This week, we have two co-workers from China visiting and working at my office in Sandy.
Here's my question for today:
If you were in charge of taking two native Chinese men to dinner in downtown Salt Lake, where would you take them?
Let me qualify this by saying that I am not in charge of taking these men to dinner. Some other co-workers are. My suggestions were Settebello (Italian) or Sawadee (Thai). The food at both places is excellent, plus they aren't as chain-y as places like Olive Garden and Chili's -- at least, not in the Utah valley. I like the Olive Garden and Chili's a lot, but I could go to them pretty much anywhere in the States. Then again, maybe they've never been, so maybe they would like them.
I was asked why I didn't suggest a Chinese restaurant. Well, I'm not really a fan of Chinese so I don't know where the good places are. Plus, isn't the point of going out of town to try something a little different? I hardly know these men, and neither does the friend taking them out, so I have no idea what their preferences are. All I know is they are Engineers in town from China.
So, where would you suggest?
4 comments:
I really like "The Garden" it's on the 10th floor of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. It has great views of downtown SL.
Vienna Bistro (kind of expensive, but delicious!) Also, Aristos, which is actually up by the U of U, but has awesome Greek food.
Stoneground - seriously AWESOME food. American and wonderful.
Market Street Grill - seafood is good for people from China, most like it.
Tucano's - Brazilian and salad bar. Plus the sweet pineapple is delicious.
Trio (not quite downtown, but still gourmet)
Melting Pot - how do you say 'My Goodness that chicken is divine!' in Chinese?
I vote for someplace that serves American food, not a place that serves Americanized ethnic food. Candice mentioned "The Garden" or maybe "The Roof"--a place that offers American food from a distinctly Salt Lake location.
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