Wood River Fine Dining by Sun Valley Magazine

Fine Dining Wood River

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Volume 4, 2011

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If I were going to simplify life to its most basic, I would break it down

into two camps: those who eat to live and those who live to eat. I know with which camp my allegiance lies. Of all of the influences throughout the ages that have contributed to the success of man, food has probably been the most…satisfying and not just because our taste buds say so. Food is experience. Food is art. Food is life. Food, as my kids well know, is family. The Wood River Fine Dining Association is all about family. We are a family of restaurants, individual business owners and chefs who began with the modest philosophy—to make every dining experience the best possible for every customer and to promote and grow the Wood River Valley as a culinary destination. The sixteen restaurants represented in this guide are the best of the best. We are committed to culinary excellence. We believe in using the freshest local and sustainable products available and fully support each of our local farmers and growers. We believe that you, our customers, are the most important part of this endeavor, and so it is our highest aspiration to honor you with a remarkable and memorable experience when you honor us by choosing to dine with us. Each of the restaurants included in the Wood River Fine Dining Guide also plays a key role in the Wood River Valley community, each participating in numerous philanthropic, non-profit and community fundraisers. We also work to promote our Valley as a premier dining destination by hosting special events like the Food and Wine Festival and the Sun Valley Center for the Arts Wine Auction. We hope that by working together like a family, we bring another reason for you to visit and live in this beautiful place, which we are so fortunate to call our home.

Sincerely,

The Cellar Pub, CIRO restaurant and wine bar, Cornerstone Bar & Grill, Cristina’s Restaurant & Bakery, Globus, il Naso, Ketchum Grill, The Kneadery, Michel’s Christiana, Pioneer Saloon, Riccabona’s, Roosevelt Grille, Sawtooth Club, The Ram, Trail Creek Cabin, Sushi on Second

Cover Art: Ann Yoder. More of Anne Yoder’s work available at Green Antelope Gallery in Bellevue. www.woodriverfinedining.com

The Cellar Pub where Valley folks say “cheers!”

The Cellar Pub, boasting the Valley’s best fish and chips, is nestled below Sun Valley Road, just a stone’s throw from Main Street. Reminiscent of the legendary Cheers bar, where everybody knows your name, The Cellar Pub is a favorite with locals seeking the perfect après-ski atmosphere. It provides a convenient venue for catching up with friends, old and new. The Cellar Pub features traditional pub fare, in addition to its more unique entrées. The beloved bangers and mash, flat iron steak salad, and lamb or Kobe sliders are just a few examples. The variety of cuisine is sure to please every appetite. In addition to the menu favorites, The Cellar Pub offers its patrons a full bar and features a selection of draft beers, fine wines and spirits from around the globe. Bigger than a nook, yet intimate and cozy, The Cellar Pub is a warm and inviting pub that ensures fun times with every visit. It also offers the competitor in all of us a venue to cheer for your favorite team, or to challenge friends to a game of shuff leboard. Run by pillars of the Ketchum food service community, The Cellar Pub is owned and managed by a team of local all-stars. They include Paige and Roger from Sushi on Second, Bob from Warm Springs Ranch Restaurant and Kristin, long-time manager of Whiskey Jacques’. This family-like group pays close attention to quality service and the overall experience for every visitor to The Cellar Pub.

Phone: 208.622.3832 Location: 400 E. Sun Valley Road, Ketchum Hours: Open daily, 4 p.m. Outdoor dining: Seasonal Beverages: Full bar, beer, wine, shots Reservations: Not accepted Type of cuisine: American Service: Dine in, takeout Website: www.thecellarpub.com

