Saturday, March 15, 2025

Gargouille Collection wine dinner Jan. 15 at Brasserie Provence

The wine dinners that restaurants offer periodically are always great eating experiences, excellent values, and informative about wines that might not be on everyone’s...

Continual changes roil the food scene

There’s always something to write about when you are writing about the local restaurant biz. Places close unexpectedly, new ones open, sometimes quickly, and...

Monkey Wrench’s kitchen to change at the New Year

Dennie Humphrey, owner of The Monkey Wrench, the popular bar, restaurant and music showcase at 1025 Barret Ave., has decided to rent out the...

New Year’s Eve at local restaurants

New Years Eve is a party time for everyone–except those poor restaurant industry workers who will be serving. So tip like you are Sinatra...

More arrivals and departures on the restaurant scene

Even in the depths of winter the local restaurant world is churning, offering new options, and sadly bidding adieu to old friends. Burger trucks...

Here are some ideas for dining out during the upcoming holidays

There are lots of reasons for dining out during Christmas other than that the neighbor’s dogs stole your Christmas dinner. And, though Chinese restaurants...

Ann Marie’s Bacon Bar fills important culinary gap

Ann Marie's Bacon Bar has an obvious focus, clearly spelled out in its name. Owner Ann Marie Dunlap’s restaurant idea, open now at 10301...

A winter treat: tamales and tequilas Mondays at Mayan Cafe

Monday evenings, January through March, Mayan Cafe, Market St., will offer tamale and tequila specials, in addition to the regular menu. Aged craft tequilas...

If you want one of the Ten Tables, act fast

Opening two immediately popular restaurants within months of each other earlier this year was apparently not enough for chefs Dustin Staggers and Griffin Paulin...

Upcoming special dinners at Cena

Cena, the luxe Italian restaurant on the lower floor of the building that houses the rambunctious Mussels and Burger Bar at 9200 Taylorsville Rd,...