Time flies. It’s hard for me to believe that 10 years have passed since I had the good fortune to spend the better part of a day and enjoy dinner with world renowned restaurateur Jean-Georges Vongerichten, upon the opening of his J&G Grill at the St. Regis Deer Valley. At that time, Matthew Harris was serving as Chef de Cuisine at J&G, having worked for Jean-Georges … [Read more...]
Duck Confit Tagliatelle
There are few things I love more than duck confit. And, I also love pasta. So, I put the two together for this recipe: Tagliatelle with duck confit. It’s a winner. Ingredients: 1-2 prepared duck confit legs ¼ cup duck fat or olive oil 1 shallot, peeled and minced 1-2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1 Tbsp. fresh rosemary leaves, minced 1 cup chicken or … [Read more...]
Two Old Guys World Tour, Restaurant Closures, and Lobsters on the Loose!
Two Old Guys World Tour If you’ve been missing the live entertainment at Feldman’s Deli since they’re only open for curbside takeout these days, take heart. Owner Michael “Deliman” Feldman - who is half of the Two Old Guys music duo with partner Tally Evans - is performing out and about in the coming weeks. Yes, there IS live music even during the pandemic. On Friday, … [Read more...]
Malbec Based Red Wine: Piattelli Trinita Grand Reserve
Last week I asked my wife to pick up a bottle of wine with Malbec in it to pair with duck confit pasta, which I was making for dinner - see the recipe in the Scheff’s Table column of Utah Bites. Malbec is usually a good partner for duck confit. Well with no other guidance from me, Faith came home with an excellent choice: Piattelli Trinita Grand Reserve ($22.99). Not … [Read more...]
Well Hello, Dali – Utah’s Crêpes Master Opens Crêpes Cafe
Timing, they say, is everything. Unfortunately, the timing for Dalibor “Dali” Blazic couldn’t have been worse. Following years of operating his successful Dali Crêpes catering business, he chose the wrong time - this spring in the midst of a pandemic - to open his first brick and mortar cafe: Dali Crêpes Cafe. The plan was to open Dali Crêpes Cafe in late April, which Dali did, … [Read more...]
Weekend Suppers To-Go and Outdoor Patio Dining
Stoneground Weekend Suppers To-Go Stoneground Italian Kitchen is open for socially distanced in-house dining and dining on the beautiful patio. However, if you’d prefer to enjoy Chef Justin Shifflett’s killer cuisine at home, Stoneground now offers Weekend Suppers, available for pickup on Friday and Saturdays between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Frankly, I was stunned by the … [Read more...]
Greek-Style Pork Souvlaki Skewers
I really love Greek-style pork souvlaki and this recipe is a great one for summer grilling. I suggest serving the souvlaki on pita bread with store bought tzatziki sauce or your favorite hot sauce. I confess to eating my souvlaki with Tabasco sauce. Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs. boneless pork loin or tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice ¼ cup olive … [Read more...]
Bartender Box for Creating World-Class Cocktails at Home
The local bartending service Top Shelf has created a nifty new product called the Bartender’s Box that provides all the ingredients (except liquor) to allow folks like me to create world-class cocktails at home. It’s a great concept, especially during a pandemic when bars are closed. Each Bartender’s Box is delivered to your door (pickup is also available with a 10% … [Read more...]
Tales of Takeout – Takeout Tryout #9 HSL
The mission to explore takeout dining during Utah’s COVID-19 restaurant closures and reopenings continues. This week, my wife and I enjoyed takeout dishes from one of SLC’s finest restaurants: HSL. In case you’ve forgotten or didn’t know, HSL (Handle Salt Lake) is the sister restaurant of Park City’s Handle. Both are the creation of a very talented trio and their equally … [Read more...]
Blended Table and Tucanos BBQ Packs To Go
Blended Table To Go Emery Lortsher, Colour Maisch, Tom Grant and their talented team at The Blended Table say “We are excited to share our love and food with you again!” The Blended Table catering specialists will be offering weekly meals and other to-go items for pick up on Thursdays and Fridays starting July 23rd and 24th. Their first weekly menu will be available to order … [Read more...]
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