These are two different restaurants in two very different spaces. Handle, located just off of Park City’s Historic Main Street, stands out in a town that caters to visitors where some operators, frankly, phone it in. HSL, on the edge of downtown SLC, is Handle’s cousin in the city. The common denominator is, of course, Chef Briar Handly. Of course, we said all of this last year, but, because it remains the same, it bears repeating. Quality and consistency pair with Handly’s creativity and poor attention span. This double-barrelled approach creates a menu that just won’t sit still. It bobs and weaves through the seasons and isn’t afraid to buck its own traditions. Keep up the good work, chef.
Handle: 36 Heber Ave., Park City | handleparkcity.com
HSL: 418 E. 200 South, SLC | hslrestaurant.com
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