A couple of weeks ago, friends from New Orleans were in town—one of which was performing at Park City’s Egyptian Theatre for a trio of shows. Before joining my wife and me for dinner on her night off, our guest had a couple of requests: she doesn’t eat pork and she doesn’t like noisy restaurants (neither do I). Zeroing in on one of the most serene dining spots … [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...]
Sumptuous Summer Soirée—Eat Drink SLC Returns to Tracy Aviary
Eat, drink, and be merry at Tracy Aviary In my opinion, the one food and wine event of the summer not to miss is Eat Drink SLC, which will take place on Wednesday, July 10 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at Tracy Aviary. The frolicking summer soiree has sold out every year since it began in 2015, so be sure to score your tickets early. Eating and drinking with a … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table—easy curry ramen recipe
When I was young, our family lived in Japan for a few years. Much later—when I was in graduate school in NYC—I rediscovered my love of ramen. I’m NOT talking about the dried, prepackaged ramen noodles with a powdered broth packet inside. I’m talking about real ramen made with fresh noodles. While some ramen restaurants cook their broth for 24 hours or longer, this … [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...]
The Oasis Cafe in Salt Lake City adds new food and drink items to menu
Photos by Ted Scheffler and Oasis Cafe. The Oasis Cafe in Salt Lake City brings new food and drinks items for you to peacefully enjoy for brunch, and they couldn't have done a better job. An Oasis in the City One definition of “oasis” in the Merriam-Webster dictionary is “something that provides refuge, relief, or pleasant contrast.” Well, that’s a perfect description … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table—Recipe for Chesapeake-Style Steamed Shrimp
Chesapeake-Style Steamed Shrimp Whenever I visit friends in Annapolis, Maryland for a sail around the Chesapeake Bay, I always look forward to ripping into big piles of steamed blue crabs and shrimp. A lot of seafood spots there create their own spice mixture for steaming shellfish, but just as many rely on commercial Old Bay Seasoning, which is really good … [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...]
What’s bloomin’ in June for Utah Stories?
Utah Stories sneak peek: June Every year, Utah Stories produces a farm issue; and every year, we believe, it gets better and better—and this year is no different We strongly believe that the connection we have with our food defines our connection with our neighbors, our community, and our culture. Like always, our anticipated June farm issue features great stories, … [Read more...]
Holy Crepe! Summertime Crepes & Coffee at Bear Lake
Holy crepe! Crepes and coffee anyone? Memorial Day marks not only the unofficial start of summer, but it’s also the weekend that one of my favorite seasonal spots unlocks its doors for the warm weather months to come. Crepes and Coffee is a jewel: a one-of-a-kind, independent, mom and pop (well, actually, it’s run by teenagers) type of shop that could only … [Read more...]