Outdoor Dining @ The Gateway With long anticipated spring weather having made its return, along with a renewed sense of optimism with the prevalence of COVID-19 vaccines, The Gateway has announced enhanced outdoor seating and extended hours at a number of their excellent dining venues. In addition to open air seating at The Gateway’s common areas, outdoor dining can be … [Read more...]
Bonterra Canned Wines for Earth Day
At Bonterra Organic Vineyards in Hopland, California, the team of winemakers is committed to sustainability, biodynamic farming and organic farming. Bonterra vineyards have been organically farmed since 1987 - long before it was de rigueur to be organic. According to the winemaking team, “Instead of spraying our vines with chemicals to ward off pests, our animal ‘partners’ … [Read more...]
Rice With Black Beans
Here is a very simple and versatile side dish recipe for rice with black beans. It’s a good accompaniment for meat, chicken and fish or seafood dishes and can also be used as a stuffing for foods like burritos and enchiladas. Ingredients: 1 Tbsp canola or vegetable oil 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped 2-3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1 tsp. ground … [Read more...]
Tacos Del Norte: A Trio of Terrific Taquerias in Davis & Weber Counties
For me, the search for terrific tacos never ends. I’m always on the lookout for the street cart style tacos that became a mainstay of my diet during the considerable time I spent in Mexico. Thankfully, Mexican immigrants have brought authentic, inexpensive, street-style tacos to our country in recent years. In the past few months foodie informants of mine have directed me to a … [Read more...]
Fetzer’s Commitment to Sustainability
“What’s good for the earth is good for the grape.” Those are the wise words of Bernard “Barney” Fetzer, the founder of California’s Hopland-based Fetzer Vineyards. Fetzer founded Fetzer Vineyards in 1968 and died in 1981, but his words ring true today, particularly with regard to Fetzer Winery’s commitment to sustainability. Fetzer is a B Corp. and a Certified California … [Read more...]
Shrimp Ceviche
During warmer spring and summer weather, I tend to turn to lighter dishes that don’t require heating up the kitchen. One such dish is ceviche, in which raw fish and seafood is "cooked" in an acidic liquid such as lime or lemon juice. There is no need to heat up a stove, oven or grill. Here is an easy, tasty recipe for shrimp ceviche. Ingredients: 1 lb. medium shrimp, … [Read more...]
Utah Stories Night Returns, Two Old Guys Live in April, Curated Restaurant Meals at Home
Two Old Guys Live in April Owner Michael “Deliman” Feldman of Feldman’s Deli fame - who is half of the Two Old Guys music duo along with partner Tally Evans - will be performing out and about in the coming weeks at various breweries and eateries. Yes, there IS live local music even during the pandemic. Catch Two Old Guys this Saturday, April 10th starting at 6:30 p.m. at … [Read more...]
DEER VALLEY’S ITALIAN EATERY —A Visit to Cena Ristorante
Skiing with out-of-town friends at Deer Valley Resort recently presented us with a significant challenge. The challenge didn’t happen on Deer Valley’s pristine ski slopes; it was in garnering a restaurant reservation on a Saturday night. I hadn’t taken spring break and limited seating capacity due to COVID into account and discovered that almost every table in Park City was … [Read more...]
What to do, where to go this Easter in Salt Lake?
Easter @ The Gateway If you are looking for a festive way to celebrate Easter, The Gateway has you covered. Easter offerings there include: Fleming’s Steakhouse April 3-4, beginning at 11 a.m. A three-course menu will be offered all day on Saturday and Sunday. Featuring a hand-cut Filet Mignon, paired with a choice of Crab-Stuffed Shrimp or Lobster Tail Scampi. The … [Read more...]
Prisoner Wine Company Blindfold
The Prisoner Wine Company is a Northern California wine producer that has always intrigued me. That’s because they make such intriguing wines. But I always find their marketing and their commitment to social justice fascinating. According to the winemakers, “Our brand name and namesake wine, The Prisoner, were inspired by the classic sketch Le Petit Prisonier by 19th … [Read more...]