Search results for: “Utah Beer”
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State of the Union: Southwestern Sizzle at Tortilla Union
Tortilla Union is a snazzy place indeed. It’s very upscale in decor and ambiance, although not in price
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Wasatch Blueberry Hefeweizen
There’s a local brew that I’m really enjoying this summer. It’s not one of those fancy high point beers, the grooviest new IPA, a sour beer sensation, or even the…
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Evolve Elements
After working in architectural woodwork for over 20 years, designing and selling millwork packages for commercial, academic, and retail businesses, Stan Sommer decided to venture out on his own.
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Solitude Summer: Dining & Drinking in the Fresh Mountain Air
Seeking a respite from Salt Lake City’s heat and haze, my wife and I enjoyed a recent escape to Solitude Mountain Resort for some high altitude hiking, dining, drinking and…
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Sip o’ the Week: Soter North Valley Vineyards Rosé
While dining at Solitude Mountain Resort’s Honeycomb Grill, I thoroughly enjoyed an excellent Rosé wine from Soter Vineyards, which is located in the Oregon’s Northern Willamette Valley.
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Bikepacking: Two “Mature” Cyclists Bikepack Bears Ears
The body wilts before the spirit does, so it didn’t occur to two 41-year-old men that they might not be able to pedal 155 miles in three days through southeastern…
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Solitude Mountain Aviation Cocktail
My favorite cocktail called Aviation. It’s a pretty, purplish-hued drink made with Beehive Jack Rabbit Gin, Luxardo Maraschino liqueur, Crème de Violette liqueur (the secret weapon), fresh squeezed lemon juice,…
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Pago Winemaker Dinner
This coming Tuesday, August 7th at 7 PM, Pago restaurant founder/owner Scott Evans will host a very special “Pre-Harvest Wine Dinner” featuring Ruth Lewandowski Wines and Idlewild Wines.
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Left Bank Martini Recipe
One of my all-time favorite cocktails is the Left Bank Martini, which is made with Gin, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, and white wine. It’s a delicious drink to sip out on…
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Rockin’ Ramen: Jinya’s Japanese Roots
I tend to shy away from writing about franchise and chain eateries, choosing normally to highlight independently-owned, truly local businesses. But now and then I come across a chain restaurant…
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Zucca Wine Pairing Dinner
Next Thursday, July 26th, Ogden’s Zucca Ristorante will host their monthly wine pairing dinner, from 6 PM to 9 PM.
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Salt Lake City’s Main Street Displays Architectural Treasures
Downtown architecture first captured my imagination when I was able to participate in the grand re-opening of the former First Security Building on 4th South and Main after its restoration…
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Italian Wine Evening @ Kimi’s
For your Sip o’ the Week – or rather, sips in this case – I suggest reserving a spot for a special evening tasting Italian wines at Kimi’s Chop &…
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A Perfect White Wine for your next Picnic: Guigal Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2016
This is a fruity, rich and complex Viognier-based wine with a good mineral foundation and no oak. It’s brimming with flavors and aromas of peach, honeysuckle, pear and apricot -…
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Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon
If you know of a wine with the complexity, nuance and concentration of Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, priced at $16.95 or under, I’d sure like to hear about it. This…
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Eat Here Now: Five Outstanding Restaurants to Visit before They Explode
My stepsons and their friends recently waited an hour on a Saturday evening to be seated at the Red Iguana. Don’t get me wrong, like everybody else, I love Red…