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...]
A Moveable Feast by Slow Food Utah, Feldman’s Deli Open for Dine-In, and Buy 3, Get 1 Free at Rodizio
A Moveable Feast For the past 15 years, Slow Food Utah has hosted an annual gathering called the Feast of Five Senses - an evening with local food artisans, farmers, chefs, libation purveyors and food & drink lovers. According to Slow Food Utah, “This annual event is the primary fundraiser for Slow Food Utah’s microgrant program which funds projects for small farms, food … [Read more...]
The Artful Dish: Creating Meals too Beautiful to Eat, Utah Top Restaurants
There is a well-worn saying that you only have one chance to make a first impression. Well, in my opinion, that’s as true of food as it is of social relationships. And, it’s especially true of restaurant food. The first impression we get of a dish in a restaurant is a visual one. And, we can’t help but make a quick judgement about that dish, depending on how appealing it is to … [Read more...]
Bodacious Bites of 2019: My Favorite Utah Restaurant Dishes from the Past Year
With each passing year, food and drink in Utah seems to get better and better. 2019 was no exception, with a boatload of excellent new restaurants joining the more venerable, established ones. I had great meals at both types of restaurants. Here are some highlights. At Oquirrh, owned by the talented Andrew (Drew) and Angelena Fuller, my favorite dish was House Made … [Read more...]
3 Restaurants, 6 Salt Lake City Chefs, Twice the Enjoyment
The days of pan-slinging, rant-spewing, egomaniacal restaurant chefs are pretty much gone. Or at least, I’d like to believe so. The abusive behavior that used to be a trademark of the temperamental restaurant chef wouldn’t be tolerated in most of today’s workplaces. And in more and more restaurant kitchens, it’s teamwork that rules the day rather than … [Read more...]
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