I have to have the card in order to get my lift tickets, free rides on UTA, etc.
Jayneann -- I see you're staying in Park City. Does anybody know if there's the equivalent of a Super Pass for Park City, Deer Valley, etc.? If so, that would be the way to go for lift tickets. The Super Pass includes free public transport in Salt Lake, including the ski buses up to Snowbird, Alta, Brighton and Solitude, and a lift ticket for all those resorts. I got a 2-day pass for $106. You can't beat that with a stick!
Thanks again, guys. I'm so excited -- I went out today and bought goggles, fleece, etc. for my trip. Yay!
Linds
Wow...all that money to plow your driveway? Guess I didn't think of that! Ouch!!!
Dayle -- Thanks for the tip on Solitude. I'll check it out! I'm staying downtown at the Howard Johnson Express. The ski bus may come within a few blocks of there, but I can't tell from the UTA website. When I put in my "starting" address (at North Temple and 300 West), it gives me an itinerary that includes 3 transfers. Yikes! Do you know of any hotels around there where the ski bus stops? I don't mind walking. I'm renting my skis on the mountain to avoid lugging them around with me.
Also, any ideas where I can redeem my voucher for the Super Pass? Travelocity gave me a printable voucher, but I think I have to have the card in order to get my lift tickets, free rides on UTA, etc.
Jayneann -- I see you're staying in Park City. Does anybody know if there's the equivalent of a Super Pass for Park City, Deer Valley, etc.? If so, that would be the way to go for lift tickets. The Super Pass includes free public transport in Salt Lake, including the ski buses up to Snowbird, Alta, Brighton and Solitude, and a lift ticket for all those resorts. I got a 2-day pass for $106. You can't beat that with a stick!
Thanks again, guys. I'm so excited -- I went out today and bought goggles, fleece, etc. for my trip. Yay!
Linds
Feb 3rd, 2008, 05:27 AM
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Hi Linds,
That's a great deal!! I just learned I can get discounted tickets for Park City at Canyon Sports Shops. Now I just need to figure out which one is closest to Kimball Junction where we'll be staying! Happy skiing!!
That's a great deal!! I just learned I can get discounted tickets for Park City at Canyon Sports Shops. Now I just need to figure out which one is closest to Kimball Junction where we'll be staying! Happy skiing!!
Feb 3rd, 2008, 05:37 AM
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Boy, this thread has a bunch of different topics going now, doesn't it?
I saw the website for Chimayo. It looks good but I'm traveling with 2 teenaged boys so it's out of the budget for us. Any suggestions for fun, good meals for us? Places on Main Steet especially...?
I saw the website for Chimayo. It looks good but I'm traveling with 2 teenaged boys so it's out of the budget for us. Any suggestions for fun, good meals for us? Places on Main Steet especially...?
Feb 3rd, 2008, 10:31 AM
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Hi,
Mollmatt: Yea, two teenaged boys, I would avoid Chimayo. Try El Chubasco, your original plan. It is in a strip mall generally not in the midst of anything you would be seeking but the food may be good. On Main Street, I would consider Main St. Pizza and Noodle which is good for families. They do have lots of young kids there. I like their Santa Fe pizza which has chicken, cilantro and onions. Another choice is Buona Vita at the bottom of main street. It is good Italian food. A place I like for atmosphere is the No Name Saloon but may not be appropriate for boys unless at lunch time. Food is so so but I like the ambiance.
Dayle- would love to join your GTGs some time. I have owned a second home in Park city for about 18 years. I get there about 6-8 times a year. Most visits are with kids so it is pretty hectic but if I am up there on my own some time, I'll let you know and see if it works in with a GTG. Thanks for the invite!
Linds- so adventurous of you.... write back and let us know how it goes. I have also heard that Solitude is the least crowded of the resorts so it is a good choice. I've done public transportation in Europe as well taking a bus to a train to another bus to get from an airport to a little village on Lago di Como but somehow I never think of doing that here. I enjoy the Silver Fork Lodge on the way back down from Solitude for food and atmosphere but it may not work with the bus route or schedule.
