Oregon’s Ransom Spirits In France and Italy, folks take their vermouth very seriously. Here, perhaps not so much. Thank goodness then for companies like Oregon’s Ransom Spirits, producers of high-quality Ransom Dry Vermouth ($14.99). They also make a really good Ransom Sweet Vermouth, but today the focus is on— Dry Vermouth Essentially, vermouth is … [Read more...]
Stein Eriksen Lodge Hops on the Hill
Hops on the Hill Located mid-mountain in the heart of Deer Valley, Stein Eriksen Lodge invites guests to enjoy craft brews and gourmet food pairings during this summer’s Hops on the Hill series. Each Tuesday evening, July 9 through August 27 on the Stein Eriksen Lodge deck beginning at 6:00 p.m., guests will enjoy summer suds from Utah’s local craft breweries … [Read more...]
Sip O’ The Week—Lake Effect’s Romantic in Revolt Cocktail
Salt Lake City's Lake Effect Salt Lake City's Lake Effect is one of the city's most eye-popping bars—if you haven't indulged in a visit, you're in for a treat when you do. The ambiance and decor is gorgeous, and Lake Effect offers up food and drink that hits those same high notes. The drink list is massive—you’ll need to take some time to peruse it and zero … [Read more...]
Sip O’ the Week—Mountain West BRUNCH at SLC EATERY
As you already know, if you’ve been reading my Utah Bites restaurant reviews, SLC Eatery is a terrific new addition to the local dining scene. In addition, SLC Eatery is now serving brunch, from 10 AM to 3 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. SLC Eatery—Saturday, June 29, 11–1 PM SLC Eatery will team up with Mountain West Hard Cider to host a special four-course … [Read more...]
Sip O’ the Week—MOËT & CHANDON NECTAR IMPÉRIAL ROSÉ
A perfect nectar If there is a wine that’s more perfect for sipping in summer, or as a perfect picnic partner than Moét & Chandon Nectar Impérial Rosé, I haven’t found it. Granted, this lovely bottle of bubbly is a bit of a splurge, priced at $49.99, but I honestly don’t know where you’ll find a better sparkling wine for the price—it tastes like a million … [Read more...]
Sip O’ the Week—Oasis Cafe: House Made Bloody Mary
This month Oasis Cafe in Salt Lake city introduced a number of new menu items to the food lineup there, as well as some new libations. One such new kid on the block is the bodacious House Made Bloody Mary I say “bodacious” because this Bloody is more or less a vegetarian meal hidden within a cocktail. There’s a virtual grocery-store produce section that goes into making … [Read more...]
Sip O’ the Week—Beehive Distilling
In March, Beehive Distilling opened the doors to their big new distillery located in South Salt Lake, where owners Chris Barlow (who is also Lead Distiller), Matt Aller ,and Erik Ostling hosted some lucky members of the media for a peek at the shiny new facility. You might recall that when Beehive Distilling was launched in 2013, it was the first gin distillery … [Read more...]
Sip O’ The Week—Park City Cocktail Contest
Calling all bartenders! Get your cocktails ready ... It’s that time of year again: time for the Park City Area Restaurant Association (PCARA) Summer Cocktail Contest. The PCARA’s annual summer cocktail contest is open to all bartenders and mixologists of any PCARA establishment. Cocktail professionals are invited to submit their most innovative recipes to be … [Read more...]
Sip O’ the Week: The Prisoner Wine Company
The Prisoner Wine Company You may be familiar with one of the best-selling California red wines on the market, The Prisoner, created by The Prisoner Wine Company. The Prisoner Wine Company—named for the iconic wine originally made by founding winemaker Dave Phinney—makes much more than just The Prisoner red wine. Indeed, The Prisoner Wine Company produces a wide range of … [Read more...]