At these three Utah restaurants, fresh design delivers just as much flavor as what’s on the plate
HIRSCH
An enchanting, Austrian-inspired atmosphere defines The Hirsch at Goldener Hirsch by Auberge in Deer Valley. Designed by Liubasha Rose, the dining room is wrapped in hand-painted Salzburg-inspired wallcovering, anchored by alpine-blue banquettes. Rustic tradition meets playful irreverence in this pattern-forward chalet, where every element nods to Rose’s European childhood: from forests and foraging to whimsical woodland characters. auberge.com/goldener-hirsch/dine/
CENTRAL BY SAFFRON VALLEY
Each of Lavanya Mahate’s Indian dining locations is a love letter to the culture of India. Central by Saffron Valley is no different, with a fresh theme celebrating India’s golden age of railway travel.
Designed by Mahate herself, the unique dining concept—complete with a train schedule menu board, replica Chennai station clock and banquette seating constructed around a cobalt-blue train car—went from vision to reality in just 45 days.
Drenched in the iconic blues and golds of the Indian railway, the space also includes nods to art deco and midcentury modalities. “I always love bold geometry in design,” says Mahate. “And as someone born in the 70s, that midcentury love affair is something you just can’t take away.” centralbysaffronvalley.com
THE TREE ROOM
The Tree Room restaurant at Sundance Mountain Resort is embarking on the new year with enlivened furnishings and a newly open-to-the-public Library Lounge. Built in 1970 as Robert Redford’s first addition to the resort, the restaurant is constructed around a living tree, reflecting the resort’s enduring commitment to harmony with nature. A new collection of live-edge tables crafted by the resort’s talented in-house woodworkers, updated banquette seating and refreshed flatware help this fine dining staple feel energized without losing its familiar charm. sundanceresort.com/dining/tree-room/
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