Ghent’s Holy Food Market If you’re of a certain age, you may remember when American mall food courts were the place to see and be seen. The concept was logical—place centrally located seating in the middle of an eating area and then allow diners to pick what they want to … [Read more...]
November 17 is National Baklava Day!
November 17 marks the annual celebration of baklava--the sweet treat made with filo dough, chopped nuts and simple syrup or honey. Baklava’s history isn’t well documented, so it’s no surprise that both Greece and Turkey claim it as originating in their country … [Read more...]
Salt Lake Food & Wine Fest July 7-13
The Salt Lake Area Restaurant Association (SLARA) presents the first-ever Salt Lake Food & Wine Fest July 7-13 around the city’s capital. Showcasing culinary offerings via individual events and educational seminars, many participating restaurants will also offer special … [Read more...]
Salt Lake’s dining diversity covered in Devour Utah
At first, Utah does not seem like a notable cultural melting pot. But once diners scratch the surface of the state's cuisine landscape they are almost always pleasantly surprised. Join me as I introduce you to ten of my favorite ethnic eateries in Salt Lake--from Ethiopian to … [Read more...]
Best dishes of 2016 in The Salt Lake Tribune
As a restaurant critic, perhaps the most frequent question I'm asked is: What's your favorite restaurant? And the answer is never simple. Why? Because I may have a favorite restaurant that represents every cuisine in every price range in different locations across the … [Read more...]