CIRO restaurant & wine bar market & wine merchants good food for all

Wood-fired pizzas, pastas, and wine list rival any you’ d find in the big city.—Sunset Magazine CIRO restaurant & wine bar is a Valley favorite for casual, affordable, fine dining. A seasonally inspired menu satisfies the most discerning to the simplest diner, using as much natural, local and organic product as possible. Exceptional daily specials, seafood, crispy pizzas, entrée salads, and CIRO desserts, ice creams and sorbets are stand-outs. An extensive and very reasonably priced wine list offers 25 choices by the glass, 100 by the bottle. Attentive and amiable staff and gracious proprietors, Tracey and Mark Caraluzzi, impart a warm and engaging experience—chic, modern-alpine design, mountain views, glowing pizza oven, and an open-kitchen set the stage. Bistro tables, signature breadstick festooned marble bar, and rustic limestone fireplace provides an inviting space to ‘uncork & unwind’ with friends or, comfortably, as a single. Voted ‘Best Wine Bar’ and listed in Sunset Magazine’s ‘Where to Eat & Drink’ when visiting the Sun Valley area. CIRO market & wine merchants offers an array of freshly prepared food, deli sandwiches, soups, “Best Cheese Selection in the Valley”, specialty grocery, beautiful gift baskets, and a well-priced, hand-chosen wine selection with something for everyone, and any wallet. Open table and sofa seating makes this a hip, casual place to meet, with evening live music, small plates and wine service seasonally. Don’t miss free wine and cheese tasting Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m., and NEW wine & food classes. CIRO catering offers full-service catering for parties large or small, from picnics to weddings. Phone: Restaurant: 208.727.1800, Market: 208.622.4400 Location: 230 Walnut Avenue, Ketchum Hours: Restaurant: Mon-Fri, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mon-Sun, open 5:30 p.m. • Market: please call for hours Outdoor dining: Seasonal Beverages: Extensive wine list, organic beer, soft drinks Type of cuisine: Seasonal, contemporary Italian Service: Catering, deli, takeout, wine store Website: www.cirosunvalley.com www.woodriverfinedining.com

Cornerstone Bar & Grill urban western cuisine

It’s wild west meets haute cuisine at the Cornerstone Bar and Grill. Longtime locals, Meg and Erik Vorm, welcome you to a Main Street venue as stimulating to the eye as it is to the taste buds. Recipient of the prestigious AIA Honor Award 2010, the Cornerstone (built in 1884) remains the only building in Ketchum listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Inside its modern décor, you’ll enjoy a seasonally changing array of game, seafood and vegetable dishes, complemented by Jan Hegewald’s handcrafted cocktails and a list of beer and wine that’s both familiar and eclectic. It’s a local twist on the city-style grill, with an open kitchen featuring buffalo strip loin encrusted with coffee and cocoa nibs, wild salmon on lemon risotto, and the famous mac and cheese. Regular items also include vegan and gluten-free dishes and a better than you’d expect children’s menu, all with a Main Street price point, so there really is something for everyone. Call to reserve the Mafia table downstairs in the intimate stonewalled grotto, or watch the action from above in the spacious skybox surrounded by historic bricks fired in old Ketchum, or make a night of it in the bustling main-level bar with its comfortable banquette and Main Street watcher booth. Check out the guest bartender every Wednesday and bring the kids for Happy Hour Playdate in the skybox. Watch the calendar for Pirate Night, Abba vs. The BeeGees, and Use Your Words: an original poetry, prose and music event, and other themed party nights. The Cornerstone Bar & Grill always serves up a night to remember, making it the new Ketchum tradition.

Phone: 208.928.7777 Location: 211 Main Street, Ketchum Hours: Bar, 4 p.m. to midnight; Dining: 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., nightly Beverages: Full bar, excellent wine list, favorite beers Reservations: Recommended Type of Cuisine: Innovative American with French blessing Service: Bar, dining, above-average children’s menu, private parties Website: www.cbgketchum.com www.woodriverfinedining.com

