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Archives for March 2022

Pig & A Jelly Jar, a Popular Local Eatery, Attempts to Raise Hourly Wages

March 31, 2022 by Deann Armes Leave a Comment

Mandatory 18% hospitality fee at popular eatery ruffles feathers.  Utah-owned 360 Degrees Restaurant Group (Pig & A Jelly Jar, Pig Kitchen, WB’s Eatery), is among the first in the state to embrace a no-tip, “hospitality included” (HI) model. Just as other metropolitan restaurateurs in the U.S. who adopted it were going back to traditional tipping in the wake of the … [Read more...]

FanX Salt Lake Pop Culture & Comic Convention 2022 First Guest Announcements

March 29, 2022 by Connie Lewis Leave a Comment

  FanX returns to Salt Lake this September on the 22-24 at the Salt Palace. Plans are in the works for new and exciting events to please the avid fans of this premier Salt Lake convention. According to Ro Malaga, Marketing Manager and Spokesperson, “We try to get bigger and better for fans to take home new memories. We will be bringing back fan favorites as well as … [Read more...]

The Rise of Green Pig Pub: Bridget Gordon Carves a Niche in Salt Lake’s Male-Dominated Bar Scene

March 28, 2022 by Amiee Maxwell Leave a Comment

When Port O’ Call, a hugely popular, multi-storied Salt Lake City nightclub, was forced to close its doors in 2009, longtime bartender Bridget Gordon thought it would be difficult to find another job. “Most bars want cute young girls,” she says, and despite still being cute, she was nearing fifty years old but still wanted to stay in the business. It was at that point her … [Read more...]

ULTIMATE APRÈS: Pampered at the St. Regis Deer Valley Vintage Room

March 25, 2022 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

Before the 2022 ski season ends, you’re going to want to visit the St. Regis Deer Valley. Why? Well, the St. Regis is an outstanding resort hotel with excellent restaurants like RIME Seafood + Steak and Brasserie 7452, not to mention luxurious lodging. But you’ll also want to head up to the St. Regis to enjoy the new seasonal Vintage Room, which opened earlier this … [Read more...]

Where to Have Easter Luncheon in Salt Lake

March 25, 2022 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

Easter Luncheon at Log Haven If you’re looking for a very special and scenic spot to enjoy part of your Easter Sunday, Log Haven restaurant in Millcreek Canyon would be an excellent choice. Spend Easter with the Log Haven family by joining them for an Easter luncheon, with reservations available from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Chef Dave Jones’ special Easter … [Read more...]

Goan Shrimp

March 25, 2022 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

  In Goa, which is a state on the southwestern coast of India, coconut and coconut oil are very common cooking ingredients and seafood is quite popular and plentiful. Here is a very easy but also very tasty recipe for Goan-style shrimp curry.  Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil or canola oil 2 finely chopped medium shallots 1/4 to 1 tsp. or more cayenne … [Read more...]

Clos Ste. Magdeleine Cassis

March 25, 2022 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

This week I’m sharing my enthusiasm for one of the best tasting white wines I have ever encountered. It’s an amazing wine that is currently selling in Utah at an equally amazing price of a mere $22.41. It is Clos Ste. Magdeleine Cassis Blanc from the Provence region of France.  I love a crisp white wine with a firm mineral backbone and this wine has it in spades. You can … [Read more...]

Eclectic Eats at Local Breweries and Pubs in Salt Lake and Beyond

March 24, 2022 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

There was a time, not so long ago, that dining in a brewpub offered very few interesting options for foodies. You could pretty much count on menus filled with burgers, nachos, fish & chips, buffalo wings, and the like. Not that there's anything wrong with that. I love a good burger and plate of fish & chips. But I also like variety. And increasingly, many folks ― … [Read more...]

How Did Ogden Become A Craft Brew Mecca?

March 23, 2022 by Cathy McKitrick Leave a Comment

OGDEN – At last count, this mountainside metropolis of almost 90,000 residents boasts five breweries, each owned by individuals passionate about making craft beer. With the exit of Becker Brewing and Malting Company from Ogden in 1964, the city lacked a brewery until 1995, when Kym and Pete Buttschardt opened Roosters brewpub at 253 Historic 25th Street.  Since that time, … [Read more...]

From France to Salt Lake City: HEXEH Studio’s Fine Fragrances

March 22, 2022 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

As a fragrance fanatic, I love incense and have diffusers dispensing beautiful fragrances strewn throughout our house. My pillow mister helps me sleep contentedly at night, with scents of lavender and cedarwood. So naturally, I was drawn to learning all about Dimitri Allouch and his unique company, HEXEH Studio, which is all about fragrance.  HEXEH is a Salt Lake City-based … [Read more...]

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