Is curbside beer pickup back on the cards in Utah?
Update Feb 24: well that didn’t last too long. The proposal mentioned below was scrapped so is now off the cards until 2022. Skip the following section if you’re reading …
Celebrate Mardi Gras at Stanza in style
Laissez les bon temps rouler – because it’s time for Stanza’s second annual Mardi Gras party. The extra special meal will be held March 3rd and kicks off at 6.30 …
Love is in the air this weekend – dish up something special
Menu watch Menus this weekend are turning their attention to matters of the heart. If you’ve still not secured a reservation you might still luck out if you’re quick. Check …
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Exclusive reposado now pouring at Taqueria 27
You might recall way back in the before times (June 2019 to be precise) Taqueria 27 dipped their toes into the exclusive tequila waters by sourcing their very own house …
Beltex Meats scoop gold at major food awards
The results are in and for those who keep insisting Utah is a metaphorical desert when it comes to high quality food, here’s another shot right back at you; Beltex …
Valentine’s Day 2021 in Utah
Every year my advice is the same: if you really want to treat that special someone in you life, skip the 14th of February. Seriously, go a week before, go …
How might this years legislation affect what’s in your glass?
Liquor legislation looms large Trying saying that after a double. This year’s legislative session has now kicked off and will run until March 5th. On the docket, a few issues …
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State Of The Plate 2020
It’s the time of the year that I usually put together the yearly run down of the dining scene – you can see previous years here: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016. …
Check out these New Year Eve’s dining specials
It’s time to raise a glass, fork, spoon; heck even a club, lets just dispatch with 2020 as swiftly as we can. On the menu this year, it’s slimmer pickings …
Score a great restaurant bargain before this program ends
Stop In Utah deals continue New deals continue to pop up on the Shop In Utah program funded by the state. If my severely hazy memory recollects – this will …
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Locals flock to save restaurants, openings, closings and more
As we enter the supposedly cheeriest month on the calendar, the outlook in restaurant land remains gloomy. Lets be completely honest with one other – there’s no respite coming anytime …
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A sneak peak at new restaurants, sad closures and menu updates
Restaurant closures First up, a quick look at this month’s restaurant casualties; remember we’re keeping a running tally of all the Covid-crushed businesses here too. Mazza Sandy – Following on …
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Thanksgiving Dining in Utah 2020
The phrase thanksgiving in the year that is 2020 might seem like an anachronism, but here we are – tis the season. Tis the season to hurl overcooked spuds at …
New covid rules for bars and restaurants, other food news
If you found yourself starting at your buzzing phone late last night, you no doubt tuned in for Gazza’s address to the state regarding Covus; what you might not have …
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Grab some great dining deals, support local, and other food news
Oquirrh fans start fundraiser Times are undoubtedly tough for everyone right now. In the maelstrom that is the hospitality sector (oh hai there Rubio’s bankruptcy filing), of particularly tumult – …
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Restaurants continuing to open at pace during Covid
As I recently wrote, the hospitality industry is facing a tumultuous upheaval. Despite the shifting odds of success though, there’s still more than one restaurateur willing to roll the dice. …
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SLC Eatery celebrates backstory, Alamexo closes, all the latest news
SLC Eatery celebrates Fresco For those long enough in the tooth, you might recall one of SLC’s finest dining gems – Fresco. Fresco ultimately became the home for Trestle Tavern, …
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Dining events creeping back, menu updates and local news
Caffe Molise beer brunch Looking for a way to toast the weekend? Check out the neat little beer brunch this Saturday (September 26th) on the Caffe Molise patio. The four …
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The changing face of the industry
When I first wrote about the changing reality of the hospitality sector, even I have to admit I didn’t predict finger lickin fright to take hold; suffices to say, when …
Foodie events starting back up, menu updates, news around town
Set to celebrate their 16th annual Feast Of The Five Senses – Slow Food Utah’s 2020 event is being offered in a whole new C19-safe way. This year, 10 local …
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