We all know Park City is one of the premier ski destinations, but it's also gorgeous in the summer and not to be missed. The city has been known as the main host city of the Sundance Film Festival, but it has also become a hot spot for the rich and famous. And recently, a dazzling new star has arrived on Main Street:


We were lucky enough to speak to Silver's co-owner and owner of Vida Tequila, Lisa Barlow.

What was the inspiration behind starting SILVER - and how is it going?  

The inspiration is timeless, comfortable luxury.  We wanted to bring something new and fresh to a town that is quickly becoming the "Hamptons of the West".  Things are going very well. We had a star studded opening and continue to maintain the integrity of SILVER.

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Tell us what is was like to work with the one and only - David Rockwell (we are huge fans). Did you have a definitive idea for the Silver Brand and interior design or did you just "unleash" the brilliance of the Rockwell Group?

I knew we wanted cobalt blue, chain mail and lots of sheers. I love banquettes and think that all of these elements are timeless.  I looked through the Rockwell website and brought in my inspiration and ideas from other properties in Prague, Berlin and NYC.  We worked  with David Mexico - he is a genius. Within ten days of our first meeting, we were back in NYC going over three distinct renderings for the space. He took all of our favorite things and inspiration pieces and combined them in one space. He is pure genius.

The photos of your dishes are truly seductive. What is your signature dish?

I love the butternut leaf salad, the meatballs and love, LOVE the short ribs!

What music is playing on a typical night at Silver?

I love our music. Depending on our featured DJ, we have lots of alternative music,  hits from the 80's - some Madonna, Erasure, Aero Smith, Def Leppard, Michael Jackson- really fun music that makes you want to hang out, cocktail and dance with friends.

Your restaurant has really taken off - hosting parties for the Sundance Festival and its been reported to be popular amongst the celebrity scene. What are your future plans for the restaurant? 

Lots! Great programming that keeps SILVER fresh and current, continually raising the bar for Sundance, which is an international tastemaker, industry event in our city. I think it's important to maintain your vision with constant updates and change. The goal is to keep bringing something new to the very chic and cool Park City, a host of so many of the worlds most unique, interesting and successful people.

Would you care to share which celebrities have been to your restaurant so far?
 
James Franco, Kate Bosworth, Vera Ferminga, Greg Kinnear, Katie Holmes, Channing Tatum and Demi Moore, Penn Bagley, Ashton Kutcher, to name a few.

As an entrepreneur, wife, mom and now restaurant owner - when planning a romantic evening, do you prefer to cook at home or eat out?  

We eat out or I am happy to let my husband cook - he is amazing!


And for our readers, can you tell us what is YOUR Seduction Meal? What would you whip up for your husband if you had the time and were to create a special night at home?
 
Good question! I'll go with my signature: I would do a great spinach salad, followed by stuffed shells, or a  good cut of filet - and homemade ice cream served with fresh creme and berries and VIDA TEQUILA cocktails of course :)