Authors: Amanda Rock
Small Plates, Slow Food and Decadent Cocktails @ The Rest...
“The Ark of Taste is just one of the programs that Slow Food has created in order to preserve traditions and culture throughout the world,” says Chantelle Bourdeoux, Slow Food Board Member. “It’s simple—if people don’t learn to cook, we risk losing some of the great food pleasures of the world.” … read more
Food Truck Rally @ Whole Foods Market South Valley 05.21
Get your reusable grocery bags ready, Draper! Whole Foods Market South Valley is ready to open its doors. In celebration, a few folks were lucky enough to tour the beautiful new store and attend a party with the locals at a family-centric food truck rally. … read more
Cheese Flights Take Off at Caputo’s in Holladay
Caputo’s, a world-famous Italian deli and market, is quite a draw. Locals can relax on the patio and discover new foods in the shop. Half the store is wide open with large windows facing the patio. The Italian market is modest, but has everything you need like fresh baguettes from Eva’s Bakery, an impressive meat and cheese counter and all the accoutrements you can imagine. … read more
Taste of the Wasatch: Food, Fun and Fundraising
Everybody loves to eat. Unfortunately not everyone gets to. A whopping 22.2% of households in Salt Lake City face food hardship, meaning they don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Taste of the Wasatch is changing that sad fact. This popular fundraiser brings together some of Utah’s best restaurants, breweries and people. Every last cent of the proceeds support hard working organizations that insure everyone has access to food. … read more
A Taste of Mexique with Chef Carlos Gaytan
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...
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
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
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...
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
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
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, 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
