I had only been writing about food, drink, and restaurants for a year or so when Christopher’s Seafood & Prime Steakhouse opened in downtown Salt Lake City on Pierpont Avenue. The new steakhouse took over the space that was formerly home to Gastronomy Inc.’s Baci Trattoria Italian restaurant and club. That was in 1995, and well before downtown dining destinations with heavy … [Read more...]
The only Rooftop Curling Lanes in Salt Lake City
Michelin Star Chef Giancarlo Morelli at Deer Valley The Taste of Luxury series continues next month at Deer Valley Resort with a visit from Michelin Star Chef Giancarlo Morelli for a series exclusive events including a VIP meet-and-greet reception, five-course Italian dinners with wine pairings, an intimate hands-on cooking class followed by a coursed lunch, and a farewell … [Read more...]
What to Do for New Year’s Eve in Salt Lake and Beyond
NYE Masquerade Ball The folks behind Lefleau Entertainment and A Big Easy Production really know how to throw a great party. And that’s what they’ll be doing this New Year’s Eve as they host their Annual New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball at the downtown SLC Marriott. Included with your dinner ticket is a full three-course dinner with cash bar, New Year’s Eve party favors, a … [Read more...]
Yoga and Beer, Anniversary Dinner and Utah Locals Specials
Yoga & Beer @ The Gateway Every Wednesday, The Gateway brings you Yoga & Beer, a weekly event to clear your mind. Talented Yoga instructors lead this series with a power flow yoga, integrating option beer drinking postures. According to The Gateway, “All levels of yogis and beer drinkers are welcome” (21 and over, obviously). The yoga is free; beers are $5. Yoga … [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...]
Italian Graffiti Coming to Salt Lake and more Foodie News
Blue Sky’s New Chef The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning, nature-immersed retreat outside of Park City, has announced the appointment of Jason Franey as the luxury resort’s new Executive Chef. Here’s what the good folks at Blue Sky have to say about Jason. “Chef Franey, who has more than 30 years of exceptional fine dining restaurant … [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...]