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Utah Food Events Worth Tasting This June

This June, Utah’s food scene comes alive with chef collaborations, culinary pop-ups, and seasonal favorites worth tasting—from downtown Salt Lake to the mountain resorts.

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Ted Scheffler

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Mar Muntanya + Urban Hill Chef Collaboration

On June 4, 2025 beginning at 6:00 PM, Urban Hill Executive Chef Nick Zocco teams up with Mar | Muntanya Executive Chef Tyson Peterson at Urban Hill for a seven-course collaborative dinner, including thoughtful beverage pairings.

The cost per person for the Chef Collaboration dinner at Urban Hill is $220 ($165/food and $55/beverage). The menu looks like this: 

Luau & Pig Roast at Sundance

The folks at Sundance Mountain Resort invite guests to “Experience a taste of Hawaii atop Mandan Summit at our special Luau event. Indulge in an authentic Hawaiian themed menu featuring a roasted whole pig, alongside breathtaking views of Mandan Summit.”

“Your ticket grants you access to a scenic lift ride on Outlaw Express, followed by a delicious dinner, served buffet style, in the picturesque setting of Mandan Summit and live music. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience unlike any other.”

Menu items include tuna poke, Hawaiian spring rolls, SPAM musubi, chicken katsu sliders, whole roasted pig, pulled pork, Hawaiian Kalbi ribs, Hawaiian style grilled chicken, teriyaki pineapple rice, macaroni salad, Hawaiian rolls, wok style veggies, desserts, and more. 

The Sundance Luau and pig roast takes place on Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 4 to 7:30 PM. The cost is $83 per adult and $39 per child 4-12 years. 

Mushroom Tasting Pop-Up

Mycel Mushrooms is hosting a pop-up on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 from 5:30 to 9:30 PM with Chef Adam Kreisel at Wasatch Community Gardens. This gathering brings together growers, plant lovers, foodies, artists, makers and mushroom lovers. There will be live painting, tarot reading, art, flowers and more.

The Mushroom Society of Utah will be on hand and invites guests to “Come learn about forays and all their upcoming lectures, workshops and events! We are also so happy that The Divine Assembly can join us to answer all your questions about Utah’s very own mushroom church!”

“GET CREATIVE! We’re having a costume contest. Come dressed as your favorite mushroom or mushroom-related creature for a chance to win a mushroom subscription from MYCEL Mushrooms. Let your imagination run wild. (Frolicking and scampering highly encouraged).”

“An entry ticket includes 3 specially prepared mushroom tastings and drink. Let’s get together with our local community to educate, empower, and inspire a season of fun and growth! A portion of ticket sales goes directly back to the garden to support their ongoing mission of self-reliance and growing your own healthy foods. Get tickets at mycel-mushrooms.com.”

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Ted Scheffler

Originally trained as an anthropologist, Ted Scheffler is a seasoned food, wine, and travel writer based in Utah. He loves cooking, skiing, music, and reading, and spends an inordinate amount of time tending to his ever-growing herd of guitars and amplifiers. Ted is also the author of the Utah Bites newsletter, which is published in partnership with Utah Stories. Before moving to Utah, Ted lived in New York City, and numerous states in the US, as well as in various countries overseas, Spain, Japan, Canada, Brazil, and Mexico. He earned a Master’s Degree in Anthropology from the Graduate Faculty of The New School for Social Research.

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