đ˝ď¸ Salt Lake City Foodď˝Fine Dining with Amazing Ambiance & Flavor đˇ
Celebrating New Yearâs Eve away from home â definitely couldnât let my stomach down! After some research, I chose Franck's Restaurant to experience SLCâs top-rated fine dining spot and tried their special Chefâs Menu on 12/31. The atmosphere and service here were both warm and inviting, and the food portions and flavors felt genuinely thoughtful. Overall, this place is definitely worth a visit! Hereâs my course-by-course review: đĽ Torn & Toasted Beef Marrow Brioche Buttery marrow mixed with sake-cured salmon roe, served on crispy-yet-soft bread â rich and indulgent. đ Half Sashimi Japanese Yellowtail Pickled cabbage + Shaoxing wine-infused consommĂŠ + braised pearl onions + fermented mochi + scallion powder â the East-meets-West theme of the menu began to shine here. The first fish portion was overcooked and dry, but after mentioning it to the server, the kitchen immediately replaced it with a perfectly seared version â gone in seconds! đ Champagne Preserved Lemon & Brie Bisque I appreciate the chefâs vision, but the execution fell short. Creamy bisque with an arugula chutney, but overly salted with too much candied lemon â it overpowered the lavender focaccia, leaving just salt, citrus, and bitter zest. A lighter hand with the salt and lemon wouldâve saved this. đŚ 36 Day Dry Aged Jurgielewicz Duck The cover star of the menu â a classic âthree-ways duck.â Crispy-skinned duck breast (couldâve been crispier), tender duck leg with nutty Waldorf salad, and silky duck liver pâtĂŠ. Jerusalem artichokes were a fun alternative to potatoes. Raisin sauce with mint leaves was the perfect touch. 𼊠126 Degree Hereford Beef Tenderloin Roast Another generous main! Slow-roasted beef tenderloin served with yogurt mashed potatoes, mustard-port wine emulsion, creamed spinach, miso onion rings, pumpkin seeds, and chervil. Layers of flavor and texture showed the chefâs creative flair. đŽ Passionfruit Crème Catalana Sweet-tart passionfruit custard with caramel popcorn + dragon fruit mascarpone. Tasty on its own, but felt a bit heavy as the final note of the menu â not refreshing enough. Couldâve used an ice cream element to lighten it up. #USATravel #NewYearTraditions #NYECelebration #HiddenGemRestaurant #SaltLakeCityFood
