The phrase “farm to table” gets thrown around a lot in the restaurant world and it can mean different things to different people. At its purest, a farm-to-table restaurant is literally an eatery that is located on (or at least near) a farm and the ingredients—most, anyway—that go into the restaurant’s dishes come straight from that farm. A good example is Hell’s … [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...]
Sausage with White Beans
One of my most memorable meals ever was a rustic lunch at a roadside bistro in Provence, France -- a green salad with poached egg and lardons, and a main course of sausage with white beans; so simple, yet so delicious. Here is my version of the main dish. You could use any type of sausage, and just about any kind of bean, too. So, feel free to experiment with the ingredients … [Read more...]
Conceito Legítimo Red Wine
A recent visit to Portugal provided me with the opportunity to familiarize myself with a wide variety of Portuguese wines, from the ubiquitous Vinho Verde to Vintage Port, and everything in-between. One of the biggest surprises was the huge range of Portuguese wines - much more than just the two famous ones I mentioned. Conceito Legítimo Vinho Tinto 2019 is a good example … [Read more...]
BREWS & CHEWS: 6 Can’t Miss Restaurant Food & Beer Pairings
For decades, wine snobs ruled the roost when it came to finicky food and beverage pairings. You know: Chardonnay ain’t good with steak; Cabernet is. That sort of thing. Well, with the emergence of America’s craft breweries and the idea that you can eat something besides burgers or beef jerky with your beer, focused food and beer pairings have become as popular as food and wine … [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...]
Ham Fried Rice
Discovering some leftover holiday ham while digging through our freezer this week I was puzzling about what to do with it for a quick and easy dinner. Fried rice! I thought. The key to making great fried rice is to cook the rice ahead of time (or use leftover rice) to allow it to dry out a bit so it doesn’t clump. Ingredients: Cooked long-grain white rice — 1 1/2 cups … [Read more...]
An Awesome Argentine Bonarda Bargain
Move over Malbec. Argentina is the planet’s fifth largest wine producer and according to recent numbers, Malbec accounts for about 39% of the red grape varieties cultivated there. So, Malbec gets most of the headlines. But I was surprised to learn that Bonarda - a red wine grape varietal that originated in the Savoie of France and is called Douce Noir there - is Argentina’s … [Read more...]
CRANDALL’S CORNER: Another Bourbon Group Hit at Franklin Ave.
Bar loving Utahns can thank the Salt Lake City-based Bourbon Group for bringing an inspired mixture of great cuisine, top-notch libations, and inviting ambiance to our town with establishments like Whiskey Street, Bourbon House, White Horse Spirits & Kitchen, and now, Franklin Ave. Cocktails & Kitchen, which opened in mid-summer. All of these places help to raise the … [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...]