“Every once in a while a dog enters your life and changes everything”-Anonymous
In 1998, Penny and Derrick Kinsey opened Blind Dog, a local steak and sushi restaurant. Their inspiration was their dog Rigger, a six-year-old blind black lab. Rigger was hit by a car when he was one and broke his leg, ribcage, and had major swelling to the head which caused him to become blind in both eyes. He lived through it though and as he recovered he found his way around by learning signals such as port, starboard, forward, and reverse.
Penny, Derrick and Rigger didn't always live in the snowy weather. They started on the East coast surrounded by sandy beaches and huge waves.
Moving to Park City was a little different for the family of three, but they loved the experience. Penny followed her dream and opened a popular restaurant.
Local school teacher, Julie Hooker, notes, “I love the Blind Dog because it is consistently delicious. I’ve never had a bad meal there.”
The Blind Dog is truly a family business. Ten-year-old Ketch rolls sushi while his thirteen-year-old sister, Khaki, seats people and takes reservations. “I love working for my family restaurant because I meet a lot of great people,” says Ketch.
In addition to excellent cuisine, the Blind Dog features merchandise for both humans and canines. “No matter where we go in Park City, we always stop at the Blind Dog to pick up a treat for our dog, Hulu,” explains Tara Kisow.
Hooker continues, “During the summer, I only dine in restaurants that are dog friendly. There’s no more friendly restaurant than the Blind Dog.”
Again, because the food is consistent, it is a local favorite. But, tourists, including the rich and famous, come into dine on a regular basis.
Blind Dog’s address, phone number and website:
1251 Kearns Boulevard
435-655-0800
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