Cristina’s Restaurant and Bakery european-style trattoria and pasticceria

For 19 years, Cristina’s Restaurant and Bakery has been serving up a delicious array of seasonally-inspired recipes for a devoted clientele who come to the charming, salmon-colored house in Ketchum to enjoy the company of friends, good conversation and satisfying food. “Food is really about people and friendship,” says Cristina. “In Tuscany, it’s not just about the food. We sit at the table for four hours, but we don’t eat for four hours. We talk, we laugh, we cry.” From her signature soups to her freshly baked breads and breakfast pastries, everything Cristina offers in this cozy, European-style trattoria is steeped in her Tuscan heritage. Choose from traditional Tuscan recipes such as Scampi al Dragoncello, Tortellini in Brodo, and Zuppa di Farro, along with homemade pastas, fresh salads, thin crust pizzas and a variety of daily specials. And don’t forget the deli, which overflows with a tantalizing assortment of hot and cold entrées, salads, appetizers and imported and domestic cheeses, salami and olives. Cristina’s two cookbooks, Cristina’s of Sun Valley and Cristina’s Tuscan Table, have garnered raves from sophisticated reviewers to legions of local regulars. Cristina’s Tuscan Table was selected as one of Food & Wine Magazine’s favorite 25 cookbooks of the year and appeared in their annual Best of the Best cookbook in 2008. All the cookbooks are available at the restaurant. If you dream about the perfect meal, you can find it by following Cristina into the pages of her books or . . . you can come to Cristina’s Restaurant. As Cristina says, “At my table, there is room for everyone!” Phone: 208.726.4499 Location: 520 2nd Street East, Ketchum Hours: Breakfast, Mon-Sat, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Lunch, Mon-Sat, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday Brunch, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Outdoor dining: Seasonal, plus sunroom dining Beverages: Beer, wine, soft drinks Reservations: Recommended Type of cuisine: Casual European Service: Dine in, takeout, bakery, private dinners

Globus

gourmet asian fusion with a twist

il Naso a taste of Italy

There are some restaurants where the menu itself is a feast. How does fried Black Pepper Calamari sound? Or Stuffed Ahi Tuna Roll, with Dungeness Crab, Avocado, Sesame Soy Vinaigrette and Wasabi? Try Organic Mushroom Spring Rolls with Lemongrass, Chilies and a Ginger Emulsion. For entrées, try the Ginger Crusted Black Cod with Israeli Couscous, Shaved Brussel Sprouts, Shemiji Mushrooms and Carrot Broth. Or try the Natural Local Pork Baby Back Ribs with their special Honey Barbecue Sauce. Finish the meal with one of their house-made desserts or ice creams.To fully appreciate the range of offerings that Executive Chef Tyler Stokes invents, one should frequent Globus at the very least a few times each season as the menu changes with the leaves. Owner Wendy Muir says Stokes is creative, innovative, enthusiastic,and passionate—adjectives that shine through the dishes of organic vegetables and natural meats. Sous Chef Ryan Stadelman is a great complement to Chef Stokes. There’s a wide selection of imported beers and a boutique-style wine list that certified Sommelier Robert Jensen helped to create. Heading into its 19th year, Globus has a loyal following and is a favorite of anyone who appreciates an eclectic menu. Hint: According to the Food Network’s Rachel Ray, the calamari here is the “best on the planet.” Indulge yourself online at www.globus-restaurant.com, where lovely photos of this gourmet Asian restaurant’s welcome exterior and graceful interior are accompanied by mouth-watering descriptions of the offerings.

This urbane restaurant with gourmet Italian fare is special whether you drop by après-ski to dine at the bar, enjoy the candlelit dining room to persuade romance, or to celebrate a special occasion. il Naso pleases on every level. Owners Alyson and Shawn Tierney insist on an environment that is as aesthetically pleasing as their fare. The restaurant is visually appealing for its glow at dusk, and the smells of herbs and garlic lure you in where you will find meals that are fresh, organic and comprised of local ingredients. Enjoy calamari, veal scallopini, spaghetti and meatballs, homemade ravioli and nightly fresh fish specials and risotto made daily by Executive Chef Kate Metzger. The wine list is extensive, and the knowledgeable staff will help you choose just the right bottle to make the experience complete.

Phone: 208.726.1301 Location: 291 E. 6th, Ketchum Hours: Winter, 5:30 p.m. daily; Summer, 6 p.m. daily. Outdoor dining: Seasonal Beverages: Beer, wine, sake, soft drinks Reservations: Recommended Type of cuisine: Gourmet Asian Service: Dine in, takeout, kids’ menu, catering Website: www.globus-restaurant.com

Phone: 208.726.7776 Location: 480 N. Washington Avenue, Ketchum Hours: 6 p.m. nightly Outdoor dining: Seasonal Beverages: Beer, wine, soft drinks Reservations: Recommended Type of cuisine: Italian Service: Dine in, takeout www.woodriverfinedining.com

