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 this Instagram post the business announced the closure of its Midvale location (1076 Fort Union Blvd, pictured top). The post reads:
“This time of year we reflect on the last 11-12 months, talk about what we did right and what needs some energy and attention. As a business we are always evaluating what is best for us as a whole and creating long term goals for ourselves. In doing so we have come to the hard decision to close our midvale restaurant on December 1st, 2024. So please come support us in our final days.
We have built something we are proud of and excited to see what we can do with this shift in resources. We have the best team, who have carried our hearts through this decision and the most amazing guests that have supported us through it all.
Although this feels like a big change, we remain strong in maintaining our values and focusing on the success of our other 2 restaurants, along with growing our packaged product line.
Please come see us at our other two locations, as your patronage means more now than ever. If you have to drive that extra distance to downtown, just know our new dinner menu will be well worth the drive.
Plus, we will always be available for delivery, catering and private events. We hope to feed you soon. With love, The Laziz Family”
The Midvale location of the business opened in late Spring 2022, building on the success of their Central 9th location, which itself opened in 2017, the work of Moudi Sbiety and Derek Kitchen. The Midvale closure comes roughly a year after the downtown location was also at risk according to this post by the company. At that time, the 200 S location had reportedly experienced a loss of 40% in sales due to adjacent road work. Thankfully, for fans, the Central 9th and downtown location are set to continue.
Yoko Taco
Update: only a few hours after posting this initial story, Yoko Taco also announced their impending closure. December 21st looks set to be their last day, with the restaurant signing off with extra special pricing of $3 tacos and $2 beers – every day until the end. That means you have one more reason to go sample their crispy pig ear taco (pictured top). The announcement on Instagram reads:
“It’s with heavy and grateful hearts that we announce the permanent closure of Yoko Taco. We love this place. We love this food. We will miss it and all the people that made it special over the years from both sides of the counter (more to come on that).
Sincerely, thank you for helping us make it so special. Stop by these next two weeks to say goodbye, we’ll be open Tuesday – Saturday the next 2 weeks, 11:30a – 9p. Come enjoy Taco Tuesday pricing everyday until we lock the doors for good on the 21st.”
Wasatch Broiler
After a more than three-decade run, this well-known name will also be leaving the dining scene at the end of the year. The following Facebook post showcased a flyer explaining December 23rd would be the last day of business for the Sandy (7662 Union Park Ave) restaurant:
“It is with a heavy heart that we have decided to close our doors on December 23, 2024. After careful consideration, we have decided not to renew our lease. Wasatch Broiler & Grill started in 1988. Throughout this time, there were 4 locations: Murray, Sugarhouse, Downtown, and Midvale. We have served the community with great honor and respect. It has been our pleasure to do so. That being said, we feel that it’s time to move on to the next chapter. We sincerely thank each and every customer and staff member that have shared in this wonderful journey. We sincerely thank you. Godspeed and farewell. Please join us for our farewell celebration prior to closing our doors!
On behalf of the Wasatch Broiler & Grill Family”
Burger Pioneers
Health reasons were cited in this post as the reason for this well-regarded food truck calling it a day; also offering up assets of the business for would-be other burgerpreneurs to take the reins. The owners write:
“We had to make the tough decision to close Burger Pioneers permanently due to health reasons. We want to thank everyone that has supported our business for the past 2 years. We are looking to sell the business since we’ve built some name recognition. We’ll entertain selling the truck without the business license or contacts as well. Contact Denny Smith for more details.”
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That’s a huge bummer to see Wasatch Broiler close. They had genuinely delicious steak kabobs and rice – I’ll have to make a trip over there before December 23 for one last meal.
I wonder if the owner just wanted to retire. 37 years is a long run.