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Archives for July 2022

Truckin’ the World: Utah’s Food Trucks Dish up Global Cuisines

July 31, 2022 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

  Utah restaurants span international cuisines ranging from Latin America and Europe, to Asia, Africa and even Australia. But did you know that you can also explore global cuisines via Utah’s food trucks? Yep. If it’s the international fare you’re hankering for, it’s time to get truckin’.  Let’s start with Europe. The Brugesmobile and Bruges Waffle Bus are the … [Read more...]

Dog Friendly Restaurant Patios in Salt Lake and Park City

July 30, 2022 by Heather L. King Leave a Comment

Dining out with your canine companion Is there anything better during the hottest months of summer in Utah than sitting on a shady, misted patio and enjoying an evening with family, friends and furry besties?  This summer, dog owners can take their pups to dozens of restaurant patios in Salt Lake and Park City to sit down for a beer, a bagel or a burger with their … [Read more...]

LAZIZ 2.0 Midvale’s New Laziz Kitchen

July 29, 2022 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

When partners Derek Kitchen and Moudi Sbeity opened Laziz Kitchen in 2016, it was an instant hit - a friendly neighborhood restaurant serving outstanding Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, with a leaning towards Lebanon, in a warm and inviting atmosphere.  Fast forward to 2022 and there’s a brand spanking new Laziz Kitchen, this one in Midvale. Think of it as Laziz … [Read more...]

Red Banjo Turns 60, Indian Cooking Classes in Salt Lake and More

July 29, 2022 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

R.I.P. Kitty Pappas Longtime local foodies were saddened to hear from her son, “Crazy George,” of the recent passing of Kitty Pappas, whose venerable namesake Kitty Pappas Steak House Cafe in Woods Cross has been family run since Kitty and her husband opened the restaurant in 1947. George said that his mom asked for “no service/funeral, but in the coming weeks we’ll have a … [Read more...]

Curried Rice Pilaf

July 29, 2022 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

I love the flavor of Indian curry and this curried rice pilaf is a terrific side dish for all sorts of main courses, from fish and chicken to meat and veggie dishes. You could also make this a main dish by adding cooked shrimp, chicken, tofu, veggies, etc. to the rice.  Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 shallot, peeled and … [Read more...]

Château Pagnac Saint-Émilion 2018

July 29, 2022 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

Good news for fans of French Bordeaux wines. The 2018 vintage of Saint Emilion wines are turning out to be fantastic! They are quite concentrated and deeply colored, with a beautiful texture and robust flavor, well-balanced and fresh. Wine expert James Suckling called Bordeaux 2018 “a vintage of superlatives.”   A good (and inexpensive) example is Château Pagnac … [Read more...]

Gondola up Little Cottonwood Canyon Proposal: Short-sighted, waste-of-money, elitist visions of grandeur should remain in the clouds

July 28, 2022 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

It appears that the $1-$2 billion dollar gondola-up-the-canyon proposal is currying favor with more elites. Snowbird has purchased the land where the base station and parking lot of the proposed gondola would be located. Snowbird currently charges $130 for a day pass and for an extra $60 elites can get a special exemption from waiting in lines. Snowbird is probably the best … [Read more...]

Priced Out of the Rental Market Utah: Single Homeless Mother Explains Difficulty of Current Housing Crisis

July 28, 2022 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

The current rental market is pricing people out who are ending up on the streets. Downtown Salt Lake City homeless camp at 700 West 200 South: Kevin and Brooke are trying to stay hydrated and cool despite the 105-degree record-breaking heat. Both were gainfully employed when they found themselves priced out of the housing market, unable to get into affordable … [Read more...]

The Other Side Academy in Salt Lake City Reforms Criminals, Convicts, Drug Addicts and Alcoholics

July 27, 2022 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

David Durocher is the Executive Director of the Other Side Academy. His leadership role has changed thousands of lives reforming ex-felons and ex-convicts and drug addicts to become productive citizens. How do they have such incredible success while taking zero local, state, or federal tax dollars? In a word, Durocher says, “it's accountability”. Holding everyone accountable … [Read more...]

From The Ground Up: A Rock Shop Opens in the Dust of Downtown Salt Lake

July 26, 2022 by Amiee Maxwell Leave a Comment

Utah entrepreneur brings culture, history, and geology to downtown Salt Lake.  At a time when historic buildings are being leveled and small businesses are being driven out of downtown Salt Lake City to make room for more multi-level condos, Kathie Chadbourne has created a little sanctuary in the dust of downtown.  “It doesn’t matter where we are, we can create our little … [Read more...]

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