Yes, love is in the air this week. But this is not another article about where to celebrate Valentine’s Day. I covered that in last week’s Utah Bites. Rather, this week I’m turning to a new restaurant that I’m really loving: Osteria Amore. In Italy, an osteria was traditionally an eatery serving simple, uncomplicated food and wine. Think of it as an Italian version of a … [Read more...]
Exclusive Locally Made Aquavit, Chef Bryan Woolley’s New Adventure and Antiquum Farm Winemaker Dinner Not to be Missed
Exclusive Aquavit @ Stein’s According to the fine folks at Deer Valley’s Stein Eriksen Lodge, “A new spirit is flowing.” That spirit is an exclusive Aquavit produced by Park City’s Alpine Distilling - some 200 private-label bottles worth. “We are thrilled to unveil a unique spirit that is true to Stein Eriksen Lodge’s proud Norwegian heritage,” said Stein Eriksen Lodge Vice … [Read more...]
Yakisoba with Beef, a Classic Japanese Stir-Fry Recipe
Yakisoba is a classic Japanese stir-fry dish with egg noodles, veggies, and usually a protein. In this recipe, I use thin-sliced beef but you could substitute chicken, shrimp, pork, tofu, veggies, or whatever you’d like. Be sure to get all of your ingredients prepped and ready to go because the actual cooking time is really quick. Ingredients: 10-12 oz. fresh Chinese or … [Read more...]
Elegant but Affordable Casanova di Neri IrROSSO
During a recent wine tasting at Osteria Amore, I got to taste a range of wines from the great Casanova di Neri winery of Italy. These were mostly wines that I could never afford to sip on my own, so it was a real treat to taste Casanova di Neri’s world class Brunello di Montalcino wines and others. One of the wines I tasted was one that I can afford: the most recent creation … [Read more...]
Where to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Utah
If there is a more popular day/night for dining out than Valentine’s Day, I don’t know about it. I’ve received dozens of blurbs, press releases, emails and texts from local restaurants pitching their V-Day “specials” to me. Too often, Valentine’s Day dinners are, frankly, overpriced affairs that usually feature overcooked lobster tails and cheap bubbly. However, after sifting … [Read more...]
3 Valentine’s Event You Should Attend: Singles Awareness Day Bar Crawl, Ladies Lounge Valentine’s Soiree, Birds & Brew
3 Valentine's Events You Should Attend Singles Awareness Day Bar Crawl @ The Gateway To celebrate Singles Awareness Day on Saturday, February 15th, The Gateway will team up with Bumble for a 21 and over Bumble Bar Crawl. The bar crawl will showcase five unique Gateway establishments throughout the evening, beginning at 6 p.m. Crawlers will visit each bar for approximately … [Read more...]
Oven “Fried” Chicken Wings Simple Recipe
If you didn’t get your fill of chicken wings during last Sunday’s Super Bowl, here’s a chance to do so, without the guilt of eating deep-fried wings. With this simple recipe from Cook’s Country you’ll make crispy chicken wings in the oven. The secret ingredient is baking powder, which helps give the wings a crisp, deep-fried texture without all the … [Read more...]
V-Day Bubbles: Scharffenberger Brut Excellence
I always think that bubbles are a great choice for celebrating Valentine’s Day. And, given that many of us will be blowing our budgets with high-priced V-Day dinners, I wouldn’t mind not breaking the bank on wine. So here’s a really good budget bubbly that tastes like a million bucks: Scharffenberger Brut Excellence NV. This sensational sparkler clocks in at a … [Read more...]
Creative Cuisine at Cucina Wine Bar
Some of us have been around long enough to remember when Marguerite Marceau Henderson and Eileen McPartland first opened Cucina up in the Avenues. That was back in 1995, when it was an upscale delicatessen and gourmet market. Then in 2001, former Cucina manager Dean Pierose - an avid wine connoisseur - purchased Cucina and, in more recent years under Dean’s tutelage, the … [Read more...]
Where to find Game Day Offerings, Yoga, Beer & Bubbly, and Piedmont Wine Dinner
Park City Game Day Offerings If you’re planning to be in Park City on this Super Bowl Sunday, here are some options for game day grub that will save you lots of work in the kitchen and allow you to actually enjoy the big game. Deer Valley Grocery-Cafe can help host your party or gathering when you pre-order from their special Game Day take-away menu. It features a variety … [Read more...]
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