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Indian Cuisine North & South: Takeaway Meals at 2 Far Flung Indian Eateries

March 5, 2021 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

When I was a relatively broke graduate student living in New York City, I would treat myself, occasionally, to meals at the dirt-cheap Indian restaurants that lined East 6th Street in the East Village. Dinner with drinks could be had for seven bucks or so and I developed an addiction to searing hot and spicy Indian fare. Of course, Indian cuisine isn’t necessarily spicy; much … [Read more...]

Deer Valley Delicious: Seafood Dining Takeaway, Snow Park Restaurant & More

February 26, 2021 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

Each and every year - pandemic notwithstanding - Deer Valley Resort justifiably receives piles of awards and accolades for its world-class hospitality, amenities, skiable terrain, and of course, food and drink. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a delightful day of skiing with equally delightful, delicious cuisine. Actually you don’t even have to ski to indulge in Deer Valley … [Read more...]

STELLAS! A V-Day Visit to Ogden’s Best Italian Eatery

February 19, 2021 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

It is impossible for me to see or hear the name “Stella” without picturing the scene from A Streetcar Named Desire where Marlon Brando shouts “Hey, STELLA!!!!!! STELLA!!!” So naturally, I was curious about how Ogden’s American & Italian Bistro called Stellas (no apostrophe) got its name.  Owner/Executive Chef Geraldine Sepulveda speaks especially fondly of two … [Read more...]

TACO ME! Tacos Terrífico at Barrio SLC

February 12, 2021 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

    It was decades ago, but I vividly remember the first time I encountered what is now known among Americans as a “street taco.” It was a taco that I purchased from a street vendor operating a taco cart in Mexico City. I was a college student staying at the Hotel Tejas, which as the time cost $5 US per night for a room. One of the reasons I remember that … [Read more...]

Valentine’s Day 2021: Delicious Dining Destinations for Valentine’s Day

February 5, 2021 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

It goes without saying that Valentine’s Day 2020 was very different than Valentine’s Day 2021 will be. And yet, maybe not that different insofar as there are restaurants that will offer couples romantic dinner options, albeit sanitized, socially distanced and as safe as possible. So if you’re looking to get out of the house and celebrate V-Day with someone special dining out, … [Read more...]

DOGGEDLY DELICIOUS—Fletcher’s Captivating Canine Pedigree

January 29, 2021 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

Flip over the menu at Fletcher’s in Park City and on the back you’ll find an essay that begins, “All good stories start with a dog. And they end with an amazing meal among friends. At least, that’s how this story goes.” Fletcher - for whom Fletcher’s restaurant is named - is a dog. According to owners Sue and Steve Demarest, “Fletcher wasn’t always his name.” They are … [Read more...]

THIRD TIME A CHARM — Finca’s Third Location is a Magical One

January 22, 2021 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

Finca. In Spanish the word finca is commonly translated as “farm,” but more specifically refers typically to an “estate.” As Wikipedia puts it: “a piece of rural or agricultural land, typically with a cottage, farmhouse or estate building present, and often adjacent to a woodland or plantation.” Well, that description is not one that fits Finca restaurant in Salt Lake City … [Read more...]

WORD ON THE STREET: Afterword Raises the Culinary Stakes in Heber

January 15, 2021 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

Despite enjoying comfy spots like Spin Cafe, Tony’s Tacos, and venerable Chick’s Cafe, I don’t really get over to Heber City very often. However, that’s going to change. Because with the opening of Afterword By Tupelo Park City, Heber now has a dining destination that is well worth going out of the way for.  Afterword is the creation of partners Maggie Alvarez and … [Read more...]

WILLKOMMEN TO WELLER’S—Excellent German Fare & More in Layton

January 8, 2021 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

Being of German and Austrian descent, I love my schnitzel, sauerbraten, spätzle and such. And yet, it’s easier to find Ethiopian fare - which I also love - in Utah than to find German cuisine. To my knowledge, the only German eateries here are Rimmels in Orem, which specializes in döners, Das Cafe in Spring City, and Siegfried’s Delicatessen in SLC. So I was thrilled … [Read more...]

THE BEST NEW BITES OF 2020—Food & Drink Highlights from a Pretty Crappy Year

January 1, 2021 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

I don’t have to tell you, It’s been a doozy of a year. The restaurants and bars I write about for a living have been hit hard. Many or most are struggling to stay afloat in the pandemic and far too many are permanently closed. Every restaurant or bar closure is heartbreaking, and I was especially sad to see some of my personal favorites shutter their doors in 2020. Among them, … [Read more...]

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