R.I.P. Kitty Pappas Longtime local foodies were saddened to hear from her son, “Crazy George,” of the recent passing of Kitty Pappas, whose venerable namesake Kitty Pappas Steak House Cafe in Woods Cross has been family run since Kitty and her husband opened the restaurant in 1947. George said that his mom asked for “no service/funeral, but in the coming weeks we’ll have a … [Read more...]
Curried Rice Pilaf
I love the flavor of Indian curry and this curried rice pilaf is a terrific side dish for all sorts of main courses, from fish and chicken to meat and veggie dishes. You could also make this a main dish by adding cooked shrimp, chicken, tofu, veggies, etc. to the rice. Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 shallot, peeled and … [Read more...]
Château Pagnac Saint-Émilion 2018
Good news for fans of French Bordeaux wines. The 2018 vintage of Saint Emilion wines are turning out to be fantastic! They are quite concentrated and deeply colored, with a beautiful texture and robust flavor, well-balanced and fresh. Wine expert James Suckling called Bordeaux 2018 “a vintage of superlatives.” A good (and inexpensive) example is Château Pagnac … [Read more...]
FARM FRESH! PCMR’s Farm to Table Dinner Series
If you’re looking to escape the SLC heat and enjoy a wonderful gourmet dinner in the mountains, Park City Mountain Resort (PCMR) is a terrific choice. Last week, PCMR kicked off their new Farm to Table Dinner Series which is held monthly at Legends Bar & Grill, located on the main floor of Legacy Lodge in Park City Mountain Village. Each dinner in the series is a … [Read more...]
Simple & Easy Chicken Parmesan
One of my favorite Italian-American comfort foods is chicken parmigiana - or, chicken parmesan as it’s usually known in this country. This recipe will serve 4 people, but it can easily be doubled if you need more portions. Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, cut in half (4 pieces total) salt freshly ground black pepper 1 large egg 1 cup dried … [Read more...]
Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio
— With the heatwave we’ve all been enduring, wouldn’t a nicely chilled glass of wine perk up your afternoon or evening? If so, I have an excellent one to recommend: Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio ($28.04). I know what you’re thinking. Italian Pinot Grigio is a flimsy little summer cottage of a wine. And yes, that is all too often true. A lot of Pinot Grigio can be pretty … [Read more...]
Where to Celebrate Pie and Beer Day in Salt Lake, Peruvian Food Fest and More
Pie & Beer @ Flanker The folks at Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club in The Gateway invite you to visit Flanker for Pie and Beer Days on July 23rd and July 24th. “We’re doing things a little differently,” says Flanker, “with a selection of fruit flavored beers and beer flavored foods. Holiday weekend specials include beer-battered fish tacos, pretzel bites with Squatters … [Read more...]
PIZZA PERFECT: A Trio of Can’t-Miss Pizza Joints
I’ve written numerous times about excellent pizza purveyors in our area, and you can find those in the online archives at the Utah Stories website. This week, I’m just doing a quick take on three pizza places that I really love but haven’t written about, and which might not yet be on your radar. Fellow food writer Alex Springer brought Victor’s Pizza Co. … [Read more...]
New Mexican Restaurant Opens in Park City and More
Dog Days @ Log Haven Log Haven restaurant invites you to head up Millcreek Canyon for nightly waterfall patio dining and to try out some of Chef Dave Jones’ new summer menu items. In addition, Dog Days of Summer is back at Log Haven, running through Wednesday, October 19, 2022. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays you can enjoy dinner with your well-behaved dog in Log Haven’s … [Read more...]
Creole-Style Jambalaya
Food historians believe that the jambalaya so popular in Louisiana originated as a variation on paella that the Spanish brought with them to the southern state. There are lots of different ways to make jambalaya, but most recipes can be sorted into two groups: Creole-style, which includes tomatoes and/or tomato sauce, and Cajun or brown jambalaya, which doesn’t have tomatoes. … [Read more...]