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Valentine’s Day 2021 in Utah

February 12, 2021February 3, 2021 by Stuart Melling
Harmons hot cocoa bombs

Every year my advice is the same: if you really want to treat that special someone in you life, skip the 14th of February. Seriously, go a week before, go …

Read moreValentine’s Day 2021 in Utah

Score a great restaurant bargain before this program ends

February 4, 2021December 13, 2020 by Stuart Melling

Stop In Utah deals continue New deals continue to pop up on the Shop In Utah program funded by the state. If my severely hazy memory recollects – this will …

Read moreScore a great restaurant bargain before this program ends

New covid rules for bars and restaurants, other food news

November 9, 2020November 9, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Caffe Molise heated patio

If you found yourself starting at your buzzing phone late last night, you no doubt tuned in for Gazza’s address to the state regarding Covus; what you might not have …

Read moreNew covid rules for bars and restaurants, other food news

Dining events creeping back, menu updates and local news

September 24, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Bhutan House - chicken chilli momo fried rice

Caffe Molise beer brunch Looking for a way to toast the weekend? Check out the neat little beer brunch this Saturday (September 26th) on the Caffe Molise patio. The four …

Read moreDining events creeping back, menu updates and local news

Dine in openings continue apace plus other specials and news

May 14, 2020May 14, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Caffe Molise - pan-seared king salmon

Specials and curbside updates Caffe Molise – The ever popular downtown restaurant opened for curbside just a couple weeks back, and now has several eye popping specials on the to …

Read moreDine in openings continue apace plus other specials and news

Mother’s Day 2020 dining, restaurants re-opening and more

April 11, 2021May 6, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Saffron Valley lunch buffet to go

Mother’s Day 2020 I don’t know if it was my dispirited take on the outlook for this years proceedings, but restaurants have stepped up a gear this week. A whole …

Read moreMother’s Day 2020 dining, restaurants re-opening and more

Restaurants set to re-open, new menus, meals and deals

April 29, 2020April 29, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Homemade pastrami burger

Utah restaurants looking to re-open It was already the topic on everyone’s lips – when would Utah restaurants be able to open again? Should they even open if they could? …

Read moreRestaurants set to re-open, new menus, meals and deals

Essential Salt Lake City restaurants to check out in 2020

January 6, 2020January 5, 2020 by Stuart Melling
SkinnyFATS at The Gateway

By about about now you should be coming out of that blissful, holiday-induced haze. Wall to wall calories and carefree attitude to the calendar. Well, it’s time to put down …

Read moreEssential Salt Lake City restaurants to check out in 2020

Reader’s choice awards 2019 – the winners

December 23, 2019December 18, 2019 by Stuart Melling
R&R BBQ - three meat plate

After tabulating hundreds and hundreds of responses, and correcting oh so many spelling errors (you guys already started on the Christmas egg nog and brandies huh) the results of our …

Read moreReader’s choice awards 2019 – the winners

DABC news, closures, dining specials and Fall product launches

November 1, 2019 by Stuart Melling

The headline news out of the October DABC meeting was the increasing pressure on the state’s current inventory of bar licenses. Before the meeting only one license was available for …

Read moreDABC news, closures, dining specials and Fall product launches

Celebrate local and celebrate the season at these four fun events

September 25, 2019 by Stuart Melling
SLC Eatery (SLC Eats)

Celebrate The Bounty A final list of food and distillery pairings is now in for this years Celebrate The Bounty, the yearly bash that puts the spotlight on all things …

Read moreCelebrate local and celebrate the season at these four fun events

The very best of Utah’s Fall food events

September 4, 2019September 3, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Feast Of The Five Senses 2018 - stuffed brioche

You can pretend all you like but Summer will soon be a faded memory. Before we’re all plunged into darkness, snow and inversion we get a fleeting reprieve of fun …

Read moreThe very best of Utah’s Fall food events

Essential Salt Lake City restaurants to check out in 2019

July 18, 2019January 15, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Feldmans Deli hi res header

I’m not one to sugar coat things, so I’m going to give you it straight right now. Take a last glance at that list of NY resolutions and throw it …

Read moreEssential Salt Lake City restaurants to check out in 2019

State Of The Plate 2018

March 1, 2019December 28, 2018 by Stuart Melling

Easily the most anticipated time of the year is here. Yes, I know, I know, the moment you’ve all been waiting with frenzied tension – our end of year State …

Read moreState Of The Plate 2018

The Roundup – October 2018

October 26, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Bok Bok Chicken - boneless chicken and fries (Bok Bok Chicken)

