Gastronomic SLC – Readers choice awards 2021 – Vote now!
Right folks, put on your thinking caps, it’s time once more for our readers choice awards; a rigorous survey of the most in the know diners in the Utah. And …
Mythical Utah bar license spotted in the wild, then gobbled up
DABC commissioners gathered this week to debate the outcome of an unexpectedly available bar license – which at this point are right up there with unicorns in terms of improbability. …
Kabob Bros – modern and classic Pakistani in Midvale
Allow me if you will, a few moments on my soapbox before we dig in. Good grief, not again – I hear you in the seats at the back. Here’s …
Caputo’s celebrates ten years of fine chocolate events this December
Do you remember what you were doing right now, say nine or ten years ago? I do. Given this website’s Tardis like capabilities there’s an embarrassingly-detailed inventory of the calories …
New restaurant openings continue to surge
How many days elapsed since our last mega-recap of new restaurants? Fourteen. How many additional business openings to land on our desk since then? More. Many more. As daily past …
Restaurant liquor licenses starting to feel the pressure
Welcome back to our monthly roundup of all things perfectly potable. While ordinarily I’d start with a raised eyebrow and nod to the state’s bar license crunch (there are presently …
What’s on the dining event calendar this week
Bewilder Brewing dinner and tour If you’ve managed to survive this Monday’s windstorm with fence and roof intact – relax at this food and beer event tomorrow night (Tuesday October …
Utah fund offers up million dollar restaurant prize
Ever fancied yourself a would be Danny Meyer, a food tycoon extraordinaire in the making? Maybe you’ve got the details to the next big thing stashed away in your brain …
Thanksgiving Dining in Utah 2021
Turkey day is right around the corner folks, and this year, well I think this year is gonna be a busy one. Expect tables to book out quickly, shelves to …
More than 25 new Utah restaurants to keep an eye on
The time is once again upon us my hungry friend. That’s right, it’s our routine recap of everything new and noteworthy. O.k. I know the headline says restaurants but in …
Outlook remains bleak for restaurant staffing
I don’t mean to depress anyone, really I don’t. Those expecting this one to magically clear up overnight though, the writing on the wall really needs scrutinizing in detail. Following …
The best turkey you’ve ever tasted – get one now
Update October 15th: Well. I did warn you to move fast. Beltex confirmed with us today that they moved their entire Thanksgiving turkey order in less than 24 hours… More …
Brewery boom marked this weekend with fun foodie event
It was a footnote in the week’s local news for many, after all, how much attention do you pay to local municipal code refinements? Garnering a modest amount of column …
What’s next on the SLC foodie event calendar
Log Haven gets spooky “Haunted Haven” is back at this fine dining restaurant in Millcreek Canyon. Take the scenic drive up and on October 29th, 30th and 31st enjoy a …
The food that fed me – the formative years
For those expecting the latest food scene scoop, keep walking, I’ll be back with that in the next post. Instead this will be a navel gazing trip down an indulgent …
Fourteen bars battle for just three licenses at DABC meeting
Lets cut to the chase and dive right into the section of this month’s DABC meeting that everyone wants know about – bar licenses. Continuing from the previous August meetup, …
Utah restaurants still plagued by staff shortages
Following on from our August deep dive into the challenges facing the hospitality industry, little seems to be have changed for the beset sector. Indeeed if anything, things are actually …
Z’s – the best hot sauces in Utah
Let me clear some space in the room before we proceed. If the merest suggestion of tabasco has you wincing, this one isn’t for you. Move along please, there’s nothing …
The latest restaurant openings along the Wasatch
Cajun Boil Laissez les bons temps rouler – as the doors on this new seafood boil business in downtown SLC are now open. The menu offers something for everyone, even …
Italian food and fun set to hit downtown SLC
Clear your calendar for the upcoming weekend, you’re going to need some free time to work your way through this one. More than a dozen Italian food vendors will be …