Riverhorse on Main is undergoing a culinary and structural transformation, featuring new leadership in the kitchen and the official launch of a renovated bar space. To celebrate the changes, the restaurant will host a special five-course wine dinner on Saturday, Dec. 12, featuring pairings from the owners' Napa Valley vineyard.
New Kitchen and Bar Leadership
The upcoming changes at the Park City establishment include a shift in kitchen management and a rebranding of the former Palomino space. The former Palomino area is being transformed into TBR — The Bar at Riverhorse, a new identity designed to bring the bar more closely into the overall Riverhorse experience.
Transition and Renovation Schedule
Executive chef Ryan Williams, who has been a member of the Riverhorse team since 2012, will lead the kitchen under this new chapter. The restaurant is also implementing a temporary closure from Nov. 10-18 for updates, with a soft opening scheduled for TBR on Nov. 21.
The Next Chapter Event Details
The restaurant has scheduled a special event titled "The Next Chapter" for Saturday, Dec. 12, to mark these transitions. The evening is set to begin at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception at TBR, which will include stations for caviar and jamón ibérico.
Wine Pairings and Menu
Following the reception, guests will move to the Main Dining Room at 7 p.m. for a five-course tasting menu. The menu, created exclusively for the event by Williams, will feature wine pairings from Spence Vineyards, a family-owned winery located on Howell Mountain in Napa Valley.
Spence Vineyards Connection
The vineyard is owned by Riverhorse owners Dave and Suzie Spence. Located at approximately 1,900 feet, the vineyard is characterized by volcanic soils and mountain growing conditions that produce limited-production wines. Charlie Jensen, the director of sales and marketing for Spence Vineyards, is scheduled to attend the dinner to guide guests through the pairings and share the history of the wines.
Event Logistics
The special dinner requires advance seating assignments and is restricted to guests 21 and older. Tickets for the event, which includes the reception, five-course dinner, and wine pairings, are priced at $325 per guest. Additional beverages are billed separately.
Restaurant Heritage
Riverhorse on Main, located at 540 Main St. in Park City, is one of the oldest and most distinguished restaurants in the area. The establishment was the first restaurant in Utah to receive the DiRoNA Award and remains a venue for weddings, rehearsal dinners, and business celebrations.