Ketchum Grill

among the best ski restaurants in America

The Kneadery

best breakfast in the Northern Rockies

If you want to dine next to a celebrity, best get a reservation at the restaurant run by Ketchum’s celebrity chef. That would be Scott Mason, whose Ketchum Grill is in one of the charming old houses left standing in the face of demand for grand accommodations. And the bonus is the fabulous food, featuring Mason’s famous innovations, ultra-fresh ingredients and service that combine to earn Ketchum Grill a nod as one of the eight best ski-town restaurants in America by Snow Country Magazine. The cuisine is “New American, with Idaho emphasis,” which means such entrées as Grilled Black Canyon Idaho Elk, Braised Idaho Lamb Shank and Duck with Mountain Huckleberries. Mason and his wife Anne (pastry chef for the restaurant) are supporters of the movement to promote local, seasonal food, with a dedication to healthy, natural and homemade. There is an excellent wine list, as well. The boyishly handsome Mason is usually seeing to the fish, the steaks, all the great stuff that comes out of the kitchen. But on occasion he’ll come out to meet and greet. Asked what celebrity customer made the Masons know they had “made it,” they replied: “Lance Armstrong. But JFK Jr. was a regular in his day.” Oh, did we forget to mention Mason bikes to work most days, even in the winter?

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The Kneadery has been the local’s and visitor’s favorite spot for breakfast and lunch for over 30 years. Established in 1975, this establishment combines wholesome fresh food with a rustic Idaho atmosphere. Whether you’re headed out for a day of hiking, or spent the morning skiing the slopes, you’ll want to fuel up with a wholesome nutritious meal at The Kneadery. All meals start with the freshest ingredients—locally baked organic breads, fresh whipped eggs, seasonal fruit and top quality meats. From the huge omletes and pancakes, to the fresh salads and burgers, there’s something for everyone. Great food is just the beginning at The Kneadery. Service with a smile and the authentic décor complete the package. Owners Duffy and Sheila Witmer have been collecting the Western artwork that has filled The Kneadery and The Pioneer Saloon for decades. Come see why so many have made The Kneadery Ketchum’s best restaurant for breakfast for 15 years. Phone: 208.726.4660 Location: 520 East Avenue, Ketchum Hours: 5:00 p.m. to 10-ish nightly Outdoor dining: Seasonal Beverages: Beer, wine, soft drinks Reservations: Recommended at www.ketchumgrill.com Type of cuisine: New American with Idaho emphasis Service: Dine in, takeout, kids’ menu, catering Website: www.ketchumgrill.com www.woodriverfinedining.com

Phone: 208.726.9462 Location: 260 N. Leadville Avenue, Ketchum Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily Outdoor dining: Seasonal Beverages: Beer and wine Reservations: Not accepted Type of cuisine: Idaho American Service: Dine in, takeout, kids’ menu, catering

Michel’s Christiania 1959 “The Christy” 2010

No other restaurant in Ketchum is as steeped in ski history as this one; 2009 marked its 50th anniversary. On the walls are photographs from owner Michel Rudigoz’s time as coach to the U.S. Women’s Ski Team during the golden years when a number of Sun Valley locals made it to the Olympics. These include Christin Cooper, Abbi Fisher-Gould and Maria Maricich. Olympic Gold Medalist Picabo Street gave a signed pair of skis to adorn the place, as did Italian Champion Alberto Tomba. But you don’t have to be a ski aficionado to enjoy a meal here–Ernest Hemingway came so frequently he had his own table. Salmon with sorrel sauce, filet mignon with morels, lamb shank and fresh Idaho trout are just a few of the tantalizing entrées that keep locals and tourists coming back. Idaho potatoes and Michel’s authentic French recipe make “pommes frites” an unforgettable treat! Homemade dessert selections include crème brulee, fresh fruit sorbets, profiteroles and tarte tatin. Rudigoz, formerly of Lyon, France, has made Sun Valley his home since 1972 and the restaurant his creative expression since 1994. Every evening you will find him lighting candles from table to table in the dining room, warmly greeting guests. Drifting through the bar, he encourages patrons to enjoy a wide selection of classic specialty cocktails in the Olympic Bar’s warm, casual atmosphere. Of course, the full dining menu is available there as well. Executive Chef Laurent Loubot leads the culinary team at your service nightly.

