March 14, 2010
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February 2010

Utah's craft brew: Draconian Light (3.2)

03/04/10

Utah's craft brew: Draconian Light (3.2)

Also titled: When a press release triggers a rant...

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Come help me decide who's tops in tapas

02/28/10

Come help me decide who's tops in tapas

My tastebuds are in training for the Tapas Chef Showdown on March 4. It benefits YWCA of Salt Lake City so, you know, once again, we all win.

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Frida lovers

02/27/10

Frida lovers

Mark March 2 on your calendars.

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mo' mole

02/26/10

mo' mole

The latest lizard is coming your way

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A new old beer at Squatters

02/25/10

A new old beer at Squatters

Chances are good that you haven't ever tasted this style of beer before; go check it out.

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Feast at Frida

02/25/10

Feast at Frida

Two days after the 2010 Dining Awards, and I'm already thinking about 2011. Here's a contender.

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Twitterific Dining Awards

02/24/10

Twitterific Dining Awards

They dished it ...but can you take it?!

Posted at 12:10 PM | Permalink | Comments: 1

Readers' Choice Award Winners

02/24/10

Readers' Choice Award Winners

Your votes are in, and the winners are...

Posted at 11:42 AM | Permalink | Comments: 3

2010 Dining Awards Winners

02/24/10

2010 Dining Awards Winners

New faces, creative cuisine and culinary trends that are distinctly Utah, but with mass appeal, made their Dining Awards mark

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DiRoNa awards The Painted Pony

02/23/10

DiRoNa awards The Painted Pony

We already knew the Pony was good eats; it's nice that the big-time critics agree.

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Follow Salt Lake magazine's Dining Awards on Twitter Tuesday night!

02/22/10

Follow Salt Lake magazine's Dining Awards on Twitter Tuesday night!

The party's all planned and the celebration's about to begin.

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Last chance to vote for your fave chefs/restaurants

02/19/10

Last chance to vote for your fave chefs/restaurants

Been waiting to weigh in on SLmag's Dining Awards ...wait no more...

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There be dragons tonight

02/19/10

There be dragons tonight

J. Wong's Asian Bistro celebrates the Year of the Tiger tonight with dinner and a dragon dance.

Posted at 09:32 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1

Looking forward to National Margarita Day

02/19/10

Looking forward to National Margarita Day

Finally, something to celebrate.

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They're baaaaack

02/18/10

They're baaaaack

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse is making another run at SLC.

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Aristo's Lenten feast

02/16/10

Aristo's Lenten feast

Sounds contradictory, but read on, then make reservations.

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Fat Tuesday

02/16/10

Fat Tuesday

The feast before the fast—it's Mardi Gras today, people! Did Utah not hear the news? Is there a party out there? Let me know!

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What's  open for Sunday Valentine's dining

02/10/10

What's open for Sunday Valentine's dining

With so much Sunday sporting competition, don't let your Valentine get left in the dining dust.

Posted at 09:56 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0

Eating with the Saints this Sunday

02/05/10

Eating with the Saints this Sunday

Ultimately, they're the winners in any case.

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02/04/10

Tuscany supports the arts in a very large way

It's practically a one-piece son et lumiere show—and definitely worth a reservation.

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First report:: Talisker on Main

02/03/10

First report:: Talisker on Main

No random boulders. No mammoth logs. No wrought-iron pine trees or Indian-inspired textiles. No BROWN.

How could this be a restaurant in Park City?

It's light, bright, white and elegant. There are no antlers anywhere, but there is a crystal chandelier hanging over the marble counter that separates the cozy dining room from the performance kitchen. The ceiling is shiny pressed tin tile, the comfy chairseats are covered in sheepskin. The whole place has a 19th-century vibe, which tends to be part of the standard issue Park City ambience but it's not the usual rough-and-ready mountain-man rusticity. Talisker on Main is sophisticated and cheerfully romantic.

The only public business owned by the luxury real estate giant Talisker, the restaurant proves the luxury of...

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Time for Wine (Wednesday)

02/03/10

Time for Wine (Wednesday)

Our fave - Soter...featured @ Wild Grape... nice little discount too...

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Bad choices.

02/02/10

Bad choices.

Life is all about choices, say the two-bit psychologists. At least on the plate, don't narrow down your options.

Posted at 08:57 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1

About This Blog

A lack of serious ambition, a love of cooking and a degree in Latin naturally led to a career in food writing for Mary Brown Malouf.

Her 25 years of experience has included stints as executive editor of D magazine in Dallas, Texas; executive editor at wine.com in Napa, California; and restaurant critic for The Salt Lake Tribune.

Now, she’s the dining editor for Salt Lake magazine, where she writes about the food scene in Salt Lake City and beyond. Check in regularly for the latest restaurant news, great products from local purveyors, and conversation about all things gustatory.

If you have news, tips or other information about the dining scene you'd like to share, email Mary.

 

 

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