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...]
Sip O’ the Week—Beehive Distilling
In March, Beehive Distilling opened the doors to their big new distillery located in South Salt Lake, where owners Chris Barlow (who is also Lead Distiller), Matt Aller ,and Erik Ostling hosted some lucky members of the media for a peek at the shiny new facility. You might recall that when Beehive Distilling was launched in 2013, it was the first gin distillery … [Read more...]
Sip O’ The Week—Park City Cocktail Contest
Calling all bartenders! Get your cocktails ready ... It’s that time of year again: time for the Park City Area Restaurant Association (PCARA) Summer Cocktail Contest. The PCARA’s annual summer cocktail contest is open to all bartenders and mixologists of any PCARA establishment. Cocktail professionals are invited to submit their most innovative recipes to be … [Read more...]
Sip O’ the Week: The Prisoner Wine Company
The Prisoner Wine Company You may be familiar with one of the best-selling California red wines on the market, The Prisoner, created by The Prisoner Wine Company. The Prisoner Wine Company—named for the iconic wine originally made by founding winemaker Dave Phinney—makes much more than just The Prisoner red wine. Indeed, The Prisoner Wine Company produces a wide range of … [Read more...]
Sip O’ the Week—the ultimate Mother’s Day Martini
This Vanilla Chai Martini is the ultimate Mother's Day Martini. With Mother’s Day celebrations taking place this Sunday, perhaps you’d like to spoil your favorite mom with a decadent drink like This Vanilla Chai Martini. It’s a cocktail developed by Kristopher Juniel for Thanksgiving & Co. and I can’t imagine that mom wouldn’t love it. Vanilla Chai … [Read more...]
The Best Margarita Recipe for Cinco de Mayo?
In celebration of upcoming Cinco de Mayo, I thought I’d share my favorite recipe for making, arguably, the best Margarita around. At Rick Bayless’ Topolobampo restaurant in Chicago, you’ll find some of the best regional Mexican cuisine available in North America. Drink of the Week—Topolo Margarita And the Margarita menu is outstanding, as well. There’s a … [Read more...]
Saracina Sauvignon Blanc
Title: Sip O' The Week—Saracina Sauvignon Blanc The last time I visited California’s wine country, one of the stops I enjoyed most was near the small town of Hopland, where family-owned Saracina Vineyards is located. The 250-acre Saracina farm contains 150 acres of sustainably farmed vineyards along the Upper Russian River, along with 120-year-old olive orchards, … [Read more...]
A. Fisher Brewing Classic Lager
There is a lot to love about A. Fisher Brewing Co. For starters, there’s a dog-friendly patio. And if you’re hungry, a rotating flotilla of food trucks parks outside the brewery and you can feel free to bring your truck food inside to eat. Plus, Fisher Brewing is employee-owned and community-focused with an excellent, friendly vibe. The staff is really knowledgeable and … [Read more...]
Raspberry Gin Rickey @ Garage on Beck
Great libations, excellent food, live music, and the friendly, top-flight staff is pretty hard to find all under one roof. That is unless you visit the Garage on Beck in North Salt Lake. With live musical artists that range from our own beloved Joe McQueen to nationally known performers like Bill Kirchen, the Garage is a must for music lovers of all stripes. And recently, … [Read more...]
Three Finger Jack Cabernet Sauvignon
It was the bottle shape of Three Finger Jack East Side Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 ($22) that first got my attention. It’s not a typical red wine bottle; it looks more like something you’d find whiskey in. So I thought: Here we go again - another red wine aged in whiskey barrels - a winemaking trend that I’m quickly tiring of. But I was wrong. This is not wine … [Read more...]
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