The Roundup – January 2019

It’s been a few months since we featured a review roundup, like our ever stalling weather, write ups are as thin on the ground as the snow. At this time of the year food writers are typically more concerned with adding a few layers of Winter blubber, than writing about this and that. I can … Read more

Utah County’s Bars, Part I

ABGs on Provo's Center Street (ABG's)

As a beer-crazy transplant from Austin, Texas, I was confronted with an immediate and serious problem when I moved to Provo: there was nowhere to drink. I was pleasantly surprised to find that Salt Lake City had its fair share of bars, pubs, gastro-pubs, breweries, and even distilleries, just like any other city, as explained … Read more

It’s a wrap – August 2017

Cantina De Alamexo - pork and duck meatballs

Park City Cocktail Contest – Votes have been tallied, and drink enthusiasts have carefully chosen Bonnie Ulmer as the winner of this year’s Park City Area Restaurant Association (PCARA) Summer Cocktail Contest for the Spicy Watermelon Rosé Spritzer. Bonnie’s winning cocktail is offered at Royal Street Café, mid-mountain at Deer Valley Resort. Craft cocktail fans … Read more

Restaurant review roundup – April 2017

Carnitas at Cantina De Alamexo. Credit SLC Eats.

Our latest roundup of writers and podcasters across the Wasatch Front – stacked to the brim with dining destinations. More than thirty items to sink your teeth into this month; if you can’t find something tasty, you’re doing it wrong. Alamexo (SLC) https://www.801eats.com/single-post/2017/03/09/Alamexo Alamexo Cantina (SLC) https://slceats.com/2017/03/30/preview-alamexo-cantina/ Black Sheep (Provo) http://www.femalefoodie.com/restaurant-reviews/provo-brunch-at-black-sheep-cake/ Black Sheep At Epic … Read more

Restaurant review roundup – January 2017

Balsamic braised short ribs with tarragon demi-sauce from SLC eats review of Deseret Edge Pub

We took a month off from the roundup in December, because lets face it, you’re wallowing in a vat of egg nog and gravy. Or was that just me. Anyway, in with the new and back to what’s hot and not on the SLC restaurant scene. So without further ado, and just in time for … Read more

First look: Black Sheep Cafe Sugar House, Chile Tepin

Black Sheep Cafe - brisket fry bread taco

Black Sheep Cafe – Or to be more precise, Black Sheep At Epic Brewing Sugar House. Quite. To my mind this is the fourth overhauling of both menu and concept for Epic Brewing’s Sugar House location. If memory serves, Robert Angelili’s fancy pub grub menu took first blood in 2013, followed by Craig Gerome’s attempt … Read more

New restaurants – October 2016

Trestle Tavern: trestle burger and fries

Black Sheep Cafe – Do you like great local beer? Do you enjoy creative Southwest cuisine? Like Sugar House? You probably don’t need to tick all of those boxes to get excited about this new partnership. Black Sheep Cafe will soon be opening their second restaurant in the former Epic Annex space in Sugar House. … Read more

Restaurant Review Roundup – January 2016

tuna tartare bistro 222 slceats

Got plans for the weekend yet? You do now. Check out this months restaurant review roundup, a compilation of the output from various independent bloggers and podcasters across the state. Don’t waste the weekend folks. Bistro 222 (SLC) chewandchat.com/2015/12/3575.html Bistro 222 (SLC) http://slceats.com/post/135368060511/bistro-222-has-changed-things-up-hiring-a-new Black Sheep Cafe (Provo) http://www.femalefoodie.com/restaurant-reviews/black-sheep-cafe/ Dim Sum House (SLC) http://slqirty.blogspot.com/2016/01/dim-sum-house.html Empanada Express … Read more

Events and news: Celebrate the bounty, Culinary Crafts pop-up, Park City

Culinary Crafts team torching beef tenderloin

Celebrate The Bounty – There’s just one week left to secure your tickets for the yearly fundraiser in support of all things local. Tickets are priced $65 in advance and are ten bucks more on the day of the event. If you’ve already bought tickets (or need a nudge), here’s some additional info that landed … Read more

Events: Farm To Glass

237 Beetknik at pallet

Farm To Glass – Throughout the month of September, pay extra attention to the liquor menu at your favorite downtown haunt. Twenty bars and restaurants are participating in the Salt Lake Magazine’s third annual Farm To Glass contest. Each has an extra special cocktail concoction on the menu running through till September 21st. You can … Read more

Restaurant Review Roundup – June 2015

Kyoto: Broiled squid with soy sauce and ginger

A quiet month in restaurant reviews for sure. Given that Utah is now a twin city with the surface of the sun, I can only imagine everyone is holed up at home, AC maxed out, submerged in a bath tub of ice. For those souls brave enough to head out into our new apocalyptic, blast … Read more

Events: Willamette Valley Vineyards, Grand America, Winos For Rhinos, Celebrate The Bounty

cucina and willamette valley logos

Join Cucina Deli on Sunday October 5th, 6 p.m. as they celebrate not only fall but the wines of Willamette Valley Vineyards. This very special fall wine dinner crafted by Cucina chef Matt Velarde will also be hosted by Willamette’s Kaeli Laxson too – who will be on hand to discuss the evenings wines. Local … Read more