Here’s a fun 21-and-over event taking place next week. On Wednesday, September 29th starting at 7:00 p.m. Oquirrh restaurant will host Holystone Distilling for a special dinner as part of the @localfirstutah Savor The City series. The evening will feature five courses of seasonal fare paired with five award-winning spirits from Holystone. The food courses include Sunchoke … [Read more...]
Where to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Utah
If there is a more popular day/night for dining out than Valentine’s Day, I don’t know about it. I’ve received dozens of blurbs, press releases, emails and texts from local restaurants pitching their V-Day “specials” to me. Too often, Valentine’s Day dinners are, frankly, overpriced affairs that usually feature overcooked lobster tails and cheap bubbly. However, after sifting … [Read more...]
Stoneground Italian Kitchen Winter Menu, Chinese New Year @ PC Culinary Institute, and Architectural Photo Exhibition @ Oquirrh
DUCK! At Stoneground Italian Kitchen, Head Chef Justin Shifflett and his crew recently launched a new winter menu with some very appealing offerings. One terrific winter dish is duck breast which is served with spiced carrot medallions, slow-baked beans, and black truffle puree. That divine duck joins others excellent items on the Stoneground menu - can’t-miss wintertime … [Read more...]
Six Utah restaurant dishes you must try if you have dietary demands
I’ve noticed in the past couple years that an ever-increasing number of restaurants are including menu items aimed at customers with dietary restrictions or health preferences, such as vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free dining options. It’s getting easier these days for someone like my wife—who is gluten-free—to find interesting, innovative, and tasty items … [Read more...]
One the best culinary experiences in Utah—it’s an Oquirrh occasion
Looking for one of the best culinary experiences in Utah? If interesting restaurants are any indication, this is a very good time to be living in Utah. I’ve been writing about food and drink in the Beehive State for 25 years now, but I’ve never been more enthusiastic about dining options here than I am now. Regrettably, we’ve lost some beloved dining … [Read more...]