In the beginning there was La Frontera restaurant - a family-owned place that would go on, over time, to spin-off Mexican eateries such as La Puente, La Luna, La Fountain, Cafe Silvestre and Lorena’s. I won’t go into all the details and family tree here, but there’s a good article in The Salt Lake Tribune archives that gives an accounting of the “genealogy” of popular Utah … [Read more...]
We’ll Miss You, Mary: Mary Brown Malouf perished in Northern California
We’ll Miss You, Mary You might be wondering about the photo of the pink boots. They were a pair of boots that Mary Brown Malouf owned and loved. In fact, she loved all things pink. 2020 has been a tragic year and this week was no exception. It’s when we learned of the passing of my friend, colleague, and fellow food enthusiast and writer Mary Brown Malouf. She was … [Read more...]
White Beans with Sausage
Whenever I’m in France, I always enjoy visiting cozy little bistros that serve comfort food dishes like sausages with beans. When I’m not in France, here is the recipe I use. Ingredients: 1/2 lb. dried cannellini, Great Northern, Navy or other of your favorite beans Handful of fresh sage leaves (4-5) 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 4-5 black peppercorns … [Read more...]
Fresh, delicious and unique holiday drinks: Plume & Petal
Are you looking for something fresh, delicious and unique to serve guests during the holidays? Perhaps something lower in alcohol, lighter tasting, and lower in calories? I’ve got a suggestion: Plume & Pedal. With the recent shift toward mindful drinking folks are turning to hard seltzers, spritzers and such. Plume & Petal ($19.99) is a collection of … [Read more...]
East Side, West Side—Nomad Eatery Moves East AND West
In the beginning, there was Nomad Eatery. And it was good. Really good. Located near the Salt Lake City International Airport on West N. Temple, Chef/Owner Justin Soelberg’s hip cafe/diner served, among other things, outstanding pizzas, perfect French fries and a sandwich that I adored: fried mortadella. Unfortunately, the location was a bit challenging - just far enough … [Read more...]
Downtown Farmers Market Goes On!
Cucina Supports Locals & So Can You In addition to fine food and wine for dining in, Cucina Wine Bar now offers online Deli takeout ordering from their website as well as items like pizza kits to take home from talented Chef Joey Ferran. I thought I should share this important message from the good folks at Cucina: a reminder of the importance of supporting local … [Read more...]
Epic Brewing Big Bad Baptist Pecan Pie
If you’re looking for a brew that brings a bit of holiday cheer in each bottle, I can heartily recommend Epic Brewing Company’s Big Bad Baptist Pecan Pie. According to the brewers at Epic, “With a nod to our Big Bad Baptist fans south of the Mason-Dixon, we’re taking on a southern classic dessert, the bourbon pecan pie. Brewed with cinnamon and pecans that pair perfectly … [Read more...]
Beer-Braised Short Ribs
Braising is a pretty simple way to create a lot of flavor with inexpensive cuts of meat. This beer-braised short rib recipe is a very hearty and satisfying cold weather dish that only takes about 15 minutes to prep. Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs. Boneless beef short ribs Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced ½ medium … [Read more...]
FRENCH CONNECTION—A Gateway to France (sort of) via Courchevel
Courchevel is, of course, the famous ski resort in the French Alps. If you ever have the opportunity, you should go there. If not, don’t fret. You can enjoy a French getaway, of sorts, by visiting Courchevel Bistro in Park City. Courchevel and Park City are, by the way, Sister Cities, having first developed an alliance in 1984. Courchevel BIstro is a beautifully … [Read more...]
Ritual Chocolate tasting room and cafe, Graffiti Bao comes to The Gateway and Hearth and Hill’s birthday celebration
Ritual Chocolate Expansion Park City-based award-winning artisan chocolate makers - Ritual Chocolate - celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and will expand with a larger production facility in Charleston, Utah. The new Ritual digs will also include a private tasting room and a new Ritual cafe. “We needed to find a larger building in order to keep growing the business … [Read more...]
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