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Where to eat out – dining inspiration for your weekend

August 14, 2021 by Stuart Melling
Villagio Pizzeria - margerita pizza with olives

If you’re looking to change up your weekend dining routine, let us give you a little inspiration. The following restaurants are all from our recent series of Eat Here Now …

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Eat Here Now – Carson Kitchen

July 15, 2021July 15, 2021 by Stuart Melling

I’ve known of this Sin City original for a long time now, spending as I do, far too much time in the Silver State handing over my hard earned dollars …

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Business closures, menu updates, news galore

June 27, 2021June 23, 2021 by Stuart Melling
CAmpos Coffee - corned beef hash (Campos)

Campos Coffee shuts up shop in North America The next week sees the final few days of Campos Coffee’s brace of Utah based businesses, located in SLC and Park City …

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State Of The Plate 2020

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Beyond burger with runny egg

It’s the time of the year that I usually put together the yearly run down of the dining scene – you can see previous years here: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016. …

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Restaurants continuing to open at pace during Covid

October 15, 2020October 13, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Wow Bao header 3

As I recently wrote, the hospitality industry is facing a tumultuous upheaval. Despite the shifting odds of success though, there’s still more than one restaurateur willing to roll the dice. …

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Foodie events starting back up, menu updates, news around town

September 11, 2020September 11, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Carson Kitchen - steak with mac n cheese

Set to celebrate their 16th annual Feast Of The Five Senses – Slow Food Utah’s 2020 event is being offered in a whole new C19-safe way. This year, 10 local …

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The return of Desert Edge, new restaurants and must eat dishes

August 11, 2020August 10, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Nacho Daddy - enchilada nachos

Desert Edge returns Several readers have contacted me over the past few months to ask about the current state of this popular pub and brewery. I can now happily report …

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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 …

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New restaurants in Utah – April 2019

October 20, 2019April 17, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Five Sushi Brothers maki sushi large

Level Crossing Brewing Yes, we’re starting out of alphabetical sequence this month, and yes it’s because I got some lovely photos from the recent ribbon cutting event of this new …

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It’s A Wrap – January 2019

January 8, 2020February 2, 2019 by Stuart Melling
The Rose Establishment - avocado toast (saltplatecity)

We took December off from the wrap up, as general food news was a little thin on the ground over the holiday period. As such this wrap up covers both …

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50+ wines by the glass

BTG Wine Bar offer Utah's biggest and best wine bar experience. BTG pours more than fifty hand curated selections, all available by the glass, as well as multiple smart wine flights.


btgwinebar.com

Brilliant burgers

Looking for amazing burgers in Salt Lake? Head to BGR for creative, bold burgers/. The Sugar House burger experts grill everything to your preferred temperature. Don't miss the line up of local craft brews too.


bgrtheburgerjoint.com

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.


feldmansdeli.com

Romantic mountain dining

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


log-haven.com

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.


kyotoslc.com

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.


caffemolise.com

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.


oasiscafeslc.com

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.


whiskeystreet.com

Chic downtown dining

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


whitehorseslc.com

Upscale pub grub

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


bourbonhouseslc.com

Chef inspired cuisine

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


slceatery.com

Fabulous lunch spot

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


taqueria27.com

Tremendous Italian dining

Looking for a stellar meal in downtown SLC? Check out Stoneground Italian Kitchen for one of the best dinner destinations in the city.


stonegrounditalian.com

Terrific Thai cuisine

Discover a diverse menu of Thai dishes at our sponsors Kao Thai. The menu offers both authentically crafted classics, as well as a range of modern takes on Thai.


kaothai-slc.com

A unique night out

Enjoy fun food and world class mixology from our sponsors Flanker. Go for the food and drink but stay for the hands on fun with their sports simulators, karaoke rooms and more.


flankerslc.com

Avenues must eats

One of the best neighborhood hangouts can be found at Avenues Proper. Go for the seasonal chef-driven menu, and stay for the award winning lineup of craft brews.


avenuesproper.com

Avenues must eats

One of the best neighborhood hangouts can be found at Stratford Proper. Go for the seasonal chef-driven menu, and stay for the award winning lineup of craft brews.


stratfordproper.com

Time for a burger?

Head on down to Proper Burger for some of the best burgers in the business. Options start from under five bucks and include a range of DIY add ons.


Proper Burger

Utah's only Utah only bar

For Utah beer that is! Check out our sponsors Craft By Proper , Utah's only bar that features 100% Utah only beer.


craftbyproper.com

Healthy fast eats

Looking for a quick meal that's equally healthy? Check out the menu at Ascent Kitchen , one of our favorite places to grab a nutritious meal.


ascent.kitchen

Latest Utah food news

  • Eight new bars approved at June alcohol meeting

    Eight new bars approved at June alcohol meeting

    June 29, 2022
  • Arthur – one of Utah’s best meals will vanish in a couple weeks

    Arthur – one of Utah’s best meals will vanish in a couple weeks

    June 27, 2022
  • The Pearl – upping the ante for Utah bar food

    The Pearl – upping the ante for Utah bar food

    June 22, 2022
  • Which hard seltzers are now legal in Utah grocery stores?

    Which hard seltzers are now legal in Utah grocery stores?

