Botanical Alchemy 40th Anniversary Garden Party
The folks at Red Butte Gardens invite interested guests to “Join us for an enchanting evening that will immerse you in the magic of the four elements—Earth, Fire, Water, and Air—through a progressive dining experience, drinks included with your purchase. Each course will transport you to a different element, celebrating nature’s power to inspire and transform.”
“Prepare to be captivated by botanically inspired delights, live entertainment, and a sensory journey that honors the alchemy of the natural world. This will be a night filled with wonder, unforgettable flavors, and a celebration of the beauty that surrounds us.”
Sponsors/purveyors for the evening include Harmons Neighborhood Grocer, The Blended Table, Cucina Wine Bar, Vine Lore, Beehive Cheese and Roosters Brewing.
Tickets are now on sale at the Red Butte Garden website, priced at $150 per person for Garden Members or $200 per person for the public. This is a 21 and over event.
“Culinary Takeover” at St. Regis Deer Valley
The St. Regis Deer Valley has announced a unique “Culinary Takeover,” a collaboration between internationally known ‘Iron Chef’ Geoffrey Zakarian and ‘Sandwich King’ Chef Jeff Mauro, along with The St. Regis Deer Valley’s own accomplished Chefs including Chef de Cuisine Larry Abrams; La Stellina Chef de Cuisine Josephine Hansen and Executive Sous Chef Jason Lahrman, along with Executive Chef Tyson Peterson of Mar | Muntanya for three nights- Wednesday March 26, Thursday March 27 and Friday March 28, 2025. Each of the Culinary Takeover dinners will feature wines from select vintners including Marchesi Antinori, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars and Donelan Winery. The events, open to the public with reservations required, are as follows, according to the folks at St. Regis:
“Wednesday, March 26, 2025: The St. Regis Deer Valley’s high-design bustling Italian bistro La Stellina, where locally sourced ingredients combine with Italian meats cheeses and pastas to create dishes that appeal to every palate and age, will feature a Takeover by Chef Mauro in concert with La Stellina’s Chef de Cuisine Hansen to create a distinct and delicious Tasting and à la carte menu. Chefs Mauro and Hansen will greet each guest. Chef Hansen is a Park City native with a penchant for fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Featured wines by Marchesi Antinori with a National Educator in attendance. La Stellina is open daily from 4:30PM to 9:00 PM.”
“Thursday, March 27, 2025: RIME, The St. Regis Deer Valley’s award-winning signature restaurant RIME, a “Best Of” Utah Restaurant, features an inspired selection of fresh seafood flown in daily from Nantucket, Maine and Hawaii and sustainably sourced prime cuts. Enter the restaurant with its captivating Fossil Wall and enjoy the dynamic Exhibition Kitchen and panoramic views of the Wasatch Range. RIME will feature a Takeover by Chef Zakarian in collaboration with RIME’s Chef de Cuisine Abrams. A Tasting and an à la carte menu will be offered, emphasizing the best cuisine of land and sea. Chef Abrams cultivated his love of Cajun cooking in New Orleans working at some of the Big Easy’s most well-known restaurants. Featured wines by Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars with Winemaker in attendance. RIME is open for dinner from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM.”
“Friday, March 28, 2025: Reception and Dinner in the sleek and sophisticated RIME Wine Vault, which houses over 10,000 bottles and 1,200 different labels, with décor featuring crescent shaped grey tufted banquettes and dark blue linen walls. A six-course dinner includes courses by Chefs Zakarian, Mauro, Abrams, Hansen, Lahrman, and Peterson, a former The St. Regis Deer Valley Sous Chef and current Executive Chef of award-winning, Spanish-inspired Salt Lake City restaurant Mar | Muntanya, showcasing the talents of each chef. Featured wines by Donelan Winery with Winemaker in attendance. Perfect Moment, makers of luxurious ski attire, will provide gift bags to all attendees. Reception 5:30-6:30 PM, with dinner to follow. Price $500/pp. Reservations required.”
Reservations can be made via SRDVdining.com or by telephoning (435) 940-5700.
Longoria Winemaker Dinner at BTG
I received this note from BTG Wine Bar sommelier Louis Koppel regarding an enticing upcoming wine dinner at BTG.
Louis said, “Longoria Wines was established in 1982 in Santa Barbara California by Rick & Diana Longoria. In 2022, the winery changed hands to another couple with similar visions to continue this family-run winery and Eric Wilson is excited to take the reins from his friend and mentor Rick Longoria.”
On Tuesday, April 8, 2025 BTG Wine Bar will host a wine dinner with winemaker Eric Wilson of Longoria Wines. Guests will enjoy four Longoria wines paired with four food courses. The dinner begins at 7:00 PM and the cost per person (21 and over) is $120 – $60/food and $60/wine.
Seating is limited. Call 801-359-2814 for reservations.
