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Alamexo – As we mentioned last week, taco Thursdays are now in full swing at chef Matt Lake’s refined Mexican restaurant. And what’s more they’re all a dollar, yep, a dollar. Changing each week, the bar area is offering both a meat and vegetarian taco, a dollar each, from 5-6.30 p.m. You could probably buy … Read more
Under Current * – Continuing their series of educational events, April 9th will see vermouth fall under the downtown bar’s scrutiny. The 4-5.30 p.m. class will focus on the regional aspects and tasting notes of vermouth varietals paired with charcuterie and cheese, along with two vermouth based cocktails. Cost to attend is $55. “Aromatized wines … Read more
Eat Local Week – If you’re headed to a farmer’s market this Sunday, you might want to shop with an eye on the Eat Local Week recipe contest. The contest challenges locals to create an award winning dish comprising as many locally sourced ingredients as possible. There are there tiers of difficulty to enter your … Read more
The Art Of Catering 2015 * – Salt Lake City cooks, caterers, chefs, or even culinary-wannabees looking to up their game – get your diaries out – The Art Of Catering 2015 is coming to Salt Lake City this August. The annual Art Of Catering Food conference “makes its debut in a new city each … Read more
This May 10th treat mom to something special, as a number of SLC’s finest put on some fabulous spreads. Here’s a roundup of a few notable options that recently hit our desk: Bambara * – Executive Chef Nathan Powers celebrates Utah moms at Bambara with a gourmet Mother’s Day brunch buffet on Sunday, May 10, … Read more
Looking for somewhere special to celebrate this Easter? We’ve cobbled together a quick guide to who, what and where you might what to consider brunch this April 5th. It goes without saying, reservations are highly recommended. SLC and valley Bambara* Buffet 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $46 adults, $20 for children 5-12, children under 5 … Read more
Much like half price sushi (also see: discount parachutes) – I’d normally advise you to run away as fast as you can from a restaurant on Valentines Day. As one of the busiest days in a restaurant’s calendar, it’s unsurprising that both kitchen and service staff can be stretched thin – at times making for … Read more
Looking for some inspiration on where to dine this festive season? Check out some of the restaurants open for Christmas and New Years 2014: Christmas Eve Bambara * – will be ringing in the holidays this year with style. Executive chef Nathan Powers’ new winter menus will be the stars, along with decadent dinner specials … Read more
Decisions, decisions, decisions. It’s the season of decisions. What to buy. What to serve. How to cook a mostly bland fowl. Hint: all the recipes add more butter than bird for good reason. Should I sit crazy aunt Edna next to drunk uncle Bob, and do I have enough medical supplies for the ensuing carnage? … Read more
It’s that time of the year. The turkey won’t cook itself (I think there’s an app coming out next year though) and your family won’t rest until they’re stuffed to the gills. Increasingly restaurant’s are looking to take the load off of the overwhelmed home cook though. Here are a few Thanksgiving day dining options … Read more
Faustina * – The chic downtown SLC eatery will reprise their ever popular fall beer dinner with Epic Brewing on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7:00 p.m. Epic’s brewmaster Kevin Crompton will be on hand to educate diners about Epic Brewing fundamentals and the distinctions of each selection – along with tasting notes for beers complementing … Read more
Another month, another delicious collection of reviews from bloggers across the valley. Featured above – a mouthwatering sample of brews from Heart Beat Nosh‘s review of Beer Bar. Time for a drink I think. Cheers! Alamexo http://www.welltraveledwife.com/2014/08/alamexo.html Aubergine And Company http://chewandchat.com/2014/08/snowbasin-dinner-top-mountain.html Avenues Proper http://www.slcfoodradar.com/2014/08/02/avenues-proper/ Beer Bar http://heartbeatnosh.com/2014/08/15/beer-bar-salt-lake-city/ Bird And Barley http://www.bestofsaltlakecityrestaurants.com/2014/07/29/bird-barley-fried-chicken/ Cucina Toscana http://chewandchat.com/2014/07/cucina-toscana-changes.html Cupbop … Read more
Beehive Distilling Beehive Distilling, Utah’s only gin distillery, has released the first gin to be legally made in the state in over 140 years. Jack Rabbit Gin is now available in more than 30 Utah State Liquor and Wine stores statewide—from Logan to St. George. The 750-milliliter bottles are priced at $27.99. Distilled and bottled … Read more
Faustina * Faustina in downtown Salt Lake is hosting their first beer dinner of 2014 with EPIC Brewing Co. on Thursday, June 26 at 7:30 p.m.. EPIC’s Brewmaster Kevin Crompton will be there to educate diners about EPIC Brewing fundamentals and the distinctions of each selection, along with tasting notes for beers complementing Chef de … Read more
Oasis Cafe * Now that the sun is out and gardens are sprouting, it also means the onset of “swimsuit” season. Oasis Cafe is offering lighter and healthier alternatives to delicious dining for May’s three-course offerings from Chef de Cuisine Efren Benitez. Priced at just $25 and changing weekly to take opportunity of the freshest … Read more
Bambara * It’s the traditional time of year to honor our mothers and to pamper them properly. Executive Chef Nathan Powers celebrates Utah moms at Bambara, with a gourmet Mother’s Day brunch buffet on Sunday, May 11, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. From delicious bite-size pastries and desserts to chef’s delicious lamb hash … Read more
Bambara * Executive Chef Nathan Powers is cooking up something special for Easter Brunch 2014 at Bambara. On Sunday, April 20, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. guests can enjoy a tasty Easter brunch buffet, featuring Bambara’s award-winning New American bistro cuisine. Specialties include Powers’ delicious lamb hash with poached egg and mint béarnaise … Read more
Faustina Join Faustina this Saturday (March 15th) as they host a special brunch in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. This special brunch with EPIC Brewing Co. is being held noon through 2 p.m. with EPIC’s Brewmaster Kevin Crompton on hand to educate diners about EPIC Brewing fundamentals and the distinctions of each selection, along with … Read more
Every single known restaurant in the milky way will be competing for your dining dollar come February 14th. With valentines day still two weeks there’s still just enough time to book a table, but the choice can be overwhelming. Who exactly is offering that je ne sais quoi to impress your special someone. Here are … Read more
Faustina’s Festive Holiday Feasts Faustina’s executive chef, Billy Sotelo has been busy working his magic for the upcoming holiday feasts. On Christmas Eve, Faustina will be open for lunch, then open for dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. with Chef Sotelo’s winter dinner menu plus his “Christmas Lobster” special: lobster linguini with asparagus, finished … Read more