St. Patrick’s Day specials Here’s everything I know about going on for the big day this year (aside from the obvious big hitters like Piper… Read More »St. Patrick’s Day specials and a look at other menu changes around town
Starting Wednesday, March 18th, and running through to Saturday, March 21st, “Iron Chef” Geoffrey Zakarian and “Sandwich King” chef Jeff Mauro will be taking up… Read More »A duo of celeb-chefs to land at Deer Valley’s St. Regis for four days
Full-service restaurant licenses (beer, wine, liquor) Limited-service restaurant licenses (beer, wine) Bar licenses 27 licenses were available for bars in Utah entering the March DABS… Read More »All the new restaurant and bar licenses issued in the February DABS meeting
It was back in 2020 when Katia and Radu Dugala debuted their Eight Settlers Distillery concept over in Cottonwood Heights. Six years later, and the… Read More »Eight Settlers expands to downtown SLC with multi-level bar and lounge
Left Fork Grill After nearly twenty years in the biz, this South Salt Lake institution has decided to call it a day. First opened by… Read More »Left Fork Grill confirms closure date of April 5th
Uchi You may have heard rumors about this one bubbling around social media for a little while, but today I can confirm, Uchi is indeed… Read More »A trio of new Japanese concepts set sights on Utah for expansion
“Grove Market re-opening Feb 14th. Soft launch coming soon, your favorite sandwiches” – so goes the perfectly timed Valentine for fans, posted to the window… Read More »Grove Market and Deli appears set for a February 14th return
Let me start by saying – I guarantee your favorite restaurant will be open this February 14th. If there’s somewhere you love, pick up the… Read More »Valentine’s Day dining in Utah – specials on menus for 2026
Time for our first look back over the past few weeks, and what’s caused local food writers to put finger to keypress to. First up,… Read More »What Utah’s food writers have been checking out over the past weeks
Big news from one of Utah’s most famous dining names this week – Log Haven has now transitioned to new ownership. It’s the latest milestone… Read More »Log Haven transitions to new ownership team
When I met with Matt Crandall (exec chef and co-owner) to survey damages to White Horse and Whiskey Street last Fall, even I – a… Read More »White Horse bounces back onto the SLC dining scene
BTG Wine Bar March 3rd, 6.30 p.m.Food $50, wine $50Call (801) 359-2814 for reservations Top of the list of this quartet of wine dinners –… Read More »Upcoming wine dinners to keep an eye on
Another relatively brisk session for the first DABS meeting of the year. The following businesses all received their liquor licenses at the end of January.… Read More »First DABS meeting of the year mints latest bar and restaurant licenses
If you’re one of the 32,000 or so that whiz along this area of 300W (so says an old ad for the then free site)… Read More »First look at the all-new Engine Room Pub & Bistro
Sasa Kitchen The Taiwanese cuisine of this East Side restaurant (2095 E 1300 S) appears to be no more. Several readers have contacted me, noticing… Read More »Latest restaurant closures around Utah
News today from the James Beard Foundation, and another strong showing for Utah’s talented food and beverage scene. This year’s JBF semi-finalist list dropped in… Read More »James Beard Awards announces 2026 semi-finalists in Utah
Decorations down, packed tidily away. A wide-eyed tabula rasa mindset. Healthier, more varied diet plans. If you can tick even one of those off your… Read More »Give those New Year’s resolutions a boost with a trip to the Winter farmers market
Brownstone 22 Top of your list for ’26 should be to keep an eye on this upcoming arrival in downtown SLC. Expect it in the… Read More »What to watch on the Utah food and drink scene in 2026
Felt Bar & Eatery One of my favorite spots downtown, and with good reason, the menu is constantly evolving with creative updates. The latest specials… Read More »Latest updates across SLC restaurant menus
If my last post (160+ new restaurants that opened in 2025) was a little extreme in the wordcount, here’s a simpler listing of bites, aimed… Read More »My favorite dishes I ate around Utah in 2025