Thanksgiving Dining in Utah 2021
Turkey day is right around the corner folks, and this year, well I think this year is gonna be a busy one. Expect tables to book out quickly, shelves to …
More than 25 new Utah restaurants to keep an eye on
The time is once again upon us my hungry friend. That’s right, it’s our routine recap of everything new and noteworthy. O.k. I know the headline says restaurants but in …
Outlook remains bleak for restaurant staffing
I don’t mean to depress anyone, really I don’t. Those expecting this one to magically clear up overnight though, the writing on the wall really needs scrutinizing in detail. Following …
The best turkey you’ve ever tasted – get one now
Update October 15th: Well. I did warn you to move fast. Beltex confirmed with us today that they moved their entire Thanksgiving turkey order in less than 24 hours… More …
Brewery boom marked this weekend with fun foodie event
It was a footnote in the week’s local news for many, after all, how much attention do you pay to local municipal code refinements? Garnering a modest amount of column …
What’s next on the SLC foodie event calendar
Log Haven gets spooky “Haunted Haven” is back at this fine dining restaurant in Millcreek Canyon. Take the scenic drive up and on October 29th, 30th and 31st enjoy a …
The food that fed me – the formative years
For those expecting the latest food scene scoop, keep walking, I’ll be back with that in the next post. Instead this will be a navel gazing trip down an indulgent …
Fourteen bars battle for just three licenses at DABC meeting
Lets cut to the chase and dive right into the section of this month’s DABC meeting that everyone wants know about – bar licenses. Continuing from the previous August meetup, …
Utah restaurants still plagued by staff shortages
Following on from our August deep dive into the challenges facing the hospitality industry, little seems to be have changed for the beset sector. Indeeed if anything, things are actually …
Z’s – the best hot sauces in Utah
Let me clear some space in the room before we proceed. If the merest suggestion of tabasco has you wincing, this one isn’t for you. Move along please, there’s nothing …
The latest restaurant openings along the Wasatch
Cajun Boil Laissez les bons temps rouler – as the doors on this new seafood boil business in downtown SLC are now open. The menu offers something for everyone, even …
Italian food and fun set to hit downtown SLC
Clear your calendar for the upcoming weekend, you’re going to need some free time to work your way through this one. More than a dozen Italian food vendors will be …
Need weekend dining inspiration? Here’s the next bunch of new restaurants
Hot on the heels of our last major new restaurant roundup – here’s another slew of new businesses for your dining delectation. If you’ve missed the most recent recaps, you …
Oktoberfest in Utah 2021 – what you need to know
Put away those sky miles. Close down that browser with satellite maps of Munich. You ain’t going anywhere this year. If you were dreaming of visiting the Bavarian capital this …
Lack of bar licenses continues to dominate DABC meetups
As is increasingly common at DABC meetings, wrangles over Utah’s exceptionally limited inventory of bar licenses dominated proceedings during the August meetup. For those following along with this years main …
Latest restaurant closures, moves and updates
Restaurant closures Chedda Burger Starting life as a food truck, this local burger concept from Nick Watts once operated three outposts around town. News confirmed this week sees the brand …
Drink This Now: Melling’s Nitro Cream Ale
I interrupt our regular Eat Here Now programming to bring you a very special edition. Ordinarily I like to prattle on about what I’ve been eating, but this week, it’s …
More than four dozen new food spots around Utah to check out
It’s been quite the busy few months in restaurant world. Despite my own frenzied hand waving and chicken little-esque chirps of the sky is falling – a galaxy of starry …
Eat Here Now – Beirut Cafe
While many bemoan the local lack of certain epicurean delights, “there’s no great French food” they weep, I choose to focus on what we do excel at; and Salt Lake …
Harmons’ annual chile roast returns August 20th
One of my favorite times of the year is almost upon us. This Friday (August 20th) kicks off Harmons’ annual Hatch Chile Roast. A fierce fiesta of flavor and fire, …