Utah Bites
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MADE IN-HOUSE – A Leisurely Lunch at From Scratch Restaurant
I had raved about From Scratch shortly after it opened, and was curious to see how the place was faring under new ownership in a pandemic. So, my wife and…
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Chicken Thighs with Black Beans & Rice
This is a terrific one-pot recipe from cookbook author Diana Henry that appeared in the New York Times. The key to success – as with many recipes – is to…
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Alpine Distilling Swaner Dreams Cocktail
Alpine Distilling Preserve is a light, not cloying liqueur with hints of black tea, blood orange, raspberry, lemon balm, and ginger. It is truly unique and indescribably scrumptious.
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Treat Yourself to a Wine Dinner!
Treat Yourself to a Wine Dinner at two local restauarnts, Cucina and EPICure. Wasatch Brew Pub is openning new location at Salt Lake City Airport.
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YOU SAY “TAPAS” I SAY “IZAKAYA” – A Visit to Ozora Izakaya Japanese Bar & Tapas
Ozora Izakaya Japanese Bar & Tapas is a relatively new Sugarhouse restaurant that opened a couple of months ago.
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Back for Brunch
RYE Diner & Drinks will be open for brunch only on Saturday and Sunday mornings for takeout, patio dining, and limited indoor seating.
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Gérard Bertrand 2018 Cote des Roses Rosé
Gérard Bertrand 2018 Cote des Roses Rosé is light and breezy on the palate – like a soft Mediterranean summer wind – and comes in a lovely bottle that you…
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Tortellini Alfredo
I love fettuccine Alfredo. Who doesn’t? But then, you could really use any type of pasta you like and pair it with creamy Alfredo sauce. I especially like to use…
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Burger Battle – How Does Shake Shack Shake Out vs. a Local?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few months, you’re likely aware that Shake Shack has come to Utah. It would be hard to miss Utah’s press…
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Yoga and Beer! Where?
Yoga + Beer sounds like a winning formula to me. If it does to you too, you’ll be interested in Yoga & Beer at The Gateway – a physically distanced…
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Surf & Turf Fried Rice
Here’s the deal: My wife really likes ham fried rice. I prefer shrimp. The solution: Surf & Turf Fried Rice using both shrimp and ham! It’s surprisingly good – the…
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TALES OF TAKEOUT – Takeout Tryout #10: Nikko
I was surprised that a sushi restaurant – Nikko Sushi & Ramen in Kaysville – is nailing the takeout experience. You might think that fresh sushi wouldn’t travel well or…
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Chile Con Carne
There are about as many different chili recipes as there are people who make it. This is my favorite. That said, please note that I put beans in my chili.…
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Einstök Ölgerd Icelandic White Ale
Recently, I came across a bottle of a beer from the Iceland brewery that I really loved: Einstök Ölgerd Icelandic White Ale. Essentially, this beer is an Scandinavian take on…