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Holiday Gift Ideas, Whiskey Dinners and more

WB’s Eatery in Ogden offers unique gift boxes. On December 16th Spencer’s and Clear Water Distilling will host a four-course whiskey dinner. 

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WB’s Gift Ideas

At WB’s Eatery in Ogden’s The Monarch, as well as online, you can purchase unique gift boxes and packs, as well as jams, cocktail kits and more – any of which would make a terrific gift for the holidays.

If you or yours loves a good (non-alcoholic) Margarita, I’d suggest the Margarita Box from WB’s Market, which includes 750ml Ritual Zero Proof Tequila plus 750ml Hella Cocktail Habanero Margarita mix for a great, spicy non-alcoholic Margarita. 

Or, pick up a Good Day Sunshine Pack, which includes everything guaranteed to start a day off right: a bag of WB’s South American coffee blend, a bag of waffle mix (with a recipe card), and signature Jam from WB Eatery’s sister restaurant, Pig & a Jelly Jar. 

There’s even a gift to put under the tree for your favorite furry friend. The Deluxe Wags & Barks box includes a Peanut Butter (for humans or dogs), a bag of Hemp Treat, and dog toy. 

Whiskey Dinner @ Spencer’s

On Thursday, December 16th starting at 6:30 p.m., Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops and Clear Water Distilling will host a four-course whiskey dinner with limited seating. 

The evening will feature whiskey-inspired cocktails, appetizers, seared sea scallops, roasted duck, Wagyu steak, and a decadent cinnamon dessert. 

The cost per person for the Whiskey Dinner at Spencer’s is $120, tax and gratuity not included. Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops is located in the Hilton Salt Lake City Center. Call 801-238-4748.  

New Hyatt Centric Chef

Park City’s Hyatt Centric Hotel invites hotel guests, Park City visitors, and residents to experience their newest culinary offerings carefully crafted by new Executive Chef Jacqueline Siao, who oversees all food & beverage operations for the hotel, including Escala Provisions Company Restaurant & Bar, The Market, and in-room dining.

“We are thrilled Chef Siao will be leading our culinary team and bringing her eclectic, globally-inspired experience to Escala Provisions Company Restaurant & Bar,” said Hyatt Centric Park City Director of Sales, Marketing, Owner Services Barbara Dennis. “With a focus on simple, quality ingredients, we look forward to treating our guests to inventive menus and an unforgettable dining experience.”

Most recently, Siao was the executive chef at W Aspen in Colorado and The Lodge/Spruce Peak in Stowe, VT. She has also held positions with various St. Regis hotels, including J&G Grill at the St. Regis Deer Valley in Park City. Siao is French culinary trained, and worked under the globally-inspired Jean George Group. She earned a degree in Culinary Arts from Le Cordon Bleu in San Francisco and is multilingual in English, Chinese (Fukien) and Tagalog. Welcome back to Utah, Chef!  

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Food writer Ted SchefflerOriginally trained as an anthropologist, Ted Scheffler is a seasoned food, wine & travel writer based in Utah. He loves cooking, skiing, and spends an inordinate amount of time tending to his ever-growing herd of guitars and amplifiers.

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