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Show The Park Record Section B On and off the hill. ..still crazy after all these years Page B8 D Thursday, April 1 1993 by ALEX WELLS Record Reporter It's three o'clock on a Wednesday afternoon, and Hans Olmer is at it again. The town's wackiest German is swinging from a ceiling fan at the Alamo, going around and around, his feet skimming just above the heads of several bar patrons. Park City Profile Swing from fan. Meet pretty girls." Since arriving in Park City from Germany two years ago, Olmer has become a legend of sorts in town. Not only does he swing from ceiling fans, he's the only person in c - Li-.' f . i - -Ft," v Hans Olmer lights the torch. Let the barbecue begin. Suddenly he lets go of the fan and is thrown sideways through the air, eventually landing on a table and sending pitchers of beer and mugs flying in a great tidal wave of foam. "Is fun, no?" says Olmer with a crooked grin, holding his now-sopped now-sopped shirt out to let the beer drip off it. "I have good time here. Ski. town who can suck up beer through a straw placed in his nose. "I learn that one from my grandfather in Alps," he explains. "You must breath through mouth, drink through nose. No laugh. Laugh with beer in nose killed my great-great grandfather." On the slopes Olmer has been as singular as he is in the bar room. He is by most accounts the maddest skier in Park City, having jumped off cliffs more than 100 feet high. He's easy to spot, with yellow lightning bolts emblazoned on the sides of his blue one-piece suit and his long blond hair flying. Failed ski instructor Olmer originally came to Park City from his native Alps as part of a ski instructor-exchange program, but his flamboyant style met with disfavor in the local ski school. In fact, Olmer was fired from the ski school after leading an intermediate class off a series of 30-foot 30-foot cliffs in the area's experts-only experts-only area. " think they make war on ski hill. So I throw rock." "I say to class, 'You want learn to ski, we learn right now by make jump here,"' he recalls. "American ski school want me teach pretty hand movements, want everyone ski like girl bird, like sparrow. But I say we find out real skiers right away by jump off cliff." After losing his job with the ski school, Olmer quickly landed a job as a van driver. B ut that job soon ended, when Olmer was clocked by local police going 140 m.p.h. on Deer Valley Drive. "I say to Police, 'Is Autobahn, no?' We make good time on Autobahn." Confusion understandable Olmer's confusion is understandable. Raised by Brewers in a small hamlet in the Alps, Olmer had never left Germany before he made the German National Ski Team at age 1 8. : What goes up, must come down....real fast. On his first trip to a major ski area, he threw a rock through the window of a Snow Cat, which he had mistaken for an armored personnel carrier. "I ask what orange beast do drive on good snow," he recalls. "I think they make war on ski hill. So I throw rock." Later, when he traveled abroad for the first time, Olmer crashed a helicopter into a pond moments after winning a World Cup race. "I take chopper for spin after win big race. Was in air force once. But forgot how to fly." That ended Olmer's stint on the national team, and prompted his trip to America. Now his only racing is in the Town Race Series, where he leads Pro-class skiers Jesse Hunt and Bill Skinner in the race for the season title. ALAMO DRAFT HOUSE Offering an old western style bar featuring a variety of hot sandwiches, like our philly or chicken cheese steak subs (the locals' favorite!) to our almost world-famous burgers. Midnight specials from 6-9 p.m. Live music and dancing. A privaate club for the benefit of members. 