One Tequila, Two Tequila, Three Tequila, Lecture: Marie Gaytan Series 01.15

One Tequila, Two Tequila, Three Tequila, Lecture: Marie Gaytan Series...
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The room was filled with academic types from the U of U and other distinguished-looking people, yet they had jumped on the tequila like it was a frat party on campus when it was actually a swanky private event on South Temple. … read more

Guy Harding: The Brains Behind The Brew

Guy Harding: The Brains Behind The Brew
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If you’ve been to Nobrow Coffee Werks or Publik Coffee Roasters, you may have noticed their dutiful baristas brewing your coffee with a machine that looks like it was pilfered from the lab of a mad scientist. Have no fear, citizens—you are merely gazing upon what could very well be the future of coffee brewing as we know it.

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Artisan or Perfection: Alpha Dominche Steampunk

Artisan or Perfection: Alpha Dominche Steampunk
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The Steampunk may initially seem like the nail in every barista’s reclaimed-wood coffin—what will we all do, if not stand and pour water into a French press, AeroPress or Chemex? Perez, though, sees the Steampunk as a tool for baristas to achieve brewing excellence.

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Tosh’s Ramen

Tosh’s Ramen
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Tosh’s Ramen is a church to worshippers of a passing time, where secrets are revealed in bowl after steaming bowl of flesh, water and wheat. The keeper of the flavor’s secret, Toshio Sekikawa, holds his congregation in thrall.

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Food Review: Luna Blanca Taqueria

Food Review: Luna Blanca Taqueria
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Seated right at the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon, skiers can stop in for some tasty riffs on traditional Mexican street tacos on their way up the canyon—or on their way back, if the taco craving happens to strike when you’re halfway into a run down the mountain. … read more

Finca – 327 E. 200 S. Soft Opening 11.28.14

Finca – 327 E. 200 S. Soft Opening 11.28.14
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Finca, a locally sourced Spanish tapas restaurant, has moved from their 1291 S. 1100 E. location to 327 W. 200 S. Upon entering, I was mildly surprised by how pleasantly swanky the new digs are. … read more

War and Eats: Chef Katie Weinner Dishes on Top Chef

War and Eats: Chef Katie Weinner Dishes on Top Chef
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Because of Katie Weinner’s inventive cooking style, Bravo’s reality cooking competition, Top Chef, sought her out as an applicant for the show. Since then, she’s been representing Utah’s culinary scene with professionalism and grace under pressure. … read more

NomNom Finder: Keeping Tabs On Utah’s Food Trucks

NomNom Finder: Keeping Tabs On Utah’s Food Trucks
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It was a situation in which I often found myself: hungry, in an unfamiliar part of town and not really wanting to hit up a fast food joint. Unbeknownst to me at the time, there was an app that could have made my food truck odyssey more efficient—NomNom Finder … read more

Eat the Food, Leave the Dishes: 10 Thanksgiving Hotspots

Eat the Food, Leave the Dishes: 10 Thanksgiving Hotspots
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Thanksgiving is synonymous with gathering friends and family for a glorious feast that inevitably becomes the motivation of New Year’s resolutions nationwide. For those looking to enjoy all the feasting without accumulating piles of dirty dishes, here are 10 local restaurants that have you covered. … read more

Food Review: Rawtopia

Food Review: Rawtopia
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Omar Abou-Ismail is thrilled to examine people’s expressions as they taste raw vegan food for the first time. As a skeptic by nature (and junk food vegan!), I was surprised at the palatable flavors and textures—I’ve never had anything like the food from Rawtopia. I’m sure Omar could detect the suspicion fade and turn to bliss as I stuffed my face. … read more