Potatoes and clams with Spanish chorizo may sound like an odd combination, but trust me - it’s delicious! Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil 6 oz. chorizo sausage, cut into thin rounds (Note: be sure to use Spanish-style chorizo, which has more of a salami-like consistency than Mexican chorizo, which will fall apart upon cooking.) 2 small yellow potatoes, such as Yukon … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2022
Copper Common’s Uncommon Wine List
In my review this week of the recently made-over Copper Common in downtown SLC, I mentioned that owner Ryan Lowder is now featuring an eclectic selection of all-natural wines. While you can find such wines at other restaurants, I don’t know of any that offer only natural wines. But it makes sense, right? After all, we’re all trying to eat better and more organically and … [Read more...]
Where to Listen to Live Jazz on a Garden Patio in Salt Lake and More
Live Jazz & Patio Dining at Caffe Molise In addition to outstanding fresh Italian cuisine with a focus on regional specialties, Caffe Molise has opened up their wonderful, sprawling garden patio for outdoor dining under the sun and stars. And on Fridays, Caffe Molise features live jazz on the patio with the great John Flander’s Trio. Along with excellent pastas, … [Read more...]
Utah Medical Cannabis Update
There are now 46,000 Utah residents carrying medical cannabis recommendation cards. This is a massive increase from the total count 18 months ago which was just 11,000, which had already exceeded all state expectations and projections. Why has this massive increase occurred? The supply of available products is finally catching up to the demand. One year ago Utah Stories … [Read more...]
Utah Cannabis Goes Mobile in a Big Way
Accessibility to Medical Cannabis Just Got Easier When The Utah State Legislature passed the initial medical cannabis legislation three years ago, they decided that there would not be cannabis dispensaries or pharmacies on every street corner as they are found ubiquitous among our neighbors in Colorado or Nevada. Instead, Utah adopted a model that would allow courier … [Read more...]
Lisa Forman of Legends Pub & Grill: One Utah Woman’s Road to Success
The restaurant and bar industry is tough to break into and even tougher to make successful. Lisa Forman, owner of Legends Pub & Grill, tried her own strategy and it paid off. “I don’t really pay attention to anybody else. I’m not part of the industry and I just focus on what I’m doing,” she says. Forman first opened Legends after leaving her corporate job in sales at … [Read more...]
Lassonde Studios Helping University of Utah Students Make their Business Dreams a Reality
The future is today at Lassonde Studios on the University of Utah campus. The student lounge has the normal dorm stuff such as a pool table, video games and comfy chairs. But that is where similarities end. How many other dorms have a fully-equipped tool room and access to patent attorneys? Lassonde is more than just a dorm housing 400 residents. It is a center for student … [Read more...]
SALT LAKE’S NEW ITALIAN EATERY & COFFEE CAFE: A Visit to Salt & Olive
After lying dormant and unfinished for years, it’s delightful to see the space on 300 East that was originally intended to be a food hall now open as a roomy restaurant. And by roomy, I mean that Salt & Olive is HUGE. If you’re claustrophobic, this is the place for you. Located adjacent to Undercurrent bar, Salt & Olive is a casual eatery with Italian culinary … [Read more...]
Beer and Food Events, Easter Brunch, and Italian Graffiti Coming to The Gateway
Templin Family Brewing at Blue Sky The Lodge at Blue Sky invites you to join them throughout 2022 as Salt Lake City’s Templin Family Brewing and The Lodge at Blue Sky team “celebrate cultural, culinary and craft brewing delights in a variety of memorable venues.” Things kick off on Friday, May 6th at 6:30 p.m. when guests will enjoy a hacienda-style menu from Executive Chef … [Read more...]
Shrimp with Creamy Polenta
Last week I cooked one of my wife’s favorite dishes: shrimp and grits. And, last week I shared my recipe for the creamy cheddar polenta (grits) to accompany the shrimp. You can see that recipe by clicking here. This week I’m posting the ingredients and instructions for making the shrimp. Give it a try! Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil (or bacon grease) 1 lb large shrimp, … [Read more...]