An ever increasing number of winemakers today are producing wines using environmentally-friendly, sustainable practices. And, that includes some Italian wineries, such as Zonin Family Estates. Zonin’s Rocca de Montemassi is among the first in Italy to be granted the Equalitas Certification, which is a “Made-in-Italy guarantee that is based on a comprehensive … [Read more...]
Sensational Celeste Ristorante
Decades of Delicious For more than two decades, one of my favorite chefs has been a fellow originally hailing from Forte Dei Marmi in Italy. His name is Paolo Celeste. He is owner/chef of his namesake restaurant, Celeste Ristorante, in Murray. I first encountered Paolo’s extraordinary cooking back when he was working in the kitchen of a small restaurant in Heber … [Read more...]
Twisted Fern: Park City’s Twisted Cuisine
Twisted Fern is a Hidden Gem Every now and then I come across a restaurant that reminds me why I love my job. Such is the case with Twisted Fern, a hidden gem in Park City - a town with more than its fair share of excellent eateries. Don’t let the location dissuade. Twisted Fern is located in Park City’s Snow Creek Shopping Center, but this is far from your average strip … [Read more...]
Arugula & Strawberry Salad
I planted more arugula in our garden this year than we can keep up with. So I’ve been trying to find new ways to use the peppery and nutty-tasting leafy green. Since we’ve also got lots of ripe strawberries growing right now, I decided to combine the two with a slightly sweet, mild dressing. Here is the recipe for this easy Arugula & Strawberry Salad. Ingredients: 2 … [Read more...]
Versatile and Food-Friendly Sparkling Wine: Domaine Chandon Blanc De Noirs
My wife and I got married on my birthday, which we celebrated earlier this week. As I wrote about for Utah Bites, we enjoyed an excellent meal at Park City’s Twisted Fern restaurant. As part of the celebration, we brought a special bottle of bubbly with us: Domaine Chandon étoile Tête de Cuvée 2008. Now, while I highly recommend this wonderful sparkling wine, it is a special … [Read more...]
Fireside: On Fire at Regent Street
Michael Richey’s Fireside on Regent is Hot In the past couples months, Viet Pham’s new Pretty Bird eatery has been garnering most of the foodie press in town, and deservedly so. However, there’s another excellent dining spot on Regent Street in downtown SLC - the one that owner/chef Michael Richey opened in winter of 2017, called Fireside on Regent. This downtown bistro … [Read more...]
Cajun-Creole Crawfish Pasta Recipe
Years ago, a college friend suggested we eat at K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen, chef Paul Prudhomme's original restaurant. Even though, I thought this restaurant was a tourist trap, my meal at K-Paul's was one of the most memorable I've ever had. In particular, I recall a rich, decadent pasta dish -- similar to fettuccine Alfredo, but made with crawfish. It was … [Read more...]
House Wine Company: Yes We CAN!
This is the perfect season to enjoy Rosé wine and every season is the right time to support important social causes. That’s why the House Wine company has launched a special new wine for a “colorful cause.” The winery launched a Limited Edition Rainbow Rosé Bubbles can (SRP $5.99) “to celebrate and support LGBTQ equality and love in all its forms.” From May 1 through August … [Read more...]
My Essential Collection: Love What You Sell
You might not think that analytics and information technology go hand-in-hand with a business startup specialising in essential oils, but think again. Those are the underpinnings of Andrea and Tom Wolfe’s business, My Essential Collection. You see, Tom works in the information technology field while Andrea is part of a hospital analytical team. In fact, it was spreadsheets … [Read more...]
Chinese Taste: Authentic Chinese BBQ & More
A Hidden Gem Tucked away in the rear of Salt Lake’s Chinatown shopping center on State Street is a hidden gem of a restaurant called Chinese Taste. This is one of those charming places where certain things - although not bold flavors - can get lost in translation. Just reading the menu is as entertaining as it is informative, with dishes listed in English such as “Spicy … [Read more...]