Phone: 208.726.3388 Location: 303 Walnut Avenue, Ketchum Hours: Bar 4:45 p.m., dinner 6 p.m. nightly Outdoor dining: Beautiful, seasonal patio dining Beverages: Beer, wine, full bar Reservations: Recommended Type of cuisine: Traditional French Service: Dine in, bar service, private parties

Pioneer Saloon Old West meets new . . .

No visit to Ketchum is complete without a stop at the steakhouse affectionately known as “The Pio.” Owner Duffy Witmer has been working door to floor for 30 years to make sure everyone who comes into his saloon has a memorable meal. Prime rib, steaks, fresh seafood, ribs—you won’t leave unsatisfied. The Pio is typical of an earlier Idaho when ore wagons rattled down Main Street and business was done with a handshake over a beer. An interior décor of natural woods, mounted game and period firearms helps create an authentic saloon atmosphere. You can stop in for a drink at the cowboy bar any night and choose from a wide variety of beers, wines and liquors. Mosey on in to the dining room where most seats give you a view of a busy kitchen cranking out delicious, tender beef, grilled trout and overstuffed Idaho bakers. The Pioneer Saloon sits in the heart of Ketchum, the gateway to the Sawtooths and a mile from Sun Valley, the oldest and most elegant ski resort in America. The surrounding area is a recreationlover’s paradise year-round and, since 1950, The Pioneer has become a traditional stop. This is the place for tourists, locals and anyone with a big appetite for history and great food. “If you haven’t been to The Pio,” says Duffy, “you haven’t been to Ketchum.”

Phone: 208.726.3139 Location: 320 N. Main Street, Ketchum Hours: 5:30 p.m. nightly Outdoor dining: No Beverages: Beer, wine, full bar Reservations: Not accepted Type of cuisine: American steakhouse Service: Dine in Website: www.pioneersaloon.com www.woodriverfinedining.com

Hillside Restaurant

The Ram

expertly prepared meals that entice all guests

...where fine dining is a work of art!

Riccabona’s

where fine dining is a work of art . . .

Authentic, casual, yet undeniably sophisticated, The Ram Restaurant is the perfect blend of pioneer Idaho in its décor and pioneering chefs in its fare. It’s the expertly prepared meals that entice guests to this storied restaurant, said to have been one of Ernest Hemingway’s favorites. Adding to The Ram’s ambiance, longtime local entertainer Larry Harshbarger is open to play your requests on a baby grand as you enjoy an appetizer of escargot or share the alpine favorite, a Gruyere or Emmental cheese fondue. Anything you want to drink can most likely be found at The Ram’s full-service bar. Enjoy a bottle of wine as your feast continues with a repertoire of Idaho lamb, trout, steaks or fresh seafood. Save room to enjoy a dreamy dessert and after-dinner coffees. After dinner, you can extend this European experience with a stroll around the village shops, or by taking in a summer concert at the Sun Valley Pavilion.

Join us for a special and unique dining experience

Phone: 208.622.2225; reservations at 208.622.2800 Location: Sun Valley Village Hours: 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. nightly (closed Wednesdays) Outdoor Dining: Seasonal Beverages: Beer, wine, full bar Reservations: Recommended Type of cuisine: European and American Service: Dine in

Phone: 208.726.1166 Location: 380 N. 1st Ave, Ketchum Hours: Lunch served seasonally—call for hours. Dinner, 6 p.m. nightly Outdoor dining: Summer Beverages: Beer and wine Reservations: Recommended Type of cuisine: Fine dining with a Mediterranean flair Service: Dine in, takeout, private banquet room, catering Website: www.riccabonas.com

