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Valentine’s Day 2020 dining specials and upcoming events

February 11, 2020February 4, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Log Haven - chipotle honey galzed salmon

One of the busiest dining days of the year is almost upon us, and if you want to celebrate it with that special someone, you better act fast. You can …

Read moreValentine’s Day 2020 dining specials and upcoming events

DABC winners and losers, openings, closures and more

February 1, 2020 by Stuart Melling
R&R BBQ - three meat plate

For our first It’s A Wrap of the year – a bumper edition – recapping both December and January’s odds and ends. First up, what went down at the last …

Read moreDABC winners and losers, openings, closures and more

These Utah restaurant openings are sure to delight

January 8, 2020August 11, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Chicken satay header image

Take a deep breath, pour a double, gather your nearest and dearest – whatever you need to do to collect yourself for the full list of recent openings. Go ahead …

Read moreThese Utah restaurant openings are sure to delight

Pie ‘n’ beer, food truck and brewery battle, Summer sips and a ton more

August 21, 2019July 16, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Pie N beer 2018 (foxerinr)

Food truck and brewery battle returns to The Gateway Love food? Love beer? Love battles? Wait, scratch that last one. The battle in question here is in all ages friendly …

Read morePie ‘n’ beer, food truck and brewery battle, Summer sips and a ton more

New restaurants around SLC you won’t want to miss

July 16, 2019June 16, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Sheng jian header image2

Baek Ri Hyang We might be five or more years behind the curve, but Korean food is finally starting to heat up in SLC. If bibimbap and banchan are your …

Read moreNew restaurants around SLC you won’t want to miss

Liquor law loopholes, restaurant closures, award winners and much more

June 2, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Chedda Burger - coming to The Gateway with beer (Chedda Burger)

DABC news Making the headlines across the land this month was Social Axe’s return to the commission, seeking to secure a recreational beer license for their axe throwing business. You …

Read moreLiquor law loopholes, restaurant closures, award winners and much more

New restaurants – December 2018

June 2, 2019December 10, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Pumpkin spice brownie (Brownies Brownies Brownies).jpg

With Christmas just around the corner you’ll no doubt soon be gazing across a small departments store’s worth of unwanted presents from loved ones.  After all you really needed some …

Read moreNew restaurants – December 2018

The Roundup – April 2018

April 6, 2018April 6, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Pretty Bird - chicken sandwich (Angie Miller | KUER)

As ever, there’s no reason to eat poorly if you’re equipped with our monthly edition of the Roundup; a blow by blow listing of the last months write-ups, reviews, podcasts …

Read moreThe Roundup – April 2018

Tales from the DABC – September and October 2017

November 13, 2017 by Stuart Melling
Chedda Burger - the dealer

September 2017 DABC meeting Tremonton Package Agency – Robert McLachlan appeared before the commission to explain a history of missing funds. Most recently the package agency experienced shortages in January …

Read moreTales from the DABC – September and October 2017

New restaurants – October 2017

October 6, 2018October 16, 2017 by Stuart Melling
Alamexo - chorizo and potato flautas

Alamexo Cantina – Now open in the 9th and 9th area and by all counts, doing great business, and for good reason. Alamexo Cantina aims to be the more casual …

Read moreNew restaurants – October 2017

Events: Taste Of The Wasatch, SLC Taco Fest, Stanza

August 3, 2017 by Stuart Melling
Taste Of The Wasatch - plate of food from 2016

Taste Of The Wasatch 2017 – Last nag about this one. Tickets are almost sold out, but if you act especially quick, you might snag one of the few remaining …

Read moreEvents: Taste Of The Wasatch, SLC Taco Fest, Stanza

Events: Summer Cocktail Contest, Taste Of The Wasatch, Chefs On Parade

July 19, 2017July 19, 2017 by Stuart Melling
PCARA Cocktail Contest

Park City Cocktail Contest – Looking to beat the summer heat? Might I suggest a trip to the cooler climes of Park City and while you’re at it a refreshing …

Read moreEvents: Summer Cocktail Contest, Taste Of The Wasatch, Chefs On Parade

Taste Of The Wasatch 2017

September 23, 2018July 10, 2017 by Stuart Melling
Taste Of The Wasatch 2016 - Riverhorse On Main cuisine

Roll up your sleeves folks, or should I say, put yer eatin’ pants on; because come August 6th, Taste Of The Wasatch is back for 2017. Arguably the highlight of …

Read moreTaste Of The Wasatch 2017

New restaurants – February 2017

October 6, 2018March 10, 2017 by Stuart Melling
cantina de alamexo chorizo flautas

Cantina De Alamexo – This new restaurant from Alamexo chef and owner Matt Lake isn’t quite ready for prime time just quite yet, but I couldn’t resist sharing a glimpse …

Read moreNew restaurants – February 2017

Restaurant Review Roundup – May 2016

May 10, 2016 by Stuart Melling
feldmans deli sloppy joe

Want to know what’s happening on the SLC dining scene? Look no further than our local bloggers and podcasters. Here’s the output of those wonderful folks over the past month …

Read moreRestaurant Review Roundup – May 2016

News: New restaurants around SLC – January 2016

October 6, 2018January 6, 2016 by Stuart Melling
r and r bbq three meat plate best slc dining 2013

It’s been a while since my last new restaurant round up, but in the spirit of the New Year resolutions, mine is for more consistency in 2016! To kick things …

Read moreNews: New restaurants around SLC – January 2016

Best of 2015 as decided by, you…

October 13, 2016December 20, 2015 by Stuart Melling
Naked Fish Sashimi selection during 2015 omakase

Tired of those boring end of year lists written by folks who couldn’t tell a blini from a bellini? If so, might we tempt you a list created by, well …

Read moreBest of 2015 as decided by, you…

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.
sponsored ad

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

  • Spring into action and check out one of these 60 new restaurants
  • 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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