Last year for Halloween, I wrote an article about bizarre (to me, at least) foods eaten at various locales around the world. The article was well-received, and since that time I’ve discovered a new batch of culinary oddities - some of which I’ve even tried myself. Keep in mind that in some cultures eating a hot dog would be considered repulsive, while enjoying monkey brains … [Read more...]
DEER VALLEY DINING – A Sneak Peak at 2019-2020 Season
Utah's Chefs Go to The Big Apple Recently, I attended a remarkable media dinner - a preview of some of the new dishes that will be appearing on restaurant menus throughout Deer Valley Resort this ski season. The evening’s delights were created and cooked up by a team of six uber-talented Deer Valley chefs, including Director of Food and Beverage, Jodie Rogers, and chefs Chris … [Read more...]
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED? – A Visit to Vessel Kitchen
Vessel Kitchen I have to say that the concept and the mission of Vessel Kitchen - a portion of which is hung on a wall of the restaurant - appeals to me. Among other things, the folks behind Vessel Kitchen say they’re committed to sourcing produce and such from “growers and partners we know and trust". Sounds good to me. These partners include Strong Vertical Gardens in Heber, … [Read more...]
Food & Drink 411: Park City Dine About, Caffe Molise, & The Daily
Holidays at Molise With the winter holiday season just around the corner, here’s a reminder that the new Caffe Molise location at 404 S. West Temple has gorgeous private and semi-private event spaces suited to parties large or small. The staff at this killer Italian restaurant will work with you to create a complete custom multi-course meal, buffet, cocktail party, or just … [Read more...]
In The Bag—Getting Messy at Hook & Reel
Photos by Ted Scheffler. Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar For many years, my late, generous friend Gus Magann and his brother Tony would host a Louisiana-style crawfish boil when the weather turned warm. It was a raucous, messy affair with crawfish, potatoes, boudin, artichokes, and corn cooking away in multiple giant-size pots, to be poured out onto newspaper-clad … [Read more...]
Dinner in Daybreak—A Trip to Porch Restaurant
I was saddened to learn that one of Salt Lake City’s most consistent, high-quality restaurants will be permanently closing following dinner service this Saturday, September 28th. I am speaking of Meditrina, the eatery that introduced many diners in our community to tapas and small plates-style cuisine. That’s the bad news. The good news is that anyone, like me, who has enjoyed … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table – Fresh Tomato Sauce for Pasta
There are few things tastier than tomato sauce for pasta (or pizza) made from vine-ripened fresh tomatoes. Normally, fresh ripe tomatoes are hard to come by. But our garden is bursting right now with beautiful, ripe San Marzano tomatoes that we planted in spring - perfect for fresh tomato sauce.If you can’t find fresh, super-ripe tomatoes, you’re better off using high-quality … [Read more...]
Camp Out—Getting the Lowdown on Campos Coffee
Not many of us, I suspect, can look back over the decades and pinpoint - right down to the minute - when a life changing moment took place. But Will Young can. He's the founder and president of Campos Coffee Roastery & Kitchen and on Saturday, July 12th, 1997 at 1:40 pm - he discovered a passion for coffee. It was in a small Sydney, Australia cafe, sipping coffee, when … [Read more...]
Class is in Session—A Shelf of Great New Cookbooks
For many of our kids and for some adults as well, it's the back-to-school season. And for those of us who enjoy cooking and learning new skills and recipes, fall is a good time to get back behind the stove after a summer of grilling and barbecues. Here are five terrific new cookbooks for the home cook, including one for teens. Cook Like a Local: Flavors That Can Change How … [Read more...]
Can’t Miss Meals : 10 Utah Restaurant Dishes You Must Try
As a longtime restaurant critic, the question I get asked the most is, of course, “What’s your favorite restaurant?” And that’s always a tough question to answer because on any given night, my favorite restaurant might be a pizza joint because I’m craving pizza. Or maybe a great Middle Eastern eatery because I’m in the mood for falafel. At other times, I want all the bells and … [Read more...]
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