Alex Campbell

1. You are a bit of a man about town. Share some of your secret stashes. Where do you like to hang out? Where’s your favorite dive? Favorite highbrow spot? 

My favorites-

1. Stein Eriksen Lodge for brunch

2. My hidden stash would be at the Stein Eriksen Residences – the 7880 Club (dinner and a get-away wine evening)

3. St. Regis Bar at The St. Regis Deer Valley - for après & sunset cocktails

4. Casual evening cocktails would be the Boneyard Saloon & Wine Dive

5. My dive- No Name Saloon

2. You have a group coming to town for a birthday party. Describe the perfect weekend you would show them. Where would you go for live music and performances? What late-night venues would you take them to in Park City/Summit County? Where would you dine? Any other can’t-miss activities?

Depends on the time of arrival. If it’s late morning/lunch to start, then Stein Eriksen Lodge for a bite then set up home service for IVs with Hydration Concierge to get hydrated for the weekend. 5:30pm for sunset cocktails (Hibiscus Margaritas) & Champagne Sabering at The St Regis Deer Valley along with a truffle pizza and oysters. Late night with drinks at No Name Saloon with one of our favorite bartenders - Max or Jessi.

Day 2 Breakfast smoothie at the Booster Juice to start the day off. Lunch at Five5eeds followed by a small walk/hike along 224/Farm Trail to the McPolin Farm (White Barn) or Mcleod Creek. Late afternoon wine tasting with The Onyx Wine Lounge Sommelier, then dinner with one of The Onyx Chefs (Chef Heber or Chef Ortega). Late night live music at The Spur Bar & Grill (back bar) for late night recovery from food coma.

Day 3 Breakfast/lunch to go from the Back Door Deli, then head for a fly fishing excursion on the Provo River. Afterward, over to the crater for a soak at the Homestead Resort, a hidden gem of Utah. Then head home to clean up and relax before dinner and whiskey tasting at High West Saloon & Distillery in Park City. Late night for music at The Cabin (DJ on one floor, live music on another).   

Day 4 Coffee and acai bowl at Harvest or Atticus Coffee, Books & Teahouse. Brunch at Flanagan's on Main St., followed by a shopping walk along Main St. and Park Silly Sunday Market. 3pm massage with Home Service Ashley Hanna or Remede Spa at The St Regis Deer Valley, then dinner and wine pairing at Firewood or Handle.  

Day 5 Departure coffee, smoothie or acai bowl at Park City Coffee Roasters.

3. You’ve lived in Park City for some time now. What makes Park City so unique? What events have had the most impact on the special character of the area?

I choose Park City for the mountains, the snow, Sundance Film Festival, the peacefulness of being in a small town right outside a major city, the warm welcome I got when I arrived in town, and how easy it is to interact with the community. Not to mention the easy access to the Salt Lake City airport and the ability to fly anywhere in the world.  

4.  Where would you choose to stay, dine and relax during a staycation in Park City/Summit County? 

I would love to stay at Stein Eriksen Residences for a staycation then I would eat at Bartolo’s in Kimball Junction for a nice Italian meal or Prime Steak House and Piano Bar if I want a more upscale evening.

5. Describe your ideal Friday night out on the town with friends or a date.  

I would start with cocktails at The St. Regis Deer Valley for the sabering at 6:30/sunset, then a glass of champagne and oysters at Handle. Dinner would be at Prime Steak House and Piano Bar or Shabu, then drinks in the loft at a No Name Saloon. If we can continue, we would go for some live music at The Spur Bar & Grill or a DJ set at The Cabin.

6. There are many places across the globe where you could set up shop and do what you do. What is it about Park City/Summit County that led you to choose this location?

I chose to set up shop in Park City because it gave me an adventure of moving to a new home and moving from a major city, a reflection of where I was born back in Jamaica. The high mountains and river were one reason, but also the beauty of the winter season. Being in Park City was like looking at a picture from a magazine - a perfect winter wonderland! My first visit to Park City was for the Sundance Film Festival. The following winter, I got a job at Empire Lodge in Deer Valley as a chef. I wanted to explore a bit more about why ice was falling from the ski. I moved over to the Stein Eriksen Lodge as a bartender/barback/expeditor. My boss and supervisor saw my knack for people skills and introduced me to a higher level of service. From there, I found myself as an offsite concierge and then started as an independent concierge contractor to vacationers.

7. Why is Park City/Summit County’s art and culture scene (i.e. culinary, film, visual art, music, and performance scenes) important?

There are so many reasons that the art and culture scene is important for our community. For example, the Arts Council has provided and created an interactive platform for young talent to be creative and showcase themselves, such as myself and many others. This exposure to artistic creativity helps us gain exposure and helps build a loyal client base within our community, which leads to global exposure. The platform also helps build mentorship programs for the young and older generations in our community. If someone wanted to add a service to expand tourism, they could refer to the platform and potentially reach out to create partnerships with other creative small businesses within the community. This platform also enlightens our community on what talents live here, which we sometimes don't know.

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