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Located in a cozy log cabin in the heart of Ketchum, Riccabona’s offers an elaborate, yet refined, menu presenting wild salmon, lamb, veal, steak and seafood dishes prepared with a Mediterranean flair. The food quality and presentation are spectacular, the service is superb, and the setting of both the main and private dining rooms is romantic and elegant, with fresh-cut flowers, intimate candlelit January 24, 2007 tables and original works of art adorning the walls. “We have takenCocktail great care in designing our menu to offer an excepParty 6:30–7:30 tional dining experience,” says proprietor Steve Riccabona, “and the Private Dining 7:30 menu features many local favorites, including our famous Wienerschnitzel with Lingonberries Spaetzle and pesto-crusted of Lamb.” Featuring Snake and River Farms Kobe BeefRack Tenderloin Some of the popular appetizers include Oysters, Crab Cakes, Sautéed Please more Escargot. The detailed information reservations Calamari Stripscall andforBaked entréeand menu also includes 208-726-1166 several fresh seafood entrées including Halibut prepared en Papillote, WildsAlaskan with380 Blackberry SauceNorth and Risotto, and delicious Felix’ Hillside Salmon Restaurant First Avenue Ketchum, ID 83340 Pan-Seared Sea Scallops with Black Trumpet Mushrooms with Citrus Beurre Blanc and Risotto. The chefs regularly prepare special soups, salads and entrées. In addition to dinner service, Riccabona’s is open for lunch on a seasonal basis and is famous for a number of open-faced sandwiches and salads. The open-faced Beef Tenderloin with avocado, arugula and applewood bacon is garnished with an original Italian pesto drizzle, and the calamari sandwich with a San Francisco-style Louie dressing. To complement any entrée selection, Riccabona’s provides a vast array of fine wines. The wine cellar includes boutique wines and bottles from some of the most famous wineries of the Pacific Northwest, California, Italy and France. Riccabona’s offers an elegant and intimate atmosphere for private parties and special events. During summer, the garden patios expand the seating capacity and provide spectacular mountain views for a cocktail party or group dinners. The staff of Riccabona’s is also available for private parties and catering, or preparing dinner in your home. You haven’t experienced the charm of Ketchum/Sun Valley until you’ve dined with Steve and Victoria Riccabona.

Roosevelt Grille

classic ski town restaurant and bar Tom Nickel already had a successful endeavor on Ketchum’s Main Street, so for his second offering to the downtown dining scene, he went back to the well and created the wonderful and always original Roosevelt Grille. Fourteen years later, this popular establishment appeals equally to both locals and tourists with an enticing menu, professional staff and comfortable vibe. Guests can enjoy an ice-cold brew at the popular bar, relax with a cocktail around the cozy fireplace, or settle into a comfy booth for a superb dinner where they will have the very tough job of choosing from the eclectic menu that Nickel characterizes as “creative interpretations of classic bistro fare.” “We’re inspired by our guests, our staff, our personal travel and our colleagues from other restaurants to keep the menu fresh, varied and interesting. And increasingly we recognize the need to offer food that is healthy and to source it from close to home. All of our beef is hormone and antibiotic free from a family of ranches in Idaho and Oregon. And we’re working hard to serve only sustainably harvested seafood.” Customer favorites include the Pan Broiled Ruby Red Trout, Grilled Flat Iron Steak brushed with savory béarnaise butter, Seared Alaskan Sea Scallops with jalapeño-cream sauce, New Orleans-Style Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya, Braised Idaho Lamb Shank with pinot noir reduction and Honey-Glazed Chicken basted with soy, ginger and orange zest. And their extensive bar menu serves up the best burgers and small pizzas in town! Whether your outing means enjoying a bowl of homemade soup by the fire, a quick brew at the bar or a special dinner with friends, this place is not to be missed. The Roosevelt . . . Ketchum’s classic ski-town restaurant and bar and the local’s favorite for more than 14 years!

Phone: 208.726.0051 Location: 280 N. Main Street, Ketchum Hours: Bar and dining room at 5 p.m. nightly Outdoor dining: Rooftop deck Beverages: Beer, wine, full bar Reservations: Recommended Type of cuisine: American bistro and steakhouse Service: Dine in, takeout, kids’ menu, private banquet room Website: www.rooseveltgrille.com

