Brownstone 22
October 8th, 6.00 p.m.
$125 per person
Tickets
Brownstone 22 is teaming up with Utah Women & Wine for an exclusive evening that celebrates women who love wine, which features a collection of vintages produced by some of the best female winemakers on the planet with a special five-course menu curated by Brownstone 22’s Chef de Cuisine Kayley Yearley, and Felt Bar & Eatery’s Sous Chef Ria Williams. The impressive menu for the evening is as follows:
- House-cured bigeye tuna, date puree, pistachio crunch, green onion, lemon zest
- Elena Walch Pinot Grigio | Alto Adige, Italy
- Grilled pear, pickled red onion, Gorgonzola, arugula, watercress, dill and champagne vinaigrette
- Sealionne Phoque White Pinot Noir | Ribbon Ridge, Newburg, Oregon
- Jumbo lump crab cake, miso dashi broth, gochugaru brown butter, spicy pickle, scallion ash
- Lorenza Old Vine Carignan | Lodi, California
- Colorado bison tenderloin, mole, hominy, salsa verde, queso fresco
- Corison Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa, California
- Strawberry beet tartlette, pate sucree, orange crème anglaise, strawberry lemon sorbet, mint
- Domaine Carneros Cuvée de la Pompadour Brut Rosé | Sonoma, California
“As a female chef who adores outstanding wine, I’m especially excited to produce this dinner for a restaurant full of Salt Lake City-area food and wine lovers,” says Yearley. “I’m incredibly grateful for Brownstone 22 partners Rich Romney and Chef Travis Herbert for the opportunity to orchestrate this event, and we’re all really happy to benefit People Helping People, which is a fantastic non-profit that does so much for women in need in our community,” added Chef Williams.
Founded by Kari Herron, a wine lifestyle content creator, Utah Women & Wine is a Salt Lake City-based organization that brings local women together for regular wine tastings, social meetups, and gatherings. “We couldn’t be more excited to be celebrating top women winemakers with the two incredibly talented female chefs who are leading one of the hottest new restaurants in Salt Lake City,” beamed Herron. “This is going to be a really special evening!”
Proceeds from the event will benefit People Helping People, a Salt Lake City-based nonprofit whose mission is to reduce the number of children living in poverty by teaching low-income women, primarily single moms, how to earn an adequate income through successful employment.
Craftoberfest
October 3rd, noon – 5.00 p.m.
Free
More info
This Saturday sees the 2026 return of the yearly celebration of SoSL’s best and brightest. The popular open-air collection of brewers, makers, artists, and more – features again on Oakland Avenue (between Main Street and West Temple at 2460 S.)
According to organizers, “This year features an exciting new live showcase, replacing the legacy barrel auction with eight en plein air artists painting live on-site in a creative collaboration with community breweries and distilleries. Visitors can browse an expansive local artist market, grab a bite from a diverse lineup of food trucks, and enjoy live music that keeps the festival’s infectious energy moving all day long.” The event is all ages, with plenty of family-friendly activities.
Freshtoberfest
October 3rd
1.00. – 8.00 p.m.
$10 – $30
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Another one-day alt-okt-fest, this one over at Park City’s Offset Brewing. The event will be a first for the five-year-old Summit County brewer, which has traditionally focused on German-style beers.
The brewer writes, “We’ll have 5 (maybe 6 if all goes well) Fresh Hop Beers pouring as well as the debut of our first-ever Oktoberfest Lagerbier. There will also be special one-off Fresh Hop kegs just for the event and who knows maybe even a fresh hopped keg of Oktoberfest cause why not?!? More details on the beers to come over the next few weeks so stay tuned.”
The 21+ event is ticketed, with the $30 entry including a Commemorative 2026 Freshtoberfest Rastal 0.5L stein – alongside a ticket for a free fill. Offset will be roping off half the parking to accommodate revelers, with Bavarian-style pretzels courtesy of The Pretzel Connection available. Recent Michelin-recommended Matilada will also be on site with several other options.
