A Glimpse at What’s Going on Around the Valley
Four Seasons Luxury for East Village
Extell Development Company and Four Seasons have announced plans for a new resort and residential offering within Deer Valley’s new East Village. Led by ODA Architecture, the property is slated to open in 2028 and will have 134 guest rooms and 123 private residences, all with ski-in, ski-out access. Extensive wellness facilities, a variety of dining options and indoor and outdoor pools are among the many amenities.
Yummy Chocolate Subscription
Heber City’s small-batch chocolatier, Ritual Chocolate, now offers a monthly subscription box: Ritual Chocolate Club. For $20 a month, members receive one exclusive micro batch, test batch or limited-edition creation (a bar, a panned item, a specialty item or a drinking chocolate) and one main-line product. Subscribers get first access to new and limited-edition chocolate bars and are encouraged to provide feedback. As official taste-testers, club members may influence the brand’s future flavors. Ritual also offers tours, tastings and make-your-own chocolate bar classes.
Sipping Apple Goodness
Dendric Estate, a 20-acre mountain cidery located in the Kamas Valley, is introducing its first premium cider, Dry Cut, this summer. The sparkling dry cider is made from 2024 harvested fruit and produced using traditional wine methods, resulting in a crisp and vibrant flavor profile. Dry Cut will be available for purchase in Utah in early July, and plans for regional and direct-to-consumer sales continue. An onsite tasting room is currently in development.
A Taste of Midway on Outside TV
Several Heber Valley eateries were featured on Outside TV’s The Road Less Eaten series that aired in December. The city’s vibrant food scene was the focus of season two, episode four where host Biju Thomas — chef, entrepreneur and cookbook author — visited local favorites like Hawk & Sparrow Bakery, Lola’s Street Kitchen, Heber Valley Artisan Cheese, Midway Mercantile and Ritual Chocolate.
“When I saw the entire episode, I was of course blown away — a love letter to Midway. All of our food highlights and each person was given five full minutes of entertaining coverage. Wow!” says John Platt, chef and co-owner of Midway Mercantile.
Aston Martin Arrives in SLC
Luxury sportscar brand Aston Martin is expanding its retail presence in Utah by opening a new showroom in Salt Lake City. The new state-of-the-art space is set to be completed in late 2025 and will reflect the technology and craftsmanship of the company’s product portfolio. While development plans continue, Aston Martin Salt Lake City will operate from 1231 W. South Jordan Parkway in South Jordan.
“As Utah’s premier ultra-luxury dealership, we’re thrilled to add the Aston Martin brand,” says Amy Buckley, dealer principal of Salt Lake City Motorcars and Aston Martin Salt Lake City. “We have seen firsthand the explosive growth and demand in the luxury sports car market. When listening to our clients, the most requested additional offering has overwhelmingly been Aston Martin.”
Field & Fork Feeds Families
New company Field & Fork is taking the popular recipe kit delivery service concept to the next level. Their handmade meal kits use fresh ingredients sourced directly from local farms and ranches in the Utah area like Madsnacks Produce and L2 Ranch in Oakley; Moon Shadow Farm in Hoytsville; and more. “These kits not only offer delicious meals but also share the stories and traditions of our unique mountain community, connecting people to the heart of our agricultural heritage,” says owner Lynn Wood.
Aside from meals available for weekly delivery or pickup, the company also offers a variety of monthly in-person classes and workshops out of their Henefer location, which was previously home to Fizz & Freeze ice cream shop before it closed in November.
