Remember book clubs? Well, I suppose they’re mostly virtual now, due to COVID-19 social distancing. But hey, we can still all enjoy a good book while sipping some great wine, right? Chalk Hill Estate Winery has the wine covered with the recently released Chalk Hill Chardonnay Sonoma Coast ($17.95). As for what to read while enjoy a glass of Chalk Hill Chardonnay, here are … [Read more...]
Tales of Takeout – Takeout Tryout #2 : Feldman’s Deli
For now - until restaurants fully open again - I am turning my attention here in Utah Bites to “Tales of Takeout.” These are short “takeout tryout” reviews of various restaurant to-go options that I’ve been enjoying while restaurants are temporarily shuttered for in-house dining. Granted, they won’t be the sort of in-depth restaurant reviews I’ve done for the past 25 years, … [Read more...]
Venice-Style Shrimp
This is a scrumptious recipe based on one from Food & Wine magazine - large shrimp prepared in the Venetian style with garlic, wine, butter, chili flakes and lemon zest. You could serve the shrimp with rice or pasta, but I think it’s especially tasty with polenta. Ingredients: 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, peeled & thinly sliced 1/2 tsp … [Read more...]
Wasatch Guava Rosa
We can all use a little sunshine in our lives, right? Well, Wasatch Brewery is here to help. With summer sipping in mind, a Mexican-inspired ale called Guava Rosa is now available in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans. According to the Wasatch brewers, the 7.1% ABV Guava Rosa “was inspired by a trip south of the border to Guadalajara, Mexico, for a collaboration brew with award-winning … [Read more...]
Anniversary Dinner by Log Haven To-Go and Japanese Food Takeout
Log Haven To-Go For those of us who have missed Log Haven’s romantic wilderness dining due to temporary closure, I am the bearer of good news. Beginning Thursday, May 7, Log Haven will have curbside dining available, including a special Anniversary Dinner for two. Although, you don’t have to be celebrating an anniversary to enjoy Log Haven’s Anniversary Dinner. … [Read more...]
Tales of Takeout, Takeout Tryout #1: Gourmandise
With restaurants currently closed for in-house dining, the job of restaurant criticism and reviewing is challenging, to say the least. But, many restaurants are open for takeout meals with curbside pickup and/or delivery. So, when you’re given lemons you make lemonade, right? For now - until restaurants fully open again - I will turn my attention here in Utah Bites to … [Read more...]
Corn & Black Bean Salsa Recipe
One of my wife’s very favorite things to eat is Corn & Black Bean Salsa, which she usually buys at Harmons. However, it is very easy and inexpensive to make at home, and also tastes much fresher. Give it a try! Ingredients: Fresh corn kernels from 2-3 ears of corn 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp ground cumin 1 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 … [Read more...]
Level Crossing Peach Blonde
Level Crossing Brewing has rejiggered their taproom for the safety of customers and staff and they are taking to-go orders for their outstanding wood-fired pizzas for pickup from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. They include Margherita, Italian Hero Pizza, Veggin’ Out, Hawaiian, Sweet Home Chicago, Holy Trinity and others. While you’re there, pick up a crowler ($5 each) of one of their … [Read more...]
5 Rockin’ Restaurant Dishes + 5 Bodacious Brews
Over the past few years, I’ve been noticing that beer pairing dinners in breweries and restaurants have replaced some of the ubiquitous wine dinners that previously ruled the roost. And, why not? Just like with various wine varieties, different types and styles of beer pair (or don’t pair) well with certain foods. One thing for sure, it’s fun to experiment with food and beer … [Read more...]
Easy Easter To Go: Takeout Options for Easter Sunday
First, I want to sincerely thank the generous sponsors of Utah Bites and Utah Stories advertisers for their continued support during this very unstable time. We are extremely grateful. There would be no Utah Bites without sponsors; they are vital to its survival. Please support our sponsors now and in the future. We wouldn’t be here without them. Since most of us are … [Read more...]
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