Or perhaps the title should read – a week of Austin keeping yours truly, weirdly overstuffed, weirdly entertained, and weirdly indulged. That title doesn’t scan… Read More »On the road – a week of keeping Austin weird
A frenzied brisket fueled week in Austin (more on that soon) prevented me recapping May’s DABS meeting sadly (actually I’m not that sad). So here’s… Read More »The latest Utah bars and restaurants to receive liquor licenses
Ready for the weekend? Not so ready with your plans? Allow me to share my own recent dining excursions around town, perhaps some pointers for… Read More »Brisket to barbacoa – five restaurants to check out this weekend
While ABC4 was the first major news platform to break the story, a quick shout out to our very own Brandon Luong, who scooped this… Read More »Massive Korean supermarket set to open first location in Utah
Love Panera? Today’s the day you’ve been waiting for – the brand announcing the opening of their first proper store in Utah. I use that… Read More »Panera Bread announces first full Utah location – find out where
Even the most spend-happy of us have no doubt sobbed in the streets the last couple of years; a credit card receipt in one hand,… Read More »Grab a dining deal – more than 10 dining options under $10
Thankfully it’s been a while since I’ve needed to roundup restaurant closures en masse; the one two punch of Covid-inflation has been lessening its punishment… Read More »Recapping the latest restaurant closures in Utah
Hand on heart, brunch never finds me in my cheeriest of moods; forced from comforting covers, usually dragged to a menu of ineffectual coffee and… Read More »Brunch now on the menu at one of Utah’s very best restaurants
For those with even the slightest of interest in Utah’s craft brew scene, this Saturday (June 10th) sees an unmissable get together – one I… Read More »One of a kind beer festival this weekend in Salt Lake City
Food trucks lead the discussion this month, as we look back over what’s newly opened the past several weeks; presumably with the warmer months in… Read More »Chicago style dogs back in SLC – all the latest restaurant openings in Utah
June 11th is the date for this year’s Food Fight – a fundraiser that sees nearly two dozen of the best names on Utah’s dining… Read More »Enjoy twenty of Utah’s best restaurants at this fundraiser
James and Julie Mcbeth, owners of Z’s Gourmet Hot Sauce, have been bringing the heat to Utah food connoisseurs for eight years now via farmers… Read More »Meet Z’s Gourmet Barrel-Aged Pepper Sauces
Time for part two of this piece, also known as, old man shakes fist at young people running rampant all over his lawn. Brioche burger… Read More »Let’s say good bye to all of these in 2023
Katsanevas is a name with significant culinary pedigree in Utah. Going back as far as the 1960s with The Athenian, the name has been synonymous… Read More »Manoli’s bounces back – award winning spot returns after five month absence
I love pho more than Kanye West loves Kanye West. On my deep dive pho-rensic investigation, I ate and reviewed over 60 bowls of pho… Read More »Pho King presents – Salt Lake City’s pho-nominal top 25
Lovers of lagers of all forms will want to circle May 20th right away. That’s the date for this year’s Lagerpalooza, held once more at… Read More »Big beer bash returns to Midvale for eighth year
It goes without saying that your favorite Mexican restaurant will be open this Friday. Moreover with Cinco de Mayo falling on a Friday, expect a… Read More »Cinco de Mayo specials and other menu updates
When someone declares where you can get “the best” particular dish in town, how do they really know? One day I asked myself this question… Read More »Pho-mula for success: exploring the culinary science behind an exquisite bowl of pho
Mother’s Day falls on Sunday May 14th this year, and with it, a smorgasbord of buffets and dining specials at restaurants around the state. Below… Read More »Mother’s Day 2023 Dining in Utah – where to eat this year
The headline news from April’s DABS meeting – the likely exhaustion of even more liquor license types. The writing has been on the wall for… Read More »Liqour licenses continue to dwindle at April’s DABS meeting