Ask The Chef – Gastronomic SLC

Hell’s Backbone Grill returns in 2023 with Powerhouse Team

March 21, 2023 by Heather L. King

Blake Spalding, Jen Castle, amara Stanger (Blake Peterson)

The ladies of Hell’s Backbone Grill will return for the 2023 season renewed, refreshed, with a new reservation system (thank you) and with a new team member! Hell’s Backbone Grill & Farm Co-owners and Founding Chefs Blake Spalding and Jen Castle will be joined by Executive Chef Tamara Stanger (pictured, credit Blake Peterson). “We’re excited … Read more

Ask The Chef: Matt Lake of Alamexo

September 1, 2017June 6, 2017 by Stuart Melling

Chef Matt Lake of Alamexo at 2016 chile class

In a new feature to the site, I will be sitting down with chefs from across Utah and through a mix of charm, persuasion and outright bribery – wrangling out their expert knowledge and experience in the kitchen. First up, chef Matt Lake of Alamexo in downtown Salt Lake City. Lake is a life long … Read more