The days of pan-slinging, rant-spewing, egomaniacal restaurant chefs are pretty much gone. Or at least, I’d like to believe so. The abusive behavior that used to be a trademark of the temperamental restaurant chef wouldn’t be tolerated in most of today’s workplaces. And in more and more restaurant kitchens, it’s teamwork that rules the day rather than … [Read more...]
Chef Anny Sooksri brings Thai Food to Murray and Midvale
Chef Anny Sooksri’s energetic personality is matched only by her knowledge and passion for Thai cuisine. She is the chef and owner of three Thai restaurants in Salt Lake, including Chabaar, Beyond Thai in Midvale, and Tea Rose Diner in Murray. Her signature dish served at Tea Rose and Chabaar is Kow Soi, an authentic curry dish from northern Thailand distinguished by the … [Read more...]
Tyler Stokes – Provisions
Provisions is one of my favorite restaurants in Utah. And one of the main reasons for this is the ever-changing, seasonal menu. Chef Tyler Stokes presents some of the best dishes in the city, and I am always excited to see what interesting, fresh ingredients he is showcasing each time I dine there. Tyler Stokes understands that what makes a dish exceptional, above all, are … [Read more...]
Curtis Lindley of Pago
Ever wonder where the “Farm to Table” style originated in Salt Lake? Who started the trend? Take a walk to the popular corner of 9th and 9th and you’ll see Pago, a local-sourcing dining experience. It is no wonder why Pago’s Head Chef, Curtis Lindley, fits right in with this fresh, authentic style of cooking. Pago stands out for its down-to-earth, inviting, and adaptable … [Read more...]
Farm to Table Chef Craig Gerome – HSL
It’s no surprise that Briar Handly (chef and owner of HSL) scooped up Craig Gerome to operate as his chef de cuisine. With past gigs at Philadelphia's Le Bec Fin and Michelin star rated Spruce in San Francisco, Gerome brings a wealth of experience and invaluable contacts with him. A dish that exemplifies Gerome’s farm to table approach is simply titled Duck Egg. A soft … [Read more...]