Rising Star Cafe

10/04/2025

Hello everyone, I just wanted you to know that This restaurant is a gem in ParkCity, Utah. I have eaten the cuisines of Keller, Waters, and many other restaurants in San Francisco, NYC , etc. When you visit Utah, and you should, very soon, you must make an effort to dine at Firewood. All good is cooked over firewood, and the care and creativity is world class. Tell Chef Murcko that the Captain sent you. This is an extraordinary restaurant destined to be the first Utah restaurant with a Michelin star. Firewood Restaurant on Main Street Park City, Utah.

05/17/2025

09/12/2022

04/26/2021

Hello, Faithful Friends of the Rising Star,
I have news! The restaurant formally known as the Rising Star has been sold to a lovely new person. She has great plans to offer beverages, small plates and music. The new owner’s name is Micaela Chew. As she has some renovations coming, the plan is to reopen next spring. Please stop by and welcome her to the community and offer her the same unfailing support, that you have shown us over the many years we were there.
Ron is doing currently doing his thing in Park City, Utah, and I am teaching in Seattle. I will keep you all abreast of Micaela’s plans. Have a great summer.

11/30/2020

Hello Everyone, We miss you. I hope you are eating well. Thanks for Making The Rising Star Cafe special. We will keep in touch from time to time . Thanks for your feedback.

09/04/2020

Rising Star Menu September 4, 2020
We are socially distanced dining in the garden, with limited reservations still available. If you wish to dine in, please call ahead and we will do our best (503)368-3990.
Today’s Beer on tap: Pfreim Pilsner $5.5
Entrée’s (Come with fresh organic salad & served with many lovely local organic veggies)
North Coast Tuna - stardust/sesame seared albacore (medium rare), comes w avocado/citrus arugula muse, creamy mashed potatoes, sautéed fresh veggies & citrus beurre blanc $34

Rockfish and Shrimp Francaise - an Italian version of a French recipe with Oregon ingredients - the fresh local rock, is egg batter dipped & pan sautéed w/ veggies, topped with shrimp &, comes w creamy mashed potatoes, sautéed fresh veggies & citrus beurre blanc $29

Cioppino– San Francisco style seafood stew w/an ocean of seafood in tomato/tuna broth, w roasted vegetables, & potatoes, sweet pepper aioli & crostini $30

Oregon King Salmon –this evening’s preparation features the salmon sautéed with a red grape, pinot noir, lime, maple reduction -- simply sublime, comes with mashed potatoes, sautéed fresh veggies & lemon butter $34

Black Angus Beef - grilled 10 oz. black angus beef steak, served with mashed potatoes, sautéed fresh veggies, mushroom bone broth demi glace and crostini $34

Vegetable Pasta Agliolio – a garden of fresh sautéed veggies and lime, evo, herbs, spices, & parmesan cheese combined with pasta, served with crostini & arugula muse $23 (add shrimp + $3.50)

Pasta Bolognaise - sautéed lean black angus ground beef, garlic, herbs & onions in a savory red sauce served on pasta w/ crostini $24

Crunchy Oregon Coast Shrimp Roll – light summer dinner - this toasted roll is packed with Oregon shrimp, & veggie salad, lettuce, sliced cucumber & sweet red pepper aioli comes with mashed potatoes, & sautéed fresh veggies $24

Vosburger – Wheeler’s own ½ lb Black Angus beef burger grilled your way, on a toasted roll w/lettuce & sweet red pepper aioli comes with mashed potatoes and veggies $20

Dessert:

Summer Fruit Crisp, Oregon berries & citrus infused fuji apples hold center stage with an oat/butter/brown sugar topping, served warm, comes with marionberry sauce and ginger whipped cream $9

Chocolate Decadence – “what it is,” lovely dark Belgian chocolate, in a dense delicious wedge, served with marionberry sauce $8 (gluten free)

Passionfruit/lime Tart – these little beauties are a taste of tart and sweet on a graham cracker crust that will remind you of warm Caribbean breezes $7

Rising Star Bar- chock full of fare- trade chocolate chips this buttery bar, are served with chocolate sauce, & ginger whipped cream $9

