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...]
Harmons Celebrates Its 90th Birthday, Five Wives Vodka Event in Ogden and BBQ Festival in Salt Lake
Happy Birthday, Harmons! Happy Birthday to my favorite local grocer: Harmons. Family-owned and locally run since 1932, Harmons turns 90 this month. The grocery chain started with humble beginnings as a fruit stand selling 2 cups of strawberries for 15 cents and a pound of Utah peas for 5 cents back in 1932. Here’s what the good folks at Harmons have to say about their … [Read more...]
Live Music and Beer Festivals in Salt Lake and Beyond
Live Music @ Feldman’s It goes without saying that Feldman’s Deli is THE PLACE to nosh on Jewish-style deli fare ranging from half-pound stacked hot and cold deli sandwiches, potato pancakes, housemade salads, and matzo ball soup, to Utah’s best bagels, breakfast items, and much more. But did you know that Feldman’s Deli also features live music on Friday nights? Yep. On … [Read more...]