When recommending restaurants for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner, it’s tempting to name the obvious, tried and true places. I’m thinking, of course, of spots like Log Haven, La Caille, Grappa, Mariposa and Fireside Dining at Deer Valley Resort, Veneto, Tupelo, Caffe Molise, Tuscany, Yuta at Blue Sky Ranch … those sorts of restaurants. But I believe that if you’re with the … [Read more...]
Pork Tonkatsu
A very popular dish in Japan is tonkatsu: deep-fried pork cutlets drizzled with katsu sauce. It’s typically served with plain steamed white rice, although I tend to serve pork tonkatsu with sesame noodles, udon, or something a little more flavorful than plain rice. It's also traditionally served with shredded cabbage (preferably Napa) alongside. Ingredients: 4-6 boneless … [Read more...]
A Valentine’s Day Splurge
I don’t normally write about wines in the Sip o’ the Week column that I can’t afford. But this week I am making an exception with upcoming Valentine’s Day in mind. If you’re looking for a bottle of bubbly for Cupid’s day that is sure to raise the wow factor for your special Champagne lover, I recommend taking a second mortgage out on your house and splurging on a bottle of … [Read more...]
Pizza Volta Opens in Sugar House and more Foodie News
Utah’s 2023 James Beard Awards Semifinalists Utah’s dining scene is well-represented in this year’s James Beard Awards, which were announced last week. The James Beard Foundation’s Restaurant and Chef Awards—established in 1990 and first awarded in 1991—are one of five separate recognition programs of the Awards. The 2023 Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists are recognized across … [Read more...]
THE HEALTHY KITCHEN: Tools & Gadgets for Healthier Cooking at Home
As we embark on another new year, many of us have made resolutions that may or may not have already gone by the wayside. Or maybe you put off making any resolutions. If so, I have one for you: How about making your home kitchen a healthier place? That is something pretty much all of us can and should do. I’m not talking here about what to eat, but rather how what we eat is … [Read more...]
SMALL PLATES, BIG FLAVORS A Scrumptious Visit to Eva
Before attending a show at the Eccles Theater in downtown SLC recently, my wife and I popped into one of our favorite neighborhood bistros for a bite to eat: Eva. Named for his great grandmother, Eva Coombs, Chef/Owner Charlie Perry opened Eva in early 2009 and it’s been a popular downtown dine-and-drink spot since Day 1. Perry has said that his passion for organic foods and … [Read more...]
Two Old Guys World Tour 2023, New Taqueria 27 Ownership and Brunch at Mar | Muntanya
Two Old Guys World Tour 2023 Two Old Guys - aka Michael Feldman of Feldman’s Deli and music partner Tally Evans - have a full roster of shows coming up at some of our favorite local eateries and bars. So many, in fact, I wonder how Michael gets all those powder days in skiing up at Alta? Upcoming Two Old Guys performances include Flanagan’s on Main in Park City (02/01), … [Read more...]
Duck Fat Bucatini Carbonara
When I make pasta carbonara, I normally begin the sauce by sizzling bacon bits in olive oil. However, it occurred to me recently that using duck fat in place of some of the oil would kick up my carbonara considerably, and I was right. I urge you to try this hack to improve your pasta carbonara at home. In addition, it might sound strange but I found that using Niman Ranch … [Read more...]
Santa Giustina Barbera Colli Piacentini
In this week’s Scheff’s Table column, I featured my recipe for pasta carbonara made with duck fat. It’s a deliciously decadent dish. Pairing wine with carbonara sauce can be tricky due to the creaminess of the sauce, smoky bacon, and salty cheese flavors. So I usually turn to a fruity, low-tannin red wine with a touch of acidity to cut through those creamy, cheesy, salty and … [Read more...]
FOOD ON FILM Delicious Dining at the Movies
With the Sundance Film Festival rolling into Utah this week, I thought I’d turn my attention to some of my favorite movies about food - there’s a smorgasbord of them to delight in for the hungry filmgoer. My very favorite food-themed film was one that I originally saw at the Sundance Film Festival. Big Night won the Grand Jury Dramatic Prize at Sundance in 1996 and … [Read more...]