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Food trucks lead the discussion this month, as we look back over what’s newly opened the past several weeks; presumably with the warmer months in mind, and the plethora of food anchored festivals in the works for the next few months. Let’s dive in, and start with that headline item… Bobby D’s Da Beef N … Read more
June 11th is the date for this year’s Food Fight – a fundraiser that sees nearly two dozen of the best names on Utah’s dining scene get together. I’m told the event planners hope to build on the success of the binaural event last year and attract upto a 1,000 guests to taste some of … Read more
Katsanevas is a name with significant culinary pedigree in Utah. Going back as far as the 1960s with The Athenian, the name has been synonymous with welcoming hospitality for more than 60 years. Their most well known venture also happens to one of the most famous in the Beehive. Crown Burgers opened their first location … Read more
Lovers of lagers of all forms will want to circle May 20th right away. That’s the date for this year’s Lagerpalooza, held once more at Midvale staple Bohemian Brewery. The free to attend event (all ages are welcome) will see a roster of SLC’s finest rock up to pour their take on this Euro-borne brew. … Read more
It goes without saying that your favorite Mexican restaurant will be open this Friday. Moreover with Cinco de Mayo falling on a Friday, expect a brisk and bustling celebration at many spots around town. Here are all the specials, updates, deals and one off events we currently know of for the big day. Epic Brewing … Read more
Mother’s Day falls on Sunday May 14th this year, and with it, a smorgasbord of buffets and dining specials at restaurants around the state. Below are all of the Mother’s Day dining options we know of in Utah this year. Please note that information and descriptions below are provided by restaurants directly; prices listed may … Read more
The headline news from April’s DABS meeting – the likely exhaustion of even more liquor license types. The writing has been on the wall for months, with the reality now starting to hit hard. Here’s a look at the main items from this month’s meeting. Full service restaurant licenses (beer, wine, liquor) Going into the … Read more
When the groundbreaking Forage restaurant in SLC closed some seven years ago, no one correctly guessed Viet Pham’s trajectory. The molecular gastronomy influenced restaurant was a one of a kind for Utah; even today, few have attempted to emulate what Pham and co-owner Bowman Brown intricately crafted over their six year plating span. Awards rained … Read more
With Winter finally relenting its record breaking icy grasp on the state, outdoor events beckon. With that in mind, here are all the major events, festivals and get togethers over the coming months. While many of the following are multifaceted events, each has a notable food component that’s worth attending for in its own right. … Read more
Big news for fans of thoughtfully crafted cocktails this week – the skills of a certain Francesco Lafranconi are back on the menu right here in Salt Lake City. The award winning mixologist is the brains behind an extra special cocktail menu, appearing now at Flanker’s latest intimate popup – Paradise Parlor. Before I dig … Read more
In our latest roundup of new openings, it’s all, well, it’s all bit quiet. There’s barely a handful of names who’ve opened the doors since the last recap in March. That said, the coming weeks look very much lie state state of our waterways – ready to pick up the pace. Scroll down to see … Read more
For fans of the chilly-edition of Salt Lake’s downtown Farmer’s Market, take note, this weekend is last call. April 15th will be the final Winter Farmers Market of the 2022-2023 season. Don’t miss this final opportunity to stock up on items such as cheese, meat, eggs, baked goods, and crafts – while supporting local farmers … Read more
Head to Lehi’s KILN co-working space this April 20th for a showing of GATHER. The event will help raise funds to build a new food hub to benefit Dragonfly Farms on the Navajo Nation. Food hubs are critical food facilities where farmers and ranchers can bring their goods to be more readily distributed. The hubs serve a … Read more
Bookending the March DABS meeting, some fairly surprising news with DABS staff confirming three rare as tantalum, bar licenses would be up for the taking . You can catch the full meeting here. But here’s a quick recap of the meeting and notables. Bar licenses With the room nearly fainting en masse, five businesses pitched … Read more
Image credit, Salt Lake Magazine and Adam Finkle. After January’s semi-finalist nominations gave us all cause to raise a glass, this one should have us emptying the bottle. Mazza‘s Ali Sabbah has been named as one of the five best chefs in the “Mountain” region by the James Beard Awards; that taxonomy by the way … Read more
It was roughly a year ago when Monster Energy Drinks gulped down CANarchy – the collective brewing company that both Squatters and Wasatch breweries called home. Thankfully for fans of the Utah brewpub scene, it didn’t take long for local clarity on the deal to emerge. Just two months after the $330 million transaction, a … Read more
As the snow continues to tumble from the skies, you might be forgiven we’re skipping Spring this year. Fear ye not however, here are ten dishes I recently gobbled down around town – each plenty enough to bring some renewal and sparkle to your day. Kin Sen Noodle Asian Bar Sen Yai Listed under the … Read more
Easter Sunday falls on April 9th this year, and with it, a smorgasbord of buffets and dining specials hot restaurants around the state. Below are all of the Easter dining options we know of in Utah this year. Please note that information and descriptions below are provided by restaurants directly; prices listed may not include … Read more
The ladies of Hell’s Backbone Grill will return for the 2023 season renewed, refreshed, with a new reservation system (thank you) and with a new team member! Hell’s Backbone Grill & Farm Co-owners and Founding Chefs Blake Spalding and Jen Castle will be joined by Executive Chef Tamara Stanger (pictured, credit Blake Peterson). “We’re excited … Read more
Welcome back aboard the good ship new and notable, and frankly, what’s been a relative calm sea. The pace of openings over the past month has been more sedate than that prior,; though looking ahead, it still seems like we’re in for a buoyant year. So, hoist the mainsail and allow me to stop torturing … Read more