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Restaurant closures Chedda Burger Starting life as a food truck, this local burger concept from Nick Watts once operated three outposts around town. News confirmed this week sees the brand shrink to one remaining location at the The Gateway. Following on from the shuttering of the original location the CB team confirmed on Facebook that … Read more
Menu watch Menus this weekend are turning their attention to matters of the heart. If you’ve still not secured a reservation you might still luck out if you’re quick. Check out our full roundup of Valentines specials here. Also, in other menu news, here are a few more to keep an eye on. Flourish Bakery … Read more
Stop In Utah deals continue New deals continue to pop up on the Shop In Utah program funded by the state. If my severely hazy memory recollects – this will be depleted pretty much any day now. With that in mind, here’s a current round up of some of the more interesting deals and discounts … Read more
Utah restaurants looking to re-open It was already the topic on everyone’s lips – when would Utah restaurants be able to open again? Should they even open if they could? Yesterday, Governor Herbert answered that question – Friday May 1st – albeit with a range of caveats such as: Groups larger than ten to be … Read more
Looking for ways to support your local foodie community during this tough time? Look no further, we’re here with all the delicious options. Remember to check our ongoing daily updated lists of curbside, delivery and drive through options as well. Spitz 20% off delivery The popular local mini Mediterranean empire is now offering a great … Read more
Wait. Hold up. Stop the press. You thought you were done with all the roundups, best of lists and year end wrap ups. You were wrong. So very wrong. Before we enter the next decade and all the tasty treats that’s going to deliver, here’s our annual State Of The Plate review; our yearly recap … Read more
Buckle up, this one’s a super sized edition of our monthly menu watch; a blow by blow breakdown of what’s new and special on menus around town. First up, lets start with the seasonal specials headed your way. Here are all the Christmas Day and NYE specials we’re currently aware of (notes provided by restaurants). … Read more
DABC news In the absence of commissioner John T. Nielsen, vice-chairman Thomas Jacobson rattled through the November DABC get together at a brisk pace. As well as lots of newly minted restaurant licenses (see below), the commission confirmed that the state is currently out of bar licenses; moreover through 2020 only four more may be … Read more
Arempa’s Venezuelan Cuisine Late night dining options have never been SLC’s forte, but downtown SLC just got a little more interesting for night owl’s with the opening of this Venezuelan eatery on busy Main Street. The restaurant stretches their opening hours until 3 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The menu features arepas, empanada, cachapa, … Read more
Ready for some dining inspiration, or lets be honest, a way to slack off work for a few hours? You’ll be so engrossed in the following roundup, your boss will be sure to thing you’re engaged in some serious research. Heck you might even get a raise. Anyway, here’s the latest installment of the roundup, … Read more
Get the scoop on what’s hot and what’s not. Food trucks, cafe, restaurants. bars and more, if someone wrote about it in the past month, you’ll find it here in the round up. Reviews and write ups Avenues Bistro (Avenues) http://utahstories.com/2018/09/avenues-bistro-new-owners-timeless-appeal/ Balabe (Food Truck) https://redneckfoodrambles.wordpress.com/2018/10/10/balabe-food-truck/ Beltex Meats (SLC) https://801eats.com/beltex-meats/ Bok Bok Chicken (American Fork) https://www.heraldextra.com/entertainment/dining/food-type/korean/a-simple-menu-makes-for-excellent-food-at-bok-bok/article_8e4dda29-d6d8-5557-af0f-49d1c9ac7a44.html … Read more
Saffron Valley Starting this Tuesday (October 2nd) and running through to Sunday (October 7th), the Sugar House location of Saffron Valley celebrates its annual Monsoon Biryani and Kebab Festival. The exploration of authentic cuisine from North and South of India seeks to offer diners a more diverse choice of dishes that might be ordinarily seen … Read more
Arancini Snack You might remember this name from the Taste For The Space contest in 2017; the business previously competed in that contest to win a space in the South Towne Mall. That particular contest was won by the burger flipping Special Courses, but Arancini Snack is now back and in their own words, the … Read more
Blind Dog – Over in Park City, members of the restaurant’s VIP Club (there’s a free signup online) can order up lobster every Thursday. From 5 p.m. 1¼ lb lobsters served with drawn butter and lemon cost just $20 each. As well as that the restaurant is also offering the following specials: * Badass lobster … Read more
Food Trucks At The Fountain – As the revamping of The Gateway starts to unfold under new owners Vestar, the shopping center has announced a new “Food Trucks at the Fountain,” event happening every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. As the weather warms up a few more degrees, the event … Read more
Black Sheep Cafe – Do you like great local beer? Do you enjoy creative Southwest cuisine? Like Sugar House? You probably don’t need to tick all of those boxes to get excited about this new partnership. Black Sheep Cafe will soon be opening their second restaurant in the former Epic Annex space in Sugar House. … Read more
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 you, our super smart reader? Excellent. In no particular order then, here’s what got you guys the most excited and hot under the collar this … Read more
What’s more impressive than a double rainbow? More exciting than finding that unexpected $20 bill in your back pocket? Even better than waking up dreading the alarm before quickly remembering it’s your day off? A whole list of brand spanking new restaurants to set your teeth into – that’s what! O.k. you’re right, I’d take … Read more
A quiet month in restaurant reviews for sure. Given that Utah is now a twin city with the surface of the sun, I can only imagine everyone is holed up at home, AC maxed out, submerged in a bath tub of ice. For those souls brave enough to head out into our new apocalyptic, blast … Read more
More than fifteen restaurant reviews comprise September’s restaurant review round up. Spitz continues to make waves and buzz among local writers – see Heartbeat Nosh for the latest writeup. Featured picture above is taken from the Hearbeat Nosh’s review of Spitz. Art City Donuts http://www.ratetheplateutah.com/2014/08/food-truck-review-art-city-donuts.html Carlos’ Kitchen #2 http://fatkidapproved.blogspot.com/2014/08/fat-kid-reviews-carlos-kitchen-2.html Cheddatruck http://www.eatbyu.com/2014/08/cheddatruck.html Cowgirl Creamery Cowgirl Creamery … Read more