If you didn’t get tickets to Tastemakers this year (they’re already sold out), it is definitely an Salt Lake event worth making your way to in the future. The first evening was last night and it will continue tonight, with the same menu and wine pairings. For both evenings the ticket price is only $20, or $30 with wine pairing. It was fun to see some of the food trends appearing in Salt Lake that I read about, like edible flowers, a variety of sprouts and the great use of local food products like local honey or cheese.
If you’re planning on going tonight, here are a few of my recommendations of what not to miss:
Lobster Mac N’ Cheese from Easy Street (decadent and delicious)
Grapefruit Brulee from Cafe Niche (mostly pretty but also refreshing to have some fruit in the mix)
Morgan Valley Lamb with cucumber mint raita & mahammara (favorite bite of the evening) by Martine
Argentinean Malbec (favorite wine of the event) paired with Pork Loin Medallions by Talisker on Main
Sushi Sampler from Benihana (best service of the event)
Looks so fun. I'm sorry I'm missing it.
I checked it out last night. My favorite was the lamb, too! It was so good and those sauces were amazing. I'll definitely check it out again next year!Coffee & Inspiration
It was all so delicious and a really fun event. I liked having some of the restaurants in the tent area and some on the walking tour, so I could work my appetite back up between bites.Can't wait to go again next year.
err, too late huh? That looks good. An Argentine Malbec is my favorite red wine. Do you think vegetarians would enjoy such an event? Thanks!
Sharan, I'm afraid too late for this year but you want to make sure and check it out next year. It was a fun event and a great way to get out and experience a lot of different restaurants around the city. Then you can choose which ones you want to come back and have a full meal at. I took a vegetarian friend with me and she enjoyed herself. If you eat fish, there were lots of options but not as many that were pure vegetarian. Hope that helps.
OK, how did I not know about your blog!? I am so glad I found you and so sad I didn't get tickets to Tastemakers.
That looks like a BLAST. I'd love to attend. Next time?
I was so bummed to discover that Tastemakers was happening the same weekend as BlogHer Food. Looks like it was fantastic! Hopefully I can make it next year.