Normally, I write about alcoholic beverages in my SIP column. But this week we’re going alcohol-free. And you know that if I’m writing about booze-free libations, they’d better be good. Well, I’d call the house-made lemonades at MidiCi Neapolitan Pizza Company not just good, but great. I’ve written about MidiCi here in Utah Bites in the past. It’s one of my … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2019
Scheff’s Table – Bistro-worthy French Fries
In France, any bistro worthy of the name serves excellent French fries or frites, as they’re known in that country. Restaurants there wouldn’t dream of serving customers previously frozen fries from a bag as so many do here. It makes me a little crazy that so few eateries here make their fries from scratch because it’s so easy to do. The key to making … [Read more...]
Something Fishy—Top-notch Sushi & Izakaya at Layton’s Osaka
Long before the hoards of all-you-can-eat sushi spots invaded Utah, there was Osaka Sushi and Izakaya restaurant in Layton, which has been serving high-quality sushi (not all-you-can-eat) since 2003. During the past 15 years, Osaka has built a very loyal following, and justifiably so. For starters, although the types of fresh fish and seafood offered at Osaka … [Read more...]
Sip O’ the Week—BTG Wine Flights
At BTG Wine Bar wine lovers can enjoy a wide range of different wines available in 2-ounce tastes, 5-ounce pours, or by-the-bottle. But maybe the best way to sample an array of wines at BTG is by ordering one of their wine flights. The wine flights are composed of three glasses of 2-ounce tastes (6-ounces total), and BTG offers over a dozen different wine … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table – Spicy Thai Noodles
Recently, I was looking online for a recipe to utilize some Thai rice noodles that I had in my cupboard. I came across a food blog called The Chunky Chef, which had an interesting recipe for 20-minute Thai noodles in a from-scratch spicy chili sauce. I made a few small tweaks to the Chunky Chef recipe and here are the results. The recipe is for the noodles only. … [Read more...]
Get Captivated at Utah Opera’s The Little Prince
My husband is not a regular at the opera and was a bit apprehensive about going to see The Little Prince, but he figured, “Hey, I can sleep at home, or sleep at the opera.” Well, he was surprised! No shut eye for him! He found this Opera captivating, and we were touched by the theme of “the eye cannot see what is truly essential. Only the heart can.” Our … [Read more...]
The Old Dutch Store -Holland Exports Flavors to Sugar House
The store with the distinctive windmill has been a part of Sugar House since 1978. Sharon VanSchelt Wuolukka and her husband Glenn are the current owners, having purchased the business from her parents, Peter and Mitzie VanSchelt in 2003. Since opening The Old Dutch Store has welcomed immigrants, Scandinavian families, and friends old and new. An older … [Read more...]
A Spinning Journey
It was late at night and my two young children were finally asleep. The washing machine and dishwasher were humming in the background as I sat watching Oprah and knitting a hat. Oprah was talking about living your passion. It was a great uplifting show and as I fell asleep that night I was thinking about what my passion was. That night I dreamed of living … [Read more...]
Plexiglass with Class – Ghost Long Board
Skateboarding has not historically been considered a family sport, but neighbors and business partners Russ Warner and Brent Johnson are on a mission to challenge the stereotypes of skate culture. Their company is Ghost Long Board. Located in Cedar Hills, it makes plexiglass longboards designed to get the whole family outside and active. Russ grew up … [Read more...]
Deli Lovers, Search No More!
On the hunt for authentic deli in SLC? Head over to Main Street! As the dry air rises above 100 degrees in the valley and the smoke floats over the Wasatch Mountain range, the minds of those strolling down State Street in Salt Lake City may not be occupied with finding an authentic cut of corned beef. Utahns perhaps tend to prefer a juicy crown burger to a roast beef … [Read more...]
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