Laziz Kitchen Downtown SLC
Today sees the downtown Salt Lake City location of Laziz Kitchen announce its upcoming closure. Writing on social media the restaurant stated:
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of our 2nd south location along with the BackDoor. @backdoorslc
Living bill to bill is tiresome, food costs have become unsustainable, construction for years on end and the ever changing economy. All while trying to do right by our team, our guests and doing something we felt proud of. This decision came with a lot of internal bargaining and a desperation to continue providing a space and food to a community we deeply love. However our care and commitment doesn’t always translate to dollars and cents. October 21st will be our last day in operation, so during this next few weeks, come see us, eat with us one last time and spoil our amazing team that have been with us through many twists and turns and send them off on to their next adventures.
We hope when these doors close, that our remaining location (912 South Jefferson Street) can continue to be a staple in the community and beat the odds of an industry that is suffering. Thank you all”
The attached 21+ bar BackDoor, located to the South of the restaurant, will also close too. It was a little under a year ago that the Midvale location of Laziz also closed. The Mediterranean-inspired restaurant is now survived by the original Central 9th location, which itself opened in 2017, one of the first tenants to take a gamble on the now bustling neighborhood.
Cafe Niche
Kolbie Peterson in the Tribune reported that this other downtown eatery had recently closed. I’m not aware of an official release online regarding the closure, but as the local Reddit has pointed out, various online platforms like Google and Yelp now list the business as closed. In perterson’s weekly Utah Eats newsletter, she reported a notice posted at the business reading, “It has been an honor to be part of this community, and we will truly miss being your go-to spot for delicious food and warm conversations”.
Ballard’s Iceberg Drive In
ABC4 has this detailed piece on the closure of the Draper business after 65 years. ABC4’s article explains that owner Don Ballard is retiring alongside his business. The restaurant closed on October 4th with a farewell event for long-time patrons.
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