News around town January 8th

Taqueria 27 breakfast service begins

Taqueria 27 has now begun offering an abbreviated Breakfast/Brunch menu in the Coffee Bar on Saturday’s and Sundays with hopes of offering said menu in the Taqueria very soon. Hours are 9AM-1PM for the time being. Also, T27’s three signature house made hot sauces are now available to buy direct with their salsa and gorgonzola dressing coming soon too. Hot sauces are $5.49 for the first bottle, return the empty and the replacement is $3.99.

T27 breakfast menu

* Chiliquiles
Corn Tortillas simmered in T27 Ranchero sauce, layered with Asadero and Cotija cheeses and topped with two farm fresh eggs, lettuce and Crema, $7.29

* Breakfast Tacos
Homemade tortillas filled with 2 eggs scrambled with choice of Turkey Chorizo, Golden potatoes or assorted mushrooms and finished with pickled onion and chipotle cream, 2 for $6.29 4 for $12.59

*Braised Eggs and Lentils
Cumin studded Lentils topped with griddled Veggies and roasted beets, 2 eggs sunny side up, Queso Fresco, salsa verde and Ancho flakes, $8.49

* T27 Rancheros
Flour tortillas with pinto beans, thick cut bacon and two eggs any style topped with T27 Ranchero sauce, Cotija cheese, lettuce salsa crudo and mexi crema, $8.79

* Cornmeal Pancakes
2 large pancakes studded with fresh fruit (ask your server) and served with Agave enhanced pure Maple Syrup and whipped butter, $6

* Breakfast Torta
Crusty Artisanal bread scrambled eggs, black beans, avocado, Oaxaca cheese and your choice of Meat and served with citrus infused Jus, $8.99

*Bloody Maria’s and Mexi’ Mosas available after 11, $3.99

Taqueria 27
1615 S Foothill Dr Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(385) 259-0712
www.taqueria27.com

Les Madeleines Valentine’s Day 2013 Specials

This Valentine’s Day, don’t settle for candy hearts and boxes of chocolate. Think of Les Madeleines Pâtisserie & Café to make your day truly memorable. Les Madeleines is cooking up some delights this Valentine’s Day, sure to win over your tastebuds, all available exclusively at the Salt Lake City bakery. Whether you’re into sharing or if you’d rather treat yourself, there are delicious options for you.

In the mood for love? These desserts are perfect for sharing:

* Chocolate-Tangerine Semifreddo Heart: Devil’s Food Cake, Tangerine Gelee Center, Chocolate-Tangerine Semifreddo, Chocolate Glaze and Gold Leaf

* Reine de Saba Cake: Heart Shaped Chocolate Amaretto Cake Made with Valrhona Caraibe Chocolate, DiSaronno Amaretto, Glazed in Chocolate and Topped with Rose Petals *When available*

* La Vie en Rose: Layered Heart of Devil’s Food Cake, Chocolate Ganache, Raspberry Bavarian Cream and Rose Mousse

Flying solo? These other items are designed for you:

* Heart shaped French Macarons (Buttons) in all flavors

* Heart shaped Lollies filled with Strawberry Bavarian and Strawberry Gelee and glazed with Valrhona Manjari Chocolate

* Passion Fruit Meringue Heart Tartlettes

* Raspberry Heart Tartlettes with Pistachio Pastry Cream Filling and Rose Glaze *When available*

* Vanilla, Raspberry and Chocolate Marshmallows

* Luscious Lip Cookies

* Fortune Cookies

Les Madeleines
216 East 500 South Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 355-2294
www.les-madeleines.com

Shabu showcases new extensive gluten-free menu

Shabu in the heart of Park City, has formally announced its new winter gluten-free menu. This season’s menu blends Chef Bob Valaika’s unconventional approach to traditional Asian cuisine with enough excellent gluten-free options to warrant a separate, full-length gluten-free menu.

Already well known for popular dishes including sushi, Shabu Shabu hot pots, and creative sake-tinis, Shabu sought to create a full range of gluten-free items.

“We wanted every item on our gluten-free menu to be so fantastic and unique that anyone—not just gluten-free diners—would want to order from it,” explained Chef Valaika. So he crafted a variety of innovative small plates, large plates and sides that would tempt anyone who makes their way into this Main Street enclave—let alone those who specifically seek gluten-free options.

The chef recommends his Miso-Glazed Black Cod with buckwheat egg foo yong, Samurai Scallops, and Chilled Thai Melon Soup … but the ski-weary diner would be hard-pressed to find anything less than outstanding. The full gluten-free menu is available online at http://shabuparkcity.com/menu/gluten-free/

Shabu
442 Main Street Park City, UT 84060
(435) 645-7253
www.shabuparkcity.com

Stuart Melling

Hi, I’m Stuart, nice to meet you!  I’m the founder, writer and wrangler at Gastronomic SLC.  I’m a multiple-award winning journalist and have written in myopic detail about the Salt Lake City  dining scene for the better part of seventeen years.

I’ve worked extensively with multiple local publications from Visit Salt Lake to Salt Lake Magazine, not least helped to consult on national TV.   Pause those credits, yep, that’s me! I’m also a former restaurant critic of more than five years, working for the Salt Lake Tribune.    I’m largely fueled by a critical obsession with rice, alliteration and the use of big words I don’t understand.   What they’re saying about me: “Not inaccurate”, “I thought he was older”, “I don’t share his feelings”.

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