1 check per table/extra or split plates are $5/20% gratuity will be added to your bill til covid is over/no bring your own beverages or food/please let us know of any food allergies when ordering/consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness

Rising Star Menu September 4, 2020
We are socially distanced dining in the garden, with limited reservations still available. If you wish to dine in, please call ahead and we will do our best (503)368-3990.
Today’s Beer on tap: Pfreim Pilsner $5.5
Entrée’s (Come with fresh organic salad & served with many lovely local organic veggies)
North Coast Tuna - stardust/sesame seared albacore (medium rare), comes w avocado/citrus arugula muse, creamy mashed potatoes, sautéed fresh veggies & citrus beurre blanc $34

Rockfish and Shrimp Francaise - an Italian version of a French recipe with Oregon ingredients - the fresh local rock, is egg batter dipped & pan sautéed w/ veggies, topped with shrimp &, comes w creamy mashed potatoes, sautéed fresh veggies & citrus beurre blanc $29

Cioppino– San Francisco style seafood stew w/an ocean of seafood in tomato/tuna broth, w roasted vegetables, & potatoes, sweet pepper aioli & crostini $30

Oregon King Salmon –this evening’s preparation features the salmon sautéed with a red grape, pinot noir, lime, maple reduction -- simply sublime, comes with mashed potatoes, sautéed fresh veggies & lemon butter $34

Black Angus Beef - grilled 10 oz. black angus beef steak, served with mashed potatoes, sautéed fresh veggies, mushroom bone broth demi glace and crostini $34

Vegetable Pasta Agliolio – a garden of fresh sautéed veggies and lime, evo, herbs, spices, & parmesan cheese combined with pasta, served with crostini & arugula muse $23 (add shrimp + $3.50)

Pasta Bolognaise - sautéed lean black angus ground beef, garlic, herbs & onions in a savory red sauce served on pasta w/ crostini $24

Crunchy Oregon Coast Shrimp Roll – light summer dinner - this toasted roll is packed with Oregon shrimp, & veggie salad, lettuce, sliced cucumber & sweet red pepper aioli comes with mashed potatoes, & sautéed fresh veggies $24

Vosburger – Wheeler’s own ½ lb Black Angus beef burger grilled your way, on a toasted roll w/lettuce & sweet red pepper aioli comes with mashed potatoes and veggies $20

Dessert:

Summer Fruit Crisp, Oregon berries & citrus infused fuji apples hold center stage with an oat/butter/brown sugar topping, served warm, comes with marionberry sauce and ginger whipped cream $9

Chocolate Decadence – “what it is,” lovely dark Belgian chocolate, in a dense delicious wedge, served with marionberry sauce $8 (gluten free)

Passionfruit/lime Tart – these little beauties are a taste of tart and sweet on a graham cracker crust that will remind you of warm Caribbean breezes $7

Rising Star Bar- chock full of fare- trade chocolate chips this buttery bar, are served with chocolate sauce, & ginger whipped cream $9

1 check per table/extra or split plates are $5/20% gratuity will be added to your bill til covid is over/no bring your own beverages or food/please let us know of any food allergies when ordering/consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness

Rising Star Menu September 4, 2020
We are socially distanced dining in the garden, with limited reservations still available. If you wish to dine in, please call ahead and we will do our best (503)368-3990.
Today’s Beer on tap: Pfreim Pilsner $5.5
Entrée’s (Come with fresh organic salad & served with many lovely local organic veggies)
North Coast Tuna - stardust/sesame seared albacore (medium rare), comes w avocado/citrus arugula muse, creamy mashed potatoes, sautéed fresh veggies & citrus beurre blanc $34

Rockfish and Shrimp Francaise - an Italian version of a French recipe with Oregon ingredients - the fresh local rock, is egg batter dipped & pan sautéed w/ veggies, topped with shrimp &, comes w creamy mashed potatoes, sautéed fresh veggies & citrus beurre blanc $29

Cioppino– San Francisco style seafood stew w/an ocean of seafood in tomato/tuna broth, w roasted vegetables, & potatoes, sweet pepper aioli & crostini $30

Oregon King Salmon –this evening’s preparation features the salmon sautéed with a red grape, pinot noir, lime, maple reduction -- simply sublime, comes with mashed potatoes, sautéed fresh veggies & lemon butter $34

