Opening an eatery with the word spit in the name doesn’t strike me as especially keen marketing. But then, what do I know about branding? Not much, apparently. Because Spitz is doing quite well, thank you very much, with four Utah locations plus more in Los Angeles, Minneapolis and Portland. Spitz - with stores in downtown SLC, Sugarhouse, Cottonwood and Lehi - calls itself … [Read more...]
Homemade Potato Chips Recipe
I love potato chips. Unfortunately, most commercial chips are too salty and don’t really taste like … you know … POTATOES. On the last day of the ski season at Deer Valley Resort I had lunch at Empire Lodge and enjoyed the made-from-scratch potato chips that they make. Quite simply, they were the best potato chips I’ve ever eaten. So I did a little research and the secret to … [Read more...]
Don’t Lay an Egg: Can’t-Miss Easter Meals
In recent years, Easter has become a culinary holiday that goes far beyond dyed and decorated hard-boiled eggs. It’s become a day when a lot of restaurants feature special Easter menus, brunches and dinners. So if you’re looking to get out of the kitchen, here are some excellent dining destinations to consider for Easter. Easter Meals: Brunches and Suppers Easter Meals in … [Read more...]
Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich Recipe
Since my son lives near Philadelphia, I’ve spent a lot of time there and eaten more than my share of Philly cheesesteaks. And while it isn’t easy to make an authentic cheesesteak at home - especially since you can’t get Amoroso rolls here in Utah - you can create a pretty good facsimile. Most cheesesteaks in Philly are made using boneless rib eye steak. If you have that … [Read more...]
A. Fisher Brewing Classic Lager
There is a lot to love about A. Fisher Brewing Co. For starters, there’s a dog-friendly patio. And if you’re hungry, a rotating flotilla of food trucks parks outside the brewery and you can feel free to bring your truck food inside to eat. Plus, Fisher Brewing is employee-owned and community-focused with an excellent, friendly vibe. The staff is really knowledgeable and … [Read more...]
Family Values: Dropping in on Taqueria Los Lee
At its most basic, the taco - a beautiful thing - is a simple (if holy) trinity: a tortilla, stuffing, and salsa. Of course, those three humble components can spawn a near infinite variety of taco types with an equally mind-boggling array of fillings, garnishes, and salsas. That the taco has become a cornerstone of many American diets is proof that God is good. Need more proof? … [Read more...]
German Dishes : Rahmschnitzel Recipe
When I lived in New York City, one of my favorite neighborhood haunts was a place called Rolf’s. About once each month I’d eat dinner there because I loved one of their German dishes so much: rahmschnitzel. “Rahm” means cream in German and rahmschnitzel is thin-sliced pork or veal in a rich cream sauce. It’s sooooo good! Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. canola oil. 4 6-ounce … [Read more...]
Raspberry Gin Rickey @ Garage on Beck
Great libations, excellent food, live music, and the friendly, top-flight staff is pretty hard to find all under one roof. That is unless you visit the Garage on Beck in North Salt Lake. With live musical artists that range from our own beloved Joe McQueen to nationally known performers like Bill Kirchen, the Garage is a must for music lovers of all stripes. And recently, … [Read more...]
Too Good To Eat: Getting a Handle on HSL Restaurant
In the beginning, there was Handle restaurant in Park City. And it was good. So good, in fact, that Handle begat HSL restaurant - HSL stands for Handle Salt Lake. And it, too, is good … really, really good. Some of the food, in fact, looks nearly too good to eat. Handle and HSL were created by the talented and creative trio of Briar Handly (Executive Chef/Partner), Melissa … [Read more...]
Easy Pasta Recipe : Aio E Oio (Garlic, Olive Oil, and Chili Flakes)
Many years ago - when Caffe Molise in Salt Lake City opened - I had my first taste of a classic Italian pasta dish called aio e oio (or sometimes aglio e olio). It’s about as simple a dish to prepare as you could ever ask for. A quick and easy “sauce” of garlic (aio), olive oil (oio), and chili flakes is tossed with pasta and parsley - that’s pretty much it. In … [Read more...]
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