I have been a huge fan of Santo Taco in Rose Park for quite some time. It’s one of the best taco joints around and new Santo Taco locations keep coming, including a downtown SLC taco shop and one in Herriman scheduled to open this winter. In contrast to those funky Santo Taco eateries is the upscale downtown Mexican restaurant Monarca, which is run by the same couple who … [Read more...]
TEA TIME: Chinese Flavor at Hong Kong Teahouse
The first time I reviewed Hong Kong Teahouse and Restaurant was back in the winter of 2003, nearly 20 years ago. The Chinese eatery had just opened in the shadow of the then newly built Gateway mall. Back then, it was pretty risky for businesses to venture that far west of downtown, and the Hong Kong Teahouse owners were pioneers in doing so. During the past two decades they’ve … [Read more...]
KITA KILLS A Visit to Pendry’s Superb Japanese Steakhouse
During a recent stay at the beautiful Pendry boutique hotel at Park City Mountain’s Canyons Village, my wife and I had the pleasure of enjoying a dinner at KITA, which is Pendry’s Japanese steakhouse and sushi restaurant. Stroll up to the check-in stand and you’ll be greeted by very friendly Pendry staffers such as Stuart, a supervisor who was extremely helpful to us … [Read more...]
THE POWER OF UBUNTU: Zulu Piri Piri Chicken Grille’s Hopeful Mission
I recently attended the grand opening of a restaurant that was like no other. And I don’t just mean the food, which has a South African culinary theme. This restaurant is different from most in that the owners, investors and employees of Zulu Piri Piri Chicken Grille are embarked on a humanitarian mission that is literally helping to save the lives of young women in … [Read more...]
POP-UP POWER: Enchanting Epicurean Arthur SLC
A couple of weeks ago my wife and I had the good fortune of meeting Alexa (Lex) Finch at a hospitality industry wine tasting event. Lex and her chef husband Kevin are the brains and talent behind a pop-up dining series being held in SLC this summer, called Arthur. The series is hosted at one of my favorite restaurants - Nohm - on selected Saturday and Sunday evenings, including … [Read more...]
DELIGHTFUL DECK DINING Deer Valley’s Summer Dinners on the Deck
Through August 27, Deer Valley Grocery-Cafe at Deer Valley Resort is hosting a series of specially curated culinary experiences this summer called Summer Dinners on the Deck. Delightful themed dinners are served every Friday and Saturday evening on the deck at Deer Valley Grocery-Cafe, from 6 to 9 p.m. This past weekend, my wife and I enjoyed a wonderful deck dinner at … [Read more...]
LAZIZ 2.0 Midvale’s New Laziz Kitchen
When partners Derek Kitchen and Moudi Sbeity opened Laziz Kitchen in 2016, it was an instant hit - a friendly neighborhood restaurant serving outstanding Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, with a leaning towards Lebanon, in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Fast forward to 2022 and there’s a brand spanking new Laziz Kitchen, this one in Midvale. Think of it as Laziz … [Read more...]
FARM FRESH! PCMR’s Farm to Table Dinner Series
If you’re looking to escape the SLC heat and enjoy a wonderful gourmet dinner in the mountains, Park City Mountain Resort (PCMR) is a terrific choice. Last week, PCMR kicked off their new Farm to Table Dinner Series which is held monthly at Legends Bar & Grill, located on the main floor of Legacy Lodge in Park City Mountain Village. Each dinner in the series is a … [Read more...]
PIZZA PERFECT: A Trio of Can’t-Miss Pizza Joints
I’ve written numerous times about excellent pizza purveyors in our area, and you can find those in the online archives at the Utah Stories website. This week, I’m just doing a quick take on three pizza places that I really love but haven’t written about, and which might not yet be on your radar. Fellow food writer Alex Springer brought Victor’s Pizza Co. … [Read more...]
SOMETHING FISHY: 5 Superb Sushi Spots in Salt Lake and Beyond
It amazes me how sushi has become such a food staple in America during the past couple decades. Not only does nearly every city and suburban block seem to have a dedicated sushi restaurant, but you can find sushi at most supermarkets now, and all-you-can-eat sushi has gone completely out of control. Now, I’m not much of a fan of supermarket sushi and even less so of … [Read more...]