More than 30 new restaurants and bar openings in Salt Lake City

Laziz Kitchen in downtown Salt Lake City

Roll up, roll up. It’s time to rapidly run down the list of new, notable and next. In the year to date so far we’ve seen a whirlwind of openings – and it doesn’t look set to slow any time soon. Since the last recap in July there’s another three dozen or so places to … Read more

Menu updates at some of Salt Lake City’s best restaurants

Ascent Kitchen - pancakes

It’s been several months since our last menu watch, that moment where we take a pause from the furious new restaurant openings – and instead – focus on what the established crowd are working on. If you’re looking for an excuse to check out a new spot, read on… Ascent Kitchen Starting with that headline … Read more

Eight new bars approved at June alcohol meeting

Credit, Quarters Arcade Bar, City Home Collective

Yesterday saw the momentous day of reckoning that we’ve been previewing since March. With the myriad updates to Utah’s liquor laws now in effect for for 2022, a once in a generation bounty of full bar licenses were up for grabs – ten to be precise. As commissioner Thue dubbed it,”barapalooza”. Let’s get straight to … Read more

Valentine’s Day dining in SLC 2022

Catch Sitka Wild Alaskan Applewood Smoked Fish

Here’s your timely reminder that Valentine’s 2022 is headed your way fast. There’s three weeks to the big dining day as I write, and if you want to impress your special other, it’s time to get that meal planned now. Below is a list of all the 2022 menus and specials we’ve heard about so … Read more

Aristo’s no more, free tacos, 70oz steaks and Spring menus galore

Aristo’s to close this weekend This news just in courtesy of Mary Malouf at SL Mag, the closure of one of SLC’s most loved and acclaimed restaurants; Aristo’s in the University neighborhood will shutter for good this Saturday night. To be fair it’s not an entirely unexpected direction, given the recent loss of the businesses … Read more

Valentines Day Dining 2019

Stanza - lobster pasta

Tables are booking up fast – indeed some restaurants are already reporting full bookings to us. As such, if you’re looking to romance that special someone come the 14th, it’s time to act quickly. Here are all the current 2019 Valentines Day’s specials we know of. As we hear more, this page will be updated… … Read more

The Roundup – March 2018

Nomad Eatery

A look back at the past month of reviews, write-ups, diatribes and musings on the SLC dining scene. This month we have more than 20 restaurant reviews and write-ups for your dining inspiration this month! Reviews and write ups Bake 360 (Draper) https://www.femalefoodie.com/restaurant-reviews/utah/salt-lake-city/bake360/ Bayou (SLC) http://utahstories.com/2018/02/down-on-the-bayou-dinner-a-show-at-the-bayou-and-state-room/ Belgian Waffle And Omelette Inn (Midvale) https://www.cityweekly.net/utah/escape-to-starch-mountain/Content?oid=7457076 Block Restaurant … Read more

The next big dining trend in SLC

Impossible Foods burger. Credit Impossible Foods

The next big thing huh? I know what you’re thinking. He’s going to blow my mind with details on some exotic new locale or radical fusion dish. What could it be? Perhaps he’s going to tell us about how dishes from the steppes of Central Asia are coming to SLC restaurants; or maybe those fevered … Read more

Restaurant review roundup – January 2018

Celeste - ravioli incavolati. Photo Talyn Sherer of Slug Mag

A smaller roundup this month as we recap the musings of local writers, bloggers and podcasters from the past couple months. Understandable of course, obsessed as we’ve all no doubt been with turkeys, stuffing and potatoes. Now lets not mention those again till November, deal? On with the good stuff then… Reviews and write ups … 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

Tales from the DABC – May and June

Freshies Lobster Co - lobster roll, now with beer and wine. Credit, Facebook.

A recap of the winners and losers over at the monthly DABC meetings, here are the main notes from both the May and June meetings. May 2017 DABC meeting Public service applicant – This is a license type not often seen and was granted to Gonzo Boat Rental & Tours in order to sell beer, … Read more