SALT LAKE CITY — Many Utah restaurants expanded their outdoor dining options this year, seeking to reassure customers while also adding capacity and staying in compliance with restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
But as chilly weather moves in and makes outdoor dining an unappealing proposition, some restaurants are getting creative to keep the practice — and the extra business that comes with it.
Wasatch Brewery, for instance, announced Tuesday it will offer a unique outdoor dining experience at its Sugar House and Park City locations.
Starting this week, Wasatch diners can reserve a private outdoor "igloo" for their party. The igloos are described as large-scale and can accommodate up to eight people. Wasatch senior marketing manager Maxwell Christen said in an email the company hopes "igloo dining will become a tradition for families who visit us this holiday season and into the winter months."