The Winter Conservatory Each year Log Haven transforms the Waterfall Patio from an outdoor dining location to the Winter Conservatory used for private parties and special events. The process takes several weeks to create. It was designed specifically for the shape of our patio. The conservatory includes a sub-floor that is carpeted, thousand of lights hung from the beams and then covered with a clear fabric liner, heating (heat comes up from the floors - just like in your home - no ugly standing heaters), lined white walls and lighted birch arch, trees and evergreen decor. We keep the view to the waterfall and light it up at night. The Winter Conservatory opened this year in time for a celebratory wedding on Halloween. The bride and groom invited staff to dress in costumes. We are looking forward to hosting many more beautiful events in the weeks and months to come. And then in May we will will convert back to the Waterfall Patio. To see this space and other options available at Log Haven, please email Faith or Joni. Private Event phone number is 801-272-8233.

New 2009 Fall/Winter Menu

Chef Jones' recently introduced his fall/winter menu. During the staff tasting, we photographed beautiful and delicious appetizers, salads and entrees from his new menu to share with you:

Curried Pecan Cauliflower Soup, duck confit, golden raisin, apple, rice stick noodle, chile oil

Utah Trout in Crispy Thai Chile Butter, spicy fermented black bean sauce, shaved buddha's hand, cashews, scallions

Grilled Skirt Steak, Tomatillo Sauce, creamed rice, corn, seasonal tortillas, jalapeno aioli

Chicory Frisee, shaved apple, smoked blue cheese, candied pancetta, sweet potato chips, cider vinaigrette

Maple Brined Grilled Pork Chop, sweet potato gnocchi, candied pancetta, roasted apples, grilled radicchio, sage-buttermilk gravy

Lemon Pressed Chicken Breast, baby artichokes, polenta, Spanish chorizo-cipollini broth, shaved mimolette

Spun Potatoes and Zucchini Ribbons (vegan), roasted mushrooms, overnight tomatoes, warm olive vinaigrette

Seared Sea Scallops, butternut squash risotto, carrot-ginger buerre blanc, icicle radish salad

Blue Corn Dusted Wild Prawns, pozole, queso blanco, crisp chipotle leeks, jalapeno-mango butter

Grilled Rocky Mountain Elk Rack, juniper braised red onions, smoked potato croquettes, mushroom bordelaise

Seared Hawaiian Swordfish, tempura bamboo rice, burdock root, green papaya salad, ponzu sauce

For our complete menu, click here. We are looking forward to serving you soon!

Join us in Celebrating our 15 year anniversary! Mention our anniversary during the month of November and receive 15% off of our dinner menu. Serving dinner every night beginning at 5:30 p.m. Reservations recommended. Offer not valid on Thanksgiving, Early Bird or Private Parties.

Chef Dave Jones will join a team of Chefs in
Slow Food's Feast of Five Senses

Join us for an extraordinary gathering of chefs and local food artisans at Slow Food Utah’s 5th Annual Feast of Five Senses.

Sunday, October 18, 2009 - 5:30 p.m.

Kimball Distributing – Viking Cooking School & Showroom
2233 South 300 East, Salt Lake City, Utah

Log Haven Restaurant Salad Course
Chef Dave Jones

Chicory Frisee, Crispin Apples, Butternut Squash Chips, Pecan-Feta Spanikopita,
Pumpkin Alfalfa Blossom - Cider Vinaigrette
Producers/Farmers contributing to this course:
Ranui Farms/Chicory Frisee
Paradise Valley Orchards/Crispin Apples
Bell Organics/Butternut Squash
Thompson Family Pecan Farm/pecans
Farnsworth Family Farms/Cider
Drake Family Farms/Feta
Knight Family Honey/Pumpkin Alfalfa Honey

Join us for an extraordinary gathering of chefs and local food artisans! 

