Eat, drink, and be merry at Tracy Aviary In my opinion, the one food and wine event of the summer not to miss is Eat Drink SLC, which will take place on Wednesday, July 10 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at Tracy Aviary. The frolicking summer soiree has sold out every year since it began in 2015, so be sure to score your tickets early. Eating and drinking with a … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table—easy curry ramen recipe
When I was young, our family lived in Japan for a few years. Much later—when I was in graduate school in NYC—I rediscovered my love of ramen. I’m NOT talking about the dried, prepackaged ramen noodles with a powdered broth packet inside. I’m talking about real ramen made with fresh noodles. While some ramen restaurants cook their broth for 24 hours or longer, this … [Read more...]
Sip O’ the Week—MOËT & CHANDON NECTAR IMPÉRIAL ROSÉ
A perfect nectar If there is a wine that’s more perfect for sipping in summer, or as a perfect picnic partner than Moét & Chandon Nectar Impérial Rosé, I haven’t found it. Granted, this lovely bottle of bubbly is a bit of a splurge, priced at $49.99, but I honestly don’t know where you’ll find a better sparkling wine for the price—it tastes like a million … [Read more...]
The Oasis Cafe in Salt Lake City adds new food and drink items to menu
Photos by Ted Scheffler and Oasis Cafe. The Oasis Cafe in Salt Lake City brings new food and drinks items for you to peacefully enjoy for brunch, and they couldn't have done a better job. An Oasis in the City One definition of “oasis” in the Merriam-Webster dictionary is “something that provides refuge, relief, or pleasant contrast.” Well, that’s a perfect description … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table—Recipe for Chesapeake-Style Steamed Shrimp
Chesapeake-Style Steamed Shrimp Whenever I visit friends in Annapolis, Maryland for a sail around the Chesapeake Bay, I always look forward to ripping into big piles of steamed blue crabs and shrimp. A lot of seafood spots there create their own spice mixture for steaming shellfish, but just as many rely on commercial Old Bay Seasoning, which is really good … [Read more...]
Sip O’ the Week—Oasis Cafe: House Made Bloody Mary
This month Oasis Cafe in Salt Lake city introduced a number of new menu items to the food lineup there, as well as some new libations. One such new kid on the block is the bodacious House Made Bloody Mary I say “bodacious” because this Bloody is more or less a vegetarian meal hidden within a cocktail. There’s a virtual grocery-store produce section that goes into making … [Read more...]
Holy Crepe! Summertime Crepes & Coffee at Bear Lake
Holy crepe! Crepes and coffee anyone? Memorial Day marks not only the unofficial start of summer, but it’s also the weekend that one of my favorite seasonal spots unlocks its doors for the warm weather months to come. Crepes and Coffee is a jewel: a one-of-a-kind, independent, mom and pop (well, actually, it’s run by teenagers) type of shop that could only … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table—Thai Pork & Basil Stir-Fry
This tasty recipe for Thai Pork & Basil Stir-Fry is a variation of one I learned many years ago in a cooking class with Martin Yan, the host of the PBS series Yan Can Cook. It's a keeper, a meal I make often since it's inexpensive, easy, and fast. The cooking time is quick—about 5 minutes or less, so make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and … [Read more...]
Sip O’ the Week—Beehive Distilling
In March, Beehive Distilling opened the doors to their big new distillery located in South Salt Lake, where owners Chris Barlow (who is also Lead Distiller), Matt Aller ,and Erik Ostling hosted some lucky members of the media for a peek at the shiny new facility. You might recall that when Beehive Distilling was launched in 2013, it was the first gin distillery … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table—A delicious recipe for Memorial Day barbecue ribs
Looking for a delicious recipe for Memorial Day barbecue ribs? Like so many Americans, I enjoy firing up the grill for a Memorial Day barbecue. This recipe for barbecued baby back ribs will have all the folks gathered ‘round your grill eager to get the ribs onto their plates and into their bellies. It’s based on an award-winning recipe from Dr. BBQ, author of … [Read more...]
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