    June 21, 2022
  • Spaghetti by the bucket? It’s coming soon to Salt Lake City

    Spaghetti by the bucket? It’s coming soon to Salt Lake City

    June 18, 2022

50+ wines by the glass

BTG Wine Bar offer Utah's biggest and best wine bar experience. BTG pours more than fifty hand curated selections, all available by the glass, as well as multiple smart wine flights.


btgwinebar.com

Brilliant burgers

Looking for amazing burgers in Salt Lake? Head to BGR for creative, bold burgers/. The Sugar House burger experts grill everything to your preferred temperature. Don't miss the line up of local craft brews too.


bgrtheburgerjoint.com

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.


feldmansdeli.com

Romantic mountain dining

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


log-haven.com

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.


kyotoslc.com

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.


caffemolise.com

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.


oasiscafeslc.com

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.


whiskeystreet.com

Chic downtown dining

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


whitehorseslc.com

Upscale pub grub

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


bourbonhouseslc.com

Chef inspired cuisine

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


slceatery.com

Fabulous lunch spot

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


taqueria27.com

Tremendous Italian dining

Looking for a stellar meal in downtown SLC? Check out Stoneground Italian Kitchen for one of the best dinner destinations in the city.


stonegrounditalian.com

Terrific Thai cuisine

Discover a diverse menu of Thai dishes at our sponsors Kao Thai. The menu offers both authentically crafted classics, as well as a range of modern takes on Thai.


kaothai-slc.com

A unique night out

Enjoy fun food and world class mixology from our sponsors Flanker. Go for the food and drink but stay for the hands on fun with their sports simulators, karaoke rooms and more.


flankerslc.com

Avenues must eats

One of the best neighborhood hangouts can be found at Avenues Proper. Go for the seasonal chef-driven menu, and stay for the award winning lineup of craft brews.


avenuesproper.com

Avenues must eats

One of the best neighborhood hangouts can be found at Stratford Proper. Go for the seasonal chef-driven menu, and stay for the award winning lineup of craft brews.


stratfordproper.com

Time for a burger?

Head on down to Proper Burger for some of the best burgers in the business. Options start from under five bucks and include a range of DIY add ons.


Proper Burger

Utah's only Utah only bar

For Utah beer that is! Check out our sponsors Craft By Proper , Utah's only bar that features 100% Utah only beer.


craftbyproper.com

Healthy fast eats

Looking for a quick meal that's equally healthy? Check out the menu at Ascent Kitchen , one of our favorite places to grab a nutritious meal.


ascent.kitchen

Eat here now

  • Arthur – one of Utah’s best meals will vanish in a couple weeks

    Arthur – one of Utah’s best meals will vanish in a couple weeks

    June 27, 2022
  • The Pearl – upping the ante for Utah bar food

    The Pearl – upping the ante for Utah bar food

    June 22, 2022
  • Picnicking at the Yalla Kosher Food Truck

    Picnicking at the Yalla Kosher Food Truck

    May 23, 2022
  • A tasty trio of new restaurants for your weekend

    A tasty trio of new restaurants for your weekend

    May 12, 2022
  • House of Corn – traditional Mexican cuisine in Sandy

    House of Corn – traditional Mexican cuisine in Sandy

    April 21, 2022

50+ wines by the glass

BTG Wine Bar offer Utah's biggest and best wine bar experience. BTG pours more than fifty hand curated selections, all available by the glass, as well as multiple smart wine flights.


btgwinebar.com

Brilliant burgers

Looking for amazing burgers in Salt Lake? Head to BGR for creative, bold burgers/. The Sugar House burger experts grill everything to your preferred temperature. Don't miss the line up of local craft brews too.


bgrtheburgerjoint.com

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.


feldmansdeli.com

Romantic mountain dining

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


log-haven.com

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.


kyotoslc.com

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.


caffemolise.com

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.


oasiscafeslc.com

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.


whiskeystreet.com

Chic downtown dining

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


whitehorseslc.com

Upscale pub grub

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


bourbonhouseslc.com

Chef inspired cuisine

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


slceatery.com

Fabulous lunch spot

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


taqueria27.com

Tremendous Italian dining

Looking for a stellar meal in downtown SLC? Check out Stoneground Italian Kitchen for one of the best dinner destinations in the city.


stonegrounditalian.com

Terrific Thai cuisine

Discover a diverse menu of Thai dishes at our sponsors Kao Thai. The menu offers both authentically crafted classics, as well as a range of modern takes on Thai.


kaothai-slc.com

A unique night out

Enjoy fun food and world class mixology from our sponsors Flanker. Go for the food and drink but stay for the hands on fun with their sports simulators, karaoke rooms and more.


flankerslc.com

Avenues must eats

One of the best neighborhood hangouts can be found at Avenues Proper. Go for the seasonal chef-driven menu, and stay for the award winning lineup of craft brews.


avenuesproper.com

Avenues must eats

One of the best neighborhood hangouts can be found at Stratford Proper. Go for the seasonal chef-driven menu, and stay for the award winning lineup of craft brews.


stratfordproper.com

Time for a burger?

Head on down to Proper Burger for some of the best burgers in the business. Options start from under five bucks and include a range of DIY add ons.


Proper Burger

Utah's only Utah only bar

For Utah beer that is! Check out our sponsors Craft By Proper , Utah's only bar that features 100% Utah only beer.


craftbyproper.com

Healthy fast eats

Looking for a quick meal that's equally healthy? Check out the menu at Ascent Kitchen , one of our favorite places to grab a nutritious meal.


ascent.kitchen

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