August 2025 | Vol. 19 Iss. 8
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Two unique restaurants in Draper, The Pines and Montauk Bistro, are situated in historic homes offering diners a glimpse of Draper’s past. Editor’s note: In this special edition you’ll find articles related to all things food. s the city of Draper continues to grow and change, two of its restaurants offer diners an opportunity to take a look back at the city’s past. Montauk Bistro and The Pines, formerly known as The Charleston, are both located in historic homes that were originally constructed by pioneers in the 19th century. Both establishments celebrate their links to the past by preserving the historic character of their locations and offering unique dining experiences. Montauk Bistro “I love old buildings,” Bryan Lang
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Montauk Bistro, located at 12449 Fort Street, is situated in the historic Nielsen-Rideout Home. (Photo by David J. Weinstein)
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said. Lang, who partnered with his wife, Phayvanh Lang, to establish Montauk Bistro at 12449 S. Fort Street, explained that they were drawn to the house known as the Nielsen-Rideout Home. According to the plaque placed on the property by the Draper Historic Preservation Commission, the original two-room portion of the Nielsen-Rideout Home was built by Peter Anton Nielsen, a pioneer and stonemason Continued page 5
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