Now that the outdoor temperatures are dropping and fall is here, I’m trying to get in as much grilling as possible before I have to shovel a path through the snow to get to my grill. Here’s a very tasty Mexican-style grilled chicken recipe called Pollo al Carbon. Most of the work takes place while preparing the marinade for the chicken, which can be done well in advance of the … [Read more...]
Food & Drink 411
Feldman's Deli Great news for folks like me who are hardcore Feldman’s Deli lovers. This week Feldman’s launched new, expanded hours at the Deli and are now serving breakfast. Michael, Janet, and the hardworking Feldman’s team will be serving guests from 8 am to 8:30 pm, Tuesday through Saturday for breakfast (until 10:30 am), lunch and dinner. Feldman’s’ breakfast menu … [Read more...]
Sip o’ the Week – Park City’s 4th Annual Shot Ski Event
Park City Shot Ski Are you doing anything on Saturday, October 12th? If you have no plans, perhaps you’d like to take part in setting a world record? That’s the date that Park City Sunrise Rotary Club and High West Distillery are refilling glasses for Park City’s 4th Annual Shot Ski Event. Participants will line up at 2:00 pm along Park City’s Historic Main Street to tip … [Read more...]
Gone, But Not Forgotten – The Many Meals I Miss
Former Utah Restaurants In the quarter-century that I’ve been writing about Utah’s food and drink scene, I’ve seen far too many restaurants come and go. And there are plenty I miss. A jaunt down memory lane conjures up a multitude of meals and people I wish I could break bread with one more time. Salt Lake City I miss the late John Williams and Tom Sieg, and I miss … [Read more...]
Dinner in Daybreak—A Trip to Porch Restaurant
I was saddened to learn that one of Salt Lake City’s most consistent, high-quality restaurants will be permanently closing following dinner service this Saturday, September 28th. I am speaking of Meditrina, the eatery that introduced many diners in our community to tapas and small plates-style cuisine. That’s the bad news. The good news is that anyone, like me, who has enjoyed … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table – Fresh Tomato Sauce for Pasta
There are few things tastier than tomato sauce for pasta (or pizza) made from vine-ripened fresh tomatoes. Normally, fresh ripe tomatoes are hard to come by. But our garden is bursting right now with beautiful, ripe San Marzano tomatoes that we planted in spring - perfect for fresh tomato sauce.If you can’t find fresh, super-ripe tomatoes, you’re better off using high-quality … [Read more...]
Food & Drink 411
Congratulations to Executive Chef Michael Showers and his team at Park City’s High West Distillery, who’ve been invited to cook at New York City’s prestigious James Beard House. The James Beard Foundation, whose mission is to promote “Good Food for Good,” is a non-profit committed to “giving chefs and their colleagues a voice and the tools they need to make the world more … [Read more...]
Sip o’ the Week – Citra Trebbiano D’Abruzzo DOP 2017
Now that the temperatures outside have started to drop and hints of autumn are in the air, I’m scrambling to enjoy the last of lighter, summer wines before the snow starts to fly. One such wine - a very enjoyable, affordable, uncomplicated white wine from Italy is Citra Trebbiano D’Abruzzo DOP 2017 ($10). The label says it all: This wine is made from 100% Trebbiano grapes in … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table—Holy Guacamole!
One of the best things to ever come out of Mexico is guacamole. When I make guacamole at home using this recipe, there are never any leftovers. Ingredients: 1/2 small white onion, minced 2 fresh serrano chile peppers or 1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and minced 1 ripe tomato, cored and finely chopped (optional) 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 3 ripe avocados 1/2 tsp … [Read more...]
Food & Drink 411
SLC Eatery and Soter Vineyards One of my very favorite wine makers is Oregon’s Soter Vineyards, which is where Tony and Michelle Soter and their talented team produce top-tier wines that are remarkably consistent. On Tuesday, October 1st, Owner/Chefs Paul Chamberlain and Logen Crew will host a Soter Vineyard wine dinner at their SLC Eatery restaurant. Also attending the … [Read more...]