Black Angus Beef - grilled 10 oz. black angus beef steak, served with mashed potatoes, sautéed fresh veggies, mushroom bone broth demi glace and crostini $34

Vegetable Pasta Agliolio – a garden of fresh sautéed veggies and lime, evo, herbs, spices, & parmesan cheese combined with pasta, served with crostini & arugula muse $23 (add shrimp + $3.50)

Pasta Bolognaise - sautéed lean black angus ground beef, garlic, herbs & onions in a savory red sauce served on pasta w/ crostini $24

Crunchy Oregon Coast Shrimp Roll – light summer dinner - this toasted roll is packed with Oregon shrimp, & veggie salad, lettuce, sliced cucumber & sweet red pepper aioli comes with mashed potatoes, & sautéed fresh veggies $24

Vosburger – Wheeler’s own ½ lb Black Angus beef burger grilled your way, on a toasted roll w/lettuce & sweet red pepper aioli comes with mashed potatoes and veggies $20

Dessert:

Summer Fruit Crisp, Oregon berries & citrus infused fuji apples hold center stage with an oat/butter/brown sugar topping, served warm, comes with marionberry sauce and ginger whipped cream $9

Chocolate Decadence – “what it is,” lovely dark Belgian chocolate, in a dense delicious wedge, served with marionberry sauce $8 (gluten free)

Passionfruit/lime Tart – these little beauties are a taste of tart and sweet on a graham cracker crust that will remind you of warm Caribbean breezes $7

Rising Star Bar- chock full of fare- trade chocolate chips this buttery bar, are served with chocolate sauce, & ginger whipped cream $9

1 check per table/extra or split plates are $5/20% gratuity will be added to your bill til covid is over/no bring your own beverages or food/please let us know of any food allergies when ordering/consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness

09/03/2020

Welcome to Pasta Night at the Rising Star!
We are starting socially distanced dine-in, seating with plenty of room in the garden.
If you wish to dine in, just come on over.
Take out is by phone (503)368-3990, we start taking orders at 3 pm and start serving at 5 pm. Credit or Debit only.

Choose 1 Pasta
Penne (tube shaped)
Fettucine (flat noodle)
Linguini (small square)
Choose 1 Sauce
Pesto (house-made pesto sauce, lots of veggies & parmesan)
Pomarola (rustic northern Italian red with fresh & roasted veggies)
Bolognaise (rustic northern Italian red with black angus beef)
Greek Agliolio (evo, feta, olives, tomatoes, parmesan and veggies)
We add fresh local salad with balsamic vinaigrette and grilled bread for $15
Thursday night notes: This evening no special orders or split plates please.
We serve Wine and Beer on site; just ask your wait person.
Dessert:
Summer Fruit Crisp, Oregon berries & citrus infused fuji apples hold center stage with an oat/butter/brown sugar topping, served warm, comes with marionberry sauce and ginger whipped cream $9

Chocolate Decadence – “what it is,” lovely dark Belgian chocolate, in a dense delicious wedge, served with marionberry sauce $8 (gluten free)

Passionfruit/lime Tart – these little beauties are a taste of tart and sweet on a graham cracker crust that will remind you of warm Caribbean breezes $7

Rising Star Bar- chock full of fare- trade chocolate chips this buttery bar, are served with chocolate sauce, & ginger whipped cream $9

Credit or Debit only please/1 check per table/ 20% gratuity added on all tickets til covid is over/no bring your own beverages or food/please let us know of any food allergies when ordering/consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness

09/03/2020

Hello Everyone, Summer was awesome. Covid 19 was a nightmare. But it has been an absolute joy creating good old wholesome and nutritious food here at the Rising Star Cafe. You all have been truly amazing, and patient, We truly wanted to settle into a winter comfort cuisine and warm your bones through November, but alas, outdoor dining is fading. Our tiny inside dining room is simply not suitable for covid conditions that require social distancing. I loved every second of this abbreviated summer. And look forward to future endeavors. The last day of the season is Saturday 9/5/20 I hope we have brought happiness into your lives. Until than, EAT YOUR VEGETABLES ! Love to All.

