One of my very favorite Park City restaurants isn’t one of the new kids on the block. In fact, my first rave review of it happened back in 2008, when the eatery in question was called Yuki Arashi. Since then, new owners have taken over and changed the name to Yuki Yama Sushi, but the food, service, and ambiance is every bit as stellar as it was some 13 years ago. Yuki means … [Read more...]
TALES OF TAKEOUT #12—Villaggio Pizzeria
This week’s Utah Bites restaurant review is a bit slimmer than most - without as many pretty pictures. That’s because I’m writing about takeout from a terrific pizzeria as opposed to a full-service restaurant dining experience with appetizers, entrees, desserts, wine list, etc. But although the review might be shorter, rest assured that this place is absolutely packed with … [Read more...]
TALES OF TAKEOUT #11—Sandy Sensation: Sobe Eats
A few years ago, during a Made in Utah festival hosted by Utah Stories, I met the three brothers behind a unique culinary concept called Sobe Eats. The brothers are Salvador Soberanis, Fernando Soberanis, and Victor Soberanis - hence “Sobe.” Maybe they thought Soberanis Eats was a little too clunky sounding. The Soberanis’ are all professional chefs who have worked at high … [Read more...]
Springtime in the Canyon: A First Look at Log Haven’s New Menu
It had been well over a year - before the pandemic landed - since I had dined at Log Haven restaurant in Millcreek Canyon. So, this week I journeyed up that beautiful canyon to sample some of the new dishes on Chef Dave Jones’ recently launched spring/summer menu. It’s easy to forget how gorgeous Log Haven and its surroundings are: streams, waterfalls, mountain views, a … [Read more...]
HOPELESS RAMENTIC: 8 Rad Ramen Restaurants in Salt Lake
There is no sign that the recent craze for ramen is going away. And, as a rabid ramen lover, I’m fine with that. The more ramen restaurants, the better. If you need assistance sorting through the plethora of ramen eateries in and around SLC, I’m here to help. These are a few of my favorites. Toshio “Tosh” Sekikawa has been making ramen in Utah for as long as anyone - … [Read more...]
MEALS FOR MOMS: Where to Dine on Mother’s Day 2021
As more and more of us get vaccinated and restaurants are (somewhat) returning to normal, maybe it’s time to venture out and treat your wonderful moms to a Mother’s Day meal. Or, if you prefer to dine at home, there are some good take out and meal kit options for Mother’s Day as well. If you haven’t decided yet on where to eat for Mother’s Day, here are some excellent … [Read more...]
FARMINGTON FIESTA! Niño Viejo por Cinco de Mayo
One of the most interesting new restaurants I’ve visited this year is called Niño Viejo, which is located at Farmington’s Station Park in the location that previously was home to the short-lived Tortilla Union. If my Spanish serves me, Niño Viejo translates as “old boy.” The Niño Viejo website clarifies … sort of: “The Niño Viejo Story: Old Boy. Old Soul. Young at … [Read more...]
MORE SOY TO ENJOY: A Visit to Holladay’s Mint Tapas and Sushi
For a number of years now I’ve been following one of my favorite Utah chefs - Batsaikhan “Soy” Ariunbold around, as he moved from restaurant to restaurant. I first fell in love with his cuisine at Rice Basil in Holladay, before he opened his namesake restaurant, Soy’s Sushi Bar & Grill in Murray, and then Blue Marlin in Sandy, the name of which was changed last year to Mint … [Read more...]
Two Decades of Excellence: Park City’s Wahso Turns 20
The average lifespan of a restaurant (pre-pandemic) is said to be about five years, and some estimates say as many as 90 percent of new restaurants fail within the first year. That makes Park City restaurateur Bill White’s long run all the more impressive. His flagship restaurant, Grappa, is nearly 30 years old and this year his Asian-inspired eatery, Wahso, turned 20. Add … [Read more...]
Tacos Del Norte: A Trio of Terrific Taquerias in Davis & Weber Counties
For me, the search for terrific tacos never ends. I’m always on the lookout for the street cart style tacos that became a mainstay of my diet during the considerable time I spent in Mexico. Thankfully, Mexican immigrants have brought authentic, inexpensive, street-style tacos to our country in recent years. In the past few months foodie informants of mine have directed me to a … [Read more...]