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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Gone Loco! A Visit to Park City’s Loco Lizard
Kimball Junction in Park City has become a bonanza for discerning diners, with excellent restaurants located there such as Ghidotti’s, Hearth and Hill, Maxwell’s, Vessel Kitchen, Sushi Blue, Bartolo’s, 11Hauz, Red Rock Junction, Shoyu Sushi, and others. Loco Lizard Cantina But long before any of those places existed - dating back to 1999, in fact - there was Loco Lizard … [Read more...]
It’s A Small World After All: What Happened to Little World Chinese Restaurant?
For literally decades, I’ve sung the praises of Little World Chinese Restaurant. There is even an old, faded review I wrote of the place posted near the front counter. The lack of ambiance never phased me, because the food at the humble little eatery always packed such a flavor-filled punch and nullified the dismal decor. I could even ignore the sometimes surly service, knowing … [Read more...]
Bodacious Brunch & Lunch at Tupelo Park City
Elevated Comfort Food for Brunch or Lunch at Tupelo Park City There is no shortage of excellent restaurants in Park City. but since it opened a few years ago on Main Street, Tupelo restaurant has been one of my go-to favorites. Executive Chef/Owner Matt Harris takes food very seriously, although he avoids making it too precious. And while he favors using local, often organic, … [Read more...]
Delicious Chicken and Waffles: A Visit to Marriott’s Thistle & Thyme
Hotel Food, Elevated: This past summer I wrote an article about Sunday brunch at the University Park Marriott and a very entertaining afternoon performance of the Viva La DIVA show there. Brunch was excellent, and the Viva La DIVA show was about as much fun as you can have with your clothes on. But something very attractive other than the DIVAs also caught my eye: The … [Read more...]
Raising the Bar: Creative Cuisine at SLC Eatery
It’s still early in 2019, but so far the most exciting event for local food enthusiasts, IMHO, has been the opening of SLC Eatery. Don’t let the name - which is about as generic as it gets - fool you. There is nothing generic or mundane about the cuisine at SLC Eatery. The new restaurant is the love child of co-chefs and co-business partners Paul Chamberlain and Logen Crew. … [Read more...]
Bringing Home Bites of The Big Apple
Normally in this space, I write about local restaurants. It is, after all, called Utah Bites. However, this week I’m going to deviate from the norm and bring you some tasty snapshots of New York City, where I spent last week. I think it’s informative to look beyond our culinary borders from time to time and see what’s happening elsewhere, foodwise. And, I’ll see … [Read more...]
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