I love it when my wife, Faith, surprises me with a new wine that I haven’t tried. Last weekend she stopped by the 300 West Wine Store in SLC and picked up a few bottles of wine, including one that I instantaneously became a huge fan of: Elouan Chardonnay 2019 ($19.99). This wine is a real beauty. I’ve had pricey bottles of Chardonnay from California and White Burgundy from … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2022
Spooky Dating Ideas for Valentine’s Day or any other Day
February is the month for love, but let’s be honest, dating can be exhausting and sometimes awkward. It can be difficult getting to know someone, especially when they’re wearing their “dating mask.” You can’t get to know someone by sitting in a movie theater, and sometimes going out to eat isn’t an option because of the cost, so what do we do? Perhaps go on a walk, talk, and … [Read more...]
February 2002 Fun, Activities and Events
January Through April Downtown Farmers Market—Winter. Continuing on Saturdays through April 23rd, the market is held at The Gateway, 10 N Rio Grande Street, Salt Lake City. The market includes locally grown and produced produce, meat, eggs, cheese, baked goods, sauces, condiments, chocolate, and more. Hours are from 10am to 2pm. February Ice Skating at the Gallivan Center. … [Read more...]
Time to Quit and to Enjoy Utah this Winter
Americans have quit their jobs in record numbers in the past 18 months. It’s being called “the great labor shortage.” But when a massive number of people who were previously employed just choose to walk away from their jobs, perhaps this is just a return to more “traditional values.” We have personally learned that “virtual learning” is nearly impossible with three small … [Read more...]
Utah’s Top 5 Walkable Neighborhoods: Communities Where Kids Can Walk to School
Several years ago, I was at a conference for professional city planners. A speaker asked for a raise of hands to the question, “How many of you walked to school as a kid?” Nearly every hand in the room went up. Then they asked, “How many of your children walk to school now?”Only a handful of arms were raised — probably less than one in twenty. Certainly there were some in the … [Read more...]
VALENTINE’S DAY DINING 2022: V-Day Restaurant Meals From Pauper to Posh
Thanks to the pandemic, last year’s Valentine’s Day was mostly a bust. At least, dining out options were pretty slim. But this year, there’s a boatload of restaurants offering special Valentine’s Day meals, from very affordable to bend-the-budget sumptuous. Here is the V-Day info I received from restaurants prior to press time. At Bambara in the Hotel Monaco, Chef Jerry … [Read more...]
Where to Enjoy Watching Super Bowl in Salt Lake and Park City
Laurel Now Serving Sunday Brunch Sunday brunch is back at The Grand America Hotel with the recent opening of Laurel Brasserie & Bar. As always, it’s an opulent unlimited brunch buffet for a pretty reasonable price: $55/adults; $27.50 kids 5-12, and complimentary self-parking. Sunday brunch is served every Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Executive Chef Fernando … [Read more...]
Stir-Fried Chicken and Asparagus
One of my favorite food websites/blogs is a site devoted mostly to Asian dishes and cooking, called The Woks of Life. Here is a delicious chicken and asparagus stir-fry recipe that is based on theirs. I think if you try it you will love it! Ingredients: For the chicken & marinade: 12 ounces boneless chicken breast (thinly sliced) 1 Tbsp water 1 tsp. … [Read more...]
Rolling Fog Cocktail
My wife and I recently spent the better part of a sunny afternoon enjoying excellent food, drink, and service at the newly opened Vintage Room at the St. Regis Deer Valley. The Vintage Room is quickly becoming one of Park City’s most sought-after destinations - it’s a hoppin’, fun spot, for sure. The Vintage Room is a heated 1,600 square foot tent-like structure with … [Read more...]
Ogden Winter Sports Fun Guide
Ogden is becoming internationally recognized as an outdoor recreation hub. Sandwiched between stunning mountains and the Great Salt Lake, Ogden offers access to enough trails, lakes, and vistas for a lifetime of exploring. And as any Ogdenite can tell you, a light dusting (or a few feet) of the greatest snow on earth just expands your options for outdoor fun. So if you find … [Read more...]