January’s DABS meeting took off where 2024 ended – which is to say a short event, completed in a pleasantly brisk fashion. Here are all… Read More »The first DABS meeting of the year sees fourteen new licenses issued
It’s been a little more than six months since I had the pleasure to geek out with Kyle Williams – the driving force behind Marcato… Read More »Marcato Kitchen – a reminder of this excellent stromboli shop
Zhu Ting Ji I’ll start our first new restaurant roundup of the year out of alphabetical order. You’ll be happy I did. Zhu Ting Ji… Read More »Homemade soup dumplings feature at this new Taylorsville restaurant
Let me start by saying – barring acts of god – I guarantee your favorite restaurant will be open this February 14th. Heck, many would… Read More »Valentine’s Day dining in Utah – where to eat in 2025
Enjoying our stories? This is your intermittent reminder that the current ad-free experience needs your support to continue for another year. Those persnickety third-party ads… Read More »A humble request for your support
The first big date on this year’s food calendar has arrived – today sees the wraps taken off the eagerly anticipated semi-finalist list for the… Read More »Nine Utah names appear on the James Beard 2025 semi-finalist list
Last year we tracked more than 150 new food and drink openings around the state. I’m expecting the same again this year, if not even… Read More »Keep an eye on these restaurant openings set for 2025
Since our last recap – over in the City Weekly – Alex Springer has written up experiences of six restaurants; namely Shawarma Shack (SLC), Matteo… Read More »The latest reviews from local writers on the dining scene
Deadpan Sandwich – Sugar House 2025 sees this excellent sandwich shop downsize from a brace of locations to just one. Deadpan’s Sugar House location is… Read More »Two food and drink names to close in Utah
Grid City Brewing I’m betting many of us spent the last weeks of ’24 plotting for transformed new beginnings. Grid City was apparently at it… Read More »South Salt Lake brewpub undergoes major menu change
One more recap to finish the year with, and my favorite, a look back at what plates lodged most firmly in my amygdala. The following… Read More »The best dishes I ate in Utah this year
It’s that time of the year folks – my look back over everything new and notable to open in Utah this year. Restaurants, bars, cafes,… Read More »More than 150 Utah restaurants opened this year – how many have you tried?
Last week saw the final DABS commission get-together of the year. Here’s a quick recap of who received what. Note: the dates listed indicate the… Read More »Final DABS meeting of the year issues licenses to eighteen businesses
As the year wraps, so comes with annual cavalcade of roundups – just in case you missed the news during the year. First up closures,… Read More »Here are all the food and drink names we said goodbye to in 2024
Gift giving. Hopefully, for you, it’s a moment filled with delight, picking out that special something for someone. Many times though it’s a fraught process… Read More »Head to this Draper foodie destination for last-minute holiday gifts
Laziz Kitchen Midvale Fans of this popular Mediterranean restaurant should note that the footprint of the restaurant has now shrunk from three to two. In… Read More »Four more Utah dining spots announce their closure
Looking to dine out over the coming festive season? Maybe enjoy a seasonal tipple? These are all of the current special menus I know of… Read More »Christmas and NYE food and drink options in Utah 2024
Here’s one final update for the year on what’s new on the dining scene, and a look ahead to what’s coming down the road. Next,… Read More »Upscale Deer Valley dining and revolving sushi – what’s new and next in Utah
In the City Weekly Alex Springer tackles a quintet of names, including one of my favorites – Marcato Kitchen (SLC). Chef Kyle Williams’s (pictured top)… Read More »Recapping the latest coverage of Utah food and drink
Squatters Several updates have hit the menu at the iconic downtown brewpub. A highlight for some will be the new pizza offerings which follow significant… Read More »Latest menu updates rolling out at popular local restaurants