Restaurant Reviews
Fido-Friendly: Sunday Brunch at One-0-Eight
One of the draws at One-0-Eight is its pooch-friendly patio as well as brunch over weekends with mimosa specials and live jazz.
Authentically Italian: A Visit to Veneto Ristorante Italiano
In my opinion, Veneto Ristorante Italiano is the best genuinely Italian restaurant in Salt Lake City and the perfect spot for a birthday celebration.
A SUSHI STORM—Park City’s Yuki Yama Sushi
Since taking the reins at Yuki Yama, messrs. Baydala and Terashima have managed to take an already excellent restaurant and somehow make it even better. Yuki Yama Sushi isn’t just…
The Freshness Factor: 8 Utah Farm to Table Restaurants You Will Love
Eight local chefs and restaurateurs who place a high value on freshness and do their damndest to source produce locally whenever possible.
TALES OF TAKEOUT #12—Villaggio Pizzeria
My favorite new East C,ast-style pizza joint is Villaggio Pizzeria on State Street in South Salt Lake featuring recipes from Naples and Calabria via the Bronx.
TALES OF TAKEOUT #11—Sandy Sensation: Sobe Eats
There is a lot to love about Sobe Eats – it’s a family-owned and operated business producing artisan gourmet versions of everyday Mexican-inspired street food using fresh, local, high-quality ingredients.
Springtime in the Canyon: A First Look at Log Haven’s New Menu
This week I journeyed up that beautiful canyon to sample some of the new dishes on Log Haven Restaurant recently launched spring/summer menu.
HOPELESS RAMENTIC: 8 Rad Ramen Restaurants in Salt Lake
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.
MEALS FOR MOMS: Where to Dine on Mother’s Day 2021
If you haven’t decided yet on where to eat for Mother’s Day, here are some excellent choices.
FARMINGTON FIESTA! Niño Viejo por Cinco de Mayo
One of the most interesting new restaurants I’ve visited this year is called Niño Viejo, offering contemporary Latin cuisine, which ranges from tacos, tostadas and enchiladas to ceviche and entrees…
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…
Two Decades of Excellence: Park City’s Wahso Turns 20
This year his Asian-inspired eatery, Wahso located in Park City, turned 20 and it has never been better. The decor is also eye-popping.
Tacos Del Norte: A Trio of Terrific Taquerias in Davis & Weber Counties
A trio of off-the-beaten-path taquerias North of SLC: in Farmington, Layton and Ogden. All three are worth an excursion for true taco lovers.
DEER VALLEY’S ITALIAN EATERY —A Visit to Cena Ristorante
Cena, Italian Restaurant in Deer Valley, is an outstanding restaurant with top-notch service, ambiance and cuisine.
Funky, Fun & Fab Restaurant in Ogden: A Visit To WB’s Eatery
One of the coolest eateries I’ve set foot in during the past year or more is WB’s Eatery in Ogden. It anchors The Monarch on Historic 25th Street.