Sawtooth Club

downtown Ketchum at its best

Whether window shopping, gallery hopping or just gathering to meet good friends, The Sawtooth Club, a mainstay in Ketchum’s downtown scene, has been a Valley favorite for more than 24 years. Always busy with a great mix of locals and visitors, The Sawtooth Club offers a unique blend of American steakhouse classics and fresh seafood and pastas, all prepared with their signature creative flair. “Our mesquite-wood fire generates the tremendous heat which sears in the natural flavors and juices and imparts a variety of subtle tastes and aromas to whatever we’re cooking,” explains owner Tom Nickel. From the Mesquite-Grilled Ribeye Steak brushed with smoked chipotle reduction to the superb Chicken Senegalese, their famous Rack of Spring Lamb, Flame-Broiled Breast of Duck or the WoodGrilled Pork Tenderloin, everything on this irresistible menu is distinctive and delicious. One taste and you’ll know why—in five different years a local readers’ poll has recognized The Sawtooth Club as the “Valley’s Best Overall Restaurant.” After dinner, or all on its own, the long and welcoming bar, cozy fireside couches and eclectic “café menu” make The Sawtooth Club’s bar just about the most popular watering hole in town. Here you can relax around the large central fireplace and enjoy an order of their amazing fresh steamer clams or delicious spring rolls with one of 20 wines by the glass or 10 international microbrews on tap. The Sawtooth Club really does have everything you could ever want for your night on the town. Don’t miss it. The Sawtooth Club . . . Still and always, this is downtown Ketchum at its best!

Phone: 208.726.5233 Location: 231 N. Main Street, Ketchum Hours: Bar, 4:30 p.m.; dining room, 5:30 p.m nightly Outdoor dining: Seasonal Beverages: Beer, wine, full bar Reservations: Recommended Type of cuisine: Creative American dining/casual bar Service: Dine in, takeout, kids’ menu Website: www.sawtoothclub.com www.woodriverfinedining.com

Sushi on Second modern global cuisine

Sushi on Second is second-to-none in Ketchum for creating a magical evening of food, friends and fun. Established in 1994, it is the Valley’s oldest sushi restaurant. But don’t let age fool you. Head Sushi Chefs Zack Venzon and Cuyler Swindley are at the center of a talented crew of young sushi chefs that delight in creating dishes that are as appetizing to look at as they are to eat, like their famous, “Who’s your Daddy” roll. See why Bon Appétit Magazine wrote, “Sushi on Second, the best sushi I’ve had in years.” The menu consists of global cuisine mixed with a healthy dose of Northwest experimentalism that creates a truly unique culinary experience. Chefs John Rust and Ashley Weber are behind their nightly specials, which keep local diners coming back, often twice a week. Be sure to try the sushi, of course, but some of John and Ashley’s current creative dishes include a white wine chili poached Sea Bass topped with lemon cucumber & organic Idaho peach relish over coconut curry risotto, Idaho Kobe beef Carpaccio, Soy ginger glazed Ahi Tuna with fresh Idaho berries & tomatoes over arugula with wasabi vinaigrette, Grilled wild Alaskan Salmon over shiitake mushrooms, spinach rice pilaf with lemon caper sauce & grilled Idaho organic eggplant, and Spicy Thai lobster soup with glass noodles, to name a few. The full wine, champagne, beer and sake bar is fitted with a flatscreen television to see the latest scores, snow and fishing reports. But whether you are sitting in one of the two private, screened tatami rooms or at the 20-seat sushi bar itself, all eyes in the restaurant invariably wind up on the sushi chefs. Knives a-blur, they chop and slice the finest seafood available, which is flown in fresh from locations such as Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji and Japan by their own seafood import company, Idaho Seafood. Come in and taste why Sushi on Second has been consistently over the years voted Ketchum’s best restaurant for sushi and seafood. To take a virtual tour of the restaurant or to check out our full menu, please go to www.sushionsecond.com.

