Kathy Stephenson has been the food writer at The Salt Lake Tribune since 2008. A Utah native and a graduate of the University of Utah, she writes about restaurants, Utah liquor laws, farmers and dining trends. When she’s not working, you’ll find her cooking, gardening, golfing or hiking with her husband and two children.
You can reach her at:
Kathy Stephenson
Reporter for Food & Alcohol
The Salt Lake Tribune
90 S. 400 West #700
SLC UT 84101
(801) 257-8804
kathys@sltrib.com
About the author, Shawn
Chef Shawn has worked in almost every segment of the foodservice industry. He holds business degrees and certificates in Culinary Arts, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Accounting and Professional Sales. He is Certified Executive Chef (CEC) and a Certified Culinary Educator (CCE) through The American Culinary Federation. A Certified Culinary Professional (CCP) through the International Association of Culinary Professionals. He is the author of The First Timer’s Cookbook and The First Timer’s Bakebook. His work has been recognized nationwide as well as being a regular contributor to numerous food service publications and outlets and is the recipient of numerous awards-most recently the 2015 Culinary Educator of the Year through the local American Culinary Federation’s chapter-Beehive State Chef’s Association.
He the owner of multiple food service businesses, facilitates certificate courses for eCornell University and hosts the Business Chef Podcast.