Brian Udall
Expertise
Cocktails, Service Industry, Homemade Pasta
- The majority of Brian's professional life has involved food, from his first job at the local bakery in Ohio to serving fine Italian dishes in Texas to mixing craft cocktails in Utah.
- He interviewed some of the biggest names in Salt Lake's thriving culinary scene.
- He keeps his loved ones close at hand through the power of home cooking.
Experience
Brian has been a writer for six years. He got his start writing about music for SLUG Magazine (Salt Lake Underground) but because of his familiarity with the bar and restaurant scene he quickly moved into writing about food and beverage. His favorite flavor profile is smoky, which is why Mezcal and Mole is his favorite pairing.
Education
Brian has a bachelor's degree in International Studies from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.
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Stories By Brian Udall
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Costco shoppers have recently spotted bottles of Weller bourbon on sale for $6,000. So, what is this expensive bourbon and is it worth the high price?
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When it comes to pairing wines with foods, nobody knows better than a sommelier, so we asked one which wine is best with sharp cheese, and the answer was clear.
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If you're looking for ways to combine the lean protein mainstay, chicken, with nutrient-rich spinach, we've got you covered with these 10 delicious recipes.
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Tasting Table spoke to the Sommelier and Operations Manager at Moon Rabbit, Andrew Limberg, about his top wine pick to pair with halloumi cheese.
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It's grilling season! Think outside the usual hamburgers and hot dogs for a little bit and try cooking this delicious cut of lamb over the coals.
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You never know exactly what you get when you get a canned cocktail. Here are some tips to liven up the uninspiring ones.
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Bright yellow and covered with sharp spikes, the kiwano melon doesn't appear to be the most inviting fruit. Once it's opened, it's delightful.
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Soft pretzels are a fantastic snack to munch on at the bar, and Tasting Table consulted expert Chef Jessie Massie about what beer goes best with them.
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While it's easier to simply grab whatever is sitting in the kitchen, there is actually a better way to think about this beer pairing.
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Crafting tequila cocktails requires precision and nuance. The state of Arizona, however, mastered this art in the 1930s with this iconic drink.
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Bourbon expert Chris Blatner recently spoke to Tasting Table and revealed his hesitations toward bourbons less than 4 years old. Here's what he had to say.
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Panera Bread is celebrating summer with a brand new expansion of its menu focused on fans who like a little heat as well as the return of some menu favorites.
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Amazon's Prime Day event is here, and we have done the legwork of selecting the best coffee maker deals the sale has to offer. Here are the 12 best options.
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Bourbon, while similar to Whiskey, is unique to the U.S. where it was perfected. Here's how bourbon officially became America's native spirit.
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Making stock from scratch is a wonderful way to use up leftovers, but your work will be wasted if you don't store that stock properly.
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The old fashioned is the quintessential cocktail. As delicious as it is, the recipe invites variation. Next time try swapping in Japanese whisky.
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If you are searching for a simple and refreshing cocktail to enjoy in the summer months, look no further than the classic lemon drop cocktail.
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Costco relies on numerous third-party manufacturers to create its Kirkland Signature products. Some are kept secret, but its chocolate almond supplier is known.
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One could argue that the Costco food court is the country's most beloved restaurant, but a new ordering system's trial riled some customers.
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It isn't difficult to figure out what separates pure vanilla extract from imitation vanilla extract, but what separates single and double-fold vanilla extract?
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Who doesn't love a spirit with its own drinking ritual? Genever, a Dutch liquor featuring juniper, has been enjoyed in this fun way for years.
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If you're looking for a sweet way to cool off in the summer heat, McDonald's releases its new limited edition Kit Kat Banana Split McFlurry on July 10, 2024.
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High-rye and high-corn bourbon have a lot in common - they are both entries in the bourbon whiskey genre after all - but their mash bills distinguish them.
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If you don't eat your batch of lemon bars all at once, it's important to know how long you can keep them in the fridge and freezer, and how to store.
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Sugar is easily one of the most important ingredients in beer. That's because sugar is what yeast consumes to produce alcohol.
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Cheap beer's greatest attribute isn't its flavor, but its price. We've come up with six different ways you can enhance the flavor of that cheap lager.
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Customers around the country have been getting an additional item in their Costco deliveries - frozen bottles of Kirkland water. Why?