Phone: 208.726.5181 Location: 260 Second Street, Ketchum Hours: 5:30 p.m. nightly Outdoor dining: No Beverages: Wine, beer, sake, soft drinks Reservations: Recommended Type of cuisine: Asian fusion Service: Dine in, takeout Website: www.sushionsecond.com www.woodriverfinedining.com

Trail Creek Cabin

an unforgettable experience that inspires tradition

What can be more romantic than a winter horse-drawn sleigh ride through the pines to a candlelit, 74-year-old rustic cabin with a roaring fire, roaming accordionist and a hearty meal? The unparalleled ambience and offerings of Trail Creek Cabin are so unique that even locals make the trek an annual family tradition. Some guests come by snowshoe and cross-country skis, while those who prefer four wheels can easily gain access to the cabin, located just a short drive from the Sun Valley Lodge. Once seated in the cabin or an adjoining cozy new yurt, diners can relax with a drink from the full bar. Enjoy a hot toddy while studying the menu, which offers a wide array of Westernstyle fare. Start with a bowl of soup du jour to warm you. Then choose from a varied menu that includes wild game—appropriate for the cabin, which once hosted author Ernest Hemingway—Idaho mountain trout, steaks and ribs. Fabulous desserts include a chocolate brownie mousse. During the warmer months, sit outside and cool off on one of our two decks above Trail Creek. Enjoy a summer cocktail from the outdoor bar and dinner at sunset. Dinner reservations should be made well in advance. The cabin grounds are available for special functions and now offer summer dining as well. No matter how you get there, get there for an unforgettable experience that could become your tradition. Phone: 208.622.2800 Winter Sleigh Ride & Dinner Reservations: 208.622.2135 Location: 1.5 miles east of the Sun Valley Lodge, Trail Creek Road (1/2 mile past the Sun Valley Club) Hours: Tues-Sat, Bar 5 p.m; Dinner 5:30 p.m to 9 p.m Beverages: Wine, beer, full bar Reservations: Required Type of cuisine: Western Service: Dine in

Restaurant

Contact

Cuisine

The Cellar Pub 400 E. Sun Valley Rd., Ketchum

208.622.3832 thecellarpub.com

American

CIRO Restaurant & Wine Bar 230 Walnut Ave., Ketchum

208.727.1800 cirosunvalley.com

Cornerstone Bar & Grill

Location

Seasonal menu using local producers; woodburning oven; family friendly

211 Main St., Ketchum

208.928.7777

Cristina’s Restaurant & Bakery 520 2nd St E., Ketchum

208.726.4499

Globus 291 E. 6th St., Ketchum

208.726.1301 globus-restaurant.com

Gourmet Asian

208.726.7776

Italian

208.726.4660 ketchumgrill.com

New American with Idaho emphasis

260 N. Leadville Ave., Ketchum

208.726.9462

Idaho American

309 Walnut Ave., Ketchum

208.726.3388

Traditional French

208.726.3139 pioneersaloon.com

American steakhouse

iL Naso

480 N. Washington Ave., Ketchum

Ketchum Grill 520 East Ave., Ketchum The Kneadery Michel’s Christiania

Pioneer Saloon 320 N. Main St., Ketchum

Urban Western Cuisine

The Ram Sun Valley Village 208.622.2225

Casual European bakery, catering, and take-away

European and American

Riccabona’s 380 N. 1st Ave., Ketchum 208.726.1166 Fine dining with a Mediterranean flair Roosevelt Grille 280 N. Main St., Ketchum 208.726.0051 American bistro and steakhouse rooseveltgrille.com Sawtooth Club 231 N. Main St., Ketchum

208.726.5233 sawtoothclub.com

Creative American dining room/casual bar

Sushi on Second 260 Second St., Ketchum

208.726.5181 sushionsecond.com

Asian fusion

208.622.2800

Western

Trail Creek Cabin

1.5 miles east of the Sun Valley Lodge

www.woodriverfinedining.com

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The Cellar Pub 400 E. Sun Valley Rd.

CIRO 230 Walnut Ave.

Cornerstone Bar and Grill 211 N. Main St.

Cristina’s 520 2nd St. E.

Globus 291 E. 6th St.

il Naso 480 N. Washington Ave.

Ketchum Grill 520 East Ave.

Michel’s Christiania 303 Walnut Ave.

Pioneer Saloon 320 N. Main St.

The Ram Sun Valley Village

Riccabona’s 380 N. 1st Ave.

Roosevelt Grille 280 N. Main St.

Sushi on Second 260 Second St.

The Kneadery 260 N. Leadville Ave.

Sawtooth Club 231 N. Main St.

Trail Creek Cabin 1.5 miles past Sun Valley Lodge

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