Lots and lots of folks are going to be flying to visit friends and relatives this Thanksgiving holiday, which will give many a first look at the newly (and beautifully) revamped Salt Lake City International Airport. It’s a stunner. I got a somewhat unwanted chance to explore the new airport at length during recent trips to and from Salt Lake City and Portugal, thanks to … [Read more...]
A Christmas Parlor with Classic Holiday Movies and Drinks in SLC, New Culinary Creations and More Foodie News and Events
New Log Haven Dinner Dishes At Log Haven restaurant in Millcreek Canyon, Chef Dave Jones has added some tasty new entrees to the dinner menu. It’s a beautiful time of year to head up the Canyon and meet the Log Haven swans before enjoying a memorable dinner. Among the new dishes are Rigatoni with Calabrian Marinara, roasted portobellos, artichoke cream and parmesan. … [Read more...]
Air Fryer Shoestring Fries
For my monthly air fryer recipe, I thought I’d include air fryer shoestring fries this time since they are so easy to make and almost fat-free. Ingredients: 1-2 Russet potatoes, depending on the size of your air fryer basket Vegetable oil Sea salt Freshly cracked black pepper (optional) Method Using a mandolin or V-slicer, cut the potatoes into … [Read more...]
Argentina Wine Dinner at Stanza
On Wednesday, November 30th, Stanza Executive Chef Paul Cafaro will team up with Javier Zunga & Piattelli Vineyards to host “A Taste of Argentina” wine dinner at Stanza Italian Bistro, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Piattelli Vineyards produces award-worthy wines from Mendoza and Cafayate in Argentina. To wit, Piattelli recently received 10 ratings of 90+ from James Suckling for … [Read more...]
Moab, Utah: Uranium Boom Led to One of the Most Vibrant Towns in Utah
How the uranium boom went bust but still led to one of the most vibrant towns in Utah Charlie Steen’s rags-to-riches story has been told so many times it’s reached legend status: how he prospected unsuccessfully for two years in the Moab area before deciding to call it quits, and in testing his very last core sample, he discovered the high-grade uranium ore that made him … [Read more...]
A Look at Tenement Housing as Opposed to Government Housing
Crossing the Great Chasm From Ward of the State to Productive Citizen In response to a reader's comment: on Reddit: I've actually been doing an assignment surrounding homelessness and a part of me wishes I've chosen another social issue. The more I learn the more I get depressed. I have no idea what the solutions are, and it appears to me as if there may be none to speak … [Read more...]
Helper, Utah: This Old Train Town Isn’t Just A Whistlestop Any More
For many years, the sleepy town of Helper, Utah was only a place to stop for fuel on the way to and from the world-famous Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. In fact, many drivers didn’t even notice the little city tucked in along the mountainside nestled among the trees and river. But that wasn’t the case for Cindi Curry, the owner of Balance Rock Eatery and Pub, who … [Read more...]
The Evolution of Main Street in Moab, Utah
Barreling south on Highway 191, following the Old Spanish Trail, drivers cross the Colorado River to arrive in Moab, a town made up almost entirely of hotels and tourist traps, T-shirt shops, and eclectic cafes, all surrounded by stunning natural beauty. In the days of horse-drawn carriages, there was a precipitous 25-foot drop that required skillful maneuvering to gain … [Read more...]
Drug Addict Violently Attacking his Victims Allowed to Roam Freely throughout Salt Lake
How does a repeat violent offender stay out of jail even after injuring multiple innocent victims on multiple occasions? Salt Lake City, UT— Rio Grande Street in front of the Weigand center: Six patrol cars and ten officers were on the scene this cold November afternoon after Anderson Jones struck three victims in the head with a hammer. The victims included a 55-year-old … [Read more...]
SKY HIGH SPANISH: A Visit to Hyatt’s New Rooftop Restaurant
The glitziest new addition to the Salt Lake City dining scene is the Hyatt Regency’s new Spanish-inspired rooftop restaurant, Mar | Muntanya. Translated from Spanish, the name means “sea and mountain.” Which seems appropriate given that Executive Chef Tyson Peterson’s menu is said to “draw inspiration from the coastal and mountainous regions of Basque Country and Catalonia, … [Read more...]