I first wrote about Park City’s tupelo restaurant when it opened back in the winter of 2015. And by the way, the owners - Matthew Harris and Maggie Alvarez - prefer not to capitalize the name of their restaurant, perhaps so as not to confuse it with Elvis Presley’s birthplace, Tupelo, Mississippi. I believe they chose the name tupelo for the tupelo tree that is home to the bees … [Read more...]
Sensational Sandwiches from Beltex Meats and More Foodie News
Title: Food & Drink 411 Expanded Hours & More @ Flanker Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club at The Gateway has expanded its dining hours with food service extended until 11:45 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and has also added Saturday brunch with service from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., launching on March 12. Flanker already hosts a Champagne brunch party every Sunday. "Since … [Read more...]
1-Pot Stovetop Mac & Cheese
I have used dozens of different macaroni and cheese recipes through the years, but none is better than this one. It’s a slight variation on a stovetop mac & cheese recipe from a website called GimmeSomeOven. The macaroni and cheese comes out super rich and creamy and is cooked on top of the stove - no baking needed - in a single pot. Give it a try in your … [Read more...]
Planet Oregon Rosé Bubbles
Some of the most memorable wines I’ve enjoyed in many, many years of wine appreciation have come from Soter Vineyards in Oregon, founded by Michelle and Tony Soter in 1997. In 2013, the Soters converted their 240-acre Willamette Valley property into a certified biodynamic farm, achieving biodynamic certification in 2016. I’ve been a longtime fan of Soter Mineral Springs … [Read more...]
GENUINELY GERMAN—A Return to Weller’s Bistro
When the Bavarian Chalet restaurant in Ogden closed years back, I was a bit bummed out because it signaled the end of German fare along the Wasatch Front for all practical purposes. I mean, sure, Siegfried’s Delicatessen in Salt Lake City is perfectly fine - I really like their schnitzel, spätzle and Reuben - but it’s a cafeteria-style eatery, not a spot for a cozy sit-down … [Read more...]
Tortellini with Prosciutto & Cream
For this recipe, I use store-bought tortellini which makes this dish very easy and quick to prepare. You can have it cooked and on your table in about 15 minutes. I prefer cheese-stuffed tortellini when I make this rich dish, but you could use any type you’d like. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 shallot, peeled & minced 1 garlic clove, peeled & … [Read more...]
Panthera Chardonnay
For many years I have been a fan of Hess founder and winemaker Donald Hess’s wines. First, in the form of Hess Family Wine Estates products, and more recently, via the wines of Hess Persson Estates and their Lions Head Collection. Hess Persson is headed up by Tim and Sabrina Persson - visionary winemakers - and self-described as “fundamentally an international family with roots … [Read more...]
Seafood Fest, Bubbles & Caviar and More Utah Foodie News
Ghidotti’s To Go Ghidotti’s Italian restaurant in Park City is a beautiful dining destination to enjoy a scrumptious meal. But there are times when you just want to eat at home. Well, Ghidotti’s has you covered there, too. There is an assortment of family meals available for curbside pickup to take home or to your hotel or condo at Ghidotti’s. The family to-go menu … [Read more...]
GOLD MEDAL MEAL: Lunch at Stein Eriksen’s Troll Hallen
Last week Ski Utah hosted a networking ski day for members at Deer Valley Resort. The skiing, as usual, was excellent and my wife and I thought that, in honor of the 2022 Winter Olympics, we’d drop into Stein Eriksen Lodge to enjoy lunch at the Troll Hallen Lounge. The first male alpine ski racer from outside the Alps to win an Olympic gold medal, Norway’s Stein Eriksen … [Read more...]
Where to Get the Best, Most Authentic East Coast Style Bagels in Salt Lake?
High West Toasts 2022 Winter Olympics In conjunction with the 2022 Winter Olympics, High West Distillery & Saloon has introduced 2022 Bourye, a premium blend of rich bourbon and rye whiskeys. “High West’s annual Bourye release is a beloved tradition to be enjoyed by whiskey connoisseurs and novices alike,” High West Master Distiller Brendan Coyle said. “This year’s label … [Read more...]