Yotelpad Launches Brews N Tunes Yotelpad - the new contemporary lodging property in Park City Mountain’s Canyon Village - invites overnight guests to get a taste of local craft beer and singer-songwriters at its inaugural Brews N Tunes series. Taking place July 30 to September 24 on Fridays, 7 pm – 10 pm in the loungey and expansive Backyard, Brews N Tunes promises to be a fun … [Read more...]
Weed Social in Ogden, Seafood Festival Returns, and Alton Brown Coming to SLC!
Weed Social @ WB’s WB’s Eatery in Ogden will be hosting their very first Weed Social Tuesday on April 20th beginning at 6:00 p.m. What is a weed social? you ask. Here is the info from the good folks at WB’s. “Infuse CBD into your lifestyle! Pre-register to attend an all-things Cannabis, CBD focused evening! (CBD legalized in Utah December 2018.) Enjoy a five-course bites … [Read more...]
East Coast-Style Bagels in Kaysville
East Coast-Style Bagels in Kaysville For a decade and a half I lived in Manhattan, which meant I was privy to genuine New York bagels anytime I wished. I often frequented H&H Bagels, Barney Greengrass, Ess-a-Bagel and others. When I moved to Utah, finding an honest-to-goodness East Coast style bagel was a challenge, to say the least. Thank goodness … [Read more...]
What to do this Valentine’s Day? Take Your Sweetheart to Cocktails and Cannabis Dinner or Win a Two-Night Staycation with Dinner and Spa!
Seafood Dining Take-Away @ Deer Valley For many years, one of my favorite dining destinations has been the Seafood Buffet at Deer Valley Resort, which operates during the ski season. Well, this year - as we all know - things are a little different. Since buffets are a no-no in a pandemic, Seafood Dining - as it’s now called - still offers a dine-in experience, but without the … [Read more...]
TALES OF TAKEOUT: HIT PARADE – A Dozen Delicious Restaurant Takeout Dishes
As COVID-19 cases spike and the virus is at an all-time peak in this country and others, some of us are wary of dining in restaurants. Thankfully, most restaurants have rolled with the punches and even many fine dining establishments now offer takeout meals and curbside pickup and/or delivery. My wife and I have been indulging in a lot of takeout cuisine during the past nine … [Read more...]
Ogden Restaurant Week, New Brunch and Dining Deals
New Brunch & Indoor Dining @ Arlo Arlo is an excellent new restaurant in the Marmalade neighborhood that I reviewed recently saying, “Arlo has the vibe and the cuisine to make dinner feel like a culinary getaway of sorts – a peaceful, comfortable place to dine at a time when we can all use a little solace.” Read the full review here. When I visited Arlo dining … [Read more...]
Awesome Outdoor Dining Options in a Pandemic
I’ve always loved dining al fresco in good weather, but never more than during the COVID-19 pandemic, since outdoor dining is well-suited to social distancing and fresh air flow. Many restaurants have always offered patio seating; others have had to get creative as a way to increase seating for customers during the pandemic, such as turning parking lots and sidewalks into … [Read more...]
Two Old Guys at Cucina in the Avenues
TOG @ Cucina in the Avenues Good music. Great food. Excellent wines and other beverages. Sounds like a formula for fun, right? This Saturday, October 3rd from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Two Old Guys will be performing on the Cucina Wine Bar patio playing a wide array of music that includes folk/rock, blues, ballads, covers and originals. Two Old Guys Music is the talented … [Read more...]
Off the Eaten Path – Finding Flavor in Unlikely Locations
Some of Utah’s best cuisine can be found in places that might not look like gustatory havens - strip malls, shopping centers or far from neighborhood culinary centers. But they are worth seeking out, especially these ones. It should go without saying that it would be wise to phone these businesses before heading out to them. Some offer only takeout dining during the pandemic … [Read more...]
A Moveable Feast by Slow Food Utah, Feldman’s Deli Open for Dine-In, and Buy 3, Get 1 Free at Rodizio
A Moveable Feast For the past 15 years, Slow Food Utah has hosted an annual gathering called the Feast of Five Senses - an evening with local food artisans, farmers, chefs, libation purveyors and food & drink lovers. According to Slow Food Utah, “This annual event is the primary fundraiser for Slow Food Utah’s microgrant program which funds projects for small farms, food … [Read more...]