Get the scoop on what’s hot and what’s not. Food trucks, cafe, restaurants. bars and more, if someone wrote about it in the past month, you’ll find it here in …

Read moreThe Roundup – October 2018

Events: Stanza, Avenues Proper, BGR, Celebrate The Bounty

July 29, 2018July 25, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Sliders and beer at BGR Sugar House

Stanza Wednesday August 1st is the date for this downtown Italian eateries next wine dinner. The four course menu by Jonathan LeBlanc will be paired with selections from Vosca, Dolfo …

Read moreEvents: Stanza, Avenues Proper, BGR, Celebrate The Bounty

Menu watch – May 2018

May 21, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Spencer's - millionaire's bacon (Spencer's)

Spencer’s For Steaks And Chops A new menu has rolled out at the classic American steak house in downtown SLC. Both lunch and dinner menus at Spencer’s have a range …

Read moreMenu watch – May 2018

State Of The Plate 2017

March 22, 2019December 28, 2017 by Stuart Melling
HSL - dessert 2

It’s time to get angry again folks, get your pitchforks and torches ready. We’re going to go ahead and name the best restaurants for 2017. Back for the second year …

Read moreState Of The Plate 2017

Events: Red Rock, BTG, Meditrina, Under Current

September 23, 2018December 4, 2017 by Stuart Melling
Red Rock Brewing - beer with santa

Beer With Santa – Kicking off Red Rock Brewing’s annual 12 days of Christmas, is this event for kids of all ages at the Beer Store. On December 9th (2-5 …

Read moreEvents: Red Rock, BTG, Meditrina, Under Current

Events: Tastemakers and Savor The Summit 2016

October 6, 2018May 13, 2016 by Stuart Melling
savor the summit main street 2015 zoom appetizer

Tastemakers 2016 – Now in its sixth year, this two day event curated by Salt Lake Magazine is back again for 2016. The event, held June 2nd and 3rd (5-10 …

Read moreEvents: Tastemakers and Savor The Summit 2016

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50+ wines by the glass

Check out our sponsor BTG Wine Bar., the best wine bar in town with a hand curated selection of boutique wines.
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Loaded burgers

Looking for amazing burgers in Salt Lake? Check out our sponsor BGR for creative, bold burgers; everything is grilled to your temperature exactly.
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Special seafood

For first class seafood and shellfish in Salt Lake City, check out our sponsor Current Fish And Oyster.
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Stacked sandwiches

On the hunt for SLC’s best sandwich? Look no further than our sponsor Feldman’s Deli and their loaded half pound deli classics.
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Romantic mountain dining

Looking for the most romantic spot in Utah? Check out our sponsor Log Haven nestled in Millcreek canyon.
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Authentic Japanese

It’s hard to beat authenticity and consistency. Our sponsor Kyoto has been offering traditional sushi, sashimi and entrees for more than 30 years.
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Neighborhood gem

This downtown based Cafe Niche offers one of the very best neighborhood menus in town, breakfast and brunch included.
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Impressive Italian

The downtown based Caffe Molise offers some of the very best Italian food in all of SLC. Check out this fine sponsor next time you’re downtown.
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Chic date night spot

Head down to our sponsor Stanza and discover one of the city’s coolest spots for a night out.
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A relaxing oasis

Look no further than our sponsor Oasis Cafe for a tranquil destination in the heart of Salt Lake. Open seven days a week.
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Chic downtown dining

Look no further than our sponsor Whiskey Street for brilliant downtown dining like this ahi poke with cucumbers, avocado, chuka ika salad, wasabi lime aioli, and sesame wonton chips*
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Chic downtown dining

Head to our sponsor White Horse for brilliant downtown dining in a classy environment
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Upscale pub grub

Check out our sponsor Bourbon House fabulous pub grub with a refined and elevated twist
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Chef inspired cuisine

Visit our sponsor SLC Eatery - for unique chef driven cuisine and a modern take on dim sum.
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Fabulous lunch spot

Check out our sponsor Taqueria 27 for a great destination lunch spot seven days a week.
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50+ wines by the glass

Check out our sponsor BTG Wine Bar., the best wine bar in town with a hand curated selection of boutique wines.
sponsored ad

Loaded burgers

Looking for amazing burgers in Salt Lake? Check out our sponsor BGR for creative, bold burgers; everything is grilled to your temperature exactly.
sponsored ad

