Turns out La Caille was closed for a private party.
Well, I'd also wanted to try dessert at the Lion House, also a famous Utah attraction. It was also a lot closer to our hotel near North Temple and Redwood (selected for its proximity to the airport). So we parked at the Joseph Smith Memorial building underground lot, but somehow on our way to the surface got turned around and ended up in the JSMb lobby, where there were prominent signs about the restaurants on the 10th floor.
On to plan C!
Isaac was being extra quiet so we decided we could go for the formal dining of The Roof restaurant. Most patrons were in shirts and ties, and although I was not the only one tie-less and wearing jeans, I was the only man wearing sandals.
If you haven't been up there, you should; you don't have to go to the restaurant to enjoy the view, which is spectacular. It's right across from the temple, and the North end, where we sat, also has a good view of the capitol. There was a live pianist playing uninspired arrangements of pop culture songs, and I really enjoyed the food. There is no menu, only a sort of very high-class buffet, with small enough portions that you can try lots of things and still have room for dessert. Especially if you "cheat" and only try a bite of some of your wife's selections. I tried five entrees, a soup, and two desserts.
Back at the hotel, we played a minor part in Jeremy's proposal, but that deserves its own post.
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