Food
Chinatown-worthy Kung Pao Shrimp Recipe
In the past couple of decades, kung pao chicken and kung pao shrimp have become among Americans’ favorite Chinese dishes, second probably only to fried rice and cream cheese-filled wontons.
Go Bacon Jerky
Outdoor enthusiasts may not think of bacon as a go-to adventure snack, but Orem-based GoBacon Jerky is working to change that. With products like uncured maple bacon jerky and uncured…
19 Crimes Red Wine
“Nineteen crimes turned criminals into colonists.” The were 19 crimes of which, upon conviction of any, British rogues were sentenced to live in Australia. This “punishment by transportation” began in…
À la Maison with Monsieur Crêpes Finds Home in Sugar House
I’m happy to share the news that Monsieur Crêpes now has a permanent, brick-and-mortar Sugar House location at 1617 S. 900 East in Salt Lake City, called À la Maison…
Cincinnati Chili: Make it in Your Kitchen
A specialty of the greater Cincinnati area, Cincinnati chili is beef chili made with a mix of atypical spices (compared to Texas chili) such as allspice and cinnamon. Skyline Chili…
Food Not Bombs: More Than an Event, It’s a Lifestyle
Active in over 1,000 cities in 65 countries, Food Not Bombs is now a worldwide organization of volunteers that primarily recovers food that cannot be sold, prepares vegan meals to…
Utah’s Exceptional Burgers: Where to Get Them this Week
Meditrina’s Mushroom and Brie Burger is back! They also began serving their new Express Lunch this week, followed by a Snack Happy Hour. On Mondays and Wednesdays Warrens Craft Burger…
SaltFire Brewery: Not Your Standard IPA
After being an avid home brewer for several years, owner Ryan Miller decided three years ago to leave the world of IT and bring his makings to the masses. Slated…
Easy and Delicious Shrimp Risotto Recipe
My favorite risotto recipe is called risotto con gamberetti or risotto with shrimp. Success in making great risotto is mostly about advance preparation and time management. Risotto, properly cooked, is…
Burgers and Art: M.C. Escher and Block Restaurant
A visit to Provo to view Escher art also gave me an excuse to check out a new restaurant: Block. The eatery is a place with a hip vibe and…
5 Questions Answered by 6 Utah Breweries
We asked 6 of Utah Breweries these questions : How many barrels are you brewing annually? What is your flagship/or top selling beer? What is the most unique beer you…
The Dish: Utah Food Scene Updates
Cafe Niche Cafe Niche chef Andy Morrison is offering a tempting 3-course $30 dinner menu during the month of March. The dinners begin with a choice of daily soup or…
Scheff’s Table: Fried Cornish Game Hens Recipe
Last week I wrote about The Bayou and mentioned their fried game hens. The idea of frying Cornish game hens seemed like a brilliant one to me. After all, we…
Mandarin Restaurant in Bountiful, Utah Celebrating 40th Birthday
As the Chinese New Year draws to a close—the Year of the Dog—I’m reminded how enduring Bountiful’s Mandarin restaurant is.
Utah Sips: Events for Beer (and Bird) Lovers and Wine Aficionados
If you’re a beer and bird lover – and who isn’t? – I’ve got the perfect event for you. On Thursday, March 1st, from 6 to 10 PM, Tracy Aviary…
The Dish: Pretty Bird Eatery, Harmons Holladay Market , and screening of Soul Food Junkies
Viet Pham’s much-anticipated and long-awaited Pretty Bird eatery is finally real. It opened just this week at 146 Regent Street in the Eccles Theater building. This seems like quite a…