This summer, enjoy Sushi Thursdays, taking place every Thursday from 5-10 pm at Van Ryder, the rooftop bar at Le Meridien. Chef Jacqueline Siao, who oversees the kitchen and food menus at both Adelaide on the first floor and Van Ryder on the sixth floor of the hotel, brings her Le Cordon Bleu training, knowledge of hotel […]
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Sushi Thursdays at Van Ryder
This summer, enjoy Sushi Thursdays, taking place every Thursday from 5-10 pm at Van Ryder, the rooftop bar at Le Meridien. Chef Jacqueline Siao, who oversees the kitchen and food menus at both Adelaide on the first floor and Van Ryder on the sixth floor of the hotel, brings her Le Cordon Bleu training, knowledge of hotel […]

Manoli’s on 9th Reopens
To the delight of loyal neighbors and customers, Manoli’s on 9th reopened on May 16 after an extended closure caused by a flood from above. I chatted with Manoli and Katrina about the restoration, the patio expansion and their renewed commitment to showcasing their shared Greek heritage via the restaurant. Read the full article in […]

Petra’s Backstubchen Pauses Farmers Market Sales for Recovery
There will be no rhubarb cake from Petra’s Backstubchen this summer. Nor any of owner Petra Vigil’s traditional Bienenstich (Bee Sting). Her cheery smile and German accent will be absent from farmers markets where she typically sells her cherry streuselkuchen; honey cookies; butter stollen and cheesecake in various flavors including chocolate, strawberry and raspberry for […]

Top 100 Southwest Restaurants in Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Nevada
Heading out on a road trip this summer to many of the southwest’s national parks or otherwise visiting Utah, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico or Colorado? We’ve got the top 100 guide to where to eat on your way! Introducing the first-ever Yelp! Top 100 Southwest Restaurants of 2023. Using data and reviews from Yelp, we […]
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Sushi Thursdays at Van Ryder
This summer, enjoy Sushi Thursdays, taking place every Thursday from 5-10 pm at Van Ryder, the rooftop bar at Le Meridien. Chef Jacqueline Siao, who oversees the kitchen and food menus at both Adelaide on the first floor and Van Ryder on the sixth floor of the hotel, brings her Le Cordon Bleu training, knowledge of hotel […]

High West Whiskey Lounge pop-up at Deer Valley Resort
After a few runs off Deer Valley’s Sterling Express, enjoy après ski in the most Utah way by visiting the McHenry mid-mountain ski beach at Silver Lake Lodge. From March 16-19, you’ll find the shimmering High West Silver Saloon Airstream Bar pouring warm hot toddies, chilled Old Fashioneds and Horse’ Neck cocktails—all featuring High West’s […]