New St. Regis Executive Chef Last week, the St. Regis Deer Valley announced the appointment of a new Executive Chef and new Assistant Director of Food and Beverage. According to the St. Regis Deer Valley, “Executive Chef Pierson B. Shields will oversee all Culinary Operations at the Resort, including the Hotel’s signature restaurant, RIME, The Vintage Room, the St. Regis … [Read more...]
Italian Graffiti Coming to Salt Lake and more Foodie News
Blue Sky’s New Chef The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning, nature-immersed retreat outside of Park City, has announced the appointment of Jason Franey as the luxury resort’s new Executive Chef. Here’s what the good folks at Blue Sky have to say about Jason. “Chef Franey, who has more than 30 years of exceptional fine dining restaurant … [Read more...]
Witches Tea, New Whiskey, and Student Nights in Utah
Witches Tea at The Grand America Mark your calendar as the Witches Tea returns to The Grand America in October. Here’s what the folks at The Grand America have to say about the ongoing event. “It’s time to celebrate witching season with a deliciously magical afternoon in The Grand America Hotel’s Lobby Lounge. Come dressed in your most bewitching costume and we’ll serve our … [Read more...]
Frida Fiesta and Beer Dinner in Salt Lake and Sushi Sundays in Park City
Gateway Frida Fiesta This Saturday, September 24th, The Gateway will host a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with its first ever Frida Fiesta, named for the iconic Mexican painter, Frida Kahlo. The Fiesta will be held at The Gateway’s Olympic Plaza from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Hispanic cuisine, margaritas, and food trucks will highlight the event along with music, mariachi … [Read more...]
Harmons Celebrates Its 90th Birthday, Five Wives Vodka Event in Ogden and BBQ Festival in Salt Lake
Happy Birthday, Harmons! Happy Birthday to my favorite local grocer: Harmons. Family-owned and locally run since 1932, Harmons turns 90 this month. The grocery chain started with humble beginnings as a fruit stand selling 2 cups of strawberries for 15 cents and a pound of Utah peas for 5 cents back in 1932. Here’s what the good folks at Harmons have to say about their … [Read more...]
Natural Wine Party in Salt Lake City
On Saturday, September 24th from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tea Zaanti is hosting Utah’s first-ever Natural Wine Party, with all proceeds to support Wasatch Community Gardens. What is natural wine? According to the wine loving folks at Tea Zaanti, “Natural wine is more of a concept than a well-defined category with agreed-upon characteristics. In its purest form, it is wine made from … [Read more...]
Botany and Booze and More Salt Lake Foodie News
Botany + Booze @ Red Butte Garden The good folks at Red Butte Garden invite you (21 and over) to “spend a fun evening in the Garden learning about the plants behind your favorite spirits, distillation processes, and cocktail tasting.” The “class” is called “The Spiritual Side of Botany” and attendees will spend the evening at Red Butte’s Garden Rose House with Red Butte’s … [Read more...]
Drink Like a Sommelier at Laurel in The Grand America Salt Lake
Monday, August 28, 2022 is National Red Wine Day, a time when the flavors of fall are ushered in as grapes ripen and bolder wines replace some of our summer faves. Over at Laurel Brasserie & Bar in The Grand America Hotel, certified sommelier and Laurel Beverage Director Mark Moulton invites you to visit the restaurant and enjoy some of his top red wine picks to “Drink … [Read more...]
Avenues Street Fair Returns, Where to Brunch in Park City and more
Tupelo Park City Brunch Brunch on the patio at Tupelo Park City has returned and can be enjoyed by your brunch bunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kick off brunch with buttermilk biscuits and honey butter or maybe ricotta fritters before moving on to fabulous favorites like roasted Idaho Rainbow trout; chicken & biscuits with black pepper gravy; … [Read more...]
Festa Italiana SLC Returns, Hogle Zoo Fundraising Gala and More Foodie Events
Festa Italiana SLC Returns to The Gateway Festa Italiana SLC of Salt Lake City, hosted by the Italian-American Civic League, returns to The Gateway Saturday and Sunday, September 17th and 18th. From the organizers: “Every September, we welcome you and your entire family to enjoy the surroundings of beautiful downtown Salt Lake City while exploring the culture, entertainment … [Read more...]