Chef Oscar Aguilar of Cotton Kitchen. Photos by Bryan Butterfield - imageandfilm.com/ Cotton Kitchen, Holladay Recently opened, this spot quickly jumped to “must” status for me. On your first visit, you have to dive into the Lox Benedict—an explosion of flavor and a great twist on Eggs Benedict. They change the normal Benedict with a chipotle hollandaise and dijon aioli. This … [Read more...]
Ogden’s 18th Annual Harvest Moon Celebration
Join Ogden Downtown Alliance for Northern Utah's Largest Event of the Year. September 21st – Ogden, Utah. Celebrate the end of summer and beginning of fall with family-friendly activities, live music, artisan exhibits, community organizations, unique performances, local businesses, seasonal surprises and free entry to Northern Utah’s largest event of the year! The … [Read more...]
Dynamic Duos—Utah Chefs
Ramsay, Keller, Waters. More often than not, it’s a solitary name on a restaurant’s menu that draws the crowds. It’s easy to see why, in this industry, a singularly executed vision goes a long way toward a seal of excellence. There are always exceptions to the rule of course, and sometimes two heads are better than one. Here are two of my favorite restaurants in Utah—where … [Read more...]
Cooking Their Way to Success – Two Utah Female Chefs Share Expertise
Two Utah Female Chefs on Cooking, the Restaurant Biz, and More When we dine out in restaurants, we often first experience the tantalizing smell of food cooking in the kitchen as we simultaneously take in the ambiance of the dining room, fellow guests, and the eatery’s unique decor. Daily specials are conveyed by servers, orders are taken, beverages are delivered; … [Read more...]
3 Restaurants, 6 Salt Lake City Chefs, Twice the Enjoyment
The days of pan-slinging, rant-spewing, egomaniacal restaurant chefs are pretty much gone. Or at least, I’d like to believe so. The abusive behavior that used to be a trademark of the temperamental restaurant chef wouldn’t be tolerated in most of today’s workplaces. And in more and more restaurant kitchens, it’s teamwork that rules the day rather than … [Read more...]
Class is in Session—A Shelf of Great New Cookbooks
For many of our kids and for some adults as well, it's the back-to-school season. And for those of us who enjoy cooking and learning new skills and recipes, fall is a good time to get back behind the stove after a summer of grilling and barbecues. Here are five terrific new cookbooks for the home cook, including one for teens. Cook Like a Local: Flavors That Can Change How … [Read more...]
Utah Food and Drink 411
Here is what you need to know about Utah food & drink, from the food writer Ted Scheffler. Tom Guinney I was saddened to learn that Tom Guinney, one of the three (and the last living) original founders of Gastronomy Inc. passed away last week of natural causes at the age of 71. Guinney, along with with his partners Tom Sieg and John Williams (both deceased) opened … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table – Avocado Mash for Fish
Photo by Ted Scheffler. This week, Scheff's Table recreates a local recipe. At Log Haven restaurant, chef Dave Jones prepares fish with a topping that my wife absolutely loves; so I learned to make it at home. Chef Jones tops seared or grilled fish with an avocado “mash” - a blend of fresh avocado, tahini, and seasonings. It’s great with grilled fish but you could also use … [Read more...]
Sip o’ the Week – 30 Years of Squatters
Founded in 1989 by partners Peter Cole and Jeff Polychronis, Squatters Craft Beers celebrated its 30th anniversary this past Sunday with a beer festival that took place in the parking lot adjacent to Squatters brewpub. It was a celebration of craft beers in general, not just of Squatters’ beers; and included a boatload of local breweries: Bohemian, Hopkins, Uinta, Red Rock, … [Read more...]
Best Chefs of Utah: Part of Our Local Community
In our September issue, we bring to you the best of Utah chefs. Foodies and non-foodies alike enjoy the taste of good quality and delicious meals, and here we have you covered! Meet the best chefs of Utah in 2019. Rockstar Utah Chefs Why do so many people love watching and reading about chefs? What is so special about this army of people in white (although … [Read more...]