Snowbasin Resort announces the new weekly Dining Discovery Cinnabar Experience that kicks off Tuesday, January 9th. Explore cravings and try a new item every Tuesday in the Cinnabar. Scott Sniggs, Executive Chef says, “This is a unique opportunity to bring specialized cuisine to spice up your average ski day. The series encourages guests to step out of their culinary comfort zone, amidst the comfortable environment of Snowbasin.” Each week one of Snowbasin’s award-winning chefs will develop the items and roam the Cinnabar to answer any questions and talk about the methods and ingredients.
January 9th/February 20th– Mongolian Hot Pots
Explore your cravings of Traditional Hot Pots where a simmering pot of broth is placed in the center of the table for sharing and the many ingredients are then cooked by those sharing the pot in the hotbroth. The technique dates back more than 1000 years in Mongolia to the Jin Dynasty. It’s considered a very hearty, winter time meal that fits perfectly with the spirit of Dining Discovery.
January 16th/February 27th – The Joys of Beer and Chicken Wings
Who doesn’t like beer and wings? A match made in heaven for any dedicated fan of après ski. Snowbasin will have special beers available for pairing and the Chefs will be busy making wings. They plan to have over a dozen different kinds of flavors with all different spice levels; available in orders of three.
January 23rd/March 6th – Fresh Pasta
Snowbasin’s culinary team will create a fresh home-made pasta menu that will no doubt excite your dining cravings. Pasta choices will be a ‘world-tour’ of dining bliss focused on items that many folks do not get to sample in this country very often.
January 30th – Korean Kimchi and Bulgogi
Bulgogi literally means "fire meat" made of thin, marinated slices of beef grilled on a barbecue or on a stove-top griddle. It is also often stir-fried in a pan in home cooking. Sirloin, rib eye or brisket are frequently used cuts of beef for the dish. Served traditionally with rice and an assortment of kimchi and marinated vegetables.
February 6th/March 13th – Tapas
Tapas, is well known throughoutSpain as a ‘snack’ served hot or cold. The Snowbasin chefs will be focusing on regional Spanish ingredients and techniques that will no doubt be a craving worth exploring.
February 13th – ‘Fat Tuesday’ Creole Cuisine
Eat hearty for Mardi Gras! Cinnabar will host a ‘Fat Tuesday’ meal not be missed. The Director ofDining and Entertainment, Peter Baker, will take the culinary reigns for the Cinnabar this one day to demonstrate his ‘Nola’ culinary skills. Items to include shrimp etoufee, red beans & rice, and gumbo.
For more information, please visit www.snowbasin.com or call 801.620.1000. ###
About Snowbasin Resort
Snowbasin Resort, top rated by Ski Magazine in the categories of Service, On-Mountain Food, Lifts and Grooming, is located less than 35 miles North of Salt Lake City. It has one of the easiest drives from Salt Lake International Airport as well as quick access to the Park City Area and Downtown Ogden. With 3,000 skiable acres and 3,000 vertical feet, Snowbasin Resort is best known for wide-open bowls, gladed runs, manicured groomers, powder stashes days after a storm, four terrain parks, and excellent service. Snowbasin Resort has world-class snowmaking and one of the most advanced lift systems in the West. Enjoy award-winning cuisine including mountaintop dining with spectacular views and magnificent day lodges. Discover why Snowbasin Resort is consistently recognized as one of the best family resorts in North America! Snowbasin Resort is a member of the Grand America Hotels and Resorts family. Sister properties include Sun Valley Resort, Grand America Hotel, Little America Hotel (all Salt Lake City, UT), The Westgate Hotel, San Diego, CA, Little America Flagstaff, AZ, Little America, WY, and Little America, Cheyenne, WY.