08/28/2020

Rising Star Menu August 28, 2020
We are socially distanced dining in the garden, with limited reservations still available. If you wish to dine in, please call ahead and we will do our best (503)368-3990.
Today’s Beer on tap: Pfreim Pilsner $5.5
Entrée’s (Come with fresh organic salad & served with many lovely local organic veggies)
North Coast Tuna - stardust/sesame seared albacore (medium rare), comes w avocado/citrus arugula muse, creamy mashed potatoes, sautéed fresh veggies & citrus beurre blanc $34

Rockfish and Shrimp Francaise - an Italian version of a French recipe with Oregon ingredients - the fresh local rock, is egg batter dipped & pan sautéed w/ veggies, topped with shrimp &, comes w creamy mashed potatoes, sautéed fresh veggies & citrus beurre blanc $29

Cioppino– San Francisco style seafood stew w/an ocean of seafood in tomato/tuna broth, w roasted vegetables, & potatoes, sweet pepper aioli & crostini $30

Oregon King Salmon –this evening’s preparation features the salmon sautéed with a red grape, pinot noir, lime, maple reduction -- simply sublime, comes with mashed potatoes, sautéed fresh veggies & lemon butter $34

Lamb Shank - braised lamb shank with root veggies, served with mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies, lamb jus, & Pepi’s corn bread (organic/non-gmo) $26

Vegetable Pasta Agliolio – a garden of fresh sautéed veggies and lime, evo, herbs, spices, & parmesan cheese combined with pasta, served with crostini & arugula muse $23 (add shrimp + $3.50)

Pasta Bolognaise - sautéed lean black angus ground beef, garlic, herbs & onions in a savory red sauce served on pasta w/ crostini $24

Vosburger – Wheeler’s own ½ lb Black Angus beef burger grilled your way, on a toasted roll w/lettuce & sweet red pepper aioli comes with mashed potatoes and veggies $20

Dessert:

Summer Fruit Crisp, Oregon peaches, cherries & citrus infused fuji apples hold center stage with an oat/butter/brown sugar topping, served warm, comes with marionberry sauce and ginger whipped cream $9

Chocolate Decadence – “what it is,” lovely dark Belgian chocolate, in a dense delicious wedge, served with marionberry sauce $8 (gluten free)

Passionfruit/lime Tart – these little beauties are a taste of tart and sweet on a graham cracker crust that will remind you of warm Caribbean breezes $7

Rising Star Bar- chock full of fare- trade chocolate chips this buttery bar, are served with chocolate sauce, & ginger whipped cream $9

1 check per table/extra or split plates are $5/20% gratuity will be added to your bill til covid is over/no bring your own beverages or food/please let us know of any food allergies when ordering/consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness

Rising Star Menu August 28, 2020
We are socially distanced dining in the garden, with limited reservations still available. If you wish to dine in, please call ahead and we will do our best (503)368-3990.
Today’s Beer on tap: Pfreim Pilsner $5.5
Entrée’s (Come with fresh organic salad & served with many lovely local organic veggies)
North Coast Tuna - stardust/sesame seared albacore (medium rare), comes w avocado/citrus arugula muse, creamy mashed potatoes, sautéed fresh veggies & citrus beurre blanc $34

Rockfish and Shrimp Francaise - an Italian version of a French recipe with Oregon ingredients - the fresh local rock, is egg batter dipped & pan sautéed w/ veggies, topped with shrimp &, comes w creamy mashed potatoes, sautéed fresh veggies & citrus beurre blanc $29

Cioppino– San Francisco style seafood stew w/an ocean of seafood in tomato/tuna broth, w roasted vegetables, & potatoes, sweet pepper aioli & crostini $30

Oregon King Salmon –this evening’s preparation features the salmon sautéed with a red grape, pinot noir, lime, maple reduction -- simply sublime, comes with mashed potatoes, sautéed fresh veggies & lemon butter $34

Lamb Shank - braised lamb shank with root veggies, served with mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies, lamb jus, & Pepi’s corn bread (organic/non-gmo) $26

Vegetable Pasta Agliolio – a garden of fresh sautéed veggies and lime, evo, herbs, spices, & parmesan cheese combined with pasta, served with crostini & arugula muse $23 (add shrimp + $3.50)

