Latest Utah restaurant openings as the year wraps up
Here’s the last one of the year from me on what’s opened over recent months in the state. You can look back over our archives… Read More »Latest Utah restaurant openings as the year wraps up
Best Asian restaurants in Salt Lake City 2023
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Christmas and NYE food and drink options in Utah 2025
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 2025
MICHELIN guide confirms impending arrival in Utah
No, you didn’t read that wrong. Seemingly out of nowhere this morning, the following release dropped over on guide.michelin.com. As part of a regional expansion,… Read More »MICHELIN guide confirms impending arrival in Utah
Gumbo to gyros – a few new dishes for your dining explorations
You’ve probably noticed it’s been a smidge quieter than normal around these parts. This time of the year, menu releases slow to a crawl, events… Read More »Gumbo to gyros – a few new dishes for your dining explorations
Christmas-themed specials returning to Utah bars and restaurants
A Christmas Parlor – Back for ’25 and probably the most successful yuletide pop-up of recent years, at least based on the fact that the… Read More »Christmas-themed specials returning to Utah bars and restaurants
Three more names depart the Utah dining scene
Wriggles This Milcreek spot recently signed off, writing on Facebook, “A Heartfelt Goodbye from Wriggles. After 25 wonderful years, Wriggles will be open for its… Read More »Three more names depart the Utah dining scene
BBQ to biryani – a look at what local food writers have been showcasing
Ted Scheffler makes a trip to the excellent Kenny J’s BBQ (South Jordan), one of the better ‘Q spots to open in Utah over the… Read More »BBQ to biryani – a look at what local food writers have been showcasing
November’s DABS meeting mints 20+ new restaurant and bar licenses
Bar licenses At this month’s DABS meeting, commissioners heard from two business owners affected by the devastating Main Street fire of August. Frank Paulraj of… Read More »November’s DABS meeting mints 20+ new restaurant and bar licenses
The Pearl – grab these blue mussels before they vanish in two weeks
It’s satisfying to reflect on the nuanced evolution at The Pearl since I wrote this preview piece – somewhat mind-bogglingly three years ago now. Tempus… Read More »The Pearl – grab these blue mussels before they vanish in two weeks
More names to add to this year’s growing list of closures
Sal Y Limon Opening in Spring earlier this year, the Midvale taco spot was launched by the folks behind Sol Agave and Blind Rabbit. In… Read More »More names to add to this year’s growing list of closures
White Horse plans early 2026 return after devastating fire
It’s been three months now since an unprecedented inferno ripped through the heart of downtown Salt Lake’s food and drink core – but the green… Read More »White Horse plans early 2026 return after devastating fire
Utah hospitality industry stepping up – those offering free meals right now
With many families struggling to put food on the table right now, the past week or so has seen several local food businesses in Utah… Read More »Utah hospitality industry stepping up – those offering free meals right now
Thanksgiving dining in Utah – where to eat in 2025
Time to talk turkey again folks. Specifically, who, where, and what is popping up for the big day at local restaurants this year. The following… Read More »Thanksgiving dining in Utah – where to eat in 2025
The latest seventeen restaurants and bars licensed by the DABS in Utah
Full-service restaurant licenses (beer, wine, liquor) Bar licenses Limited-service restaurant licenses (beer, wine) Beer-only restaurant license
Burmese cuisine shines at revamped Woodbine Food Hall
I’m embarrassed to say it’s taken me as long as it has to visit Shwe Letyar Sushi; the restaurant debuted inside the Woodbine Food Hall… Read More »Burmese cuisine shines at revamped Woodbine Food Hall
Hard to beat happy-hour at downtown SLC’s Laurel
Sartre had it half right. Sure, hell is other people. Who doesn’t love that guy sat opposite, transfixed on their phone, steadfastly refusing to believe… Read More »Hard to beat happy-hour at downtown SLC’s Laurel
Current Fish & Oyster in downtown SLC announces closure
I guess these sorts of things do come in threes, after all. No sooner had I written about these two closures, here comes another, and… Read More »Current Fish & Oyster in downtown SLC announces closure
SLC burger joint and BBQ spot among the latest SLC restaurant closures
Loco Burger – SLC As I write, the vivid yellow facade of this burger biz in SLC (1702 S Main St) has now been replaced… Read More »SLC burger joint and BBQ spot among the latest SLC restaurant closures
Salt Lake Magazine announces 2025 cocktail contest winners
This past Monday evening saw Salt Lake Magazine take the wraps off their yearly cocktail contest awards. While most of the specials for the month-long… Read More »Salt Lake Magazine announces 2025 cocktail contest winners
Grill Bar quietly opens in Taylorsville with hands-on Chinese BBQ options
Following the sizzling arrival of Zhu Ting Ji earlier this year, a certain Taylorsville strip mall (5486 S 1900 W) has started to develop into… Read More »Grill Bar quietly opens in Taylorsville with hands-on Chinese BBQ options