The Savory Tastes of Salt Lake Shine
Over 300 public radio lovers enjoyed food tastings and casting their votes for some of the best restaurants in Utah at KUER’s Savory Salt Lake held at The Leonardo on May 9, 2014.
In addition to the People’s Choice Awards, a team of celebrity judges — RadioWest host Doug Fabrizio, freelance food critic, Vanessa Chang, and silver medalist at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Devin Logan — selected their winners for the evening.
Recognition went to Vinto receiving the people’s choice dessert award for their gelato and to R&R BBQ securing for the second year in a row both the people’s choice and judges’ awards for their quail egg-topped brisket.
Participating Restaurants and Companies
- Mazza – Authentic Middle Eastern food created fresh daily with locally sourced ingredients.
- Tin Angel – High-quality meals with a focus on local producers.
- Salt Lake Culinary Center – Culinary school with in-person and online cooking classes.
- Frida Bistro – Serving elevated Mexican food. (Now closed.)
- The Leonardo’s Salt Bistro – Conveniently located in The Leonardo with a flavorful menu designed to suit the needs of parents and children alike. Museum admission is not required for dining.
- MacCool’s Public House – Family-friendly Irish pub serving classic comfort food. (Now closed.)
- R&R BBQ – Serving up the best barbecue to ever hit your lips.
- Vinto’s – Restaurant offering wood-fired pizza and fresh Italian cooking. (Now closed.)
- Carlucci’s Bakery – A specialty coffee house with pastries and sandwiches.
- Chocolot – Artistic and delicious chocolates and confections created by third-generation chocolatiers.
- Eva’s Bakery – A cheery bakeshop using area-sourced flour to make bread, French pastries, sandwiches, and more.
- Rooster’s Brewing Company – Popular brewpub crafting unique beers & eclectic fare in a rustic, funky space with a patio.
- Ogden’s Own Distillery – Five Wives Vodka
Savory Salt Lake Photo Gallery
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Búfalo con piña tostadito (Frida Bistro).
Savory tartlets of roasted crimini mushrooms and Irish cheddar cheese topped with hand grated truffles (Tin Angel).- Mini pretzel sliders with bratwurst, beer mustard, and red cabbage ().
- Seasoned potato topped with smoked salmon (Salt Lake Culinary Center).
Pork belly French onion bites (Park City’s Riverhorse on Main).- High West whiskey chocolates (Chocolot)
- Top choice of the judges: Shooter-style strawberry shortcake mousse (Les Madeleines).
- Chocolate Zabaione Tarts (Carlucci’s).
- KUER’s General Manager John Greene and Celebrity Judges Doug Fabrizio, Vanessa Chang, and Olympian Devin Logan.
- Brothers Rod and Roger of R&R BBQ took home – for the second year in a row – both the people’s choice and judges’ awards for their quail egg-topped brisket.