Mollmatt: Yea, two teenaged boys, I would avoid Chimayo. Try El Chubasco, your original plan. It is in a strip mall generally not in the midst of anything you would be seeking but the food may be good. On Main Street, I would consider Main St. Pizza and Noodle which is good for families. They do have lots of young kids there. I like their Santa Fe pizza which has chicken, cilantro and onions. Another choice is Buona Vita at the bottom of main street. It is good Italian food. A place I like for atmosphere is the No Name Saloon but may not be appropriate for boys unless at lunch time. Food is so so but I like the ambiance.
Dayle- would love to join your GTGs some time. I have owned a second home in Park city for about 18 years. I get there about 6-8 times a year. Most visits are with kids so it is pretty hectic but if I am up there on my own some time, I'll let you know and see if it works in with a GTG. Thanks for the invite!
Linds- so adventurous of you.... write back and let us know how it goes. I have also heard that Solitude is the least crowded of the resorts so it is a good choice. I've done public transportation in Europe as well taking a bus to a train to another bus to get from an airport to a little village on Lago di Como but somehow I never think of doing that here. I enjoy the Silver Fork Lodge on the way back down from Solitude for food and atmosphere but it may not work with the bus route or schedule.
Feb 3rd, 2008, 11:24 AM
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Linds,
Unfortunately there is NO public trans between SLC and Park City. There is a multi-resort pass called the Silver Pass. There is a Canyon Sports at The Canyons Ski resort. You can also get discount lift passes at Smith's grocery store at Kimball Junction and at the Village Sports Den on Foothill Dr. on the east side of SLC.
If you are renting at the resort, pick a rental store that will let you store your skis overnight so you don't have to hassle with the whole rental process again the next day!
Matt, for more "reasonable" meals on Main Street - add to your list
The Eating Establishment (open all day for all meals, great food)
Red Banjo Pizza
The Hungry Moose
Wasatch Brewery isn't too costly
Hi Barbara! Are you getting excited for Italy????
Unfortunately there is NO public trans between SLC and Park City. There is a multi-resort pass called the Silver Pass. There is a Canyon Sports at The Canyons Ski resort. You can also get discount lift passes at Smith's grocery store at Kimball Junction and at the Village Sports Den on Foothill Dr. on the east side of SLC.
If you are renting at the resort, pick a rental store that will let you store your skis overnight so you don't have to hassle with the whole rental process again the next day!
Matt, for more "reasonable" meals on Main Street - add to your list
The Eating Establishment (open all day for all meals, great food)
Red Banjo Pizza
The Hungry Moose
Wasatch Brewery isn't too costly
Hi Barbara! Are you getting excited for Italy????
Feb 3rd, 2008, 11:34 AM
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Hi Dayle,
I just read in your post that you can buy discounted tickets at Smith's Grocery store in Kimball Junction, where we'll be staying. Do you know if the discount is comparable to the one at Canyon Sports? ($110 for 2 days at Park City) Thanks for your help!
I just read in your post that you can buy discounted tickets at Smith's Grocery store in Kimball Junction, where we'll be staying. Do you know if the discount is comparable to the one at Canyon Sports? ($110 for 2 days at Park City) Thanks for your help!
Feb 3rd, 2008, 11:58 AM
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Jayneann,
I'm sorry I have no idea. My guess would be that it would be the same. The company I work for buys discounted lift tickets and sells them individually to our employees. $55 per day (Park City Mtn Resort) is the same discount my company gets.
there are 2 other ski areas in Park City, Deer Valley and The Canyons. You could get discounts for those too.
I buy season passes so I'm more familiar with those.
I'm sorry I have no idea. My guess would be that it would be the same. The company I work for buys discounted lift tickets and sells them individually to our employees. $55 per day (Park City Mtn Resort) is the same discount my company gets.
there are 2 other ski areas in Park City, Deer Valley and The Canyons. You could get discounts for those too.
I buy season passes so I'm more familiar with those.
Feb 3rd, 2008, 07:30 PM
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Thanks for getting back to me Dayle. I'm very happy to know I can get discounted tickets!! We are also flying to Colorado to check out colleges and do some skiing, but there's no discounts there!!!!!
