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MICHELIN NAMES THE NELSON COTTAGE BY HIGH WEST
IN FIRST-EVER SOUTHWEST RESTAURANT GUIDE
PARK CITY, UTAH (Aug. 27, 2026) — The distinguished Michelin Guide announced its inaugural Southwest Guide on Wednesday, which includes restaurants throughout Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, and Nevada. The Nelson Cottage by High West, led by Chef de Cuisine, Julia Sorroche, under the leadership of High West Executive Chef, Jordan Harvey, was among those awarded in the acclaimed Recommended Restaurants category.
“It is such an incredible honor to be recognized among the prestigious Michelin Guide’s first Southwest restaurant selections,” said High West Chef de Cuisine Julia Sorroche. “Our team is so passionate about our region’s unique flavors, culture, and heritage, and we are proud to celebrate them in every course, dish, cocktail, and guest encounter we share each night at The Nelson Cottage.”
The Southwest Michelin Guide’s full selection of recognized restaurants, including Bib Gourmands and Recommended restaurants, totals 64 eateries across 24 cuisine types. The full list of restaurants in the American Southwest region is available at
Located at 651 Park Avenue in Park City, The Nelson Cottage by High West is known for their elevated tasting menus and seasonal prix-fixe whiskey paired dinners. High West Whiskey Ambassadors lead guests through each course, bringing insights on whiskey tastings, pairings, and the history of whiskey in Park City. Menus rotate with the evolution of the seasons, showcasing the freshest ingredients of Utah’s bounty. These 21+ dining experiences are hosted Wednesday through Sunday for two seatings at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. each night. Reservations are available
For more information about The Nelson Cottage at High West, contact Christa Graff, of Graff Public Relations, LLC, at 435-640-7921 or
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About High West
Utah’s first legal distillery since 1870, High West's passion is crafting delicious and Utah’s first legal distillery since 1870, High West's passion is crafting delicious and distinctive whiskeys and helping people appreciate whiskey all in the context of our home, the American West. High West offers an outstanding collection of highly rated whiskeys in finer liquor stores, bars, and restaurants in all 50 U.S. states and internationally.
High West was honored to receive Whisky Advocate’s prestigious Distiller of the Year award in 2016. The ultimate authority on whisky said, "High West delivers innovative and delicious whiskeys, expands the definition of what it is to be a distiller, and pioneered a successful new paradigm for craft distilling."
High West’s must-visit locations include our High West Distillery in Wanship, Utah, a 30,000 square foot world-class distillery and visitor center featuring educational tours and High West’s unique country-western cuisine; and our High West Distillery & Saloon in historic Old Town Park City, the world’s only ski-in gastro distillery that was voted “Best Park City Restaurant” by readers of City Weekly. It has received multiple accolades including earning Best Après Ski Bar in Utah by USA TODAY’s 10Best being named a finalist in the 2020 Park City’s Best Awards for Best Après Ski, a nomination for Best Bar by the James Beard Foundation, and a top-10 ranking on The Daily Meal’s list of 150 Best Bars in America. For more information, visit
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