Spring into action and check out one of these 60 new restaurants
Pull up a chair, close the blinds, pour yourself a triple. This is going to be a long one. October was the last time we corralled all the recent restaurant …
Features
State Of The Plate 2020
It’s the time of the year that I usually put together the yearly run down of the dining scene – you can see previous years here: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016. …
The changing face of the industry
When I first wrote about the changing reality of the hospitality sector, even I have to admit I didn’t predict finger lickin fright to take hold; suffices to say, when …
Covid closures, a running tally of the impact on the SLC food scene
No one likes to be the bearer of bad news; but bad news is what I have. Sorry. As you no doubt know, the hospitality industry is pretty much the …
Get ready for the grill – Summer Q essentials
Now that Father’s Day has come and gone we can get on with this year’s BBQ roundup. After all there’s no point suggesting to dad he’s doing anything wrong when …
As restaurants re-open in Utah, what can you expect from dining out?
Cards on the table time. I’ve been in self imposed lockdown since roughly March 12th now, and if I’m brutally honest I’m more than happy to keep myself holed up …
What’s next for the hospitality industry
As I’ve been sitting here secluded from society for week upon week, my mind has started to wander; how exactly will the chips fall when we return to normal. I …
What’s for dinner – Chefpanzee
I’ve had more than a few emails ask the same thing of late – how can can I help support local businesses during the current Covid-19 outbreak? The basic advice …
Shake off the February blues with these ten foodie treats
February. Arguably the most miserable of months. Hot on the heels of the penitence of January and months away from the luxuriantly warmer Spring and Summer. February. But wait! I’m …
HallPass – first look at this multi menu hot spot
I’ve been holding off highlighting this most recent addition to downtown SLC, as until now the business has been slowly ramping up their operating hours. This week however sees this …
The unstoppable rise of the fried chicken sandwich
2020 might be the year of the rat, but 2019 was most definitely the year of the chicken; well the year of the fried chicken (sandwich) that is. Fast food …
Essential Salt Lake City restaurants to check out in 2020
By about about now you should be coming out of that blissful, holiday-induced haze. Wall to wall calories and carefree attitude to the calendar. Well, it’s time to put down …
State Of The Plate 2019
Wait. Hold up. Stop the press. You thought you were done with all the roundups, best of lists and year end wrap ups. You were wrong. So very wrong. Before …
Reader’s choice awards 2019 – the winners
After tabulating hundreds and hundreds of responses, and correcting oh so many spelling errors (you guys already started on the Christmas egg nog and brandies huh) the results of our …
Holiday Treats 2019
The holiday season is marked by comfort foods and familiar flavors, as many winter festivities celebrate delectable eats and encourage indulgence in celebratory sweets and treats. Whether you’re looking for …
Caffe d’bolla extends precedents in SLC coffee market with latest roaster technology
At 15 years, Caffe d’bolla, based in Salt Lake City, has set yet another precedent in the local coffee market, as part of its ongoing efforts to set exceptional standards …
Gastronomic SLC – readers choice awards
Only twelve years in the making (but goddamnit what the hell is up with some of these popular choice selections)…I present…our very first ever readers choice awards. Your choice to …
SLC’s best veggie burgers
The recent rise of meat alternatives like the Impossible Burger and Beyond Meat has made it clear that more and more diners are skipping beef and opting for meat-free burgers. …
What Utah’s new liquor laws mean for the states shelves and taps
Regardless of where your opinion lies surrounding the acrimony and controversy of Utah’s impending beer law update – one fact is true above all others – 5% ABV beers will …
The best Açaí bowls in Salt Lake City
In the blaring heat of the summer months, everybody’s constantly looking for a way to cool down. You could turn on a fan, or drink some ice water, but what’s …