A tasty trio of new restaurants for your weekend

Ascent Kitchen - cilantro lime chicken

As the weekend approaches and all the attendant promise of decadent abandon (ok yes, stuffing your face) allow me to steal five minutes of your time and point you in the appropriate direction. The following then, a trifecta of newer restaurants I’ve enjoyed over the last few weeks myself; and each one worthy of your … Read more

Fried chicken to fine dining – what’s new on the dining scene

The Crack Shack

Ascent Kitchen For those last few of you, belligerently clinging to new year resolutions – or those just arterially kaput from yet another fried chicken sandwich – check out this new healthy option with a trio of locations across the valley. The business moves seamlessly into the former Pulp Lifestyle spots (Downtown, Liberty Park, Sandy), … Read more

Got a vaccine? Score a foodie deal

Taqueria 27 beef tacos

Vaccine cards to the ready… If I were a betting man, I’d wager you’re going to start seeing more of these deals (side note: I’m absolutely a betting man). First up Taqueria 27. Bring your COVID-19 vaccine card to any Taqueria 27 location in April, and they’ll give you 10% off your entire food order. … Read more

The best Açaí bowls in Salt Lake City

Brass Smoothies- Berry Bowl

In the blaring heat of the summer months, everybody’s constantly looking for a way to cool down. You could turn on a fan, or drink some ice water, but what’s the fun in that? If you’re smart, you’ll use the heat as an excuse to eat delicious frozen treats. More specifically, you’ll take the opportunity … Read more

New restaurants – October 2017

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 and relaxed twin to it’s downtown sibling Alamexo. The menu is still built around owner Matt Lake’s refined take on regional Mexican specialties, but is … Read more

Restaurant review roundup – November 2016

Just in time for the weekend, the roundup has you covered for some dining inspiration. Here’s 20 opf the best from local writers, bloggers and pod casters over the last month around the valley. Featured image from the Salt Lake Tribune’s review of Hanabi Japanese Restaurant in Midvale: Playboy, front, and Alaska maki rolls. Avenues … Read more