(Photo courtesy of CityHome Collective)
I'm really very pleased to say I'm extatic over the new Pallet Bistro on 400 West and 237 South, adjacent to already pitch perfect Rose Estb. Some friends and I had a nice long dinner last night and from moment we walked in it felt really inspired. Designers Cody Derrick and Patrick Davis diligently avoided the sometimes overworked 'rustic' tropes that are practically a staple of every coffee house and hipster restaurant in the country right now. Instead they gave the historic building and it's interior a fresh spin, that's in concert with both of their diciplined and growing style books.
Everything you encounter in the space feels specifically chosen (I'll avoid the term 'curated'...) to add warmth, humor and originality without feeling in your face or too cool for school. It's raw design with functional touches that somehow feel specific to Utah and Salt Lake City, in a lovely way. There is a clever use of edison bulb lighting on extend-o-arms in the front window seating area. And the light level, low and lux, supported by a modern soundtrack that wasn't too loud hit the mark for me. Love me some low lighting. Some of my other favorite elements were the comfortable eames bucket chairs, the detachable community tables (clever) and individually lit portraits and landscape paintings cleverly arranged around electrical conduit. The entry way, bar and bathrooms all have brilliant touches to be admired, including an old typewriter and pin board in the bathroom hallway diners can use to post their thoughts. Again, that kind of stuff could go over the top I think, but here it feels genuine and original. Especially a few cocktails deep into the evening.
With regards to the actual food, everything we had from the cocktails ('ginger balls'... gotta try it) to appetizers and main courses (roasted chicken and scallops) was extremely good. The menu isn't too big and that's usually a sign that the chef has his or her offerings dialed. I can't wait to go back and try some of what I saw on the plates next to us. That or try lunch soon on the patio which is opening shortly.
So without trying to sound like a restaurant critic or anything I'm just really happy to see more additions like this to our growing food scene, wanted to share my thoughts and think everyone might enjoy trying Pallet out for themselves. Have you been? What did you think? I'm curious to know.
Pallet Bristro
(801) 935-4431
237 South. 400 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
eatpallet.com
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