Park City & Deer Valley

"East Side Claims Some of the Best of State Honors"

"Local restaurants are crediting their kitchens for recently-received Best of State awards given last Saturday in a ceremony in Salt Lake City.

Best of State awards are given annually to recognize achievements in business and community service. Winners are selected from applicants.

First-time winners in Summit County include Yuki Arashi Sushi & Asian Tapas on Main Street in Park City and East Side-eateries Road Island Diner and Summit Inn Pizza.

Bangkok Thai on Main won the Asian/Pacific food category again. It has won the award nearly every year it has been given. Owner Keith Chan attributed his success to his chefs. "We've been hear nearly 20 years and have become really consistent in our food product," he said. "We have the same chefs as when we started. The quality hasn't changed."

The recognition comes on top an excellence award from Wine Spectator Magazine, he added.

Yuki Arashi owner Soo Chyung said he thinks they earned the award for best Japanese because of the menu by executive chef Lita Muliadi. "Our menu is diverse. It's primarily sushi but has an amazing grill side and she has hot and cold items that distinguish us," he said.

Hi Mountain Drug in Kamas won again for best burgers. Just down the street in Kamas, Summit Inn Pizza owned by Dan Littledike won for best 'family pizza.'

In Oakley, the Road Island Diner won for the first time but not for food. It was recognized in the 'museums and attractions' category. Owner Keith Walker believes it's because the diner is the only restaurant in Utah on the National Historic Registery. He said Via Magazine also recognizd it this spring as 'nation's classiest diner.'

Zoom on Main Street in Park City won the American Continental food award this year. Manager Joanna Richards said they have won in other categories twice before. The menu appeals to a spectrum of diners, she said. "Come in for a romantic dinner for two, or a business dinner with clients, or a family dinner with kids," she said. Zoom is owned by Sundance Resort, shich continued to impress judges in several categories. Otehr Heber Valley winners include Red Ledges for its golf, Dairy Keen for shakes and the Blue Boar Inn and the Zermatt Resort. The Blue Boar dominated in four areas while the Zermatt won in three including best event/performance venue. That last award is what Zermatt owner Robert Fuller said he's most proud of this year."

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by Andrew Kirk OF THE RECORD STAFF : The Park Record