Feb 3rd, 2008, 07:41 PM
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Dayle - I'm so excited for Italy. I received a confirmation number for Scavi tickets and sent my CC info and have been waiting more than a week for the final confirmation. Now I need to organize all my notes and get a detailed itinerary planned. Are you planning a trip?
Feb 4th, 2008, 07:05 AM
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Barbara S- when are you going to Italy and what is your itinerary? I love Italy; one of my favorite places. I went to Milan and Lake como last summer.
My Canyons snow report says that it has snowed 83 inches in the past 8 days!!!
Dayle- I didn't know SMith's still sold discount ski lift tickets; that is great!
My Canyons snow report says that it has snowed 83 inches in the past 8 days!!!
Dayle- I didn't know SMith's still sold discount ski lift tickets; that is great!
Feb 4th, 2008, 09:59 AM
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Smith's in Park City does have discount lift passes for Park City, The Canyons and Snowbird.
You can also buy discount lift tickets to The Canyons at Costco.com
Ncounty - We are going to Italy the middle of May for the first time! Here's a link to a thread with my itinerary http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...2&tid=35019643. I'd love your comments as well.
You can also buy discount lift tickets to The Canyons at Costco.com
Ncounty - We are going to Italy the middle of May for the first time! Here's a link to a thread with my itinerary http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...2&tid=35019643. I'd love your comments as well.
Feb 4th, 2008, 11:56 AM
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Hi Barbara,
It looks like a great trip! Italy is such a spectacular country. This summer, I went with about 2 or 3 weeks notice/planning and did Lake Como and Milan with side trips to Lugano and Bergamo. For a future trip, I definitely recommend Lake Como with Varenna as your home base. It is spectacular. The other highlight was Bergamo. It is a great day trip spending a few hours in "old town" Bergamo. If you ever get to Milan, one of my favorite museums is there.... called the Ambrosiana.
I happen to fall into the LOVE Tuscany group and would side with only 2 days on CT and add one day to Florence.
It looks like a great trip! Italy is such a spectacular country. This summer, I went with about 2 or 3 weeks notice/planning and did Lake Como and Milan with side trips to Lugano and Bergamo. For a future trip, I definitely recommend Lake Como with Varenna as your home base. It is spectacular. The other highlight was Bergamo. It is a great day trip spending a few hours in "old town" Bergamo. If you ever get to Milan, one of my favorite museums is there.... called the Ambrosiana.
I happen to fall into the LOVE Tuscany group and would side with only 2 days on CT and add one day to Florence.
Feb 4th, 2008, 12:38 PM
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I just got back from Park City this morning. I have never seen so much snow in my life and I have been skiing for 29 years very consistently. I skied Park City, Deer Valley, the Canyons, and Solitude. Deer Valley was great but mostly groomed runs-the best part is no snowboarders. The Canyons had so much snow I didn't know which end was up but thankfully was with a friend who skis there often. Yesterday at Park City it was snowing really bad and I almost wimped out, but once I got to the top and the Silverlode/King Con lifts it was clear and POWDER!!! Knee deep!!! Get out there quickly! Wish I had known about the discounts!
Feb 4th, 2008, 01:12 PM
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Abbey, Glad to hear you had a good time!
Barbara, no trips to Europe for me. I've been pinched too badly by inflation and the sunken dollar. You're going to have a wonderful time though! We need to get together before you leave.
ncounty - Barbara has a list of places to visit in Italy that is a mile long. We have to give her a break as it's her first time! Do you come to PC for the Arts Festival, Jazz Festival, or other events? Let me know and we'll plan something. I have another friend who lives in Silver Creek.
Ciao and deep powder to all
Barbara, no trips to Europe for me. I've been pinched too badly by inflation and the sunken dollar. You're going to have a wonderful time though! We need to get together before you leave.
ncounty - Barbara has a list of places to visit in Italy that is a mile long. We have to give her a break as it's her first time! Do you come to PC for the Arts Festival, Jazz Festival, or other events? Let me know and we'll plan something. I have another friend who lives in Silver Creek.
Ciao and deep powder to all
