Part 1: Friday Afternoon Club Named after the renowned Hotel Goldener Hirsch in Salzburg, Austria, Deer Valley Resort’s Goldener Hirsch Inn opened in 1992, owned and operated by the philanthropic Eccles family in partnership with Deer Valley Resort. The Inn has a very European vibe and decor, and has garnered a slew of awards from publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, … [Read more...]
Park City Wine Festival 2021
After a year’s hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, one of the most enjoyable annual events is returning this fall: The Park City Wine Festival, which will be held Sept. 30 through October 3. In addition to wine, spirits and beer tastings, The Park City Wine Festival offers attendees an array of beverage paired dinners, lunches and seminars which were unveiled this … [Read more...]
Chile-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
Pork tenderloins are so easy to cook and they cook very quickly, as well. So I often turn to pork tenderloin when I don’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen. The key to cooking this cut of meat is to not overcook it. Tenderloins can get dry and tough very quickly, so pay close attention to the temperature of the meat as it cooks. You could serve this pork with salsa or … [Read more...]
Pioneer Day Rosé & Champagne Event in SLC
Rosé & Champagne @ The Gateway This Saturday, July 24th, from 12 noon to 9:00 p.m. The Gateway will celebrate Pioneer Day with an event well-suited to wine lovers and their families: A Rosé and Champagne Garden at the Gateway Pavilion. The organizers say, “It's a community Fun Day Event giving back to our Front Line Workers, with music by DJ Matty Mo, DJ Joune & DJ … [Read more...]
CATCH A WAVE: A Visit to Kaze Sushi Bar & Grill
Stroll into Kaze Sushi Bar & Grill in downtown SLC and the first thing that will probably catch your eye is a huge wave. On the back wall of the restaurant is a mural sized reproduction of Japanese ukiyo-e artist Hokusai’s Great Wave Off Kanagawa woodblock print. It’s just one aspect of an eatery with lots of eye appeal. Well, sort of. I hesitate on the eye appeal … [Read more...]
Park City Savor the Cocktail Contest
Online voting is now open for folks to vote on their favorite summer sippers at the annual Park City Savor the Cocktail contest. Through August 31st, locals and visitors are invited to imbibe original cocktails from as many participating restaurants as possible and cast their votes online for their favorites. Thirteen bars and restaurants are competing in this year’s … [Read more...]
No-Cook Restaurant Style Salsa Recipe
I love chips and salsa. However, I’ve yet to find store bought salsa that is anywhere near as good as that which most Mexican restaurants serve. Well, here is a salsa recipe that I really like for making restaurant style salsa without having to cook anything at all! Ingredients: 1 14.5 oz. can whole tomatoes, with juice 1 10 oz. can Rotel diced tomatoes with green … [Read more...]
Dinner Date with your Furry Companion
Fresh Oysters & More @ Bill White Farms At Bill White Farms + Ranches in Park City, fresh sustainable oysters are back in stock. Straight from the waters Pt. Reyes, Marin Coast, Northern California, these fresh babies are just waiting to be shucked and steamed, grilled, or enjoyed on the half-shell at home. Pt. Reyes oysters have silver-brown shells and are among the … [Read more...]
HOT TAMALES & MORE! Real Deal Mexican @ La Casa Del Tamal
On a stretch of 5600 West in West Valley City filled with shiny new (mostly) franchise restaurants and shopping centers, there is a marvelous family owned Mexican eatery that has shot close to the top of my favorite Mexican restaurants list. It is called La Casa Del Tamal and this, my friends, is the real deal. Not surprisingly, a specialty of La Casa Del Tamal is tamales; … [Read more...]
Authentic Genovese-Style Pesto
Pesto originated in the Liguria region of northwest Italy, which is home to what is called the Italian Riviera. To make authentic Genovese pesto (Genoa is Liguria’s capitol), you should try to seek out Pecorino Fiore Sardo - a hard-to-find sheep’s milk cheese that is critical to making real Ligurian pesto. It is available here in Utah at Caputor’s Market. Traditionally, … [Read more...]