Mala. It’s the heart of Sichuan cooking, the intoxicating nucleus of the famed cusine. There’s no better way to appreciate it than through a bowl… Read More »Beijing Restaurant – bringing the Sichuan buzz to Sugar House
If you have ever been to a Mexican restaurant, you have probably seen carnitas on the menu. From Chipotle to Red Iguana, carnitas have entered… Read More »Where to get Carnitas Michoacan in Utah
Maybe it’s old age. As the stickered orange bottles multiply in the medicine cabinet, so does the escalating frequency of the question posed to my… Read More »Real Taqueria – a perfect choice for the Summer
Me: “Can I also order the mussels, maybe something else?” Server: “Oh, actually, I think you’ve ordered plenty already.” Me: “Don’t worry, I’m a professional,… Read More »Locally fished trout shines at this downtown SLC newcomer
If you’re one of those constantly refreshing social media types (or you happen to read this humble tome) you may have been one of the… Read More »Internationally acclaimed Mensho lands in Post District
I trust that since my recent preview of Hearth and Hill in Sugar House (2188 S Highland Drive), you’ve had a chance to pull up… Read More »Coconut Curry Laksa – a soulful star at the new Hearth and Hill
I’ve harped on and on about West Valley City’s Pho 777 for years now. I hope you’ve been paying attention and time, it’s a true… Read More »This West Valley City sandwich is a steal for $10
To say the secret is out about Zhu Ting Ji, would be an understatement for the ages. The Taylorsville newcomer has been nothing short of… Read More »Spicy Boiled Fish – thrilling Sichuan cooking at Zhu Ting Ji
Time for an update. It’s been eighteen months since I penned this article espousing the culinary charms of Pornpimon Prathummas – chef and owner of… Read More »Unique Thai dishes on the menu at this Millcreek restaurant
Shumai, pelmeni, mandu, gyoza… I’ve never met a dumpling I didn’t love. At the relatively new Dumplings Company in Millcreek, the particular focus is South… Read More »Bison dumplings – a unique option on this Millcreek menu
It’s been a little more than six months since I had the pleasure to geek out with Kyle Williams – the driving force behind Marcato… Read More »Marcato Kitchen – a reminder of this excellent stromboli shop
I first recounted the tale of Felt Bar & Eatery owners Richard Romney and Travis Herbert in March. Since that Spring debut, their restaurant has… Read More »These crab cakes are a highlight of Felt’s current specials menu
Opening just a couple of months ago, The Bros Cuisine has been on my radar ever since. The business operates out of the ComCom Kitchen… Read More »Beef pares – sample this Filipino staple here in SLC
Long-time readers sufferers of my particular oeuvre will know there’s a certain dish close to my heart and hands. The humble gyro. Love, live, laugh?… Read More »My favorite Utah gyro? It’s found at this four-decade classic
I kicked myself for failing to snag a bite at Enrico’s Deli during their first outing in Murray. Mercifully, the closure of the location was… Read More »Piled high pastrami – one menu highlight at this West Jordan deli
I’ve been sizing up the new Chinese Bistro along Regent Street for a while now – the restaurant popping up on the quiet thoroughfare (just… Read More »Mapo tofu noodles – a different spin on a more familiar dish
Given the unseasonably warm week we’ve been having, some out there might still be eyeing those loftier altitudes. Fall views, clear skies, and well, somewhere… Read More »Make this Deer Valley spot your dining destination when seeking Fall foliage
In case you missed this particular story a couple of months back – here’s a quick reminder that Bhansa Ghar is presently my go-to for… Read More »Gongura curry – a flavor profile you might not have yet sampled
Pita House & Grill ticks all the boxes for this particularly jaded eater. No hyperbole-stuffed press release accompanied the hoisting of modest signage along 3300… Read More »Pita House & Grill – fresh Middle Eastern flavor in South Salt Lake
Allow me if you will, one moment to introduce a quick new section to the website, flavors in focus. A convenient cubby hole for me… Read More »Drunken Kitchen’s fried chicken offers a stellar twist on a classic