Restaurant Reviews
IS FINE DINING DEAD? A Memorable Meal at the Mariposa
A fine dining restaurant that should be on your radar is the Mariposa in Silver Lake Lodge at Deer Valley Resort.
UTAH’S NEW FUN ZONE: Food, Games, & Much More At Flanker
Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club has become one of the most bustling and vibrant spots in town. If you’re looking for food, fun and games, this is the place.
FEELING BLUE: A Visit to Blue Fin Sushi
I am thrilled to add Blue Fin Sushi to that short list of top-notch restaurants; it’s not just the best sushi in Davis County, but one of the best sushi…
THE BEST BITES OF 2021: 25 Delicious Dishes From the Past Year
As we close out 2021, here’s a look at the 25 most memorable (and most delicious) restaurant dishes I enjoyed in the past year.
BOWLS OF FLAVOR: Deer Valley’s New Fresh Tracks Kitchen
One reason I love Deer Valley Resort so much – endless powder notwithstanding – is the amenities. Deer Valley Resort has the best dining options around, including a new eatery…
HO HO HOLIDAY DINING: Xmas and New Year’s Restaurant Dinners
Here is the list of excellent restaurants to dine over the holidays in Salt Lake and Park City with special minus for Christmas and New Year.
MORE PAGO TO LOVE: Pago 2.0 Opens on Main
Last month, Evans and the Pago Restaurant Group opened what I’m thinking of as Pago 2.0: a new eatery called Pago on Main.
A VISIT TO LOG HAVEN: New Winter Menu and More at SLC’s Lovely Log Mansion
I stopped in to try out some of Dave’s new dishes and was, as always, impressed by his creativity and ability to successfully marry sometimes unexpected flavors and ingredients.
ESCAPE TO NOLA: Exploring the Bold Flavors of New Orleans
We flew to New Orleans to explore outstanding food and drink in that one-of-a-kind American city. Gambo, shrimp and grits, oysters, ceviche…
Southwestern Sensation: Chimayo Celebrates 25 Years
Park City restaurateur Bill White opened Chimayo restaurant 25 years ago featuring exceptional southwestern cuisine and fabulous margaritas.
THANKSGIVING 2021: Where to Dine In or Take Out on Turkey Day
There are a lot of restaurant choices for dining out on Thanksgiving, as well as a number of take-home options. Here are some good ones.
DON’T PASS ON HALLPASS: A Visit to The Gateway’s Stylish Food Hall
HallPass is Utah’s first food hall with a fully-stocked bar, an array of unique fast-casual food concepts, from bao buns to lobster rolls.
Like a Rising Phoenix: A First Look Fenice Mediterranean Bistro
Fenice Mediterranean Bistro opened to the public this Wednesday, in the small but inviting space that was previously home to Fireside on Regent
LIKE FINE WINE: The Copper Onion is Aging Beautifully
Eleven years ago I wrote in a review that The Copper Onion was this city’s “best new restaurant.” Well, it’s not new anymore but The Copper Onion is aging beautifully,…
A SUPERB SPOT TO DINE ABOUT: An Enchanted Evening at Ghidotti’s
Ghidotti’s specialty is Italian cuisine, serving pizzas, pastas, appetizers, soups, salads and entrees that are surprisingly fair-priced for a place this opulent in an expensive ski town.
SKEWERED! A Visit to Beirut Cafe for Kababs, Gyros, & More
At Beirut Cafe in Murray I found authentic Middle Eastern flavors along with Middle Eastern hospitality, kindness and wallet-friendly prices.