Special seafood

For first class seafood and shellfish in Salt Lake City, check out our sponsor Current Fish And Oyster.
sponsored ad

Stacked sandwiches

On the hunt for SLC’s best sandwich? Look no further than our sponsor Feldman’s Deli and their loaded half pound deli classics.
sponsored ad

Romantic mountain dining

Looking for the most romantic spot in Utah? Check out our sponsor Log Haven nestled in Millcreek canyon.
sponsored ad

Authentic Japanese

It’s hard to beat authenticity and consistency. Our sponsor Kyoto has been offering traditional sushi, sashimi and entrees for more than 30 years.
sponsored ad

Neighborhood gem

This downtown based Cafe Niche offers one of the very best neighborhood menus in town, breakfast and brunch included.
sponsored ad

Impressive Italian

The downtown based Caffe Molise offers some of the very best Italian food in all of SLC. Check out this fine sponsor next time you’re downtown.
sponsored ad

Chic date night spot

Head down to our sponsor Stanza and discover one of the city’s coolest spots for a night out.
sponsored ad

A relaxing oasis

Look no further than our sponsor Oasis Cafe for a tranquil destination in the heart of Salt Lake. Open seven days a week.
sponsored ad

Chic downtown dining

Look no further than our sponsor Whiskey Street for brilliant downtown dining like this ahi poke with cucumbers, avocado, chuka ika salad, wasabi lime aioli, and sesame wonton chips*
sponsored ad

Chic downtown dining

Head to our sponsor White Horse for brilliant downtown dining in a classy environment
sponsored ad

Upscale pub grub

Check out our sponsor Bourbon House fabulous pub grub with a refined and elevated twist
sponsored ad

Chef inspired cuisine

Visit our sponsor SLC Eatery - for unique chef driven cuisine and a modern take on dim sum.
sponsored ad

Fabulous lunch spot

Check out our sponsor Taqueria 27 for a great destination lunch spot seven days a week.
sponsored ad

Features

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  • Beyond burger with runny eggState Of The Plate 2020
  • Maven Oak Creative header imageThe changing face of the industry
  • Punch Bowl Social - knock off burgerCovid closures, a running tally of the impact on the SLC food scene
  • BBQ plate with home made corn breadGet ready for the grill – Summer Q essentials

50+ wines by the glass

Check out our sponsor BTG Wine Bar., the best wine bar in town with a hand curated selection of boutique wines.
sponsored ad

Loaded burgers

Looking for amazing burgers in Salt Lake? Check out our sponsor BGR for creative, bold burgers; everything is grilled to your temperature exactly.
sponsored ad

Special seafood

For first class seafood and shellfish in Salt Lake City, check out our sponsor Current Fish And Oyster.
sponsored ad

Stacked sandwiches

On the hunt for SLC’s best sandwich? Look no further than our sponsor Feldman’s Deli and their loaded half pound deli classics.
sponsored ad

Romantic mountain dining

Looking for the most romantic spot in Utah? Check out our sponsor Log Haven nestled in Millcreek canyon.
sponsored ad

Authentic Japanese

It’s hard to beat authenticity and consistency. Our sponsor Kyoto has been offering traditional sushi, sashimi and entrees for more than 30 years.
sponsored ad

Neighborhood gem

This downtown based Cafe Niche offers one of the very best neighborhood menus in town, breakfast and brunch included.
sponsored ad

Impressive Italian

The downtown based Caffe Molise offers some of the very best Italian food in all of SLC. Check out this fine sponsor next time you’re downtown.
sponsored ad

Chic date night spot

Head down to our sponsor Stanza and discover one of the city’s coolest spots for a night out.
sponsored ad

A relaxing oasis

Look no further than our sponsor Oasis Cafe for a tranquil destination in the heart of Salt Lake. Open seven days a week.
sponsored ad

Chic downtown dining

Look no further than our sponsor Whiskey Street for brilliant downtown dining like this ahi poke with cucumbers, avocado, chuka ika salad, wasabi lime aioli, and sesame wonton chips*
sponsored ad

Chic downtown dining

Head to our sponsor White Horse for brilliant downtown dining in a classy environment
sponsored ad

Upscale pub grub

Check out our sponsor Bourbon House fabulous pub grub with a refined and elevated twist
sponsored ad

Chef inspired cuisine

Visit our sponsor SLC Eatery - for unique chef driven cuisine and a modern take on dim sum.
sponsored ad

Fabulous lunch spot

Check out our sponsor Taqueria 27 for a great destination lunch spot seven days a week.
sponsored ad

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