A Taste of Mexique with Chef Carlos Gaytan

A Taste of Mexique with Chef Carlos Gaytan
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You might recognize Chef Carlos Gaytan from his stint on Top Chef. Trained in French cuisine, he used that skill to revitalize Mexican gastronomy. His restaurant in Chicago, Mexique, has recently earned a prestigious star from the Michelin Guide, the only Mexican restaurant to do so. It was a once in a lifetime treat to have Gaytan cook for us, since my husband has sworn to never leave the West. … read more

Birds and the Bees, Flowers and the Trees: A Fundraiser for Red Butte Garden

Birds and the Bees, Flowers and the Trees: A Fundraiser...
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Enjoying local food and drink among the largest botanical garden in the West is a wonderful thing, and a great idea for a fundraiser. … read more

Feast of Five Senses: A Fundraiser for Slow Food Utah

Feast of Five Senses: A Fundraiser for Slow Food Utah
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Slow Food Utah wants you to care where your food comes from. A celebration of all things Slow Food, The Feast of Five Senses, is one of the finest food events held in Utah each year. … read more

Utah Arts Festival: Masquerade Party

Utah Arts Festival: Masquerade Party
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The Masquerade Party is an annual fundraising event for the local festival with dancing, drinking and just-for-fun gambling with a Mardi Gras theme. The crowd donned elaborate masks, ranging from robots to fancy jackalopes.  … read more

Beer, Blues & Brats – A Good Time for A Good Cause: Crossroads Urban Center

Beer, Blues & Brats – A Good Time for A Good...
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A gorgeously sunny Sunday afternoon in Salt Lake City was the ideal time to get together to enjoy food and music. “Beer, Blues and Brats” is a fun, down-to-earth fundraiser for Crossroads Urban Center, advocates for the state’s low-income population. … read more

Frisch is the Word for Compassionate Food

Frisch is the Word for Compassionate Food
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In the spring of 2012, after a successful Kickstarter campaign raising over $8,000, Rachel and Leigh Kade opened Frisch Compassionate Eatery. Frisch has found their niche, offering healthy, plant-based comfort food in a friendly atmosphere. Everything on the menu is lovingly prepared with fresh (local when possible) ingredients. Facebook and Twitter are constantly flooded with gorgeous photos of daily specials, luring you back time and time again. … read more

Beer Pubs with History and Swagger

Beer Pubs with History and Swagger
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There is no better way to learn more about Utah’s history with beer than to take a guided tour of a few of the most charismatic pubs in Salt Lake City. The Thirst Fursday Historic Pub Crawl is sponsored by the Utah Heritage Foundation, an organization committed to preserving Utah’s historical buildings through outreach like this fun and drinky tour. On the first Thursday of the month, three pubs are crawled to, all offering insight into Salt Lake’s history. … read more

Tastemakers 2015: A Taste of Salt Lake City

Tastemakers 2015: A Taste of Salt Lake City
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Tastemakers, billed as “Utah’s Premier Dining Event,” is an annual event hosted by Salt Lake Magazine featuring tasty bites, beer and wine from popular restaurants in SLC. … read more

Foodtrepreneur Festival – A Chance To Feed Your Entrepreneurial Spirit & Your Mouth

Foodtrepreneur Festival – A Chance To Feed Your Entrepreneurial Spirit...
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On April 23, Pierpont Place will host the Foodtrepreneur Festival. The first of its kind, this free event will highlight local food-and-beverage brands. There will be a panel where guests can pick the brains of some of the top foodtrepreneurs in Salt Lake City and later, hobnob with more than 30 local companies.

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The Annex by Epic Brewing

The Annex by Epic Brewing
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The arrival of Chef Craig Gerome from San Francisco this year, however, has rocked this gastropub. The Annex is now more like a fancy restaurant with lots of great beer.

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