Some of us love to cook for friends and family during the holidays. And some, not so much. If you’d prefer to enjoy breaking bread on Thanksgiving without having to cook the meal (or bake the bread) and clean up after, here are some restaurants who’ll be serving special Thanksgiving Day meals. Salt Lake City If you’d like to combine early season skiing with Thanksgiving … [Read more...]
ESCAPE TO VEGAS! Cheap Eats, Legal Weed & a Magic Dragon in Sin City
Many years ago, I lived in Las Vegas. I worked at the 24-hour Odyssey Records store there and much later, would be the restaurant critic/food writer for Las Vegas Life magazine. And although I’ve seen a deluge of changes to Las Vegas through the years - some good and some not so good - it’s still a favorite place of mine to escape to. Especially given its close … [Read more...]
X-RATED—True Farm to Table Fare at Table X
I recently had the pleasure of co-hosting the Salt Lake City episode of a terrific TV series that showcases American restaurants, called Tasting America. Among the restaurants that Tasting America host Gary Takle and I visited was Table X, a unique SLC eatery that I’ve been rooting for ever since it opened. The dining room is sleek and modern, yet retains the rustic … [Read more...]
HALLOWEIRD—More Fearfully Freaky Foods for Fright Night
Last year for Halloween, I wrote an article about bizarre (to me, at least) foods eaten at various locales around the world. The article was well-received, and since that time I’ve discovered a new batch of culinary oddities - some of which I’ve even tried myself. Keep in mind that in some cultures eating a hot dog would be considered repulsive, while enjoying monkey brains … [Read more...]
DEER VALLEY DINING – A Sneak Peak at 2019-2020 Season
Utah's Chefs Go to The Big Apple Recently, I attended a remarkable media dinner - a preview of some of the new dishes that will be appearing on restaurant menus throughout Deer Valley Resort this ski season. The evening’s delights were created and cooked up by a team of six uber-talented Deer Valley chefs, including Director of Food and Beverage, Jodie Rogers, and chefs Chris … [Read more...]
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED? – A Visit to Vessel Kitchen
Vessel Kitchen I have to say that the concept and the mission of Vessel Kitchen - a portion of which is hung on a wall of the restaurant - appeals to me. Among other things, the folks behind Vessel Kitchen say they’re committed to sourcing produce and such from “growers and partners we know and trust". Sounds good to me. These partners include Strong Vertical Gardens in Heber, … [Read more...]
In The Bag—Getting Messy at Hook & Reel
Photos by Ted Scheffler. Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar For many years, my late, generous friend Gus Magann and his brother Tony would host a Louisiana-style crawfish boil when the weather turned warm. It was a raucous, messy affair with crawfish, potatoes, boudin, artichokes, and corn cooking away in multiple giant-size pots, to be poured out onto newspaper-clad … [Read more...]
Dinner in Daybreak—A Trip to Porch Restaurant
I was saddened to learn that one of Salt Lake City’s most consistent, high-quality restaurants will be permanently closing following dinner service this Saturday, September 28th. I am speaking of Meditrina, the eatery that introduced many diners in our community to tapas and small plates-style cuisine. That’s the bad news. The good news is that anyone, like me, who has enjoyed … [Read more...]
Camp Out—Getting the Lowdown on Campos Coffee
Not many of us, I suspect, can look back over the decades and pinpoint - right down to the minute - when a life changing moment took place. But Will Young can. He's the founder and president of Campos Coffee Roastery & Kitchen and on Saturday, July 12th, 1997 at 1:40 pm - he discovered a passion for coffee. It was in a small Sydney, Australia cafe, sipping coffee, when … [Read more...]
Class is in Session—A Shelf of Great New Cookbooks
For many of our kids and for some adults as well, it's the back-to-school season. And for those of us who enjoy cooking and learning new skills and recipes, fall is a good time to get back behind the stove after a summer of grilling and barbecues. Here are five terrific new cookbooks for the home cook, including one for teens. Cook Like a Local: Flavors That Can Change How … [Read more...]
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