Utah Chefs Vie for James Beard Award A number of Utah chefs/restaurateurs have been nominated in the Best Chefs category of the James Beard Awards for 2020 in the Mountain Region: Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah and Wyoming. According to the folks at James Beard Foundation, the nominated individuals for Best Chefs are “Chefs who set high culinary standards and also … [Read more...]
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Dynamic Duos—Utah Chefs
Ramsay, Keller, Waters. More often than not, it’s a solitary name on a restaurant’s menu that draws the crowds. It’s easy to see why, in this industry, a singularly executed vision goes a long way toward a seal of excellence. There are always exceptions to the rule of course, and sometimes two heads are better than one. Here are two of my favorite restaurants in Utah—where … [Read more...]
Chef Anny Sooksri brings Thai Food to Murray and Midvale
Chef Anny Sooksri’s energetic personality is matched only by her knowledge and passion for Thai cuisine. She is the chef and owner of three Thai restaurants in Salt Lake, including Chabaar, Beyond Thai in Midvale, and Tea Rose Diner in Murray. Her signature dish served at Tea Rose and Chabaar is Kow Soi, an authentic curry dish from northern Thailand distinguished by the … [Read more...]
Cooking Their Way to Success – Two Utah Female Chefs Share Expertise
Two Utah Female Chefs on Cooking, the Restaurant Biz, and More When we dine out in restaurants, we often first experience the tantalizing smell of food cooking in the kitchen as we simultaneously take in the ambiance of the dining room, fellow guests, and the eatery’s unique decor. Daily specials are conveyed by servers, orders are taken, beverages are delivered; … [Read more...]
Best Chefs of Utah: Part of Our Local Community
In our September issue, we bring to you the best of Utah chefs. Foodies and non-foodies alike enjoy the taste of good quality and delicious meals, and here we have you covered! Meet the best chefs of Utah in 2019. Rockstar Utah Chefs Why do so many people love watching and reading about chefs? What is so special about this army of people in white (although … [Read more...]
Park City Chefs Headed to NYC: Utah Restaurants Showcased at Historic James Beard House
The Dean of American Cookery For those who might not know of James Beard, he was a larger-than-life force of nature. Named the “Dean of American Cookery” by the New York Times in 1954, he was a chef and gourmand who laid the groundwork for much of the cuisine American chefs create today, as well as for the way that we eat. In 1955, Beard established the James Beard Cooking … [Read more...]
Where to Find Scary Eclairs, Oktoberfest at Sundance, and Utah’s Chef’s New Cooking Show
Scary Eclairs @ Harmons Are you looking to hand out - or maybe just enjoy yourself - a different kind of Halloween treat this year? How about “Éscares” - Scary Éclairs.” On Saturday, October 29th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. you can join the chefs at Harmons Cooking School located at the Farmington Station Park Harmons to make some scary éclairs. According to Harmons, “Chef Pete … [Read more...]
Local Flavors: Utah Fab Farm to Fork Regional Restaurants
The term “farm to table” has, in recent years, been replaced in some culinary circles by the more alliterative “farm to fork.” They both imply the same thing: cooking, and restaurant cooking in particular, that favors locally sourced, wholesome, organic and artisan (when possible) ingredients. The idea is that foods that are local are fresher and make, in theory … [Read more...]
New Executive Chefs, $5 Menus, and Anniversary Dinners
New Executive Chef @ Deer Valley This week, Deer Valley Resort announced Chef Peter Menteer as the new Executive Chef who will oversee the resort’s renowned culinary offerings. Deer Valley’s veteran Chef Chris Gibson has been promoted to Executive Sous Chef from his former role as Executive Chef of the resort’s Silver Lake Lodge. “Chef Menteer brings more than 25 years of … [Read more...]
Utah’s 7 Delicious Destinations for Food & Fun
Many people ― including me ― seem to be so serious about food these days. Instagram and other social media platforms have created venues for the posting of perfect food pix. But is the food we really eat all that perfect looking all of the time? And so what if it’s not? It’s worth remembering that while not all food is of art museum quality, it’s there to provide sustenance, … [Read more...]