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November 2008

New grape on the block

12/01/08

New grape on the block

It's locally owned, uses local ingredients, has a good list of wine by the glass and IT'S OPEN ON SUNDAY—that's a lot of pluses on the Wild Grape's side, already.

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Birds of a feather

11/30/08

Birds of a feather

A Thanksgiving meal can happen anywhere there are two loving people and, preferably, some poultry.

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Another turkey-vite

11/25/08

Another turkey-vite

Have Thanksgiving dinner with this guy—Chef Dave Jones is back in the kitchen at Log Haven.

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Beer holidays

11/24/08

Beer holidays

Wasatch concocts special brews for special occasions. Like winter. Happy winter!
WITH VIDEO >>>

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Le beaujolais nouveau est arrive!

11/24/08

Le beaujolais nouveau est arrive!

For the 26th time, Deer Valley welcomed the new wine with an unsurpassed repast in true French style.
WITH VIDEO >>>

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Congrats to Karen Olson

11/21/08

Congrats to Karen Olson

Olson, principal owner of SLC fave eatery, the Metropolitan, steps into the spotlight.

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Make way for Beaujolais

11/20/08

Make way for Beaujolais

Deer Valley hosts the biggest Beaujolais bash in Utah and November 23 at 3 is when this year's wine will start flowing.

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New burger in town

11/20/08

New burger in town

The new Acme offering is the blingiest burger in town. In your face, economic downturn!

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Eating red

11/20/08

Eating red

Bambara offers "Red Plate Specials" in support of World AIDS Day December 1.

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Family style

11/19/08

Family style

Easy Street at Sky Lodge presents family-style luxury for Thanksgiving. Pass the sage-giblet gravy, please.

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Thanksgiving pork

11/18/08

Thanksgiving pork

Yummmm...this is the braised pork I raved about at Harvest at Thanksgiving Point. It would make a great holiday feast.

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The Elvis of desserts

11/18/08

The Elvis of desserts

All this talk about red reminds of red velvet cake's recent renaissance.

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Put on your red dress, baby

11/18/08

Put on your red dress, baby

Hotel Monaco and Bambara co-host the 4th annual Red Party to raise money for the Utah AIDS Foundation.

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Time to trade in the turkey

11/17/08

Time to trade in the turkey

Why not consider another main dish for the big feast? Zucca's menu may persuade you to change your habits.

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Salt Lake City: Dining Mecca

11/17/08

Salt Lake City: Dining Mecca

Well, not exactly. But I am proud to say our homegrown style is making a name for itself. See what the Washington Post, no less, has to say.

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Veritably viewing the vino

11/14/08

Veritably viewing the vino

We got a sneak peek yesterday at the wine wonderland that is Salt Lake's newest DABC store—come with us as we window-shop with store manager David Paul.WITH VIDEO.

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New Deer Valley deliciousness

11/14/08

New Deer Valley deliciousness

Utah's most food-conscious resort offers thrills on the plate as great as those on the slopes.

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Turkey Day alternatives

11/14/08

Turkey Day alternatives

These will be rolling in over the next few weeks: look for the turkey. Give thanks you don't have to roast another turkey and be served your feast at Blue Boar

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Last call for alcohol

11/14/08

Last call for alcohol

You may not even have known you had a deadline, but today is the last day to book a space at Artisan Grille's November wine-pairing dinner

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Woo-hoo!! New wine store opens tomorrow!

11/13/08

Woo-hoo!! New wine store opens tomorrow!

Despite rampant rumors in the other 49 states, you can so drink in Utah. And as of tomorrow, you can drink better than ever.

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Whole Foods giveaway

11/11/08

Whole Foods giveaway

Tis the season to be generous; Whole Foods makes it easy

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Holiday celebration with Governor Huntsman

11/10/08

Holiday celebration with Governor Huntsman

In Utah, Diwali is a festival of lights and pickles

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A la recherche du spaghetti perdu

11/10/08

A la recherche du spaghetti perdu

The more people change, the more Old Spaghetti Factory stays the same

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Eat like it's wintertime

11/07/08

Eat like it's wintertime

Blue Boar debuts its cold-weather menu and it makes you want to bundle up and chow down

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Last call for onion rings

11/07/08

Last call for onion rings

Baxter's American closes after dinnertime Saturday.

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Getting sustenance at the polls

11/06/08

Getting sustenance at the polls

A local foodie finds renewed political energy and great tamales as a pollworker

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American as apple

11/05/08

American as apple

Americans all over the world celebrate election day

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The party's over: ruminating on the political feasts

11/05/08

The party's over: ruminating on the political feasts

Tell me what you ate and I'll tell you how you voted

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Articulated lunch: The $9.95 lunch at Baxter's American

11/05/08

Articulated lunch: The $9.95 lunch at Baxter's American

While the Gateway may be a shopping nexus for many, even on weekdays, it's also close to many office buildings. So it makes sense that Gateway-based place like Baxter's American would package a quick and economical (note: not bargain-basement cheap, but reasonable) lunch for the working crowd.

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Un naturale rant

11/04/08

Un naturale rant

This pizza was way less than the sum of its parts. And its parts were all over the place.

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Sidle up to The Counter for a gourmet burger

11/04/08

Sidle up to The Counter for a gourmet burger

As my mom always says, "Nothing on the menu beats a good burger." Well, Mom, it's time to get thee to The Counter.

For years Californians have been romanticizing burger mania with chains like In 'N Out Burger and Five Guys Famous Burgers. They've lured meat lovers across state lines with funny t-shirts and mythical tales of envied airline passengers schlepping burgers to their homebound loved ones. Now Utahns can enjoy a twist on the burger chain phenomenon and partake in a California restaurant concept that caters to the serious burger lover who enjoys ultra-fresh ingredients in a hip environment.

Situated at the southern end of Gateway Mall,

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Partying with the dead gets real lively

11/03/08

Partying with the dead gets real lively

The party at Rico’s was just getting started when we got there at 6 pm on Saturday. That means lines were short for drinks and food.

With HD video >>>

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Stock up

11/03/08

Stock up

Wine sale today

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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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