Feast Makers:
Antipasti by Liberty Heights Fresh
Greg Neville of Lugano
Dave Jones of Log Haven
Adam Kreisel of Tipica... A Caputo Project
Ali Sabbah of Mazza
Romina Rasmussen of Les MadeLeines Patisserie

$100 per person $25 Optional Wine pairing
Five Senses Kitchen Table ( Watch and mingle with our Feastmakers): $125 per person, $25 optional wine pairing.

Seats are limited please RSVP with Payment to:
Credit Cards go to www.slowfoodutah.org (via secure Pay Pay 801-706-8828)

Check/Money Order: 
Slow Food Utah - P.O. Box 520284 - SLC, UT 84152

Together, we can ensure we all have a place at our community table!!! 

Chef David Jones included in “Moms are the CEO’s of Life” by Eugene Quinn

Eugene Quinn’s latest book includes several stories from -  Senators, music producers, football players, and the beloved Julia Child.  Eugene Quinn captures “the role their mother played in shaping their respective lives”. 

Each story is written with two-parts:  “The first part of each chapter tells the story of how I learned one of my own mother's lessons. Most people who read them will see themselves, since all children go through many of the same trials and tribulations. The second part of each chapter relates to a specific individual who used their mother's lessons to be successful in their chosen field.”

Below are a few excerpts from Chef Jones' Life Lesson, “When you sing, sing loud”:

When I was a little boy, whenever a song came on the radio I would have to sing along with mom.  She would pick me up, put her arms around me, and tell me it was time for our duet.  She only had one requirement when we sang:  “When you sing, sing loud”.

“If you sing, sing loud” is really just another way of saying, “If you’re going to do something, give it your best and do it with pride.”  The work place can get tough, and the best way through those tough times is by doing your work with pride and passion –every task, whatever it may be.

Thank you Eugene Quinn for including Chef Dave Jones in a memorable and beautiful account of the difference each mother makes in the lives of her children.

 

Log Haven's Dog Days of Summer voted "Best Restaurant to Feast with your Furry Friend" by Open Table.

Open Table Blog: The Best Restaurants to Feast with Your Furry Friend

"Now that the dog days of summer (and the hot and humid weather that usually accompanies them) are behind us and National Dog Week is about to begin, it's a great time to take your pet (or two...or three) out on the town and to your favorite restaurant. Not every dining establishment will accommodate pets. But, typically, those with outside seating can. And many go out of their way to welcome your four-legged or two-winged dining companions. Of course, some folks take more exotic companions out with them.

3. Log Haven, Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City’s Log Haven takes its appreciation for dogs to a new level during the months of June through the second week of October with a “Dog Days of Summer” special. Diner Kathleen Bratcher, her husband, and their dog Bella give Log Haven’s seasonal American cuisine and canine hospitality a rave review. She says, “We were offered spacious patio seating, cool water, high-quality dog treats in a stainless steel doggie dish, and brass-plated dog tags with ‘Log Haven’ embossed. They also offer a reasonably priced dog meal created by their chef, Dave Jones, and a special cocktail menu for adults with a refreshing ‘Salty Dog.’"

Rachel Griffith and Kerr Foster Wedding and Reception
September 12, 2009 Lovely fall wedding. Wine bottles displayed "table numbers". Grandma's provided heirloom cookie recipes in apothecary jars. Tables were draped to the floor with black linen and arranged with walnut chivari chairs. White hanging lanterns were hung around the building (we love IKEA!).
Flowers by Studio Stems
Linens provided by Model Linen
Wedding Cake and Groom's cake created by Layer by Layer
Menu:
Passed Hors d'oeuvre:
Spinach and Cheese Spanikopita and Parmesan and Artichoke Cheese Heart
First Course:
Sweet greens, honey mustard vinaigrette, candied walnuts, dried cranberries
Entrees:
Choice of Honey Balsamic Chicken with soft polenta, broccolini, candied pancetta, garlic jus
-or-
Grilled Salmon, asparagus, goat cheese potato puree, lemon-olive oil viniagrette
-or-
Pepper Seared Filet Mignon - shallot marmalade, garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables
-or-
Penne Pasta - fresh tomato sauce, roasted eggplan, basil, parmesan