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Scheff’s Table—Thai Pork & Basil Stir-Fry

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  This tasty recipe for Thai Pork & Basil Stir-Fry is a variation of one I learned many years ago in a cooking class with Martin Yan, the host of the PBS series Yan Can Cook. It's a keeper, a meal I make often since it's inexpensive, easy, and fast. The cooking time is quick—about 5 minutes or less, so make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and … [Read more...]

Sip O’ the Week—Beehive Distilling

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  In March, Beehive Distilling opened the doors to their big new distillery located in South Salt Lake, where owners Chris Barlow (who is also Lead Distiller), Matt Aller ,and Erik Ostling hosted some lucky members of the media for a peek at the shiny new facility. You might recall that when Beehive Distilling was launched in 2013, it was the first gin distillery … [Read more...]

Scheff’s Table—A delicious recipe for Memorial Day barbecue ribs

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  Looking for a delicious recipe for Memorial Day barbecue ribs? Like so many Americans, I enjoy firing up the grill for a Memorial Day barbecue. This recipe for barbecued baby back ribs will have all the folks gathered ‘round your grill eager to get the ribs onto their plates and into their bellies. It’s based on an award-winning recipe from Dr. BBQ, author of … [Read more...]

Six Utah restaurant dishes you must try if you have dietary demands

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    I’ve noticed in the past couple years that an ever-increasing number of restaurants are including menu items aimed at customers with dietary restrictions or health preferences, such as vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free dining options. It’s getting easier these days for someone like my wife—who is gluten-free—to find interesting, innovative, and tasty items … [Read more...]

Pho Sho’—A Tasty Visit to Pho 33 in Midvale

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   A Tasty Visit to Pho 33 in Midvale, Utah Last week I turned my attention to that culinary gift from Japan: ramen, writing about two newish SLC ramen spots—Ramen 930 and Ramen Bar. This week, I’m heading a bit south and west in Asia from Japan to Vietnam, which is renown for its own contribution to world-class soup: pho. In case you’re not familiar with pho, … [Read more...]

Sip O’ The Week—Park City Cocktail Contest

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  Calling all bartenders! Get your cocktails ready ... It’s that time of year again: time for the Park City Area Restaurant Association (PCARA) Summer Cocktail Contest. The PCARA’s annual summer cocktail contest is open to all bartenders and mixologists of any PCARA establishment. Cocktail professionals are invited to submit their most innovative recipes to be … [Read more...]

Ramen in Salt Lake City

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  Ramen in Salt Lake City has never been more popular. It is trendy, it is delicious; and now there are two more options for Salt Lake City ramen lovers. The Ramen Report—2 Tasty Additions to the Salt Lake City Downtown Ramen Scene When ramen shops starting popping up on every other corner in places like New York City and Los Angeles a decade or so ago, I knew … [Read more...]

Scheff’s Table—how to make chicken with herbed cream sauce

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  Chicken with herbed cream sauce When I lived in New York City, one of my favorite restaurants was a cozy little bistro in Greenwich Village called Cafe de la Gare. The restaurant has long since closed, but I was lucky enough to get this recipe for delicious herbed chicken with cream sauce—my favorite Cafe de la Gare dish—before they went out of business. I urge you … [Read more...]

Sip O’ the Week: The Prisoner Wine Company

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The Prisoner Wine Company You may be familiar with one of the best-selling California red wines on the market, The Prisoner, created by The Prisoner Wine Company. The Prisoner Wine Company—named for the iconic wine originally made by founding winemaker Dave Phinney—makes much more than just The Prisoner red wine. Indeed, The Prisoner Wine Company produces a wide range of … [Read more...]