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Where to Go During Sundance 2012

We know why you come to Sundance: to laugh, to cry, to better grasp the human condition through a young girl’s strange, erotic journey from Milan to Minsk. But also: to eat. Definitely eat. And dance. And maybe get a haircut. Here, six places to do such things.

The Blind Barber’s Pop-Up
THE HAIRCUT

The Blind Barber’s Pop-Up

Looking the part: essential. Your destination: this pop-up from NYC barbershop/nightclub the Blind Barber. It’s in the ESPN House and happening during Sunday’s NFL Conference Championship games. There’ll be ample drinks and just one chair, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Resist the urge to go full Tebow.

Slopes at the Waldorf
THE POWER RESTAURANT

Slopes at the Waldorf

If you’re planning to turn that five-picture deal into a six-picture deal (and secure the animation rights), this dealmaking spot in the Waldorf can help. Their wine sommelier and fireplace-equipped private room will assist with the soft-negotiation. The wall antlers are strictly for intimidation.

Yama Sushi at Montage
THE SUSHI SPOT

Yama Sushi at Montage

Your only gripe with Montage Deer Valley’s ski-in/ski-out lodge: its lack of raw fish. Good news: there’s this brand-new sushi bar, which both looks out onto the famous Empire runs, and pours the sake you require to keep warm all day. Bomb with Redford at your own risk.

The Farm at Canyons
THE OTHER POWER RESTAURANT

The Farm at Canyons

Somewhere between the triple features and hot-tub sessions with Lake Bell, you’d like to ski. First, grab a fireside table here and fuel up with some pork belly and pork corn dogs, all sourced within about 200 miles. But we had you at pork corn dogs.

Hyde Lounge
THE AFTER-PARTY

Hyde Lounge

Hyde. You know it well. And now it’s dropping into Utah for three nights of DJ-fueled debauchery (the best kind of debauchery). You’ve been postponing that dance-off with Franco long enough.

Fatty ’Cue, Delivered
THE LATE-NIGHT MEAL

Fatty ’Cue, Delivered

We see it now: it’s late. You’re hungry. At your service: the best barbecue (and crab) guys in the business. They’re doing delivery, bringing their famous ’Cue Grilled Cheese to your door. You can also get it to go. (This also works when it’s not late.)

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