Having not left Utah for nearly two years thanks to the pandemic, my wife and I finally escaped the Beehive State recently for a much-needed change of scenery. Specifically, we flew to New Orleans for R&R and some outstanding food and drink in that one-of-a-kind American city. So, in this week’s Utah Bites we’re leaving Utah to appreciate and explore NOLA, with the hope … [Read more...]
Salt Lake’s New Restaurants, Chefs, Menus and Truffle Season
Laurel Restaurant Opening at Grand America Laurel Brasserie & Bar is scheduled to open at The Grand America on December 1, 2021, in the space that was previously home to the Garden Cafe. I was given a couple of recent sneak previews of the new space and, well, it’s quite a change! The new restaurant and bar are beautifully designed - gone are the gaudy furnishings and … [Read more...]
Turkey & Walnut Cranberry Salad
After a day of (probably) overeating on Thanksgiving, here is a light recipe that makes use of some turkey leftovers and ingredients like low-fat mayo and yogurt that I like a lot. It originally appeared in Food & Wine magazine. Make-ahead tip: The turkey salad can be refrigerated (without the walnuts) overnight. Ingredients: 1 cup walnuts (4 ounces) 3/4 cup … [Read more...]
Park City Brewing Makeover
Park City Brewing recently announced that “it is entering the Utah market with new ownership, beer, and branding. Park City Brewing offers five core beers and anticipates opening its first brewery and taproom in December 2021, located in Park City, Utah." According to the folks at Park City Brewing, “Head Brewer, Mike Perine has 15 years’ experience developing craft beer … [Read more...]
Do’s & Don’ts for Selecting Holiday Libations
Heading into the holiday season, I’m often asked ― especially when I run into colleagues and friends at the wine store ― about what wines are best to pair with holiday fare such as that served at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. My advice ― and this is true all year ‘round, not just during the holidays ― is to not fret and fuss too much. You want to serve wine, beer, … [Read more...]
Southwestern Sensation: Chimayo Celebrates 25 Years
It is hard for me to fathom that it’s been 25 years now since Park City restaurateur Bill White opened Chimayo restaurant. Where does the time go? I remember the opening well, as it was eagerly anticipated following the opening of White’s wildly successful Grappa restaurant in 1992. Personally, I was thrilled that Southwestern-style flavors - all but nonexistent here but for … [Read more...]
Chocolate Festival, Girls Night Out and More
Log Haven Introduces 2019 Cygnet Wine For the past year or so, Log Haven restaurant in Millcreek Canyon has had houseguests: a bevy of White Tundra Swans who have made the large pond on the Log Haven property their temporary - or maybe permanent? - home. This week, Log Haven introduced a new wine called Cygnet - the term for young swans. Created by winemaker Rick Longoria, … [Read more...]
Panzanella: a Hearty Tuscan Chopped Bread Salad
Panzanella is a hearty Tuscan chopped bread salad made with tomatoes, onions, basil garlic, vinaigrette, and just about anything else you’d like to add. Most recipes for panzanella call for cucumber, but I’m not fond of cucumber so I leave it out. You could also add cheese such as mozzarella or feta. Panzanella can serve as a meatless main course or as a side or starter salad. … [Read more...]
Cognac Frapin Teams with Utah Jazz Great Rudy “Frenchy” Gobert
Recently, France’s Cognac Frapin announced its newest partnership and first-ever North American brand ambassador with Utah Jazz great and two-time NBA All-Star Rudy “Frenchy” Gobert. According to the folks at Frapin, “Originally from France, Gobert was introduced to Cognac Frapin by a cognac connoisseur friend who had offered him a bottle of Cognac Frapin Vintage 1992, … [Read more...]
THANKSGIVING 2021: Where to Dine In or Take Out on Turkey Day
This Thanksgiving seems more special than most, since for many of us it will be the first time in over two years being able to spend it with family. So some, like me, are looking forward to cooking up a big turkey with all the fixins and enjoying it at home with loved ones. However, if you’d prefer to let someone else do the cooking, there are a lot of restaurant choices for … [Read more...]