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The Charleston Draper Home
Our Chef and Staff
We look forward to your joining us at The Charleston Draper. I am Chef Marco Silva, the Chef-owner of The Charleston Draper. It will be our pleasure to host your soon. Please call us ahead of your arrival to let us know if there is anything we can do for you to make your visit more enjoyable or delicious. It is with this pleasure and o
We look forward to your joining us at The Charleston Draper. I am Chef Marco Silva, the Chef-owner of The Charleston Draper. It will be our pleasure to host your soon. Please call us ahead of your arrival to let us know if there is anything we can do for you to make your visit more enjoyable or delicious. It is with this pleasure and our desire to make your experience here at The Charleston Draper something to remember. Welcome to our establishment, Chef Silva and The Charleston Team.
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The Charleston Draper Home
Our Chef and Staff
Our restaurant is available for private events: anniversary/proposal dinners, business meetings, theme dinners, cocktail receptions, wine pairings, and more. We would love to discuss how to be a part of your next event.
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The Charleston Draper Home
The Charleston Draper Home
The Charleston Draper Home
…and just in case you were curious…The Charleston Draper resides in a two story pre-Victorian soft-fired brick house built in 1878 by Joshua Terry – mountain man, scout, and Indian interpreter for LDS Presidents Brigham Young and John Taylor. Joshua was one of the first pioneers to set foot in the Draper area in 1847.
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When Executive Chef Marco Silva and his partner Steve Cappellucci, began a journey to bring international cuisine and discerning flavors from around the world to Salt Lake City, there couldn’t have been a more picture perfect place to transform than an old two story pre-Victorian soft-fired brick house built in 1878. The Charleston Draper was born. Where comfort, atmosphere, and delicious cuisine
come together in one place.
Dine under the stars amid tea-cup lights adorning 50 foot tall oak trees, where water trickles from a nearby Italian stone fountain and
music of soft jazz plays the night away.
Or, dine indoors in five unique rooms with elegant crystal chandeliers that give sparkle to brilliant evenings at palaces and manor houses across Europe. Sip on a cocktail, or enjoy an appetizing artichoke soufflé or baked brie while possibly getting Chef Silva to play “Unforgettable” on the baby grand piano. Taste Chef Silva’s coq au vin blanc, Cognac creamed filet mignon, Brazilian fish stew, lobster mac & cheese, or his internationally acclaimed herbed salmon, to name a few. Relax with friends over after-dinner drinks, cappuccino, and homemade croissant bread pudding or a local favorite, affogato.
While the perfect evening at The Charleston Draper is a wonderful way to wind down a busy day, The Charleston Draper is also known for homemade soups, salads, sandwiches and pastas for casual lunchtime dining. And if short rib-hash, apple & pecan porridge, or herbed baked eggs are to your liking, then weekend brunch is a must. The Charleston Draper is your destination for an enjoyable experience.
Best: JAZZ IT UP!
When Chef Marco Silva renovated a historic downtown Draper home to create The Charleston Draper restaurant, it was to be like no other. When you think Charleston, you think of southern warmth and hospitality, dining by candlelight and the sultry delights of the Jazz Age. The menu warms up with classic oven baked focaccia or Chef Silva's personal recipe artichoke soufflé. Equally impressive is their dessert menu. Try some warm croissant bread pudding or Alice's passion fruit mousse, adapted from Chef Silva's mom.
Chef Marco Silva, Brazilian Raised, Parisian Trained
I was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil where I first learned to cook at a young age working with various Chefs and culinary practitioners. My mother had always wanted me to follow in her footsteps and play in the Sao Paulo Symphony as she did, but I opted instead to study piano and ultimately received a degree in classical piano from Lisbon Academy. I used that degree and my piano skills to play my way through the night clubs of Paris, France while taking cooking course during the day at Le Cordon Bleu de Paris from which I graduated in 1990.
My journey from there over the past 27 years has taken me to work as a chef in private homes, trains, yachts and restaurants – most recently as Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef in Dubai, UAE and Australia/Papua New Guinea with Hilton Resorts and Spas.
I presently reside in Salt Lake City with my partner, Steve. Together we have lived, worked or visited 32+ countries, speak five languages, and have met many great people along the way who have influenced our lives and my culinary drafts and passion for delicious foods.
Draper Lifestyle Introduces Chef Marco
April 2018 Draper Lifestyle Magazine
Pre-Oscar Night Celebration
The Charleston Draper hosted an evening of fine dining and fun at the 2019 Pre-Oscar Night Dinner Celebration. Guest joined us Saturday night Feb 23rd at The Charleston Draper where after walking down the red carpet had their celebrity photo taken. They then join us and others for wonderful food and surprises. To book your reservation for 2020, speak to a host/hostess or manager.