447 Main, 649-2380. BAJA CANTINA Cookin' since 1983 The wildest restaurant in Park City is herd Located in the plaza entrance of the Park City Ski Area. We enjoy serving our amigos good tasting, carefully prepared fresh foods of Mexico. Open for lunch and dinner daily from 1 1 :30 a.m. with Sunday Brunch at 1 1 a.m. Call 649-BAJA (AMX, M,V). ; THE BORDERLINE RESTAURANT. New in '93, Mexican & American, food. j Formerly "Scully's" with the same menu soup t & salads), but now the new owners have spiced it up a little for you Mexican food lovers, with the cooks' many years of experience in the food industry. Come on in and experience the grearA taste of REAL Mexican food. Located ar 333 Main St., 2nd floor, Main Street Market Plate 649-8 172 for take out. ' BRACKMAN BROS. BAGEL BAKERY Located in the northeast corner of Park Plaza, 1 890 Bonanza Drive. Brackman Bros, serves warm from the oven bagels -1 1 varieties to chews from - topped with luscious cream cheeses. Bagel sandwiches are made-to-order with over 150 combinations. Pasta and garden salads add to a light lunch or supper. Hot and hearty soups are especially good with a free bagel on the side. Gourmet coffee or espresso, too! Open Mon-Sat. 7am-7pm Sun 7am-5pm. 645-8489 CHEZ BETTY Owners Michael and Barbara Rapp offer Fine Food and Dining at Chez Betty in The Copperbottom Inn. Seasonally influenced cooking together with a dedicated staff, provide a delicious evening in our comfortable Dining Room. On Deer Valley Drive off of Park Avenue next to Jans. Easy to reach by car or bus. Plenty of parking. 649-8181 for reservations. 5:30 -10 pm. Closed Tuesdays. CISERO'S Cookin' since 1985 Fine Italian food carefully prepared and served to you at palatable prices. Lunch and dinner daily, bar menu served all day. Live music, Wednesday - Saturday, Local Jam Night on Wednesdays. Dance floor. One of the Top 8 nightclubs in the Wasatch Front - Bill Clark "Night Club Update." 306 Main Street. Private club downstairs for benefit of members. Restaurant 649-5044, Bar 649-6800. THE CLUB Located right next to The Alamo, remember? Featuring hot sandwiches like our chicken parm, or maybe our veggie burger. How about our spicy chicken wings or radios to warm you up? Weduiight dinner specials from 6-9 p.m. Live music and dancing. A private dub. 449 Main, 649-6693. COYOTE GRILL We feature Southwestern and new classical cuisine with a variety of vegetarian items. With an effort to bring the finest ingredients from around the country we use Florida seafood via Federal Express and steaks and chops from Stockyards of Chicago. Our dining room is located in the Park City Resort Center with great views of the surrounding mountain, Open for apresskiat3p.m.andoWierat6p.m.daily. - Underground parking UDABC licensee, Reservations accepted. 649-1180 1 ': ELaiEEPO I The fun family restaurant at the top of Historic Main Street. Featuring Chef Alvin's daily Gormct Dinner Specials, WorU-femous flame-broiled chicken! Fajitas! Ribs! Burgers! Salads! Jukebox! Pinball! Private party room! Nachos! km and more flini Children menu, take out available! Polio Lounge now open. Complete dinners from $5.50 Dinner only from 5 to 10 p.m daily, 1 1 p.m. Fri. Sat. 255 Main Street 649-0883 FOREST ROOM RESTAURANT Tucked away In the Stein Eriksen Lodge, the Forest Room Restaurant offers New American cuisine in a unique, intimate ambiance. Featuring wild game, seafood and spit-roasted meats uniquely prepared in an open display kitchen. Open for dinner from 6:00 p.m. 1991 and 1992 winner of The Wvnt Spectator fattrd of Excellent. J Reservations recommerxied, 645-6436 , LEGENDS CAFE Park City's new family style restaurant serving our unique Legendary 'taste temptations. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night until 3:00 am. Located in the Galleria Mall, 580 Main St. across from the Claimjumper. Takeout Take-out and delivery. 