Xmas Cheer @ The Garage on Beck Looking for a not-so-traditional way to spend Xmas Day? You know you can count on your Uncle Bob. Owner Bob McCarthy and his Garage on Beck team will host Uncle Bob’s Chinese Christmas Buffet at The Garage on December 25th, starting at 2 p.m. “Waywards are welcomed” to the 3rd Annual Chinese Christmas Buffet, which is priced to make your … [Read more...]
Food & Drink 411
Feldman's Deli Great news for folks like me who are hardcore Feldman’s Deli lovers. This week Feldman’s launched new, expanded hours at the Deli and are now serving breakfast. Michael, Janet, and the hardworking Feldman’s team will be serving guests from 8 am to 8:30 pm, Tuesday through Saturday for breakfast (until 10:30 am), lunch and dinner. Feldman’s’ breakfast menu … [Read more...]
Service with a Smile: Best Food Service in the Valley
It takes more than great grub to keep you coming back to a bar or restaurant. What really makes or breaks an experience is the type of service you receive. Case in point: Recently, my beau and I went to Trestle hoping for a nice night out. We’d been there a few times before, and we love their menu and the quaint environment. The minute we walked up to the hostess, we felt … [Read more...]
Where to Eat Now in July
Per Noi Trattoria Found in a quiet neighborhood in Sugarhouse is a small Italian restaurant called Per Noi Trattoria. It’s not flashy or fancy, but the food is authentic and excellent. Chef Francesco hails from Naples, Italy, and has brought his family recipes with him. The dishes are classic, such as homemade gnocchi; the flavors are rich and satisfying. On any given … [Read more...]
Salt Lake Deli History
For Utah transplants, food means more than a full stomach. We miss the food we grew up with. Whether it’s pizza, lasagna, kishka, schnitzel, or spaetzle, there is a unique comfort associated with the food of our youth, bringing joy to our very soul. I grew up in New Jersey, and this kind of comfort was found at Jackie Cooper’s in Metuchen, my go-to Jewish deli. Serving … [Read more...]
Five Global Tastes to Try in 2014
Alamexo - Cochinita Pibil Tacos ($18.95) Mexican cuisine with a refined touch is the name of the game at chef and owner Matt Lake’s downtown eatery. This deconstructed taco dish lets the diner create their own taco masterpiece featuring hunks of sumptuously tender pork shoulder marinated in achiote and bitter orange. Boba World - Shanghai Fat Noodles ($8.75-$9.25) The … [Read more...]
Feldman’s Deli, a Jewish delight
So do you want your bagel with a shmear? Now Salt Lakers have a chance to answer that typical New Yawk question. Feldman’s Deli offers iconic deli fare - pastrami sandwiches, Jewish salami, matzah ball soup, knishes and New York cheesecake. Michael and Janet Feldman own this Jewish deli outpost in Utah. Michael is a chemist who came to Utah to set up drug testing for the … [Read more...]