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Show ~~ Dog — ot ee ~ DINING RE VIEW: THE kK KEYHOLE rie Jt UNCTION s New Patio | BY Brano1 Cuase-HALL 3 (seasonal) and found them both delicious. In addition toa tequila menu, you will find a complete wine list (5 wines by the glass, 12 by the bottle) and 6 local micro brews on tap (Uinta, Wasatch, Squatters) to compliment your meal. — From a generous selection of appetizers, my partner began with a bowl of “Spicy Chicken Noodle” soup ($2.95) and followed with the “Southwestern Shrimp Scampi” ($6.95). While the soup _.chicken broth was tender, the spicy as promised noodles were and the — weak. The Scampi, served on a bed of linguine, was good (garlicky) yet the shared between size suggested several it was better folks or served as an entree. I opted for the “Fire Roasted Poblano Pepper Corn Cakes” (filled with smoked whole kernel corn and roasted poblano pepper strips and served with chile butter $5.95). I found them to be The New Keyhole Junction Patio at Snowbird Marketing photo) a perfect precursor to the meal: tremendously different from any entree on the menu, enticing you to anticipate your meal, rather than filling you up before you can enjoy it. I found the dinner _ salad, consisting of romaine lettuce tossed lightly — with raspberry vinaigrette, sunflower seeds and mandarin oranges, simple and satisfying. In fact the only thing it lacked was freshly ground pepper. As a vegetarian| was pleased to find at least _ one item available without having to reorganize the entire menu “Sally| style” to accommodate (Snowbird If you’re looking to escape the heat of the summer months consider driving to the Keyhole Junction Restaurant (tucked inside the Cliff Lodge, of Snowbird UT Bp to Salon 2 little patio dining. As you and d= beyond de my tastes. For dessert (upon the servers suggestion), I tried the Fruit Taco ($4.95) and Brian ordered the mud pie ($4.95). (made in house) The caramelized nut taco shell is stuffed with a blend of fresh seasonal fruits coated in a rich raspberry sauce. The ““Taco” is then drizzled with chocolate sauce and then topped with whipped cream. While I didn’t particularly like this desert my partner loved. it (its perfectly suited to folks who love fruit flavored candies; me, I like chocolate and should have ordered the mud pie). Rather than trying to achieve the Guinness record for “Worlds Largest Mud-Pie” the folks at Keyhole concentrated their efforts on quality. The drive up the canyon creates just sneeeh separation between you and the city that you actu- ~~ ally feel “away” from your daily stresses. The patio is the perfect setting in which to enjoy the unique menu at Keyhole Junction: For a.complete dining experience (two people, apps, alc. drinks, entrees, and dessert) you should expect to pay around $85.00 not including gratuity and valet. If the setting, the service, or the great food: isn’t enough to get you to Keyhole Junction check this out: every $10.00 dinner entree purchased okey Sunday-Thursday will score you a free tram pass. For my entree I ordered the. ie Late ‘ oe ildalae — _Mushroom “3 Blué Wraere vcr Tele ce of driving -. corn tortillas, stuffed up the canyon out and away from the city. The w/mushrooms, a setting at Snowbird is perfect although a bit chilly. ; “ap you should choose to make this stop remember — to dress appropriately. Simply, the environment or the patio at Keyhole Junction is as satisfying as - the meal. The birds, the river, and the scampering : chipmunks replacing piped in music; the towering _ mountains caressed by the setting sun all work together to provide the comforting surroundings _ found only in Little Cottonwood. It is pleasant to gaze over the naked mountains and reminisce : about turns made just a few months before. The service at the Keyhole is well timed, attentive and unintrusive. During the summer months the Cliff ‘Lodge provides the Keyhole large groups of “captured” conventioneers. This seems to keep the staffs skills primed during the off season. Some folks may not know the menu at Keyhole Junction has transformed from traditional Mexican fare to extremely tasty and remarkably unique ‘South Western dishes. The menu offers ten Dinner specialties including seafood, beef, chicken, pork and vegetarian entrees. In addition to the above items, the chef has concocted some Pasta and Salad dishes. Traditional Mexican food can be found in the “Conservative Corner.” The menu changes from month to month, season to season, depending ' upon the freshness of available ingredients. In addition to fine South-Western cuisine Keyhole Junction is self titled as the only tequila - emporium in the state. Featuring 8 Varieties of tequila, beginning with Jose Quervo, they just might ‘satisfy their clam. As you might expect, — Jalepeno and Jack Cheese Red and Peppers, and Green onions, ‘sauce, served w/a of black beans side and steamed veggies $14.50). The tortillas were well done on the edges making them fruit margaritas: Peach and Strawberry Page 9 FEW THINGS ARE MORE DEPENDABLE _ THAN A PURe HIKER™ WATER FILTER. difficult to cut, but the mushroom filling was a satisfying combination Of “favors. = the steamed veggies were unexciting and _ the black beans basic. Brian ordered “Shrimp From Hell” from the Pasta and Salads section. combines This dish a generous number = of >-large shrimp, with coconut ~ milk, chile paste, bananas. and japepenos and serves them over pasta ($16.50). The There’s only one microfilter that ensures you'll always have safe drinking water because you never have to worry about clogging. The Hiker from PUR. Its unique pleated filter has a surface area that’s an amazing ten times larger than any other microfilter on the market. 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