Scion Cider
On the cusp of celebrating five years in the business, the Central 9th cider-focused bar are holding a series of celebratory events in October – with an eye on National Cider Month. The full roster is as follows:
October 21st, 6.00 – 9.00 p.m.
Heirloom apple tasting
Featuring apple expert & founder of Original Sin Cider, Gidon Coll from the Hudson Valley Apple Project (Upstate New York).
October 23rd, 4.00 – 9.00 p.m.
Fall in love: apples & oysters
Free entry for The Oyster Guy pop-up and a caramel & candy apple bar. Come solo or on a date night or group outing. Singles mixer opt-in ($15-$22)
October 25th, noon – 6.00 p.m.
Utah Cider Showcase
Craft vendor & Mo’s Chicago Food Truck, 1.00 to 5.00 p.m. Tasting featuring all 8 Utah cideries participating and pouring.
October 31st, 11.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
4th Annual Apple Press Day
Fresh-press demos with the orchardist, gallons of fresh juice for sale, warm cider donuts, food trucks, entertainment. Costumes for humans and pets are encouraged. As always, this is a 21+ ONLY event inside the bar/alley; cider donuts & food vendors are street side, and accessible to all ages.
Pine Cone Ridge
October 21st, 5.30 p.m.
$375 per person
Call (435) 615-0300 for reservations
Pine Cone Ridge welcomes Napa’s Silver Oak for a six-course wine dinner featuring six selections from
the Silver Oak portfolio. Chef Gudrun Thorne-Thomsen’s menu features Osetra caviar, kanpachi crudo, Maine lobster, chanterelle and kabocha squash soup, and bison braciola, concluding with a dark chocolate and hazelnut torte by Pastry Chef Erin Taylor.
Midway Mercantile
October 22nd, 6.00 p.m.
$110 per person ($60 food only)
Here’s the info from the restaurant on the upcoming Andy Lee Wine Dinner set to be held toward the end of October. The meal will comprise six courses, each with an accompanying wine pairing:
“Andy Lee has spent more than 30 years building a career around one of his favorite things: bringing people together through wine. He has worked across all three tiers of the U.S. wine industry, with leadership roles that include Director of Alcohol Beverages for a national retailer, Director of Wine Sales for a Washington/Idaho ] distributor, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at J Vineyards, National Sales Manager at Gamble Family Vineyards, and now Vice President of Brand Development at Quintessential Wines. At Quintessential, Andy has found a natural fit working with multi generational, family-owned wineries from some of the world’s great growing regions. For this dinner, we will enjoy a Chenin Blanc from South Africa, an Alsatian Pinot Blanc, a fun comparison of Cotes du Rhone Blanc and Rouge, an Argentinian Malbec, and an age-worthy blend from Argentina – vintage 2020.
For Andy, wine has always been about more than what is in the glass. “Wine is food, and should be part of your family table,” is a line he shared during a wine dinner he led at Galatoire’s in New Orleans while serving as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at J Vineyards. That idea continues to shape how he approaches both his work and everyday life. He loves the connection between food, wine, family, and friends, and he continues to learn by cooking, tasting, and sharing memorable meals. Professionally, Andy has also presented seminars twice at national conferences hosted by The Society of Wine Educators, including a session in New Orleans focused on food and wine pairing.”
The Vault
October 29th, 7.00 – 11.00 p.m.
$55 per person
Tickets
Ahead of Halloween weekend. Guests are invited to step inside in their finest (and deadliest) cocktail attire for a night designed around intrigue, luxury, and live entertainment. Event highlights include:
- Welcome toast – complimentary glass of champagne upon arrival
- Elevated bites – gourmet passed appetizers served throughout the night
- Live entertainment – performances and music continuously from 7.00 p.m. – 11.00 p.m.
- The 10.30 p.m. reveal – a secretive, late-night surprise moment
- Craft bar – specialty cocktails, fine wine, and craft beer available for purchase all evening
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