All the latest Utah food and drink news. If we think you need to know about it, you can read all about it here. Items we cover include news on the DABS, dining events in Utah, updates to local restaurant menus, openings and also, closures.
Following on from the January JBF semi-finalists reveal, today sees the list whittled down to the ultimate finalists. In the previous round, Utah was represented… Read More »James Beard Awards announce 2026 finalists
Opening towards the end of last year, Mama Bird Southern Kitchen is the latest restaurant to join the roster over at Jordan Landing. Their arrival… Read More »Mama Bird Southern Kitchen takes roost in West Jordan
It’s always the way. No sooner had I completed penning this monster compendium of all Utah’s latest restaurant openings last week, and here come a… Read More »SLC Eatery bounces back with new approach
Easter Sunday falls quite a bit earlier this year, at least compared to last year. April 5th to be precise. With that in mind, I’m… Read More »Easter 2026 Dining in Utah – where to eat this year
It’s only been a week since I wrote about the possible impending changes for Utah liquor laws in 2026, but one has already hit the… Read More »ID laws change for restaurants in Utah
Here’s our first major recap of new openings for the year. A deep dive into everything that’s opened over the past few months, as well… Read More »All the latest restaurants to open in Utah – and a peek at what’s next
As the white smoke emerges from the Capitol, we’re now starting to get a more fully formed view of what’s coming our way in this… Read More »What can we expect from this year’s omnibus alcohol bill?
To say I’ve been eagerly awaiting Brownstone 22 would be an understatement akin to saying black holes are quite heavy things. I originally heard of… Read More »Brownstone 22 opens downtown, adding a new spark to SLC’s dining scene
St. Patrick’s Day specials Here’s everything I know about going on for the big day this year (aside from the obvious big hitters like Piper… Read More »St. Patrick’s Day specials and a look at other menu changes around town
Starting Wednesday, March 18th, and running through to Saturday, March 21st, “Iron Chef” Geoffrey Zakarian and “Sandwich King” chef Jeff Mauro will be taking up… Read More »A duo of celeb-chefs to land at Deer Valley’s St. Regis for four days
Full-service restaurant licenses (beer, wine, liquor) Limited-service restaurant licenses (beer, wine) Bar licenses 27 licenses were available for bars in Utah entering the March DABS… Read More »All the new restaurant and bar licenses issued in the February DABS meeting
It was back in 2020 when Katia and Radu Dugala debuted their Eight Settlers Distillery concept over in Cottonwood Heights. Six years later, and the… Read More »Eight Settlers expands to downtown SLC with multi-level bar and lounge
Left Fork Grill After nearly twenty years in the biz, this South Salt Lake institution has decided to call it a day. First opened by… Read More »Left Fork Grill confirms closure date of April 5th
Uchi You may have heard rumors about this one bubbling around social media for a little while, but today I can confirm, Uchi is indeed… Read More »A trio of new Japanese concepts set sights on Utah for expansion
“Grove Market re-opening Feb 14th. Soft launch coming soon, your favorite sandwiches” – so goes the perfectly timed Valentine for fans, posted to the window… Read More »Grove Market and Deli appears set for a February 14th return
Let me start by saying – I guarantee your favorite restaurant will be open this February 14th. If there’s somewhere you love, pick up the… Read More »Valentine’s Day dining in Utah – specials on menus for 2026
Time for our first look back over the past few weeks, and what’s caused local food writers to put finger to keypress to. First up,… Read More »What Utah’s food writers have been checking out over the past weeks
Big news from one of Utah’s most famous dining names this week – Log Haven has now transitioned to new ownership. It’s the latest milestone… Read More »Log Haven transitions to new ownership team
When I met with Matt Crandall (exec chef and co-owner) to survey damages to White Horse and Whiskey Street last Fall, even I – a… Read More »White Horse bounces back onto the SLC dining scene
BTG Wine Bar March 3rd, 6.30 p.m.Food $50, wine $50Call (801) 359-2814 for reservations Top of the list of this quartet of wine dinners –… Read More »Upcoming wine dinners to keep an eye on