Provisions is one of my favorite restaurants in Utah. And one of the main reasons for this is the ever-changing, seasonal menu. Chef Tyler Stokes presents some of the best dishes in the city, and I am always excited to see what interesting, fresh ingredients he is showcasing each time I dine there. Tyler Stokes understands that what makes a dish exceptional, above all, are … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2016
Curtis Lindley of Pago
Ever wonder where the “Farm to Table” style originated in Salt Lake? Who started the trend? Take a walk to the popular corner of 9th and 9th and you’ll see Pago, a local-sourcing dining experience. It is no wonder why Pago’s Head Chef, Curtis Lindley, fits right in with this fresh, authentic style of cooking. Pago stands out for its down-to-earth, inviting, and adaptable … [Read more...]
Build a Better Burger
It's a summertime staple: grilled, barbecued cheeseburgers topped with lettuce, pickles, onions and fresh, vine-ripened tomatoes. It doesn't get much better than this, except for the addition of an ice-cold beer. Americans consume an average of 73 pounds of red meat per person per year. But how is all of this beef produced? In one pound of ground beef (from most major … [Read more...]
Farm to Table Chef Craig Gerome – HSL
It’s no surprise that Briar Handly (chef and owner of HSL) scooped up Craig Gerome to operate as his chef de cuisine. With past gigs at Philadelphia's Le Bec Fin and Michelin star rated Spruce in San Francisco, Gerome brings a wealth of experience and invaluable contacts with him. A dish that exemplifies Gerome’s farm to table approach is simply titled Duck Egg. A soft … [Read more...]
Top Dining Choices
R & R Barbeque As any meat lover can tell you, slow cooked, smoked meat is one of the finer things in life. Now, when I say “slow cooked,” I don’t mean a crock pot, Dutch oven or a charcoal grill. I’m talking about REAL BBQ. There is a BIG difference between grilling and BBQ. If you disagree, you obviously haven’t tried R & R BBQ. Proprietors Roger and Rod have long … [Read more...]
Find Your Next Dining Experience
Caffe Molise A stalwart of the downtown dining scene and with good reason. Chef and owner Fred Moesinger's Italian bistro has provided a solid dining destination since 1993. That longevity is testament to the cuisine and ambience that Caffe Molise serves up daily. Whether you’re after something light and simple or luxurious and rich, Molise’s rustic menu hits every spot from … [Read more...]
Volunteers for Made in Utah Festival
We are looking for a few more volunteers for Made in Utah Festival. Volunteers will get a t-shirt and a gift certificate to a local restaurant. Please, contact Golda at [email protected] … [Read more...]
Made in Utah Festival 2016
Utah Stories Magazine introduces our 3rd Made in Utah Festival Last year the Made in Utah Festival started as a parking-lot, tailgating party. We brought together local musicians, artisans, farmers and food producers to sample each other’s products, exchange ideas, information and best-business practices. The first festival was in the parking lot of Bohemian … [Read more...]
Salt Lake City Prostitution, Drugs & Theft
It is 6:30 a.m. and a clutch of people is already assembled. Two more, shabbily dressed, totter across the street and join the assemblage; a man on a bicycle stops and asks me for a cigarette, or change for a cup of coffee, peddles away, circling me twice in a wide berth before joining them. He straddles the bike and stares at me. The rest of the group is sitting, idly … [Read more...]
Utah’s Top Restaurants
Stanza Stanza Italian Bistro is the newest restaurant in the Main Course Media family and recently opened its doors in the renovated space that used to be known as Faustina. The space is beautiful and modern, but the food and cocktails shine on their own. What is most exciting to me about Stanza is its unique cocktail menu, focused on Amaro (Amari) and Negronis. Amari spirits … [Read more...]