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Restaurant closures, DABC latest and all the food news highlights

DABC news In the absence of commissioner John T. Nielsen, vice-chairman Tom Jacobsen rattled through the November DABC get...

Chedda Burger - coming to The Gateway with beer (Chedda Burger)

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

DABC news Making the headlines across the land this month was Social Axe's return to the commission, seeking to...

The Angry Korean - philly cheesesteak with bulgogi

It’s A Wrap – March 2019

DABC Licenses Causing more than a few column inches this month was the failure of Heart and Soul Karaoke...

Taqueria 27 - Argentine Shrimp over T27 Slaw topped with Cucumber-Mango Salsa & Cilantro Lime Crema on Flour (T27)

It’s A Wrap – May 2018

DABC licenses With the recent purging of staff complete at the Salt Lake Tribune, John T Nielsen kicked off May's DABC get together with a...

Mariscos Las Islitas - seafood molcajete. Credit, Mariscos Las Islitas.

Tales from the DABC – July and August 2017

A recap of the winners and losers over at the monthly DABC meetings, here are the main notes from both the July and August...

Tales from the DABC – March and April

Back with a double whammy, our recap of recent DABC meetings, covering winners, losers and well, liquor! This time March and April's meetings...

The burger at 5 Seeds in Park City. Now approved to serve beer and winepark city.

Tales from the DABC – February 2017

Want to get a glimpse into what's upcoming, new and potentially delicious? The monthly DABC meeting is usually good for a few morsels...

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.

Fine Mexican cuisine

Looking for the best Mexican restaurant in SLC? Check out our sponsor Alamexo for creative, modern Mexican cuisine.

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.

Special seafood

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

Weekend brunch

Searching for a beautiful brunch in Salt Lake City? Check out our sponsor Avenues Proper for Saturday and Sunday brunch with mimosas aplenty!

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.

Award winning beer

You’ll find some of Utah’s best beer at our sponsor Proper Brewing Co.

Delicious curries

Head to our sponsor Saffron Valley and you’ll find a vibrant menu of diverse dishes from North and South Indian.

Romantic mountain dining

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

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.

Burgers and beer

Adjacent to Proper Brewing Co is Proper Burger and their sister restaurant, don’t miss either of these sponsor businesses.

Neighborhood gem

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

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.

Try a tipple

Our sponsor Vine Lore are one of SLC’s best spirits and wine brokers, their portfolio is always worth reviewing for great selections.

Chic date night spot

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

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.

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*

Chic downtown dining

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

Upscale pub grub

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

Award winning brewpub

Check out our sponsor Desert Edge Pub - one of the innovators on SLC's craft brew scene since 1995.

Brilliant breakfast

Check out our sponsor Campos Coffee - for amazing breakfast options seven days a week.

Chef inspired cuisine

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

Fabulous lunch spot

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

SLC's Best Bar

For a one stop detsination for fun check out our sponsor Punch Bowl Social - a unique mix of scratch food, craft cocktails and fun actitives. Their kitchen also opens late every day of the week too!

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.

Fine Mexican cuisine

Looking for the best Mexican restaurant in SLC? Check out our sponsor Alamexo for creative, modern Mexican cuisine.

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.

Special seafood

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

Weekend brunch

Searching for a beautiful brunch in Salt Lake City? Check out our sponsor Avenues Proper for Saturday and Sunday brunch with mimosas aplenty!

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.

Award winning beer

You’ll find some of Utah’s best beer at our sponsor Proper Brewing Co.

Delicious curries

Head to our sponsor Saffron Valley and you’ll find a vibrant menu of diverse dishes from North and South Indian.

Romantic mountain dining

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

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.

Burgers and beer

Adjacent to Proper Brewing Co is Proper Burger and their sister restaurant, don’t miss either of these sponsor businesses.

Neighborhood gem

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

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.

Try a tipple

Our sponsor Vine Lore are one of SLC’s best spirits and wine brokers, their portfolio is always worth reviewing for great selections.

Chic date night spot

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

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.

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*

Chic downtown dining

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

Upscale pub grub

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

Award winning brewpub

Check out our sponsor Desert Edge Pub - one of the innovators on SLC's craft brew scene since 1995.

Brilliant breakfast

Check out our sponsor Campos Coffee - for amazing breakfast options seven days a week.

Chef inspired cuisine

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

Fabulous lunch spot

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

About John T. Nielsen

Restaurant closures, DABC latest and all the food news highlights

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

It’s A Wrap – March 2019

It’s A Wrap – May 2018

Tales from the DABC – July and August 2017

Tales from the DABC – March and April

Tales from the DABC – February 2017

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