Ted Scheffler
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Sassy Sunday, Viva La DIVA Brunch @The Marriott
Viva La DIVA is said to be Salt Lake City’s “first and only professional celebrity and female impersonation show.” Well, more about that later. But first, a bit of brunch…
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Grilled Flat Iron Steak
Flat iron steak is a cut of beef that is very tender, nicely marbled, and is great for grilling. It’s especially good with a simple marinade made with olive oil,…
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Solitude Mountain Aviation Cocktail
My favorite cocktail called Aviation. It’s a pretty, purplish-hued drink made with Beehive Jack Rabbit Gin, Luxardo Maraschino liqueur, Crème de Violette liqueur (the secret weapon), fresh squeezed lemon juice,…
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Log Haven Restaurant: Dogs, Dining and Delicacies
It doesn’t hurt that Log Haven is located on 40 private acres within the Wasatch National Forest, surrounded by waterfalls, wildflowers, streams and ponds, gorgeous mountain views, wildlife, and the…
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Margherita & More @ MidiCi: An Oasis of Great Taste at The Gateway
MidiCi is the type of place you’ll want to linger, although service is quite rapid – pizzas cook in as little as 90 seconds.
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Pasta with Basil Pesto Recipe
With fresh basil growing like crazy in our garden this summer, it’s hard to find ways to use it all. But here’s a really tasty (and easy) way to make…
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Pago Winemaker Dinner
This coming Tuesday, August 7th at 7 PM, Pago restaurant founder/owner Scott Evans will host a very special “Pre-Harvest Wine Dinner” featuring Ruth Lewandowski Wines and Idlewild Wines.
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Left Bank Martini Recipe
One of my all-time favorite cocktails is the Left Bank Martini, which is made with Gin, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, and white wine. It’s a delicious drink to sip out on…
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Rockin’ Ramen: Jinya’s Japanese Roots
I tend to shy away from writing about franchise and chain eateries, choosing normally to highlight independently-owned, truly local businesses. But now and then I come across a chain restaurant…
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Spaghetti Carbonara with Eggs
If I were asked to name my very favorite single dish, I think it would have to be spaghetti carbonara. It’s like having bacon and eggs, but with pasta. It’s…
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Zucca Wine Pairing Dinner
Next Thursday, July 26th, Ogden’s Zucca Ristorante will host their monthly wine pairing dinner, from 6 PM to 9 PM.
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For the Birds: Sipping & Noshing at Tracy Aviary’s Eat-Drink SLC
The fourth annual Eat Drink SLC soiree took place this week, hosted as it always is by Tracy Aviary – a spectacular spot to enjoy food and drink from a…
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Instant Pot Pulled Pork
The Instant Pot pressure cooker/slow cooker is quite the rage these days, and rightly so. It’s an invaluable tool for the kitchen. I use mine at least a couple times…