Park City is one of Utah’s top destinations for food lovers. Visitors will find world-class artisans like Ritual Chocolate, Mountain Town Olive Oil, and Gold Creek Farms that open their doors for tours and tastings for guests to learn more about their specialties. Known for their innovative collaborations, these local businesses create distinctive products that will surprise and delight. Guests are invited to immerse themselves in the craft and artistry of these local vendors and further explore the flavors at various eateries.Ritual Chocolate’s Spirit of CollaborationRitual Chocolate, an award-winning small-batch bean-to-bar chocolate producer, has cultivated a series of distinctive collaborations with local companies such as High West Distillery, Alpine Distilling, and Hollow Tree Honey. These partnerships have resulted in various confections, including chocolate infused with the robust flavors of whiskey and gin and another bar topped with honey crisps.Taste Utah Tip: Taste Ritual Chocolate in the chocolate mousse dessert at Midway Mercantile.“With all the collaboration bars, it’s so fun to work with other local makers, create a partnership, and highlight what they’re doing,” says co-founder Anna Seear.Visitors to Ritual Chocolate can enjoy a firsthand look at their chocolate-making process. Public tours are available at 11 a.m. on Fridays and 1 p.m. on Saturdays, offering an insightful glimpse into the world of bean-to-bar chocolate production. Start in the tasting room with an introduction to cocoa origins and the bar-making process. Learn how to use the tasting guide to discover the nuances of chocolate aromas and color, then move on to the tour to see the magic happen.2175 West 3000 South, Suite 100, Heber, UT 84032 | 435-657-6920 | ritualchocolate.comMountain Town Olive Oil’s Art of InfusionMountain Town Olive Oil excels in sourcing gourmet olive oils and vinegars, showcasing a spectacular range of over 20 olive oils and 30 vinegars. From Tuscan Herb olive oil to Fig Balsamic vinegar, each flavor is delicious and elevates the ordinary.“It’s fun for people when they come to Park City every year. They enjoy stopping in,” explains Jessica McCleary, owner. “The quality is outstanding. The olive oils have all been tested in labs for quality. The vinegars have low acidity. It tastes good, and it’s good for you.”Their collaboration with Palomino has led to the creation of a cocktail called We Didn’t Cheat, which features their premium olive oil as a key ingredient. This inventive fusion exemplifies how traditional ingredients can be reimagined to create contemporary culinary experiences.Taste Utah Tip: Head to Palomino for the We Didn’t Cheat cocktail featuring Mountain Town Olive Oil.“Guests have loved experiencing our We Didn’t Cheat cocktail,” explains Ashley Smith, Palomino bar manager. “The eclectic flavor profile is born from hyper-local ingredients, including the fruity, mildly spicy Baklouti Green Chili Olive Oil from our neighbors just steps away at Mountain Town Olive Oil. We are incredibly lucky to partner with local purveyors and feature their high-quality products in our elevated cocktails to give guests an authentic taste of Park City.”For olive oil and vinegar lovers, Mountain Town Olive Oil offers tastings and samples of its extensive collection during business hours and weekly ticketed classes. Visitors can explore the diverse olive oil profiles, gaining a deeper appreciation for the subtle art of infusion and the endless possibilities it affords the culinary palate.613 Main Street, Park City, UT 84060 | 435-649-1400 | mountaintownoliveoil.comGold Creek Farms Cheese with a TwistAt Gold Creek Farms, cheese-making is both science and an art form. Their collaboration with High West Distillery has given rise to the Whiskey Barrel Cheddar, a cheese created with ash from their whiskey barrels to develop a rich, complex flavor profile that is representative of Gold Creek’s out-of-the-box flavors.“We make cheeses based on our cows’ milk on the farm,” says Fernando Chavez, head of cheese making and former chef. “We all learned how to make cheese from the Utah State University cheese courses. I want to make sure we create a different product. I like to be creative.”Taste Utah Tip: Taste Gold Creek Farms Swiss cheese on the Reuben sandwich at Park Meadows Country Club.Gold Creek Farms invites visitors to experience their artisanal process through guided tours and cheese tastings, available with advance notice. These tours provide an intimate look at the farm’s operations and a chance to taste their handcrafted cheeses.From there, it’s easy to craft the perfect charcuterie board for the winter season by understanding the distinct flavor profiles of cheeses. Their cheeses offer a variety of textures and tastes, from the robust Woodland Blue Cheese to the Hoppy Cheddar. By sampling these artisanal creations, you can learn to pair them effortlessly with complementary elements—such as cured meats, fresh fruits, and nuts. 6297 E Bench Creek Rd., Kamas, UT 84036 | 435-783-5815 | www.goldcreekfarms.com Watch new episodes of Taste Utah Bytes on KUTV Channel 2 every Saturday at 10:00 am.See more in the 2024/25 Winter Adventure Guide magazine.The post Bite Into These Adventurous Collaborations appeared first on Park Record.