649-9229. MILETI'S 412 Main Street, 649-821 1. Family owned and operated since 1973. Mileti's has been a favorite with locals and tourists for many years. The menu has evolved with attention to pleasing both the eye and palate and includes creative homemade pasta specials, and traditional Italian fare. Join us on Historic Main Street a part of your Park City ' experience. AEMCV . GLITRETIND j I Enjoy the Stein Eriksen Lodge's Glitretind Restaurant, featuring Gjiumrxraly European cuisine in an exquisite mountainside scn'mgJ Rocky Mountain Breakfa Bufferj7:00 a.nil to 10:00 a.tn.i Skier's Buffet and a la ane lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p,m.; dinner menu, 6;00'p.rm to 10:00 p.m. Apres ski with live enteruinrfient and oyster bar in the Troll H jJIcn iLoungel 1991 and 1992 winner of The Win Spectator Award of Excellence. Reservations recommended, 645-6455. GRUBSTEAK RESTAURANT Located at Prospector Square, The Grubsteak features such beef specialties as Prime Rib, 21 -day aged New York steak as well as fresh fish, seafood and chicken dishes. All entrees are complimented by a 35-itcm fresh salad bar, the dessert menu includes our famous Mud Pie. Try our new lunch menu, including our Salad and Sandwich Bar. Sunday brings Park City's favorite Brunch, don't miss it! Dinner hours: Sunday - Thursday 5:00 -9:30 pm, Friday & Saturday 5:00-10:00 pm. Lunch: 1 1:30-2:30 Monday Saturday, Sunday Brunch 10 am-2pm. 649-8060. MOUNTAIN CHteKlll! Rotisscrie Chicken, great side dishes, and j specials, "The new restaurant that everyone'j talking about." Located in Park City Plaza, 1890 Bonanza Drive, across from the Buggy f Bath in Prospector Square, We marinate the j chicken in our special herb and spke mixture.! It's served hot from the rotfcserie High quality take out food or dine in. We'll cater your next party or family gathering. Give us a call, we can usually arrange a party for up to 20 with a couple hours' notice. Open daily from 10:30 am - 9:00 pm. Call 645-8483. MOUNT AIR CAFE Park City's family restaurant famous for homemade pies, rolls and soups. Serving breakfast, lunch and, dinner, and daily specials. ! Banquets for parties up to 8Q.' Take-out orders. Open 6 a.m. tos midnight daily. 1900 Park : Avcnui 649-9868. JSllta II MR. 4'S iry$TjORATF arkCity's njjwescltal'un restaurant is hiding made jjhe Olyrtpia tMort ffjtel jn Ptwpector Squarej If you fcnjoj Veal Pmesan, Gotjpinof Spinacp Tortelhni W siriokf chicken, Angel Hair Piuu Pritriaveri, Pirn, nd other tridliional dbhes, it worth looking for us,1" we're jutiking for you. Open for breakfast, Jncfi and dinner sewn liiyil weckV.., Reservations are accepted. Call 649-2900. Ask about our nightly Italian specials. NACHO MAMA'S . Come experience the unique local atmosphere at Nacho Mama's. We serve a creative interpretation of popular Mexican-style dishes combined with unique regional specialties borrowed from throughout the Southwest. Featuring blue corn tortillas as well as distinctive chiles imported from New Mexico. 1821 Sidewinder, next to the Olympia Hotel. 645-TACO. PAISANO'S Park City's new Northern Italian Restaurant Located upstairs in the Park City Racquet Club, on the city bus route. Paisano's offers delicious salads, pasta dishes, chicken, veal, beef, and seafood dishes. Our chef offers a variety of specials daily. Kids menu available. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Already a locals favorite. Call us at 649-7742 for more information or reservations. PARK CITY GRILL Park City's most extensive menu. You'll feel the tradition of an old grill house in San Francisco. Form Cobb Salad or sandwiches to steaks, chops, seafood or meatloaf and mashed potatoes, our menu promises to satisfy. Other specialities include chicken pot pic, chicken' chin, and for dessert, old-fm loned bread Spudding, Breakfast menu served 7:30 am - H -am. Full menvj served from 11 am till 1 1 pm. UTAH COAL & LUMBER MEXICAN , RESTAURANT , j' f Located in one of the oldest original 'buildings on Historic MaJn Street and recently 'taken back by Nick and Pant Powell, who started it 22 years ago, the Utth Coal & ' Lumber is once again serving fine mexican food. Come in and try one of our