Awesome Eating Experience; Incredible Value I remember way back when Stoneground Italian Kitchen had a pool table in the middle of the dining room. Not that there was anything wrong with that. Stoneground began as a funky eatery with good, not great, fare before undergoing a major overhaul a few years ago. A complete remodel turned the restaurant from funky to fab - it’s … [Read more...]
Caribbean Spiced Fried Chicken
When I lived in New York City, my friends and I often ate at a bustling restaurant that we loved called Lola’s. It’s been closed now for a number of years, but I fondly remember the delicious fried chicken dish that the restaurant was famous for: Lola’s 100-Spice Caribbean Fried Chicken. Well, it turns out that there weren’t actually 100 spices used in the chicken seasoning. In … [Read more...]
Mr. Shabu, Goldener Hirsch, The Store
Title: Food & Drink 411 Mr. Shabu Opens at The Gateway Mr. Shabu - a restaurant specializing in shabu-shabu, an Asian hot pot dish - will open at The Gateway’s newly renovated Restaurant Row on Saturday, November 30th. The new restaurant will be open for dinner only during their first week in operation, and then open seven days per week from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for … [Read more...]
Squatters Brilliant Bier
Squatters Brilliant Bier Concurrent with the recent legislative change in Utah that allows stronger beer to be sold at grocery stores and convenience markets, Squatters has released a new light-bodied, German-style Pilsner called Brilliant Bier German Style Pilsner. I love a well-made Pilsner and this one is bright and lively tasting, made with sweet malt and Noble German … [Read more...]
WHERE’S THE FIRE? Bargain Binging at Oak Wood Fire Kitchen
Oak Wood Fire Kitchen During the holiday season - which is suddenly upon us - we like to spend time with friends and family. And that includes dining out in restaurants. However, for some of us, it’s also a time when money can be pretty tight. Well, do I have good news for you. I have discovered a really fine restaurant with excellent food and service that won’t put a crimp in … [Read more...]
Shrimp with Shallot-Cream Mustard Sauce
This is a very elegant, delicious dish that’s pretty easy to make once you’ve got all of the ingredients prepped and ready to go. The actual cooking time isn’t more than about 10 minutes. Serve with rice pilaf, orzo, quinoa, etc. Ingredients: 1 lb. large shrimp/prawns, peeled and deveined 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves 1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves 1/2 cup cornichons … [Read more...]
Cafe Madrid Brunch, Slow Food Snail Awards, Fleming’s
Food & Drink 411 New to the Brunch Bunch Looking for a new, unique spot to enjoy brunch? Good news! Cafe Madrid now serves brunch every Saturday and Sunday, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Enjoy the fabulous artwork of painter J.C. Pino while you indulge in Spanish-inspired brunch items, including $5 mimosas. It’s hard to beat a dish like Cafe Madrid’s Tortilla Española at … [Read more...]
Restaurant Econ 101 – Why you paid $22 for a $12 steak
What You, Restaurant-Goer, Don't Know Having written about restaurants, food and drink for 25 years, I’ve learned a lot about the industry. And one of the things I learned is that many, if not most, restaurant customers don’t really understand how hard it is to make a living running a restaurant. As most restaurateurs know, but many of their guests don’t, is that … [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...]
Chicken-Chile Enchiladas
I love homemade enchiladas. They are pretty inexpensive to cook, especially if you use leftover cooked chicken or turkey to make them. At this time of year, it's a great way to make use of leftover Thanksgiving turkey. The key to success here is to be organized - set up a production line for filling and assembling the enchiladas. It’s a bit messy, but the result is very … [Read more...]