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Got a vaccine? Score a foodie deal

March 27, 2021March 27, 2021 by Stuart Melling
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 …

Read moreGot a vaccine? Score a foodie deal

Menu updates and specials to check out this March

March 4, 2021March 2, 2021 by Stuart Melling
Thanksgiving sandwich with Beltex Turkey

Beltex Meats Think it’s too early to get ready for Easter? It’s not. At least it’s not if you want to snag something extra special from Beltex – same for …

Read moreMenu updates and specials to check out this March

SLC Eatery celebrates backstory, Alamexo closes, all the latest news

October 5, 2020 by Stuart Melling

SLC Eatery celebrates Fresco For those long enough in the tooth, you might recall one of SLC’s finest dining gems – Fresco. Fresco ultimately became the home for Trestle Tavern, …

Read moreSLC Eatery celebrates backstory, Alamexo closes, all the latest news

Mother’s Day 2020 dining, restaurants re-opening and more

April 11, 2021May 6, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Saffron Valley lunch buffet to go

Mother’s Day 2020 I don’t know if it was my dispirited take on the outlook for this years proceedings, but restaurants have stepped up a gear this week. A whole …

Read moreMother’s Day 2020 dining, restaurants re-opening and more

Restaurants set to re-open, new menus, meals and deals

April 29, 2020April 29, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Homemade pastrami burger

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? …

Read moreRestaurants set to re-open, new menus, meals and deals

Family dinners, special deals, restaurants giving back and more

March 21, 2020March 21, 2020 by Stuart Melling
The Pie - buffalo ranch

New curbside updates Avenues Proper – You’ll need to head into the restaurant if you want beer to go (still available), but you can order food delivered to the curb …

Read moreFamily dinners, special deals, restaurants giving back and more

More than seventy new foodie spots to explore across Utah

March 6, 2020March 1, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Blue marlin review header

Time restaurant openings wait for no man. Since our last roundup in October 2019, we’ve compiled a fairly heaving list of more than seventy new restaurants, bars, breweries, dessert shops …

Read moreMore than seventy new foodie spots to explore across Utah

Reader’s choice awards 2019 – the winners

December 23, 2019December 18, 2019 by Stuart Melling
R&R BBQ - three meat plate

After tabulating hundreds and hundreds of responses, and correcting oh so many spelling errors (you guys already started on the Christmas egg nog and brandies huh) the results of our …

Read moreReader’s choice awards 2019 – the winners

Wine dinners and soft openings – five of the best

January 17, 2020December 11, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Birdhouse - peri peri chicken sandwich

With the holidays looming large and plates turning to turkey and turnips – now’s the time to treat yourself to something different. Before your diet turns to nothing but cruciferous …

Read moreWine dinners and soft openings – five of the best

DABC news, closures, dining specials and Fall product launches

November 1, 2019 by Stuart Melling

The headline news out of the October DABC meeting was the increasing pressure on the state’s current inventory of bar licenses. Before the meeting only one license was available for …

Read moreDABC news, closures, dining specials and Fall product launches

New restaurants around SLC you won’t want to miss

July 16, 2019June 16, 2019 by Stuart Melling
Sheng jian header image2

Baek Ri Hyang We might be five or more years behind the curve, but Korean food is finally starting to heat up in SLC. If bibimbap and banchan are your …

Read moreNew restaurants around SLC you won’t want to miss

It’s A Wrap – August 2018

September 30, 2018September 2, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Hash House A Go Go - coming to Utah (Hash House A Go Go)

Alamexo & Alamexo Cantina Mexico’s revolt against Spanish rule began on the early morning of September 16 in 1810, when Father Miguel Hidalgo rang the bell of his church in …

Read moreIt’s A Wrap – August 2018

The Roundup – May 2018

May 11, 2018May 10, 2018 by Stuart Melling
SOMI Vietnamese Bistro (Utah Grubs)

Once again, it’s time to look back over the past few weeks and see what local writers, bloggers and podcasters have been covering. It’s another bumper crop with more than …

Read moreThe Roundup – May 2018

State Of The Plate 2017

March 22, 2019December 28, 2017 by Stuart Melling
HSL - dessert 2

It’s time to get angry again folks, get your pitchforks and torches ready. We’re going to go ahead and name the best restaurants for 2017. Back for the second year …

Read moreState Of The Plate 2017

Restaurant review roundup – September 2016

April 6, 2018September 27, 2016 by Stuart Melling
Wahso - chile seared hamachi. Credit, Heartbeat Nosh.

I normally drop the monthly review roundup just before the weekend looms large, but with more than thirty reviews and podcasts to sift through – you’ll probably need some time …

Read moreRestaurant review roundup – September 2016

Restaurant Review Roundup – September 2014

April 18, 2017September 12, 2014 by Stuart Melling
spitz falafel

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 …

Read moreRestaurant Review Roundup – September 2014

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.
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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.
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Special seafood

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fabulous lunch spot

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

  • Vuture Food and Kiitos BrewingLA based Vuture hits SLC and Kiitos while RoHa re-opens
  • Periwinkle snails (Southwest Market)Latest restaurant openings and closures for April
  • Francks - fried chickenUpcoming food and drink events for your calendar
  • Beer (freepik)Growlers and beer to go might be a thing of the past in Utah
  • BLOX Dessert BarsOpenings, closures and coming soon – restaurant updates
  • Demand for dining surging – can restaurants keep up?
  • Dented Brick Distillery (DBD)All the discounts you can grab at the liquor store this month

Eat here now

  • Chinese Taste - spicy boiled fishEat Here Now – Chinese Taste
  • Shahrazad Market - duo of samplersEat Here Now – Shahrazad Market

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.
sponsored ad

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.
sponsored ad

Special seafood

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

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.
sponsored ad

Romantic mountain dining

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

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.
sponsored ad

Neighborhood gem

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

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.
sponsored ad

Chic date night spot

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

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.
sponsored ad

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*
sponsored ad

Chic downtown dining

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

Upscale pub grub

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

Chef inspired cuisine

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

Fabulous lunch spot

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

Features

  • Spring into action and check out one of these 60 new restaurants
  • Beyond burger with runny eggState Of The Plate 2020
  • Maven Oak Creative header imageThe changing face of the industry
  • Punch Bowl Social - knock off burgerCovid closures, a running tally of the impact on the SLC food scene
  • BBQ plate with home made corn breadGet ready for the grill – Summer Q essentials

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.
sponsored ad

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.
sponsored ad

Special seafood

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

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.
sponsored ad

Romantic mountain dining

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

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.
sponsored ad

Neighborhood gem

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

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.
sponsored ad

Chic date night spot

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

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.
sponsored ad

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*
sponsored ad

Chic downtown dining

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

Upscale pub grub

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

Chef inspired cuisine

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

Fabulous lunch spot

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

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