Utah Bites
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Don’t Lay an Egg: Can’t-Miss Easter Meals
In recent years, Easter has become a culinary holiday that goes far beyond dyed and decorated hard-boiled eggs. It’s become a day when a lot of restaurants feature special Easter…
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Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich Recipe
Since my son lives near Philadelphia, I’ve spent a lot of time there and eaten more than my share of Philly cheesesteaks. And while it isn’t easy to make an…
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A. Fisher Brewing Classic Lager
There is a lot to love about A. Fisher Brewing Co. For starters, there’s a dog-friendly patio. And if you’re hungry, a rotating flotilla of food trucks parks outside the…
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Family Values: Dropping in on Taqueria Los Lee
At its most basic, the taco – a beautiful thing – is a simple (if holy) trinity: a tortilla, stuffing, and salsa. Of course, those three humble components can spawn…
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German Dishes : Rahmschnitzel Recipe
When I lived in New York City, one of my favorite neighborhood haunts was a place called Rolf’s. About once each month I’d eat dinner there because I loved one…
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Too Good To Eat: Getting a Handle on HSL Restaurant
In the beginning, there was Handle restaurant in Park City. And it was good. So good, in fact, that Handle begat HSL restaurant – HSL stands for Handle Salt Lake.…
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Easy Pasta Recipe : Aio E Oio (Garlic, Olive Oil, and Chili Flakes)
A quick and easy “sauce” of garlic (aio), olive oil (oio), and chili flakes is tossed with pasta and parsley – that’s pretty much it.
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Three Finger Jack Cabernet Sauvignon
This is a big, dense wine with substantial tannins that are nicely balanced by crisp acidity. It’s bold and well-structured, with black fruit flavors of blackberries, black cherries, currants, cassis,…
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Gone Loco! A Visit to Park City’s Loco Lizard
I’ve been dining off and on at Loco Lizard since 1999 and have always loved the friendly vibe, ambiance, and good food and drink there. The food is made fresh…
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From Scratch Falafel Recipe
When I lived in New York City, at least once every week I would eat at a cheap, hole-in-the-wall joint in Greenwich Village called Mamoun’s Falafel. The overstuffed falafel sandwiches…
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Solitude Mountain Resort: Thirsty Squirrel Beer & A Shot
I found myself after the Yurt dinner at The Thirsty Squirrel, which is the pub located in Solitude Village. It’s a terrific spot for lunch, apres ski, light dinner or…
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It’s A Small World After All: What Happened to Little World Chinese Restaurant?
For literally decades, I’ve sung the praises of Little World Chinese Restaurant. There is even an old, faded review I wrote of the place posted near the front counter.
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Thai Red Curry Recipe for Home Cooks
Here is a really simple and quick recipe for Thai-style red curry. I use boneless chicken for the dish but you could easily substitute pork, tofu, duck, beef, veggies, shrimp,…
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West Cork : St. Paddy’s Day Irish Whiskey
Lots of folks will be wearin’ the green, drinking Guinness, and tucking into big piles of corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day. And, that is as it should…
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Bodacious Brunch & Lunch at Tupelo Park City
There is no shortage of excellent restaurants in Park City. but since it opened a few years ago on Main Street, Tupelo has been one of my go-to favorites. Executive…