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Handle Park City

Last night I had the opportunity to check out Park City’s hot new restaurant, Handle. Handle, named after head chef & partner Briar Handley formerly of Talisker On Main, is seeking to fill a void in Park City by providing quality food at a reasonable price point. The menu is comprised of several small plates a few larger dishes, as well as an array of craft cocktails.

The highlight of the evening by far for me was the fried chicken. I’m a sucker for fried chicken, good or bad, and I can say definitively that Handle’s fried chicken is the best in town. The cauliflower and artichoke dip plates stood out as well, and the Rattlesnake, Handle’s take on the bourbon sour, was excellent.

I could go on about Handle’s approach to local and seasonal ingredients, hand-crafted menu, or more empty cliché’s that all restaurants use, but I won’t. What I will say, is that after my first experience with Handle, it’s obvious the proprietor’s are passionate about the food & atmosphere they are creating and are committed to providing a much needed quality alternative to Park City’s tiresome restaurant options. They have a winning formula, that with a few adjustments, should bring them much success and hopefully inspire more good food on Main Street.

Handle Park City is open for dinner Wednesday – Sunday and is located on the corner of Heber Ave & Swede Alley in the Gateway Center (the old Jean Louis / Al Dente space).


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