Whenever I’m eating in France, one of the things I love is how French cooks can transform a simple chicken, cut into parts, into a divine dinner. The chicken is usually sauteed and then served with a light wine sauce. It's a very simple method of keeping the chicken tender and juicy while also imparting rich flavor. Here is a recipe I use at home frequently. Ingredients: … [Read more...]
Drink Like a Sommelier at Laurel in The Grand America Salt Lake
Monday, August 28, 2022 is National Red Wine Day, a time when the flavors of fall are ushered in as grapes ripen and bolder wines replace some of our summer faves. Over at Laurel Brasserie & Bar in The Grand America Hotel, certified sommelier and Laurel Beverage Director Mark Moulton invites you to visit the restaurant and enjoy some of his top red wine picks to “Drink … [Read more...]
Avenues Street Fair Returns, Where to Brunch in Park City and more
Tupelo Park City Brunch Brunch on the patio at Tupelo Park City has returned and can be enjoyed by your brunch bunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kick off brunch with buttermilk biscuits and honey butter or maybe ricotta fritters before moving on to fabulous favorites like roasted Idaho Rainbow trout; chicken & biscuits with black pepper gravy; … [Read more...]
THE POWER OF UBUNTU: Zulu Piri Piri Chicken Grille’s Hopeful Mission
I recently attended the grand opening of a restaurant that was like no other. And I don’t just mean the food, which has a South African culinary theme. This restaurant is different from most in that the owners, investors and employees of Zulu Piri Piri Chicken Grille are embarked on a humanitarian mission that is literally helping to save the lives of young women in … [Read more...]
Festa Italiana SLC Returns, Hogle Zoo Fundraising Gala and More Foodie Events
Festa Italiana SLC Returns to The Gateway Festa Italiana SLC of Salt Lake City, hosted by the Italian-American Civic League, returns to The Gateway Saturday and Sunday, September 17th and 18th. From the organizers: “Every September, we welcome you and your entire family to enjoy the surroundings of beautiful downtown Salt Lake City while exploring the culture, entertainment … [Read more...]
Shrimp & Arugula Penne
Here is an easy summertime meal made with shrimp from the freezer, arugula from the garden, parmesan from the fridge, and penne pasta from the pantry. You could use any other pasta shape you like for this recipe, I just happened to have penne on hand. Ingredients: 1 lb. dried penne pasta (or your favorite pasta – spaghetti, fusilli; rigatoni, or whatever) 1/4 cup … [Read more...]
Inaugural Deer Valley Mountain Beer Festival
The folks up at Deer Valley Resort invite you to sip and sample brews from more than a dozen Utah breweries at the inaugural Deer Valley Mountain Beer Festival on September 17 and 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to Deer Valley Resort, “This one-of-a-kind beer festival includes scenic chairlift access throughout the resort, dining, live music, plus a full slate of … [Read more...]
POP-UP POWER: Enchanting Epicurean Arthur SLC
A couple of weeks ago my wife and I had the good fortune of meeting Alexa (Lex) Finch at a hospitality industry wine tasting event. Lex and her chef husband Kevin are the brains and talent behind a pop-up dining series being held in SLC this summer, called Arthur. The series is hosted at one of my favorite restaurants - Nohm - on selected Saturday and Sunday evenings, including … [Read more...]
New Bar Bites, Eat Drink SLC Returns and Pinkbox Comes to St. George
Beehive Distilling’s New Bar Bites The Beehive Bar at Beehive Distilling has launched a new food program to accompany their award-winning craft cocktails. It’s an eclectic menu with Mexican-Fusion leanings. There are three different slider options on the new menu: Al Pastor Jumbo Slider (Marinated Pork, Grilled Pineapple, Cilantro Ranch, Oaxaca Cheese), Carne Asada Jumbo … [Read more...]
Air Fryer Wiener Schnitzel
As I’ve mentioned previously here at Scheff’s Table, after holding out for the longest time I finally broke down and purchased an air fryer a few months ago. Every month or so I’ll post an air fryer recipe that I had success with. This week I took a stab at making air fryer wiener schnitzel and I have to admit that it came out great - really crispy and delicious, using a … [Read more...]