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Show Page 6- WASATCH CANYON REPORTER, 7 December 1994. _ Canyon Dinin ig SSI: ‘The Silverfork Lodge by Felicia Olivera meal as one becomes more Silverfork Lodge — may ing at family photos on the burger with choice mantelpiece, and enjoying conversation with the Knoops and waves from their a ments, or one of several lunch entrees such as vegetarian lasagna or pork medallions Located in Big Cotton Canyon ‘Breakfast 7:30-11:30 (Sundays until-1:00 pm) Lunch 11:30-5:30 (Sundays 1:00 to 6: 00 pm) Dinner Su-M-T-W 5:30 to 9:00 on Thursday & Friday 5:30 to 10:00 pm | _ Priced at $49.95 until Dec. 15| $95 a night through the rest of the season - types of pancakes, Call 533-9977 or 649-9551 for more information ing it long ago, in the days final destination. My attitude towards skiing fas when I did not want to ski but since changed, but the Silver JT can remember notic- ‘had to. Fork Lodge, under new own- Once a week in the winter I would find myself in ership a year ago, is as com-_ a school bus with dozens of. fortable and homey as I had other bundled always up prepubes- imagined. of condi- Dan including ‘the Silver Fork Sourdough cakes made from the. starter that has been with the Lodge since its beginning. The menu offers a full range of egg. means as long as you order food, you may order a cocktail or choose from an impressive. list of beer and wine. Savor the decision while heat from the fire beats the chill from the day, serving ple # Mm — Breakfast & Lunch | (801) 742-2500 LOCATED IN THE looks and the onto a sunlit deck Honeycomb ridge. ~ to anticipate a home-cooked TAIN O.P.TECH Jo Off O.P. Tech Bamboo. Curtain: Lapies BOMBSHELL RUD ¢ Curl Lit TUNES éCaines Universit University sn PALTRY 581-9977 TEETER Fit A 20 BONES. ; Sites until - cancelled! ELE ME OTE) not realize that the lodge. The second level of the structure holds guest rooms — by the Knoops. They are mostly small, very comfortable rooms with enor- the Salt Lake wood burning stove, and next apres ski specials may still be available. You can also select _ to it a TV room with corner the soup of the day, or one of windows south. It has the cozy atmosphere of having an all day restaurant and proximity to the ski resorts. , Whether it is to oe up on carbos and energy before a day of skiing, or to be three salads that are made both consumed in both brewed and small and large, depending on espresso form. whether Company) can If you are an active you would like it before, or as, your meal. A few of the lunch BOMBSHELL ica Are HERE. up to 25 cereal, and continental breakfast is also on the menu, and member of the Crack of Noon BOARDS Club, you will appreciate the “items such as the burger are availability of a canyon meal carried over from the lunch other than a cup of cafeteria menu as lighter dinner selec- | chili and: saltines for $4.50. The Silver Fork Lodge serves TURIN THE Fat AND — ‘Roasting CURTAIN TOUTE tena BIKES of | the night in “Green Ice”, or “Mojave Sage”. Rooms have — Silverfork Lodge _ private bathrooms and easy access to the common area. outside and warm bread is breakfasts from Benedict, to brought to the table. The list . downstairs. There is a sitting Huevos. Ranchos, to omelets. room with couches and a Lighter fare such as fruit, _ of appetizers is short although coffee (from ao ST one behind it. Inside, it is natural ALBION Day LODGE — ROSSIGNOL the old Cardiff Mine). To the south, oye § The¢ Comfortable alia room of ththe both sides and a wood interior - (built of wood from the name ‘mous queen beds. Each room is named for the color of paint for its interior. You may spend § and casual with windows on ff 5:00pm Daily for do remodeled m _ will be greeted by a wood fire Open 8:30 am to Dessert choic- im (One is a suite), all newly you and friendly service. The sin-. gle dining room is welcoming © Silver Fork Lodge is, indeed, a cup of coffee anda chat about © local news, or continue into— where range of food. the the establishment, many peo- Sit here for a quick room tasty and versatile with — we devoured. Despite into a room of the classic cafe style with booths and a> _ the dining domestic beer chose a Santa from Chile with It was reliably almonds and a wedge of pure | chocolate on top, all of which - mime breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The main entrance brings you counter. imported and and wine, we Rita Cabermet our dinner. chocolate cake with crushed| The restaurant is open through served in sherry cream sauce. All dinners come with a choice of rice, pasta, French brought us a dense, layered ly place to get away. light and a promise of warmth, food, and drink. In those days I wished thatit was to be our and She got to know us well in the space of dinner because she putting the final touches on before we got to the ski resorts — making it both an _ ideal IT would notice the wooden “locals” spot as well as alove- structure with big glass win- green er to choose a dessert for us. and Just dows, emitting a comfortable with onions and mushrooms es vary and we asked our serv- cents trying to sit still for the Julie Knoop bought the strucride up Big Cottonwood ~ ture last year and are currently Canyon for ski lessons. These were with apple sauce. In addition | fries, or mashed potatoes. For Cassie. | Breakfast is the tradi- — to the lunch menu there are the Scallops we chose rice, a. _ tional and hearty fare that is so daily apres ski specials. good combination with ie appropriate for — canyon — The Lodge has a tich sauce. appetites. There are three restaurant license, 7 Hist of ae which From the ‘(Entrees priced from $9.95 to $19.95) ‘Seven private rooms with baths Of course, you of Sea Scallops. want to order a classic _ nicely sautéed | sandwich. comfortable by the fire, glanc- and- tions, but there is a whole new appease a well-earned appetite — at the end of the day; whether list of dinner entrees. We tried it is to get out of the valley for from a large lunch menu from — the “Classic Chicken Piccata’”’. Thin fillets of chicken came the time breakfast ends to the time dinner begins. The sand- facing east delicately cooked in lemon - ~ wiches range from $5.75 to caper butter. The meat was one night in the care and com- | fort of .a family-run lodge, or to spend a one week ski vaca- tion adjacent to the Big either tender and the hint of lemon The appropriately subtle and rich. Cottonwood Canyon resorts, you will be greeted at the selection is broad, from the “Ultimate Veggie” sandwich It was served with a colorful Silver Fork Lodge with smiles. array and be sent off wearing one of $6.95 and come with fries or a house salad. of cooked vegetables and spinach fettuccini. We to a Cajun Red Snapper sandwich to a meaty Philly Steak | also tried a generous portion your own. |