Restaurant Reviews
LAST CALL FOR TURKEY DAY — More Thanksgiving Day Dining Options
Last week in Utah Bites I offered a roundup of excellent restaurant choices for dine-in and takeout on Thanksgiving. Since then, a few more options have rolled in. So, I…
THANKFUL FOR OUR RESTAURANTS — