Four generations of Kohler family dairy farmers have called the lush green Heber Valley home since 1929. Surrounded by the Wasatch Back mountains and the Provo River, 200 Holstein cows inhabit their Canyon View Farm. This family operation is centered on the well-being of their beloved cows. “We work hard to make sure they are well taken care of – even pampered,” boasts their … [Read more...]
Vegan Brunch
Utah Brunch - Part III Midvale is not characteristically known for its dining options, yet Chabaar Beyond Thai has earned a solid fan base. They boast a “something for everyone” menu, and omnivores, vegetarians and vegans love Chabaar’s wide selection and friendly service. In particular, Chabaar Beyond Thai offers inventive and delicious vegan dishes. The Vegan Thai … [Read more...]
Garden to Table at Sage’s Cafe
At Sage’s Cafe, the term “Garden to Table” is the mantra. Instead of flowers, lush greens line the front of the restaurant, whetting your appetite for fresh food. In the garden, squash, fruit and herbs are tended to, waiting for their chance to end up on your plate. “It’s the quality, the colors and the freshness,” replies Chef Ian Brandt, when asked why he grows his own … [Read more...]
Salt Lake Culinary Center – Vietnamese Wok
“I love experiencing the a-ha moment when students realize how fun cooking can be,” says Diane Sheya who, with her husband Rich, own the Salt Lake Culinary Center. With 20+ years of teaching experience, Sheya has a passion for teaching people to cook. “There are so many people who do not enjoy cooking because they simply do not know how.” When I noticed the Vietnamese Wok … [Read more...]
Urban Pioneer Foods
“People who love to eat are always the best people,” said Julia Child. It could also be said that, “People who feed others are always the best people.” Brooke Woffinden, owner of Urban Pioneer Foods, is one of “the best people.” With 25 years of kitchen experience, Woffinden prepares magnificent dishes for her clients. “I love attention to detail, and working with beautiful … [Read more...]
Caputo’s Cheese Cave
Caputo’s Market has a cult following of cheese enthusiasts. If you visit Caputo’s Market in downtown Salt Lake City, you notice two things: an impressive counter display of cheese and the two Cheese Caves, temperature and humidity controlled rooms with racks full of beautiful wheels of cheese. The Cheese Caves are the difference between keeping cheese, selling it and improving … [Read more...]
Uinta Brewery: A Utah Staple
Uinta Brewery has come a long way from brewing beer in a garage to becoming Utah’s largest craft brewery. "There’s a lot of pressure to produce the best beer possible" says Lindsay Berk, Uinta’s Chief Branding Officer. Named after the Uinta mountains, Uinta Brewery is synonymous with the state of Utah and embodies the state’s sense of community and love of outdoors. "Earth, … [Read more...]
Avenues Proper
"As Utah’s smallest craft brewery, we want to do things other places aren’t. That means taking risks," says Rio Connelly, the brewer behind Avenue Proper’s unique beers. Located in one of Salt Lake City’s oldest neighborhoods, Avenues Proper Restaurant & Publick House has won the hearts of locals with innovative beer and tasty food. Always on tap is their flagship Proper … [Read more...]
A Pioneer Feast
The story of the Mormon settlers is a story of food. Author Brock Cheney delves into the eating habits of the Mormon Pioneers in his book Plain but Wholesome: Foodways of the Mormon Pioneers. Cheney spent time working at living historical museums like This is the Place Heritage Park, which led to an interest in the foodways of the early Mormons. Researching diaries, newspapers … [Read more...]
Mano Thai Diner: Vegetarian Thai Good at Its Finest
In a city where there are more Thai restaurants per capita than Thailand, they don’t warrant much attention, but the convenient location of Mano Thai Diner was too good to ignore. I dragged my husband there for the lunch special, a selection of two entrees with jasmine rice, brown rice or noodles for only $7.99 or a single serving of curry for $5.99. I scarfed down my … [Read more...]