Cocktails in cans? Americans have been drinking beer out of cans since 1935. And, more recently, wine and fizzy drinks containing alcohol have become available in cans as well. So Simplicity Cocktails’ founders Chris Weed and Chad Linville thought—why not canned cocktails? Weed and Linville, following years of R&D, have created Utah’s first company … [Read more...]
Pigs & Vino @ Solitude
Wasatch Mountain Table Dinner This Saturday, August 3rd, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, Solitude Mountain Resort will host this summer’s Wasatch Mountain Table Dinner with a “Pigs & Vino” theme. The evening will feature a five-course dinner crafted by Chef Craig Gerome, paired with wines from Bucklin Old Hill Ranch Vineyards (one of my favorite wineries). Pigs … [Read more...]
Ransom Dry Vermouth
Oregon’s Ransom Spirits In France and Italy, folks take their vermouth very seriously. Here, perhaps not so much. Thank goodness then for companies like Oregon’s Ransom Spirits, producers of high-quality Ransom Dry Vermouth ($14.99). They also make a really good Ransom Sweet Vermouth, but today the focus is on— Dry Vermouth Essentially, vermouth is … [Read more...]
Sip o’ the Week—best recipe for a Classic Vermouth Cassis Cocktail
A classic summertime cocktail Ah, In summertime when it’s hot out, I like to enjoy a refreshing, light cocktail like this one: a classic French drink called the Vermouth Cassis, which pretty well describes what’s in it: vermouth and creme de cassis. For this straightforward cocktail, it’s worth it to splurge on the best dry vermouth you can find. I’m especially … [Read more...]
Sip o’ the Week—Refreshing, Summery Sauvignon Blanc
Tenuta Ca’ Bolani Sauvignon DOC Superiore Ah, White wine. With summer temperatures this week heading toward triple digits, I’m not inclined to spend a lot of time standing in front of a stove. So I tend toward simple meals, like the crab salad recipe featured in this week’s Scheff’s Table. And alongside a simple salad, light pasta, grilled chicken, and such, I … [Read more...]
Stein Eriksen Lodge Hops on the Hill
Hops on the Hill Located mid-mountain in the heart of Deer Valley, Stein Eriksen Lodge invites guests to enjoy craft brews and gourmet food pairings during this summer’s Hops on the Hill series. Each Tuesday evening, July 9 through August 27 on the Stein Eriksen Lodge deck beginning at 6:00 p.m., guests will enjoy summer suds from Utah’s local craft breweries … [Read more...]
Sip O’ The Week—Lake Effect’s Romantic in Revolt Cocktail
Salt Lake City's Lake Effect Salt Lake City's Lake Effect is one of the city's most eye-popping bars—if you haven't indulged in a visit, you're in for a treat when you do. The ambiance and decor is gorgeous, and Lake Effect offers up food and drink that hits those same high notes. The drink list is massive—you’ll need to take some time to peruse it and zero … [Read more...]
Sip O’ the Week—Mountain West BRUNCH at SLC EATERY
As you already know, if you’ve been reading my Utah Bites restaurant reviews, SLC Eatery is a terrific new addition to the local dining scene. In addition, SLC Eatery is now serving brunch, from 10 AM to 3 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. SLC Eatery—Saturday, June 29, 11–1 PM SLC Eatery will team up with Mountain West Hard Cider to host a special four-course … [Read more...]
Sip O’ the Week—MOËT & CHANDON NECTAR IMPÉRIAL ROSÉ
A perfect nectar If there is a wine that’s more perfect for sipping in summer, or as a perfect picnic partner than Moét & Chandon Nectar Impérial Rosé, I haven’t found it. Granted, this lovely bottle of bubbly is a bit of a splurge, priced at $49.99, but I honestly don’t know where you’ll find a better sparkling wine for the price—it tastes like a million … [Read more...]
Sip O’ the Week—Oasis Cafe: House Made Bloody Mary
This month Oasis Cafe in Salt Lake city introduced a number of new menu items to the food lineup there, as well as some new libations. One such new kid on the block is the bodacious House Made Bloody Mary I say “bodacious” because this Bloody is more or less a vegetarian meal hidden within a cocktail. There’s a virtual grocery-store produce section that goes into making … [Read more...]
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