Heber Valley Life

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  • Heirloom Midway Common & Market

    Heirloom Midway Common & Market

    In colonial English villages, a Common was a shared piece of ground where neighbors came together to spend time together, share a meal, share their lives and have fun!

    Anyone that’s dined on Main Street in Midway understands the level of culinary caliber available for every meal. From fluffy donuts at Judy’s to Northern European-style brunch at Blue Boar Inn to authentic chile relleno and mole at Lupita’s to hearth-to-table cuisine at Midway Mercantile; the bar is high. Luckily, newcomer and dual-concept restaurant Heirloom Common & Market hits the mark.

    Housed in the building formerly occupied by The Corner Restaurant; Heirloom Common & Market opened their doors in May and is quickly becoming known for their upscale fine dinning, upstairs at Heirloom Common, and delectable wood fired Pizzas downstairs at Heirloom Market.

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    Heirloom Restaurant Group owns the restaurant and they know a thing or two about serving up great atmospheres and even greater food. Partners Kevin Santiago and Colton Soelberg have been at the helm of some of Utah’s most prosperous restaurants, chains, and food concepts. Soelberg worked his way up in the food industry from busboy to renowned cook to restaurant owner. Santiago’s entrepreneurial prowess helped ventures like Cupbop, Sodalicious, and Sweet Tooth Fairy become success stories.

    “Food is at the heart of what I love to do. I’m all about breaking bread and making memories. I love to sit in the back of a restaurant and hear the clanking of forks and people chatting,” says Santiago.

    Heirloom Restaurant Group now owns and operates a laundry list of beloved Utah County restaurants including Pizzeria 712, Communal, Station 22, Black Sheep Cafe, CHOM Burger, and Five Star BBQ. There’s a restaurant for every budget with cuisine ranging from southern to Native American fusion to BBQ and burgers.

    So, why Midway for their latest addition?

    “My wife and I always loved to visit Midway. It’s a place that many consider an escape. You can play all day in the mountains and then have all these amazing food spots to check out in Midway. We’re excited to be amongst these other amazing restaurants and become a part of the community,” said Santiago.

    Currently, Heirloom Commons and Heirloom Market offer several renowned dishes from their sister restaurants. Think: honey garlic roasted chicken from Communal, fried funeral potatoes from Five Star BBQ, and the green chile burger from CHOM. Heirloom will also offer dishes completely unique to the Midway location. “We work with some of the most talented chefs in Utah and want to use Heirloom as a place for them to experiment with new and interesting dishes,” said Santiago.

    Wondering which “floor” to visit first? Heirloom Common is perfect for an intimate date night of fine dining or a hearty, classy brunch. Start with a craft cocktail from the full bar and split the mouthwatering hog jowl nachos before moving on to the osso bucco strogonoff and fried trout. Downstairs, Heirloom Market is a prime spot to take the whole family for delicious pizza, live music, and stunning mountain views.

    Whichever you choose, you’re in for stellar service and delicious, home-grown food that is truly Utah. Cheers to that.

  • Heber Valley Grub

    Heber Valley Grub

    Winter and the holidays are so incredible to me! It is a time of pure happiness where the realities of everyday life go to hybernate alongside most of Mother Nature. Slowing down with family, friends, and traditions, is as time honored as Thanksgiving dinner. It’s the souls that consume a Chef’s food that make memories, feelings, and moments that encompass a good meal. With the holidays fast approaching and the winter hibernation upon us, I have some thoughts about building memories around more than just your home table.

    Let’s Get A Bit Nostalgic

    Where I grew up in the South, mothers all over secretly competed in who makes the best pies, while Dads compared turkey-carving techniques over watching football on TV. Ah yes, the quintessential Southern Town Anywhere is still alive and well. My favorite Southern holiday tradition is the Thanksgiving block party, set-up smack down the middle of the street! We were able to pull off such amazing feasts at the end of every November because we had no snow. I also loved our progressive Christmas dinner party, where we would spend an entire Christmas Eve going from one home to the next; relishing individual courses. It wasn’t uncommon to spend two hours at each home eating, handing out presents, and reading the annual newsletter tucked into the blank Christmas card.

    I will never forget tasting bread pudding for the first time during the holidays. Each Christmas, I look forward to my annual pilgrimage in search of the most delicious bread pudding. And for your own pilgrimage this winter, may I suggest you start with a dessert . . . or two, or three. Lucky for us, we have some of the most talented purveyors of decadent desserts right along the Wasatch Back.

    June Pie
    Bäckerei & Eis Zermatt Bakery

    My Adventures with Dessert

    For me, The Corner Restaurant is like dreaming about dessert, wishing that every piece of your dream would appear somewhere, and then walking into the doors of this elegant spot and finding your dreams have come true! Their sugar cookies are the most melt-in-your-mouth, wholesome thing I’ve had in forever and the carrot cake was simply delightful. The atmosphere helps you to slow down and take your time. I suggest snuggling up at The Corner Restaurant with your favorite warm drink and ordering one of every dessert to sample with a small group of friends. You’ll want several “tasting bites” with this much deliciousness!

    Can we chat about June Pie bakery as one of the many heartbeats in Heber that keeps us going? I did not understand the appeal of pie on a schedule until I understood June Pie’s announcements on Sundays. This is a religion for most patrons of June Pie because the old saying of “we sell out early” matches exactly my first, no joke, four attempts at snagging a pie. In my case, the fifth time was a charm, and I was finally able to get my hands on a pie to take home. I secured some coconut hand pies along with the hazel and then, just for fun, also took advantage of their berry crumble. Amazing! Such wonderful flavors and I can completely tell it is all homemade — no fillers or fake stuff in these treats. If you want the full transparent truth, I went back the next day and got the pecan and the chocolate cream. June Pie is getting close to taking pre-orders for the holidays, and I fully support you ordering from them to save you the trouble of baking this year. Be the smart relative and proudly proclaim, “I got my pies from June Pie!”

    Your visit around town, just after a warm lunch, wouldn’t be complete without slipping into the Bakery at Zermatt. Don’t be intimidated by walking into the hotel itself. Just make a beeline to the bakery. The variety of what I call the more “traditional” after meal treat is unmatched. Everything is beautifully displayed begging you to try a little nibble of everything. Really, is there any other way to eat dessert but to taste it all? The fresh fruit tart is outstanding — so refreshing and lite. The Danish was also a breath of fresh air and the chocolate drizzle on selected desserts really should be on all of them — it is that good. I left feeling like I’d just enjoyed a sweet treat with a friend — because that is truly how the Bakery at Zermatt receives you — as a friend and neighbor.

    It is no secret that the Wasatch Back has quickly become my second Southern upbringing. Heber, Midway, and the surrounding areas have embraced me and I’ve embraced them. As I reflect on the best part of what makes the Wasatch Back home for me — I find it is the community; the community table that is. I have been able to get to know you by slipping in and out of restaurants without anyone knowing why I was there. It has truly been an honor for me. I’d like to invite you to visit your community table just like I did by posting pictures of your adventures using the hashtag #HVgrub.

    I hope you find new traditions, remember cherished loved ones, and discover connections. Be bold! Get “unstuck” by using the excitement of a winter culinary experience at someplace you haven’t tried yet or visited in a while.

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