The blustery start to this week’s weather might not indicate it, but stay strong, warmer temps are just around the corner; and with them – the Summer festival season. While we wait for the mercury to rise, now is the perfect time to pencil in a few dates for the months ahead. With that in… Read More »Grab the calendar – these are the major Utah food and drink events for the year ahead ..read more

Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 12th this year, and with it, a mammoth amount of buffets and dining specials at restaurants around the state. Below are all of the Mother’s Day dining options we know of in Utah this year. Please note that the information and descriptions below are provided by restaurants directly; prices… Read More »Mother’s Day dining in Utah – where to eat in 2024 ..read more

Bar licenses While a solitary bar license was anticipated to become available at today’s DABS meeting – a subsequent re-evaluation of Utah’s current population numbers meant that this was punted over to next month’s meeting. Those presently on the wait list include: Blue Katz Rock N Roll Grill, St. GeorgeRiverhorse on Main, Park CityThe SunTrapp… Read More »No new bars licensed at April’s Utah DABS meeting ..read more

Another month, another swathe of new restaurant openings up and down the Wasatch. Here’s the latest dozen or so new names to check out, as well as a look at what’s coming up next. First, a new BBQ spot for those in the Southern end of the valley… Les Barbecue Sandwiches Pictured top is the… Read More »Draper welcomes new BBQ spot, plus other local Utah restaurant openings ..read more

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