Epic Brewing Company has had an epic rise to success over the past decade. What started as Utah’s first modern-era strong beer microbrewery has grown into an award-winning artisanal enterprise. The original brewery, created by business partners David Cole and Peter Erikson, opened near downtown Salt Lake City in 2010, and debuted with six fermentation tanks. Within months, d … [Read more...]
Bill White Farms: Products for People, not Corporate Profit
If a man is lucky, there comes a point when his life’s work and his legacy combine to benefit others. Bill White is a lucky fellow in this respect. His name has been synonymous with delicious food in Utah for the past 25 years. He’s best known for his eight Park City restaurants—Grappa, Chimayo, Wahso, Windy Ridge Café and Bakery, Ghidotti’s, Sushi Blue, and Billy Blanco’s. H … [Read more...]
Hungry After Midnight? Check Out Five Late Night Eateries
When late-night hunger pangs hit and you’re in need of noshes that don’t come through a drive-thru window, Salt Lake has plenty of options across the valley. From desserts and sweets to gastropub fare worthy of your dollars, here are five spots open into the wee hours of the night that will satisfy any craving. Whiskey Street In Whiskey Street, customers will find some of … [Read more...]
Food Truck Friday with Petersen Family Farm
Where can you experience made-from-scratch food grown on a farm and prepared in the trendiest way possible? At Petersen Family Farm in Riverton! Through October, the farm hosts six to eight food trucks every Friday night from 5-9, each featuring a signature item from the farm on their menu. "We have chosen trucks that have greater culinary skill and are willing to include … [Read more...]
Organic Produce is on the Menu at Meditrina, and it’s Grown Right in the Chef’s Garden.
Meditrina chef and owner Jen Gilroy has always been close to the land around her and that’s one of the reasons why she lovingly cultivates so much of the produce served at both of her restaurants: Meditrina and Porch. Meditrina’s original location, just to the west of the Smith’s Ballpark, was surrounded by herbs, tomatoes and other produce that was often picked just moments … [Read more...]
Waterpocket Distillery—Long-Lost Spirits are the Guiding Force Behind Utah’s Newest Craft Distillery
Like many craft distillers, Julia and Alan Scott’s path to creating Waterpocket Distillery has been long and winding. Yet, like the landscapes in Capitol Reef National Park that the distillery is named for, the Scott's have trail-blazed into the often unknown nature of distilling in Utah, using long-forgotten recipes and spirits as a guide. “Our goal is to make spirits as wil … [Read more...]
Moki’s Hawaiian Grill
When you walk in the door of Moki’s Hawaiian Grill in Taylorsville, you’ll be greeted with a warm aloha welcome from behind the counter. Next, you’ll be introduced to what owner Masa Tukuafu describes as “healthy and tasty Hawaiian cuisine.” A semi-secret favorite of locals for years, Moki’s delivers authentic Hawaiian dishes ranging from teriyaki and kalua pork to poke and H … [Read more...]
Beyond Beer and Burgers
Some of Utah's best chefs and brewers sit down with a cold one and discuss their favorite food and beer pairings currently available on their menus. Oasis Café Looking for a breakfast/brunch beer pairing? Look to Oasis Café for Squatter’s Nitro Red Ale on tap paired with huevos rancheros. Chef Efren Nicholas combines Spanish rice, southwest vegetables and a housemade salsa v … [Read more...]
Strap Tank Brewing Co. is the First Craft Brewery in Utah County
Strap Tank Brewing Co. holds the distinction of being the first craft brewery in Utah County. Located in Springville, head brewer Michael Dymowski is turning out 11 craft beers served in the 10,000 square foot, 300-seat restaurant. Although you can find Strap Tank beers at a few beer-centric bars in Salt Lake and Park City, the best selection is on tap in the pub itself. “My … [Read more...]
SOMI Vietnamese Bistro in Sugar House Dishes Up High-Quality Asian-Fusion and Vietnamese Offerings.
SOMI Vietnamese Bistro has found an interesting way to appeal to the diverse array of diners in Sugar House--from college students, Sugar House residents and visitors alike. The menu at SOMI is heavy on Vietnamese flavors in the form of steaming Vietnamese pho and vermicelli noodle bowls. The bun dac biet, or SOMI vermicelli, is a flavor-packed vermicelli noodle bowl loaded … [Read more...]