Sips
The Best Margarita Recipe for Cinco de Mayo?
In celebration of upcoming Cinco de Mayo, I thought I’d share my favorite recipe for making, arguably, the best Margarita around. At Rick Bayless’ Topolobampo restaurant in Chicago, you’ll find…
Saracina Sauvignon Blanc
A prime example of Saracina’s well-made wines is their Sauvignon Blanc ($19.99), the grapes of which are sourced from two organically farmed vineyards
A. Fisher Brewing Classic Lager
There is a lot to love about A. Fisher Brewing Co. For starters, there’s a dog-friendly patio. And if you’re hungry, a rotating flotilla of food trucks parks outside the…
Three Finger Jack Cabernet Sauvignon
This is a big, dense wine with substantial tannins that are nicely balanced by crisp acidity. It’s bold and well-structured, with black fruit flavors of blackberries, black cherries, currants, cassis,…
Solitude Mountain Resort: Thirsty Squirrel Beer & A Shot
I found myself after the Yurt dinner at The Thirsty Squirrel, which is the pub located in Solitude Village. It’s a terrific spot for lunch, apres ski, light dinner or…
West Cork : St. Paddy’s Day Irish Whiskey
Lots of folks will be wearin’ the green, drinking Guinness, and tucking into big piles of corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day. And, that is as it should…
Bonterra Rosé: Vibrant and Crisp Organic Rose Wine
Bonterra Rosé is a vibrant, crisp, pale salmon colored Rose with bright strawberry and watermelon flavors – a dry Rose that, while delicious on its own, is a versatile wine to…
Orin Swift Wines
In my opinion, David Swift Phinney – founder and winemaker at Orin Swift wines – is one of the most talented and innovative wine producers in this country. According to…
Kung Fu Girl Riesling -Try This Pleasantly Dry Riesling
There are a range of Riesling wines running the gamut from teeth-aching sweet to pucker-the-mouth bone dry. The best food-friendly Riesling wines are of the dry, acidic type. That’s the…
Sip O’ the Week – Conquilla Brut Cava
So, I often turn to Spanish cava to get my sparkling wine fix. Cava is a Spanish sparkling wine from Catalonia, which can be white or rosé. Only sparkling wines…
Sip O’ the Week—MidiCi Lemonade
I’ve written about MidiCi here in Utah Bites in the past. It’s one of my favorite pizza spots in SLC. The restaurant looks like a million bucks, even though the…
Sip O’ the Week—BTG Wine Flights
At BTG Wine Bar wine lovers can enjoy a wide range of different wines available in 2-ounce tastes, 5-ounce pours, or by-the-bottle. But maybe the best way to sample an…
New Saltfire Singularity Beer
I just love the clever folks at Saltfire Brewing Co., whose writing is nearly as impressive as their beers. This week, they issued a new release in their Singularity line…
Sip O’ the Week – All-New Conundrum
In past years, one of my favorite white wines was an unusual white blend made by renown Caymus winemaker Charlie Wagner, Sr., called Conundrum. It was very fruity, but well-balanced…