More names sadly added to the list of Utah restaurant closures this year

Mayor Voss

Downtown Mayor Voss (228 S. Edison Street, pictured) looks to have departed the city’s bar scene. The above picture is one I took recently when walking by. While the business does not appear to have confirmed the closure directly, online review platforms are noting the closure as permanent. The Trib’s Kolbie Peterson also noted the closure too. The space opposite Franklin Ave operated as Brick And Mortar previously, and before that, Campos Coffee.

Taste of Louisiana

October 26th was the last day of service for the Woodbine Food Hall (545 W 700 S) outlet. Taking to social media the company wrote, “Our last day at Woodbine Food Hall is Saturday, October 26. We appreciate all the support during our time at Woodbine! Stay tuned for updates as we continue to expand the Taste of Louisiana Brand. Thank you Thank you Thank you!”

Spilled Milk

Signing off on Instagram just a few days ago, this dessert-focused business confirmed its closure, “All Spilled Milk locations are now closed. We just want to give a BIG thank you to all of you who have supported us these past 5 years. We started out in a trailer in sugar house with no advertising. It was our friends and family that came and supported and shared our new business. Our goal was to create an experience for people to come in and stay a while and enjoy ice cream together with the people they love. We’ve loved seeing this dream come together. Thank you for being a part of this dream and for all of your support!!”

Juice Shop SLC

After three years of trading in the Maven district area of SLC, this business recently announced its closure on Instagram as follows, “Hi fam! Sharing a major TJS update! It’s with a heart full of gratitude that I’m announcing that I’ve decided not to renew our lease at the end of the month and close TJS. The last day the shop will open will be TOMORROW😝

I’ve truly loved being a part of the Maven community over the last 3 years. The support, collaboration and friendships the Maven community has provided have been an intrinsic part of why this business is still standing. And likewise, the support, collaboration and friendships we made with each of you- our community- is the ultimate reason why we’ve gotten to hang around for so long”.

State Road Tavern / County Store And Cafe

KPCW has the full story on this one. These two names – part of Kamas’ DeJoria Center – are both to shutter at the end of the year.

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Stuart Melling

Hi, I’m Stuart, nice to meet you!  I’m the founder, writer and wrangler at Gastronomic SLC.  I’m a multiple-award winning journalist and have written in myopic detail about the Salt Lake City  dining scene for the better part of seventeen years.

I’ve worked extensively with multiple local publications from Visit Salt Lake to Salt Lake Magazine, not least helped to consult on national TV.   Pause those credits, yep, that’s me! I’m also a former restaurant critic of more than five years, working for the Salt Lake Tribune.    I’m largely fueled by a critical obsession with rice, alliteration and the use of big words I don’t understand.   What they’re saying about me: “Not inaccurate”, “I thought he was older”, “I don’t share his feelings”.

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