Help Save Hell’s Backbone Grill For those who might not be aware, Hell’s Backbone Grill in Boulder is struggling to stay afloat. A couple of days ago, HBG owners Blake, Jen, and “the Hellions” send out a newsletter asking for help via GoFundMe. Here is part of what they had to say. “Throughout our 23 years as restaurateurs, we’ve always identified as deeply self-reliant. … [Read more...]
A Christmas Parlor with Classic Holiday Movies and Drinks in SLC, New Culinary Creations and More Foodie News and Events
New Log Haven Dinner Dishes At Log Haven restaurant in Millcreek Canyon, Chef Dave Jones has added some tasty new entrees to the dinner menu. It’s a beautiful time of year to head up the Canyon and meet the Log Haven swans before enjoying a memorable dinner. Among the new dishes are Rigatoni with Calabrian Marinara, roasted portobellos, artichoke cream and parmesan. … [Read more...]
Salt Lake Winter Farmers Market and More Foodie News
New St. Regis Executive Chef Last week, the St. Regis Deer Valley announced the appointment of a new Executive Chef and new Assistant Director of Food and Beverage. According to the St. Regis Deer Valley, “Executive Chef Pierson B. Shields will oversee all Culinary Operations at the Resort, including the Hotel’s signature restaurant, RIME, The Vintage Room, the St. Regis … [Read more...]
Live Music, 3-Star Cheff, Art and Wine Events in Utah
3-Star Chef Massimo Bottura @ Deer Valley This one is special. My favorite Italian chef, Massimo Bottura, will be visiting Deer Valley Resort in December for memorable, one-of-a-kind dinners and VIP meet-and-greet reciptions. Here are the details from Deer Valley Resort. “The next course in Deer Valley Resort’s Taste of Luxury series features Michelin 3-Star Chef Massimo … [Read more...]
Haunted Haven, The Coop and Bestselling Food Writer in Salt Lake
Haunted Haven Returns to Log Haven Did you know that Log Haven restaurant in Millcreek Canyon is considered, by some, to be haunted? For example, General Manager Ian Campbell – who’s about as un-superstitious a person as I know – was “once walking past a freezer at Log Haven and out of the corner of his eye he saw a man with black and white clothing similar to that of a chef. … [Read more...]
Witches Tea, New Whiskey, and Student Nights in Utah
Witches Tea at The Grand America Mark your calendar as the Witches Tea returns to The Grand America in October. Here’s what the folks at The Grand America have to say about the ongoing event. “It’s time to celebrate witching season with a deliciously magical afternoon in The Grand America Hotel’s Lobby Lounge. Come dressed in your most bewitching costume and we’ll serve our … [Read more...]
Where to Find Scary Eclairs, Oktoberfest at Sundance, and Utah’s Chef’s New Cooking Show
Scary Eclairs @ Harmons Are you looking to hand out - or maybe just enjoy yourself - a different kind of Halloween treat this year? How about “Éscares” - Scary Éclairs.” On Saturday, October 29th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. you can join the chefs at Harmons Cooking School located at the Farmington Station Park Harmons to make some scary éclairs. According to Harmons, “Chef Pete … [Read more...]
New Restaurants Opening in Deer Valley and Downtown Salt Lake
New Deer Valley Resort Restaurant Deer Valley Resort has an exciting new restaurant slated to open for the 2022-23 winter season, on December 15th. It is called Cast & Cut and will be located in Deer Valley’s Snow Park Lodge. A surf & turf themed restaurant, of sorts, Cast & Cut will feature a “variety of steakhouse classics such as the signature dry-aged … [Read more...]
Remembering Valter Nassi, SLC’s Beloved Restaurateur
So Long, Valter I and many other foodies and restaurateurs were saddened to hear of Valter Nassi’s passing last week. I met Valter in the mid-90s and we quickly hit it off, both of us being recent transplants from New York City, albeit by way of Italy in Valter’s case. Valter, a former NYC restaurateur, would open Il Sansovino here in SLC and eventually operate Cucina … [Read more...]
Frida Fiesta and Beer Dinner in Salt Lake and Sushi Sundays in Park City
Gateway Frida Fiesta This Saturday, September 24th, The Gateway will host a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with its first ever Frida Fiesta, named for the iconic Mexican painter, Frida Kahlo. The Fiesta will be held at The Gateway’s Olympic Plaza from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Hispanic cuisine, margaritas, and food trucks will highlight the event along with music, mariachi … [Read more...]