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Ted Scheffler
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- News, City Weekly REWIND May 5, 2025
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FLASHBACK 2000: Cliff divers, talking toucans and electronic foliage—Larry Miller’s new Mayan restaurant lives large.
Welcome to the Jungle
- The food at Mayan is an afterthought. It is cheap: only one dish runs higher than 10 bucks. And it is plentiful. But is a mediocre $10 burrito/taco/enchilada combo plate worth the aggravation of hour-long lines and the overall horrific experience that is the Mayan? I don’t think so.
- News, City Weekly REWIND December 30, 2024
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FLASHBACK 1994: Ted Scheffler toasts in 1995 on the town.
Eating in the New Year
- In an uncharacteristic act of bravery and a constant quest to become a better person, I'll be stepping out on the town to greet 1995. If you choose a similar course of self-flagellation, here is a sampling of some pretty good bets for your midnight ride.
- News, City Weekly REWIND September 2, 2024
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FLASHBACK 1995: Ted Scheffler dines at the Tavola
Like a Box of Chocolates
- Regrettably, the food and service at Tavola are so uneven that neither are ultimately worthy of the restaurant's aforementioned charms.
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Flavor on the Western Front
Nomad Eatery ups the ante for off-airport eats.
- When someone mentions "eating near the airport"—Salt Lake City International Airport, that is—one place generally comes to mind: Red Iguana.
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Under the Christmas Tree
Holiday gifts for cooks, foodies and winos
- If your holiday gift shopping is stuck in a rut, we're here to help—especially if you're looking for interesting and useful presents for cooks, foodie friends or wine lovers.
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Spreading the Love
Amour Café creates simple yet scrumptious fare.
- I'll always remember the first time I tasted jam made by Salt Lake City's Amour Spreads.
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Harvest Huddle
Deer Valley chefs create memories at Montage.
- At Montage Deer Valley's Apex restaurant, a gaggle of talented chefs from Deer Valley eateries and beyond huddled recently to create their annual Harvest Dinner.
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Turkey Tricks & Tips
Try this critic's favorite roast turkey recipe.
- Back in 1999, I shared my favorite roast turkey recipe with City Weekly readers, and since then, I've been gratified by the positive responses from those who've tried it.
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Come on, Get Slappy
Find fresh, fast and sustainable seafood at Slapfish.
- Sandy's Slapfish restaurant in is a self-described "modern seafood shack."
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Celebrating Celeste
A beloved Italian chef returns to Utah.
- When I learned of a new Italian restaurant in Murray called Celeste Ristorante—opened about two months ago—I wondered: Could it be?
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FLASHBACK 2000: Cliff divers, talking toucans and electronic foliage—Larry Miller’s new Mayan restaurant lives large.
Welcome to the Jungle
May 05, 2025
