New restaurants – January 2018

Slapfish - lobster grinder. Credit Slapfish

Avenues Bistro – Up in the Avenues, Kathie Chadbourne’s local bistro was recently acquired by the team behind downtown SLC’s Fireside On Regent. With chef Michael Richey now at the helm the menu has been given a fresh lick of flavor; dishes like moules frites and trout almondine nod heavily to a classic French bistro … Read more

Tales from the DABC – September and October 2017

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 ($3000), June ($11,000) and August ($2000). DABC staff noted McLachlan did make the DABC whole in each instance, from personal funds too. McLachlan explained he … Read more

Menu watch – October 2017

cy noodles house spicy dan dan noodles

Alamexo Cantina – This new comer to the 9th and 9th area is upto full speed and now open for lunch. Closed on Mondays the Cantina’s new hours are as follows: Tuesday – Saturday: 11.30 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday: 11.30 a.m. – 9 p.m. We’ve written about the Cantina a few times recently, the … Read more

Restaurant review roundup – February 2017

Let Utah’s bloggers and podcasters be your dining inspiration this month. In the latest review round up, dig into more than 20 pieces covering the local food and beverage scene, bon appetit! Chile-Tepin (SLC) http://www.sltrib.com/entertainment/4785918-155/restaurant-review-chile-tepin-is-hot-new Chile-Tepin (SLC) http://www.latitude40slc.com/blog/our-fave-lunch-spot-chile-tepin/ Chopfuku Asian Cuisine (Taylorsville) http://www.femalefoodie.com/restaurant-reviews/chopfuku-asian-cuisine/ CY Noodles House (SLC) https://www.801eats.com/single-post/2017/02/17/CY-Noodles-House Firewood (Park City) http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/burn-baby-burn/Content?oid=3590657 Johnny Slice (SLC) … Read more

Menu watch – August 2016

proper burger el mariachi

Even Stevens – Vegans and vegetarians alike might want to check out these new items. The Jackfruit Torta ($7.95, jackfruit carnitas, pepitas, guacamole, salsa morita, radish, cilantro, lettuce, pickled onions, Stoneground sweet bun) is all new, and looks fairly damn awesome, even for a meat obsessive like myself. Don’t forget, in addition to the torta … Read more

News: New restaurants around SLC – January 2016

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 off then here’s a flurry of new restaurants, bars, cafes and more – all to hit the local dining scene over the past several months. … Read more