A Second Tosh’s Blooms Although the North American ramen craze has mostly subsided and other eats have become more trendy with foodies (think: Korean BBQ and Nashville hot chicken), here in Utah ramen is still rocking. To wit, even four years after it opened Tosh’s Ramen on South State Street still frequently has a queue for tables, not to mention jockeying for the valuable … [Read more...]
Simple Arugula Salad Recipe
I look forward to each spring in part because it brings an abundance of arugula to our garden. I really like the nutty, slightly peppery taste of fresh arugula - also called “rocket” - and I try, when using it in a salad, not to bury the flavor of the arugula with too many ingredients. A very lightly dressed salad of arugula, avocado, parmesan cheese and a couple other … [Read more...]
Two Moms, One Kitchen: Authentic Chinese Cuisine from Mom’s Kitchen Salt Lake City
One sure-fire way to find great Asian cooking is to go to the places where Asians eat. Such is the case with Mom’s Kitchen, an unassuming little restaurant dishing up the bold, authentic flavors of China. Mom’s Kitchen is thusly named for the two moms who run the place: Mama Chen and Mama Zhang, who hail from Taiwan and Beijing, respectively. The cuisine at Mom’s Kitchen … [Read more...]
‘Que for You: R&R BBQ Comes to Farmington
I’ve been singing the praises of R&R BBQ since brothers Roger and Rod (R&R) Livingston opened their first brick-and-mortar operation in the spring of 2013, in downtown SLC. Prior to that, the boys had scored a bevy of awards at local and national barbecue competitions, including an invitation to strut their stuff at the Jack Daniels World Championship Invitational … [Read more...]
Bitters Lab Teaching a Bitters Class
When we used to think of bitters for cocktails, we inevitably thought of Angostura or Peychaud’s, right? Well, cocktail bitters have come a long way in recent years and there are a bevy of artisan bitters producers out there. On Saturday, March 31st you can explore a large number of both classic and contemporary bitters at Under Current Bar. According to the folks at Under … [Read more...]
19 Crimes Red Wine
According to the folks at 19 Crimes wines, “Nineteen crimes turned criminals into colonists.” The were 19 crimes of which, upon conviction of any, British rogues were sentenced to live in Australia. This “punishment by transportation” began in 1788 and many of the “outlaws” died at sea during their voyage to the New World. Named for the Aussie outlaws who … [Read more...]
À la Maison with Monsieur Crêpes Finds Home in Sugar House
Those of us who love French-style crêpes have been following the Monsieur Crêpes food trailer for a couple of years now, enjoying both their savory and sweet crêpes, as well as sandwiches, salads and breakfast items. Well, I’m happy to share the news that Monsieur Crêpes now has a permanent, brick-and-mortar Sugar House location at 1617 S. 900 East in Salt Lake City, called À … [Read more...]
9 Places to Dine Out on Easter Sunday
I’ve often wondered how bunny rabbits and colored boiled eggs came to be part of the Christian Easter tradition. Beats me. Seems like a stretch. Maybe the United Egg Producers or the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association were behind it. At any rate, nowadays we celebrate Easter with bunnies, eggs, Easter baskets and bonnets and, increasingly, the opportunity to get out of the … [Read more...]
Wine o’ the Week: Stags’ Leap 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
Established more than a century ago, in 1893, Stags’ Leap Winery is a steward of classic California winemaking - one blessed with unique terroir and an ideal microclimate. The latest example of Stags’ Leap superb winemaking is the 2014 vintage of Stags’ Leap Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($58.99). Composed of Cabernet Sauvignon (86%), Malbec (6%), Merlot (4%), Petite Sirah … [Read more...]
Top Three Utah Wine Dinners This March
Four-Course Wine Dinner at Tupelo Restaurant in Park City How could this combination possibly miss? On Thursday, March 22nd beginning at 6:30 PM, Tupelo restaurant in Park City teams up with Duckhorn Vineyards of Napa Valley for a four-course wine dinner featuring a carefully curated menu created by chef/owner Matt Harris and paired with six distinctive Duckhorn wines. One of … [Read more...]