There is a well-worn saying that you only have one chance to make a first impression. Well, in my opinion, that’s as true of food as it is of social relationships. And, it’s especially true of restaurant food. The first impression we get of a dish in a restaurant is a visual one. And, we can’t help but make a quick judgement about that dish, depending on how appealing it is to … [Read more...]
Old School: A Kitschy Throwback Restaurant Comes to Snowbird
Back in 1971 I was playing in a couple of garage bands with names like The Devil’s Advocate and Phunn. Some of the hits we were covering from that year included Lee Michaels’ Do You Know What I Mean, Color My World by Chicago, and Sweet City Woman by The Stampeders. The Exorcist and Love Story were best selling books in 1971 and at the cinemas, Fiddler on the Roof, The French … [Read more...]
The Best Restaurant You Haven’t Tried: A Visit to Nikko Sushi & Ramen
Title: The Best Restaurant You Haven't Tried - A Visit to Nikko Sushi & Ramen Although some might not know his last name, many serious sushi enthusiasts in Utah and beyond know the name Sunny. He’s a longtime, beloved sushi chef in these parts - Sunny Tsogbadrakh. You might know Sunny from his tenure at Mikado restaurant or perhaps from Naked Fish, when those Asian … [Read more...]
Utah’s Rockin’ Roadhouse: Fab Food, Marvelous Music & More at Garage on Beck
Perhaps the late, great Dead Goat Saloon would qualify, but one thing missing from Utah culture was a legit rockin’ roadhouse, so Bob McCarthy decided to create one. He did so by turning what was the Jimax Lounge on State Highway 89 in North Salt Lake into the Garage on Beck, which has become a treasured piece of Americana in an unlikely spot - surrounded by a junkyard and oil … [Read more...]
Eating With Altitude: What’s on the Menu at Utah Mountain Resorts
There was a time when eating during a day of skiing or boarding meant cafeteria-style dining, where the best we could hope for was a passable burger or lukewarm bowl of chili. Well, those days, thankfully, are long gone. This season at our local Utah mountain resorts, you’ll find food ranging from pho, curries and paninis, charcuterie, sushi, and yes, burgers and other American … [Read more...]
Bodacious Bites of 2019: My Favorite Utah Restaurant Dishes from the Past Year
With each passing year, food and drink in Utah seems to get better and better. 2019 was no exception, with a boatload of excellent new restaurants joining the more venerable, established ones. I had great meals at both types of restaurants. Here are some highlights. At Oquirrh, owned by the talented Andrew (Drew) and Angelena Fuller, my favorite dish was House Made … [Read more...]
Not Your Papa’s Food Court: Putting the “New” into the New Year with HallPass
It seems like I’ve been writing about happenings at The Gateway very frequently lately, because I have. The once beleaguered “mall” has been undergoing a renaissance and rebirth that began when businesses such as MidiCi, Dave & Busters, Chedda Burger, Momi Donuts, Seabird, and more recently, Mr. Shabu, joined stalwart eateries like Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse … [Read more...]
Where to Dine for Xmas—Holiday Eats from North Salt Lake to Wanship
If staying out of the kitchen will make your Christmas Day merry, there are a ho ho host of restaurants that will be open to serve you. Just remember that a lot of restaurant industry folks will be spending Christmas Day or Eve working to serve you and others, instead of being at home with friends and family. So, please tip generously and thank them for their service. Here are … [Read more...]
Made in Utah Winter Fest
Holiday fun, food, drink, crafts, music & more This past weekend, my wife and I ventured down to the Made in Utah Winter Fest which is presented by Utah Stories and The Gateway. The Made in Utah Winter Fest is a community-driven, free to the public, and family-friendly market that showcases some of Utah’s top artists, musicians, artisans, and product makers … [Read more...]
Hot Pot Heaven – The Gateway’s Mr. Shabu Ain’t Too Shabby
I’ve been watching the rebirth of The Gateway over the past year or so with cautious optimism. It looked like it was about to receive last rights not very long ago. But, with the addition of excellent eateries such as MidiCi and, more recently, places like Chedda Burger, Seabird, and Punch Bowl Social, The Gateway is drawing hungry and thirsty crowds again. A brand new … [Read more...]
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