Time flies. It’s hard for me to believe that 10 years have passed since I had the good fortune to spend the better part of a day and enjoy dinner with world renowned restaurateur Jean-Georges Vongerichten, upon the opening of his J&G Grill at the St. Regis Deer Valley. At that time, Matthew Harris was serving as Chef de Cuisine at J&G, having worked for Jean-Georges … [Read more...]
Well Hello, Dali – Utah’s Crêpes Master Opens Crêpes Cafe
Timing, they say, is everything. Unfortunately, the timing for Dalibor “Dali” Blazic couldn’t have been worse. Following years of operating his successful Dali Crêpes catering business, he chose the wrong time - this spring in the midst of a pandemic - to open his first brick and mortar cafe: Dali Crêpes Cafe. The plan was to open Dali Crêpes Cafe in late April, which Dali did, … [Read more...]
Tales of Takeout – Takeout Tryout #9 HSL
The mission to explore takeout dining during Utah’s COVID-19 restaurant closures and reopenings continues. This week, my wife and I enjoyed takeout dishes from one of SLC’s finest restaurants: HSL. In case you’ve forgotten or didn’t know, HSL (Handle Salt Lake) is the sister restaurant of Park City’s Handle. Both are the creation of a very talented trio and their equally … [Read more...]
GET OUT! Delectable Outdoor Dining Destinations
I heard a molecular biologist this week say that we are around 20 times more likely to contract COVID 19 while indoors as opposed to outside. If that is true, then it makes sense that we should be leaning toward eating outdoors as much as possible these days. Fortunately, many of our best local restaurants offer outdoor dining options and there are plenty of decks, patios, … [Read more...]
Tales of Takeout – Takeout Tryout #8 – Takashi
The mission to explore takeout dining during Utah’s COVID-19 restaurant closures and reopenings continues. This week, we chose to avail ourselves of the curbside pickup program at Takashi, which is still closed for in-house dining. If there is an upside, it’s that curbside pickup means you don’t have to wait for an hour or more to get a table to dine at Takashi. The curbside … [Read more...]
A SLAM-DUNK DINING DEAL: The Bargain Omakase Prix Fixe Meal at Nohm
I’m taking this week off from writing about takeout and curbside restaurant meals since I actually ventured to a restaurant to dine in-house for the first time in more than three months. Ironically, the restaurant I chose to visit this week happens to also be one of the last I wrote about before the pandemic hit and local restaurants closed. The restaurant is Nohm. There … [Read more...]
Dishes for Dad – Where to Dine on Father’s Day
While many local restaurants are still closed for in-house dining due to COVID-19 restrictions, a few have reopened and will be welcoming guests for Father’s Day lunches, brunches and dinners this weekend. Here’s a handful of dad-worthy dining destinations. A terrific spot to celebrate Father’s Day - and to enjoy sensational views along with exceptional food and drink - … [Read more...]
Tales of Takeout – Takeout Tryout #7: Log Haven
The mission to explore takeout dining during Utah’s COVID-19 restaurant closures and reopenings continues. This week, we dropped by Log Haven restaurant in Millcreek Canyon for curbside pickup. The Log Haven dining rooms, deck and patio are open for safe, socially distant in-house dining if you’d prefer to eat at the restaurant. It’s a good choice, especially given the … [Read more...]
Tales of Takeout – Takeout Tryout #6: Stoneground Kitchen
The mission to explore takeout dining during Utah’s COVID-19 restaurant closures and reopenings continues. This week, we dropped by Stoneground Italian Kitchen restaurant in downtown SLC for curbside pickup. The Stoneground dining room and patio are open for safe, socially distant in-house dining if you’d prefer to eat at the restaurant. It’s a good choice, since the ambiance, … [Read more...]
Tales of Takeout: Takeout Tryout #5 – Tupelo
The mission to explore takeout dining during Utah’s COVID-19 restaurant closures continues. This week, we traveled up to Tupelo restaurant on Park City’s Main Street. After being cooped up mostly in the house for months, it was really nice to enjoy the scenic drive to Park City. According to owners Matt Harris and Maggie Alvarez, Tupelo will reopen on June 4th for safe, … [Read more...]
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