The holidays are just around the corner, and in a world still reeling from the devastating effects of Covid and the political unrest from various mandates and vaccine wars, the holidays are even more important as they give us a chance to decorate (I started seeing Halloween decorations in early September) and celebrate what is truly important in life — family and friends. … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Festival, Thanksgiving To-Go, and More Foodie News
Gateway Pumpkin Festival The Gateway is hosting their first ever community-wide Pumpkin Festival just in time for Halloween! From 6-9 PM on Friday, October 29th on the Olympic Plaza, you can admire and vote for your favorite hand-carved and painted pumpkins decorated by local artists. The Gateway will have spooky tunes, pumpkin painting stations, scary good photo-ops, games, … [Read more...]
LAST CALL FOR TURKEY DAY — More Thanksgiving Day Dining Options
Last week in Utah Bites I offered a roundup of excellent restaurant choices for dine-in and takeout on Thanksgiving. Since then, a few more options have rolled in. So, I thought I’d share them with you in case you’re still on the fence about what to do for your Thanksgiving meal. I got a note from owner Scott Evans with information about Thanksgiving meal kits being offered … [Read more...]
GRUET BRUT ROSÉ: An Excellent and Affordable Sparkling Wine for the Holidays
This Thanksgiving will be a low key affair at Chateau Scheffler. But that doesn’t mean we won’t be celebrating. And before we get around to sitting down with the turkey and fixings, I usually like to sip a bit of bubbly and offer a glass to guests and family when they arrive. An excellent and affordable sparkling wine for the holidays or any time at all is Gruet Brut Rosé … [Read more...]
Line 39 Pinot Noir
Line 39 Pinot Noir With Thanksgiving just around the corner, perhaps you’re looking for a versatile but inexpensive wine to serve with roasted turkey and side dishes. Well, I’ve got the perfect wine for you: 2017 Line 39 Pinot Noir ($11.99). Priced right at twelve bucks, this economical Pinot is easy on the wallet, which allows you to spend more on the turkey, pies and … [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...]
Thanksgiving and the Utah Homeless Population
Thanksgiving is a time many people spend with their families at home and give thanks for what they have. That is…for those of us who have homes. In 2012, the number of homeless Utahns was 16,522, up 15 percent from the previous year. Contrary to popular belief, most homeless are not single adult men. Forty-five percent of the homeless population in Utah are members of … [Read more...]
Utahns: Shift Your Spending to Small Business Saturday
With Christmas decorations hitting the stores by Halloween, it is already time to start thinking about holiday shopping. Black Friday, the day following Thanksgiving and the biggest shopping day of the year, has a small-scale counterpart that has gained momentum in the last few years. Small Business Saturday, started by American Express, first began in November 2010. It was … [Read more...]
Pilgrim’s Progress
Meet some recent Salt Lake City Immigrants and see what they are dishing out for Thanksgiving Dinner Food, family, and football. There’s probably no holiday more American than Thanksgiving. But what if your ancestors didn’t come over on the Mayflower? What if you are the new “Pilgrim” to this brave, new world? How do immigrants translate the holiday? We asked some recent … [Read more...]
Turkey Soup For The Soul
It was a gray November evening in a grey classroom painted by bright smiles. I was an ESL teacher for newly arrived immigrants, a role that encompassed both instructing English and serving as a gateway to an often confusing culture. As I started with my usual happy “Hello class!” and received the usual happy “Hello teacher!” I saw a confused look on the face of Mrs. … [Read more...]