Pasta Bolognaise - sautéed lean black angus ground beef, garlic, herbs & onions in a savory red sauce served on pasta w/ crostini $24

Vosburger – Wheeler’s own ½ lb Black Angus beef burger grilled your way, on a toasted roll w/lettuce & sweet red pepper aioli comes with mashed potatoes and veggies $20

Dessert:

Summer Fruit Crisp, Oregon peaches, cherries & citrus infused fuji apples hold center stage with an oat/butter/brown sugar topping, served warm, comes with marionberry sauce and ginger whipped cream $9

Chocolate Decadence – “what it is,” lovely dark Belgian chocolate, in a dense delicious wedge, served with marionberry sauce $8 (gluten free)

Passionfruit/lime Tart – these little beauties are a taste of tart and sweet on a graham cracker crust that will remind you of warm Caribbean breezes $7

Rising Star Bar- chock full of fare- trade chocolate chips this buttery bar, are served with chocolate sauce, & ginger whipped cream $9

1 check per table/extra or split plates are $5/20% gratuity will be added to your bill til covid is over/no bring your own beverages or food/please let us know of any food allergies when ordering/consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness

08/27/2020

Hello Everyone, Do to circumstances beyond our control, (family comes first) The Rising Star Cafe will NOT open for business tonight Thursday 8/27/20 Nothing serious. We've been "shaking the tree" hard, and Pepi and I need extra time off this week. We will open for dinner tomorrow at 5 PM 8/28/20 limited seating is still available. Thank you, hope to see you all soon, as the season is winding down.

08/21/2020

Rising Star Menu August 21/22, 2020
We are socially distanced dining in the garden, with limited reservations still available. If you wish to dine in, please call ahead and we will do our best (503)368-3990.

Entrée’s (Come with fresh organic salad & served with many lovely local organic veggies)
North Coast Tuna - stardust/sesame seared albacore (medium rare), comes w citrus arugula muse, creamy mashed potatoes, sautéed fresh veggies & citrus beurre blanc $34

Rockfish and Shrimp Francaise - an Italian version of a French recipe with Oregon ingredients - the fresh local rock, is egg batter dipped & pan sautéed w/ veggies, topped with shrimp &, comes w creamy mashed potatoes, sautéed fresh veggies & citrus beurre blanc $29

Cioppino– San Francisco style seafood stew w/an ocean of seafood in tomato/tuna broth, w roasted vegetables, & potatoes, sweet pepper aioli & crostini $33

Oregon King Salmon –this evening’s preparation features the salmon sautéed with house-prepared citrus/walnut pesto, comes with mashed potatoes, sautéed fresh veggies & lemon butter $34

Lamb Shanks - braised lamb shanks with root veggies, served with mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies, lamb jus, & Pepi’s corn bread (organic/non-gmo) $29

Vegetable Pasta Agliolio – a garden of fresh sautéed veggies and lime, evo, herbs, spices, & parmesan cheese combined with pasta, served with crostini & arugula muse $23 (add shrimp + $3.50)

Pasta Bolognaise - sautéed lean black angus ground beef, garlic, herbs & onions in a savory red sauce served on pasta w/ crostini $24

Vosburger – Wheeler’s own ½ lb Black Angus beef burger grilled your way, on a toasted roll w/lettuce & sweet red pepper aioli comes with mashed potatoes and veggies $20

Dessert:

Summer Fruit Crisp, Oregon berries & citrus infused fuji apples hold center stage with an oat/butter/brown sugar topping, served warm, comes with marionberry sauce and ginger whipped cream $9

Chocolate Decadence – “what it is,” lovely dark Belgian chocolate, in a dense delicious wedge, served with marionberry sauce $8 (gluten free)

Passionfruit/lime Tart – these little beauties are a taste of tart and sweet on a graham cracker crust that will remind you of warm Caribbean breezes $7

Rising Star Bar- chock full of fare- trade chocolate chips this buttery bar, are served with chocolate sauce, & ginger whipped cream $9

1 check per table/extra or split plates are $5/20% gratuity will be added to your bill til covid is over/no bring your own beverages or food/please let us know of any food allergies when ordering/consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness