Lobster Rolls, Sliders, Salads, & More at Freshie’s Freshie's fresh Lobster rolls in Utah—Travel along the Atlantic Coast from Connecticut to the Canadian Maritimes and you’ll find countless varieties of lobster rolls and an equally countless variety of lobster shacks and shops. The best ones are usually hole-in-the-wall joints that cater mostly to … [Read more...]

  Crystal Park Cantina Crystal Park Cantina, Park City—One of my favorite dining spots for a number of years in Park City was Bistro 412, which specialized in French bistro fare—a cuisine that there’s woefully little of in Utah. Well, as my wife and I were strolling Main Street on a recent Sunday, heading to the Park Silly Market, we decided to pop in to Crystal … [Read more...]

Bartolo's in Park City There is certainly no shortage of dining destinations in booming Park City. Even out in Kimball Junction, where only a handful of eateries used to exist, there are now a plethora of them. One of my favorites is a fairly new restaurant called Bartolo’s, which opened in December 2018. The restaurant is the creation of chef Alex and his wife, Rhia … [Read more...]

  Treat yourself to a canyon cuisine Log Haven restaurant—located in scenic Millcreek Canyon—is a special place to dine anytime. But it’s particularly appealing in summer when cool breezes help temper warm-weather dining on the restaurant’s outdoor dining decks and patio; and, since chef Dave Jones recently launched his new summer menu, there are lots of … [Read more...]

  Food books that aren't cookbooks I’ve always loved reading about food, drink, travel, and restaurants. But especially in these challenging times, escaping into food writing seems particularly comforting. Lately—perhaps longing to be transported to a different era—I’ve been reading some classics of food writing such as Waverly Root’s The Food of France and … [Read more...]