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Hidden near the base of the Cottonwood Canyons, La Caille is serving up some magic with Les Secrets. Photo: Talyn Behzad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As a lifelong Utahn, the name La Caille <\/em>meant luxury. It meant elegance. And maybe to some, it meant extravagance. But honestly because of these preconceived notions I had never ventured to the grounds of the now 50+ year old restaurant. But after receiving the invitation to come and visit the estate, I realized that those ill-informed notions were both correct and incorrect. Located at the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon, La Caille<\/em> is one of the best manicured locations in the state where you might spot a peacock running around or a swan going for a swim. Yes, it\u2019s modeled to appear as a French countryside estate. Yes, it is an extravagance. But there\u2019s an unexpected warmth to the place. You can easily imagine how many marriage proposals and anniversaries have been celebrated here. There\u2019s a relaxed inviting spirit that beckons future memories to fruition.<\/p>\n

La Caille<\/em> has been an institution of fine dining for decades, but what I didn\u2019t realize is the varied experiences they are capable of. Besides the world class restaurant and gorgeous landscaping, there\u2019s a myriad of different amenities like event planning, overnight stays on the property and a vineyard on the grounds that produces small batches of wine that are only available at La Caille<\/em>.<\/p>\n

With the new bar, Les Secrets<\/em>, the La Caille <\/em>team has expanded their offerings to include a more informal experience, but still every bit as indulgent. A glass of Enchante wine, made from grapes grown on the property vineyard, is a balance of dry and sweet with delicate floral flavors, and fruit notes were a delight. The Raspberry Lemon Soleil is a delectably smooth and oh-so-dangerous concoction of Tequila and Amaretto with just enough sharpness from the raspberry and lemon to keep you on your toes. The hors d\u2019oeuvres menu is deceivingly simple, but make no mistake \u2014 there is unexpected depth here. The Oxtail Hummus is creamy and decadent, but the oxtail becomes the star of the show with its explosion of savory flavor. The Chutney Bruschetta was fresh, light and delicious while also finding a way to be both sweet and tart and unique from any other bruschetta I\u2019ve had. Les Secrets <\/em>is a great way to dip a toe into the world of La Caille<\/em>.<\/p>\n