It amazes me how sushi has become such a food staple in America during the past couple decades. Not only does nearly every city and suburban block seem to have a dedicated sushi restaurant, but you can find sushi at most supermarkets now, and all-you-can-eat sushi has gone completely out of control. Now, I’m not much of a fan of supermarket sushi and even less so of … [Read more...]
The New Lunch Destination in Salt Lake Downtown
Dinners to go @ Ghidotti’s Whether you’re still not quite up to dining in public with throngs in restaurants, or you’d just like to take a night off from cooking, Ghidotti’s in Park City has you covered. Restaurateur Bill White’s ode to classic Italian fare, Ghidotti’s, offers takeout dinner packages to go, and orders may be placed at 5 p.m. or later and will be readly for … [Read more...]
Air Fryer French Fries
After years and years of resistance, I finally broke down and purchased an air fryer when a talented chef friend of mine told me that it’s a worthwhile kitchen helper. He was right. I’ve had good success with a number of air fryer recipes and will share them periodically here at Scheff’s Table. After experimenting with a number of French fry recipes, I found that this one … [Read more...]
Domaines Schlumberger Pinot Gris
I absolutely love Pinot Gris from the Alsace region of France and one of the very best - especially for the price - is Les Princes Abbes 2017 Pinot Gris from Domaines Schlumberger ($20.69). Originally called Tokay d’Alsace, then later Tokay Pinot Gris, this Pinot Gris grape varietal isn’t related to the Hungarian Tokaji, which comes from the Furmint type of vine. In actuality, … [Read more...]
St. Regis Sensation: A Visit to RIME in Deer Valley
Beginning with a mountainside funicular ride from the valet parking area up to the St. Regis Deer Valley and its signature RIME restaurant, you know you’re in for something special. And whether you’re hunkered down with a craft cocktail at the St. Regis Bar, enjoying gorgeous slopeside views and an al fresco meal on the Mountain Terrace, indulging in French bistro fare at … [Read more...]
BBQ Shrimp Po Boy
Whenever I visit New Orleans, a must-stop is an out-of-the-way joint that my NOLA friend Jamie introduced me to many years ago. It’s a funky Mid-City restaurant and bar called Liuzza’s By the Track, so named since it’s located adjacent to the Fairgrounds and Race Course. I make the pilgrimage to Liuzza’s for their amazing Barbecue Shrimp Po Boy, which is a hollowed out, hot and … [Read more...]
Robert Sinskey Wine Dinner
Park City’s Riverhorse on Main restaurant recently launched their 2022 Summer Wine Series, kicking off with a wine dinner featuring Oregon’s Adelsheim Vineyards. The folks at Riverhorse on Main have announced the second wine dinner in the Summer Wine Series, this one featuring Napa Valley’s Robert Sinskey Vineyards. The dinner will take place on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at … [Read more...]
Music, Brews & BBQ Fest
Alta Music, Brews & BBQ Fest On Saturday, July 2, 2022 Alta’s Snowpine Lodge will host a festive day of Music, Brews & BBQ from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the Lodge’s Great Lawn. Along with tasty barbecue and cold brews, local artists will play at the top of every hour until 9 p.m. Musical acts include our favorite - The Two Old Guys (Tally Evans and Michael Feldman) - … [Read more...]
A TASTE OF BRAZIL: The Churrasco Experience at Tucanos Brazilian Grill
During graduate school as I was working on a PhD dissertation in anthropology, I took time off to travel to Brazil to study the Brazilian martial art called capoeira. It was in Rio de Janeiro during my time at Mestre Camisa’s capoeira school that I got my first churrasco experience. It’s a popular dining style in the southern states of Brazil, usually called churrasco … [Read more...]
How to Make an Authentic Cubano Sandwich
An authentic Cubano sandwich is a simple affair. I've seen far too many bastardized versions in restaurants which include ingredients like mayo, lettuce and tomato - even sauerkraut. Of course, you can put anything you want in/on your Cubano, but a true Cuban sandwich, I’m told, consists of nothing more than the following: bread, mustard, roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles … [Read more...]