Following on from the massively successful Summer and Winter popups – the cozy cocktail bar inside downtown SLC’s Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club has undergone another dazzling makeover. This time with a pair of RayBan Wayfarers firmly affixed. Tipsy Flamingo is the latest moniker for the chameleon-like speakeasy, reflecting the thematic overhaul; neon lights, disco elements,… Read More »Downtown SLC cocktail bar undergoes 1980s revamp ..read more

News released this morning nudges two Utah chefs that bit closer to securing a momentous award – namely – best chef in the James Beard Award’s “mountain” region; the judging zone which encompasses Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and good old Utah. The two Beehive chefs join a trio more to make up 40% of the… Read More »Two Salt Lake Lake City chefs progress to James Beard finals ..read more

Casot x Broc Cellars April 6th, 6.00 p.m. | SLC Winemaker Chris Brockway will join sommelier and Casot owner Scott Evans at this cozy event. Small bites are priced $29 with wine $45. Menu with both options as follows: Tupelo x Antiquum Farm April 10th, 6.00 p.m. | Park City Tupelo encourages wine lovers to… Read More »Wine dinners headed to Utah restaurants this month ..read more

Aqua Terra Steak + Sushi This upscale steak and seafood restaurant located in the City Creek Mall has now formally confirmed its closure. Posting to social media this morning, the company wrote, “Dear friends, we have made the difficult decision to permanently close our doors starting today, April 2. It has been an honor to… Read More »Restaurants and bars leaving SLC dining scene ..read more

If you’ve yet to try Slapfish – the seafood-centric fast casual – the coming month is the perfect opportunity to dip your toes into the proverbial waters. Not only has the restaurant revamped its core menu, but right now, you can also snag some rather fun seasonal specials. The boutique brand has a familiar trajectory… Read More »Spring into the season with these fresh flavors at Slapfish ..read more

Bar licenses After February’s meeting and the eye-opening 180 on the storied ready-to-operate policy, all eyes turned to this month’s get-together. Six applicants appeared on the docket with only four bar licenses available to hand out. Math experts will note the obvious issue. With the newfound (read – legislatively mandated) approach to license allocation, commissioners… Read More »What happened at the March DABS meeting ..read more

If the name Richard Romney sounds familiar, you’d be right. Romney has been a near ever-present fixture in the downtown dining scene for some two decades. Ascending through the ranks at Takashi, the past eighteen years saw the affable gent end up as the head honcho of both Takashi and Post Office Place – two… Read More »Felt Bar & Eatery joins Salt Lake’s bustling Main Street ..read more

With those thermometers starting to creep back up, I’m willing to bet you’ve been peaking out the window once more asking, “is it safe to go back out now?” Let me confirm. Yes, yes is the perfect time to dip your toes back into the local restaurant scene. Here’s a look at all the new… Read More »A look at three dozen new names joining the Utah restaurant scene ..read more

Beehive Bar Sad news for lovers of the onsite bar over at South Salt Lake’s Beehive Distilling. The operators of the award-winning distillery are to shutter the bar space as of March 16th. Taking to Instagram the business wrote: “We regret to inform you that the Bechive Bar will close on March 16th. We’d like… Read More »Latest Utah bar and restaurant closures, updates, and moves ..read more

Time to check your calendars, everyone – Easter Sunday falls relatively early on March 31st this year. As per usual the date is marked by local restaurants with a wide array of buffets and dining specials. Below are all of the extra special Easter dining options we know of in Utah this year. Please note… Read More »Easter 2024 Dining in Utah – where to eat this year ..read more