City Weekly - Food & Drink http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/articles.sec-8450-1-food-drink.html <![CDATA[Summer Beers]]> By Ted Scheffler

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 ...]]>
<![CDATA[Craft Beer Dinners]]> By Ted Scheffler

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. ]]>
<![CDATA[Boba World]]> By Jeffrey David

While searching to satiate your cravings for Chinese food, you’ll most likely find fast-food-type restaurants, buffets restaurants and places where the house’s main dish is sweet & sour chicken.]]>
<![CDATA[Vino Volo Ale House]]> By Ted Scheffler

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. ]]>
<![CDATA[Wasatch Broiler & Grill]]> By Whitney Forslund

There’s a signature style and taste found at Wasatch Broiler & Grill, a family-owned business that’s been open since 1988.]]>
<![CDATA[Urban Pioneer Foods]]> By Ted Scheffler

My buddy Steve Auerbach, director at the nonprofit MusicGarage, alerted me to an interesting business located in the MusicGarage building: Urban Pioneer Foods.]]>
<![CDATA[Springtime Sippers]]> By Ted Scheffler

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.]]>
<![CDATA[Meals for Mom]]> By Ted Scheffler

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?]]>
<![CDATA[Happy Monkey Grand Opening]]> By Ted Scheffler

Some of the best hummus I’ve ever gotten my lips around is made locally by David and Erin McFate and their company Happy Monkey Hummus.]]>
<![CDATA[Grove Market & Deli]]> By Jeffrey David

On a nondescript Main Street corner, you’ll find a neighborhood market, with picnic tables out front, that’s quite a draw at lunchtime.]]>
<![CDATA[Cinco de Mezcal]]> By Ted Scheffler

With Mexico’s annual Cinco de Mayo celebration happening this week, I thought I’d pause to consider that country’s second most popular liquor (after tequila, of course): mezcal.]]>
<![CDATA[Joni's Deli]]> By Jeffrey David

Always on the lookout for off-the-beaten-path restaurants, I stumbled upon a gem. Joni’s Deli is located on 1700 South between State and Main.]]>
<![CDATA[More Melty Way]]> By Ted Scheffler

Beginning on Sunday, April 28, Executive Chef Franck Peissel and sous chef Robert Perkins will offer a new culinary venture for Franck’s restaurant ...]]>
<![CDATA[Madeira Matters]]> By Ted Scheffler

Recently, I received a number of bottles of Madeira to sample. And, as I do so, I’ll be sure to report back to you on the results.]]>
<![CDATA[Brewvies Appetizers]]> By Jeffrey David

A typical movie night out consists of either gulping down food at a restaurant while constantly checking your watch before rushing off to the movie, or purchasing mediocre, overpriced hotdogs, nachos, popcorn and soda at the theater.]]>
<![CDATA[One Sweet Slice in Sandy]]> By Ted Scheffler

You might recall that Utah’s own One Sweet Slice (1644 W. Towne Center Drive, South Jordan, 801-727-4275) was the winner of the Food Network TV show Cupcake Wars.]]>
<![CDATA[Worldly Bargains]]> By Ted Scheffler

I’ve said this before, but anyone with a big bank account can spend big money on big, delicious wines. But where is the fun in that?]]>
<![CDATA[Fresh-Air Dining]]> By Ted Scheffler

When Salt Lake City’s murky, gray-brown inversion air envelopes the Wasatch Front like a giant, smelly dishrag, it’s time to make an escape.]]>
<![CDATA[Siam Orchid]]> By Jeffrey David

It’s the unique creations and options that stand out at a restaurant. Sometimes we want the comfort of the familiar, and other times—OK, oftentimes—we want something unique.]]>
<![CDATA[Red Maple Returns]]> By Ted Scheffler

If you’ve been jonesing for dim sum and some of the best Chinese food in town following the fire that closed Red Maple Chinese Restaurant in 2012, I have good news to share ...]]>