original cheese enchiladas, mucked or smothered, a Beeg Juan (no kidding) or some of our new itcms-Carne or Polio Asada or Nachos Ricos. The Utah Coal & Lumber located at the bottom of Historic Main Street. AE V MC D CASH DABC Licensee Lots of Parking 649-6641 WASATCH BREW PUB , Located at the top of Historic Main Street. The Brew Pub features its award-winning Wasatch beers and an outstanding selection of fine, foodi. Pub menu offered from 1 1 a.m., dinner menu offered every rlight from 5 p.m. Upitairj Sports Bar with pool tables, darts, and football; 250 MamSi reett $49-0900. Ample parking next to Brew Pub. j U'RTIIINGTON'S EATERY & PUB , LocatrxJ inskk the Ofyrnpi Resort Hotel next to Mr. jG's Riswrantc WorrJiirigton's is open for x .lunch and dinner and offers a variety of appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and our Ploughman's Lunch Special daily. Late night, Worthington's has musk, entertainment, and dancing; with specialty games like Backgammon, Cribbage and more. Cheerio! 649-2900 ext. 1018. THE YARROW Sensational offerings in our comfortable and friendly restaurant. Enjoy fabulous specials like our Lunch Break - a great deal for $3.75. Prime Rib Buffet - Friday and Saturday nights for $14.95, Sunset Steak Dinner nightly for $8.95. Breakfast Buffet daily for $6.95. And don't miss our extraordinary Sunday Brunch for $14.95. Open daily 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. 649-7000. DEER VALLEY RESTAURANTS At Snow Park Lodge THE HUGGERY RESTAURANT Serving our Natural Breakfast Buffet with eggs Benedict, made-to-order omelettes, Belgian waffles, and pancakes from the Grill along with fresh-squeezed juices, pastries and breads. Lunch includes the Natural Salad Buffet, hot specialties and grill items, along with fresh baked goods. Afternoon snacks are available from the Grill until 3:30 p.m. and from the Bakery until 4:30 p.m. Breakfast 8:00 -10:30a.m. Lunch 11:00a.m.-2:30 11:00a.m.-2:30 p.m. Open through April 1 1. SEAFOOD BUFFET Serving a vast array of fresh seafood, including chilled shellfish, hot appetizers and seafood entrees, grilled fowl, pasa and prime rib, plus fabulous desserts.. Open Monday through Saturday 6:30 - 9:30 p.m, UDABC Licensed. m Reservations recommended at 645-6639. Open i through dinner on April i Atgilye.LLake Lodge i CAFE MARIPOSA , j The Cafe Mariposa prompted Bon Appetit to 1 exclaim "Deer Valley has the best cuisine at altitude anywhere in the country." The Cafe Mariposa serves a blend of classic and current cuisine using fresh and flavorful ingredients. Come enjoy an evening of memorable dining in the informally elegant Cafe Mariposa. Serving DINNER nightly 6:00 - 1 0:00 p.m. UDABC Licensed. Reservations available; call 645-6715. Open through dinner on April 3. MCHENRY'S GRILL Enjoy casual dining at Silver Lake Lodge. Open for lunch Friday through Sunday, McHenry's Grill offers specialty sandwiches including Sante Fe chicken sandwich, bacon cheeseburger, crisp romaine salad with homemade focaccia, and crispy lodge fries, 1 1:30 a.m. . 2:30 p.m. Open nightly for DINNER, enjoy Deer Valley's renowned pizza, creative salads, hamburgers as well as grilled items. Takeout Take-out orders available between 6:00 9:00 p.m. nightly. UDABC Licensed. Reservations available; call 645-6724. Open through dinner on April 10. At Stag Lodge THE TAPESTRY Offering provincial country cookery from around i the world. Hearty soups and salads for skiers on the go. A la carte menu and an outdoor grill. Open daily for lunch from 1 1:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m and serving hors - d'ocuvics from 2:30 to 6:00 pm. For DINNER, our newest restaurant brings the classic countryside dishes from around the world to Deer Valley from 6:00 to 10:00 pm nighdy. Roasted meats and fowl, fresh ocean and garden harvest, prepared with a natural provincial flair. UDABC Licensed. For reservations, call 647-0547. Open through dinner on April 10. 4. |
