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I interrupt our regular Eat Here Now programming to bring you a very special edition. Ordinarily I like to prattle on about what I’ve been eating, but this week, it’s all about what I’ve been supping. And that dear reader is one exceptionally special drink. Behold. Mister Melling’s Nitro Cream Ale. Yep, you read that … Read more
Here’s a quick roundup of everything happening in the local beer, cocktail and wine world right now. All the following are press releases received recently. Two distinguished members of the Park City Area Restaurant Association (PCARA) are collaborating to deliver a hyperlocal cocktail experience – right to your door. As the winner of the PCARA … Read more
Beehive Distilling, the state’s first gin distillery in over 100 years, has completed their move to a large new facility in South Salt Lake, boosting the rapidly increasing number of food and drink destinations in the neighborhood. At 2245 S W Temple, the revamped warehouse space is within walking distance of Saltfire Brewing Company, Shades … Read more
March 8th marks International Women’s Day, a global day that celebrates female leaders and the social, economic, cultural and political achievements made in moving women’s equality forward in hopes of achieving gender parity. In Utah, female brewers from around the state will come together for Pink Boots Brew Day to create a collaborative brew – … Read more
Spirited Inspiration – What a difference the last five years has made. If you’re stocking the liquor cabinet this year, you could happily do so with entirely Utah based products if you’re so inclined. From liqueurs to spirits to bitters, the local landscape for the cocktail lover has radically changed in recent years. My favorite … Read more
Looking for something new and interesting to pour this weekend? If so, check out the following ideas from our Local Partners Vine Lore. The following wines are all stellar selections from their Utah portfolio, details and notes provided by Vine Lore’s Tracey Thompson: Elk Cove Pinot Blanc – From vineyard to bottle, Pinot is so … Read more
Proper Brewing Co. – With Spring in the air, our friends over at one of Utah’s brightest new breweries have a quartet of new suds hitting the shelves, bottles and pumps right now. Info and tasting notes provided by Proper Brewing… Ostara – Belgian tripels are classically strong and pale-colored ales with abundant abbey-style yeast … Read more
Proper Brewing Co: – Proper’s recently expanded brewery operations are now starting to generate a buzz of activity – with three new brews coming online this month. Firstly, Proper Brewing Co‘s Ainsley Amber Ale is now on sale. The release party for the beer is tomorrow evening, September 9th, held in conjunction with local nonprofit … Read more
Vine Lore – In need of some beverage inspiration for the long Memorial Day weekend? Here’s a quick roundup of libation news, info and suggestions from those in the know – starting with some wine suggestions from our friends at Vine Lore. P.S. don’t forget the liquor stores are closed Monday… Duorum Tons de Dourum … Read more
Continuing on from their Uncommon Cocktail series, Vida Tequila have something special in mind for your cocktail glasses this holiday season. You’ll be able to kick proceedings up a notch this year with a bevvy of cocktails crafted by some of the best. Using the three guides below you can whip up a specialty cocktail … Read more
Vida Tequila * – Inspiration is like finding free street parking in downtown SLC on your first pass: elusive and fleeting. When it comes to wanting to pour a glass of something strong, if you’re like me: brain, don’t work, no more. A pint glass of vodka is the best I can manage at times. … Read more
Looking for something new and interesting to grace your glass this weekend? Our local partners in the wine business, Vine Lore, have these three wines – new to Utah shelves – for your consideration. The 2013 aCRISP Chardonnay was sourced from fruit grown in vineyards in the cool climates of Northern California. Tasting notes: This … Read more
If you’re anything like me, navigating the wine store selection can often be a tiring task – just put something drinkable in my hand and let me out of here! Fear not, our local partners* in the wine business, Vine Lore, routinely tip us off to some of the great wines they have hitting local … Read more
Headed down to the wine store today for a weekend tipple? Our Local Partner Vine Lore* have a couple of interesting picks for summer sipping. KRIS wine is handcrafted in the Alto Adige province of Northeast Italy. Alto Adige has a rich past, belonging to various political regimes at different points in time. This history … Read more
Hopefully you’ve got somewhere special booked for mom this mother’s day, but if not, our friends at Vine Lore * have another suggestion, plus some other weekend wine inspiration. Show your love this Mother’s Day with a bottle of Tasca d’Almerita Lamúri. Lamùri, or “love” in Sicilian dialect, is made entirely from hand-harvested Nero d’Avola … Read more
Vine Lore * – With Spring in the air, our Local Partners in the wine business have two great refreshing picks for weekend wine shopping and sipping. Elk Cove 2014 Pinot Noir Rosé Willamette Valley Price: $16.00 Code: 916402 Pinot Noir fruit for this Rosé is hand-harvested and is a combination of both gently whole-bunch … Read more
Vine Lore * – Cometh the weekend, cometh the wine. Or something like that. If you’re thirsty for some vino-related inspiration this weekend, you’re in luck. Our partners in the wine trade have some great picks for the weekend, courtesy of Adelsheim Vineyards. Established by David and Ginny Adelsheim in 1971 – a different era … Read more
Wasatch Brewery – The latest release from Wasatch Brewery has me decidedly excited. The brewery has entered the bottled nitro craft beer category with its new release of Polygamy Nitro Porter, making it only the second brewery in the country to finesse these tiny bubbles into a bottle. This nitrogenated Porter is six percent ABV, … Read more
Looking for something new to sip this weekend? Vine Lore, our local partner’s in the wine biz, have two recommendations to liven up your new year. Both selections come from France’s famed Burgundy region and The Albert Bichot family. The family has been in the Burgundy business for 6 generations and dates back to the … Read more
Vine Lore * – Choosing a wine for your Thanksgiving dinner can be tricky. The many flavors, turkey and stuffing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie make pairing this meal with the perfect wine seem almost impossible. Local experts in the wine biz, Vine Lore, provided us with the following handy guide to picking the right … Read more