POSTED // May 24,2013 - Writing about food for Utah’s independent newsweekly, I naturally gravitate toward one-off, independent eateries; that’s where the best and most interesting food is found.

POSTED // May 21,2013 - You might recall that Q4U restaurant in Taylorsville was once ranked among the top 10 barbecue restaurants in the United States by various publications, including Sunset magazine.

POSTED // May 20,2013 - I’ve been known to go entire winters without cracking open a single beer. But as temps heat up, it’s hard to resist the appeal of a chilled brew ...

POSTED // May 17,2013 - Few topics outside of politics and religion get people as riled up as barbecue. Just mention your favorite barbecue joint, and the odds of violence ensuing are not negligible.

POSTED // May 14,2013 - In conjunction with American Craft Beer Week (May 13-19), Squatters in Salt Lake City, Park City’s Squatters Roadhouse and Wasatch Brew Pub in Park City will be hosting a series of special brew-master dinners.

POSTED // May 13,2013 - Even folks who don’t imbibe much tend to do so in airports. I’m not sure if that’s to help quell the fear of flying, or just to relieve some of the tedium of modern-day air travel.

POSTED // May 10,2013 - Things change—among them, Indian eateries. Drab and dreary is how I would have once described the typical Utah Indian restaurant.

POSTED // May 7,2013 - My buddy Steve Auerbach, director at the nonprofit MusicGarage, alerted me to an interesting business located in the MusicGarage building: Urban Pioneer Foods.

POSTED // May 6,2013 - As the weather turns warm and I start thinking a lot more about heirloom tomatoes than hearty winter roasts, my palate also turns to lighter wine varieties.

POSTED // May 3,2013 - As in years past, loads of restaurants are offering special Mother’s Day meals, especially brunch deals. But what if Mom doesn’t love Prime rib?