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Foodies: Urrrrrrrp
Many hate family feasts; some are banned from them. And what’ll you do if A Christmas Story’s Bumpus hounds invade and eat that juicy, woulda-been delicious turkey?
City Weekly dining editor Ted Scheffler recalls a similar Christmas when he was a grad student in NYC circa 1981. “I and most of my friends didn’t have family nearby. Christmas [was] a dim sum brunch in Chinatown and two movies: Das Boot and Body Heat.” He says the dim sum brunch at Red Maple Chinese Restaurant (3361 S. Redwood Road, West Valley City, 801-747-2888, RedMapleSaltLake.com) is “a great, unique Christmas Day meal!” If you get Bumpussed, grab a nice Peking duck—just like in A Christmas Story—at Little World (1356 S. State, Salt Lake City, 801-467-5213).
• The Grand America’s Garden Café (555 S. Main, Salt Lake City, 801-258-6708, GrandAmerica.com) serves a traditional dinner buffet from 4-10 p.m. It’ll set you back $45 per ($22.50 for kids), reservations required. But if you’re seeking a buffet with more seasoned greetings, check out Ganesh Indian Cuisine (777 Fort Union Blvd., Midvale, 801-569-3800). Ganesh will operate its normal business hours on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, which includes a flavorsome lunch buffet and dinner off the menu.
• Several Park City fine dining establishments including The Mustang (890 Main Street, 435-658-3975, MustangParkCity.com), Butcher’s Chophouse (751 Main Street, 435-647-0040, ButchersChophouse.com) and 350 Main (350 Main Street, 435-649-3140, 350Main.com) are open—most with same hours and menu.
• Queer-friendly Café Marmalade (361 N. 300 West, 801-746-2884, MarmaladeSLC.com) is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., brewing up coffee, grub and activities for the gay community.
• Don’t wanna leave home? Big Daddy’s Pizza (downtown, South Salt Lake, Sandy, Draper, Kearns/West Jordan, Woods Cross/Bountiful; BigDadPizza.com) delivers 365 days a year.
