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.
After a relatively busy 2024 update to Utah’s liquor laws, this year’s edition ultimately yielded few major updates. Indeed, a possible relaxation of proximity laws… Read More »Upcoming liquor law changes in Utah – with one major change for all bars and restaurants
Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 11th this year, and with it, a mammoth amount of buffets and dining specials at restaurants around the state.… Read More »Mother’s Day dining in Utah – where to eat in 2025
After a storied 16-year run, the bell has been rung for last call at the much-loved Garage On Beck. “There are a number of different… Read More »Garage On Beck to close on May 31st after 15+ year journey
Since our last roundup in February, let’s take another look over what food writers in Utah have been running the rule over. First up Alex… Read More »Taiwanese to Japanese omakase detailed in latest writeups by local press
Frankie And Essls It’s been a couple of months since this excellent breakfast sandwich shop suffered a flooding disaster that shuttered their SLC location (490… Read More »Popular SLC breakfast sandwich shop, and downtown bar close
Flanker Kitchen & Sporting Club It’s all change again at The Parlor – the semi-secret cocktail lounge tucked away at the back of Flanker. The… Read More »Downtown SLC cocktail bar unleashes Western-themed re-design
Easter Sunday falls a little later this year namely, April 20th As per usual the date is marked by local restaurants with a wide array… Read More »Easter 2025 Dining in Utah – where to eat this year
Following on from the January news that saw nine Utah names make the prestigious James Beard Awards semi-finalist list – today sees the organization announce… Read More »Salt Lake City bar to go up against the nation’s best at James Beard Awards
Bar licenses Only two applicants appeared on this month’s docket for a highly coveted bar license; this is notable considering the 12 currently available in… Read More »More than a dozen new liquor licenses were issued in the March DABS meeting
It’s been barely six months since James Beard nominee SLC Eatery announced its closure – a tremendous loss for the SLC food scene. News breaking… Read More »SLC restaurant Mazza seeks community support to remain open
The wraps came off of Salt Lake City’s newest liquor store (1615 S. Foothill Drive) this morning. The doors opened at 11.00 a.m. marking the… Read More »New Foothill liquor store opens today
I’ve harped on and on about West Valley City’s Pho 777 for years now. I hope you’ve been paying attention and time, it’s a true… Read More »This West Valley City sandwich is a steal for $10
BTG Wine Bar April 8th, 7.00 p.m. BTG Wine Bar (pictured top) will host a wine dinner with winemaker Eric Wilson of Longoria Wines in… Read More »Here’s what’s on the dining calendar for the next few weeks
As the month ends, here are all the news items that came our way, but otherwise didn’t make it to a story. The following info… Read More »Harmons awards three local names a $5,000 grant
To say the secret is out about Zhu Ting Ji, would be an understatement for the ages. The Taylorsville newcomer has been nothing short of… Read More »Spicy Boiled Fish – thrilling Sichuan cooking at Zhu Ting Ji
Grab those diaries folks. Hill Top Hospitality’s (Urban Hill, Hearth and Hill, Hill’s Kitchen) latest outing will swing open their doors this Friday (March 21st).… Read More »Sugar House welcomes Hearth And Hill this Friday
Alibi Taking to Instagram this week, this cocktail-forward bar (pictured top) signed off, writing, “Alibi will be permanently closing its doors on Saturday, March 22nd.… Read More »Downtown Salt Lake City bar announces March 22nd closure
When Florencia and Adam Farr created Empanda Co. (2030 South and 900 East, SLC), they were hoping to fill several gaps in the Utah dining… Read More »Eating and living well at Empanada Co.
El Tonga Tacos I had hoped to bring you news about this extra special spot in the coming weeks, but alas, owner Teodoro Cruz called… Read More »Creatively unique taco shop closes doors
St Patrick’s Day specials First up, here’s a quick look at what’s happening over the coming days for St. Pats, lower down the page, some… Read More »Upcoming food and drink events for your calendar this month