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...]
Winter Patio Dining, Chocolate Festival and Vegan MEAT-Up
Keeping Warm @ Caffe Molise Fred Moesinger and his crew at Caffe Molise have added extra heaters and fire pits to extend their al fresco dining for as long as possible. To reserve your spot on the patio or for indoor dining, call 801-364-8833. Caffe Molise is open for both lunch and dinner with dine-in service, patio dining, and curbside takeout. The gorgeous, downtown … [Read more...]
New Patios, Live Music, and Rosh Hashanah To-Go
New SLC Eatery Patio Seating Restaurateurs have had to make adjustments, to say the least, during the COVID-19 pandemic. At a time when many eateries are hemorrhaging money, many have been forced due to indoor dining restrictions to come up with creative ways of serving customers. One such restaurant is SLC Eatery, where owners Paul Chamberlain and Logen Crew created - … [Read more...]
Diversified Bars and Restaurants will donate the proceeds of all gift card sales to its service staff family
100% of gift card sale proceeds will be donated to staff at No Name Saloon/The Annex, Boneyard Saloon, Wine Dive, Butcher’s Chop House & Bar PARK CITY, UTAH – In an immediate effort to support employees in the wake of the Summit County Health Department ban on dine-in service that is effective March 15, Diversified Bars and Restaurants (DBR) will donate the proceeds of all … [Read more...]
Cajun Shrimp Stuffed Pasilla Peppers
I really love all types of stuffed peppers, but especially Mexican peppers like pasillas, poblanos, Anaheims, etc. For this recipe - which is based on one on the Chili Pepper Madness website - I used pasilla peppers but you could use whatever type you prefer or can find. I made one serving each for my wife and me with this recipe. However, it makes enough stuffing for four … [Read more...]
Thankful to Not Cook—Where to Dine Out on Thanksgiving
Some of us love to cook for friends and family during the holidays. And some, not so much. If you’d prefer to enjoy breaking bread on Thanksgiving without having to cook the meal (or bake the bread) and clean up after, here are some restaurants who’ll be serving special Thanksgiving Day meals. Salt Lake City If you’d like to combine early season skiing with Thanksgiving … [Read more...]
FOOD FREAK OUT: Global Tricks or Treats?
If you’re Hindu, chances are you consider a Burger King Angry Whopper to be pretty barbaric. And I’d imagine a vegan would think a double-cheese and pepperoni pizza from Domino’s to be barf-worthy. As they say, “One man’s fish is another man’s poisson.” Well, with Halloween around the corner I thought we’d take a look at some global goodies that probably seem pretty strange … [Read more...]
Utah Sips: This Week’s Updates on Local Beer and Wine Happenings
Bohemian Brewery and Salt City Brew Supply This Saturday, March 3rd, at 2:00 PM Bohemian Brewery & Grill will team up with Salt City Brew Supply to host a lager class for homebrewers. Guest speaker Paul Konopelski from Bohemian Brewery will be on hand to help attendees understand what lagers are along with tricks and tips for brewing great lager beers. Paul is a brewer for … [Read more...]
The Dish: Vegan Cookbook and Brunch Suggestions
Soul food and veganism are not exactly synonymous. But, that might change with an excellent new cookbook called Sweet Potato Soul. The book’s subtitle is a lengthy one, but sums up what it’s all about: 100 Easy Vegan Recipes for the Southern Flavors of Smoke, Sugar, Spice and Soul. The author is Jenné Claiborne, creator of the Sweet Potato Soul blog and YouTube station. … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table: Beef Stroganoff
One of my very favorite winter dishes is beef Stroganoff. Many American versions of Stroganoff incorporate mushrooms, but this is a simpler, more traditional preparation. It’s truly delicious and very easy to prepare. Don’t skimp on the meat! Use the best quality beef you can find. Ingredients: 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. beef tenderloin or other high-quality … [Read more...]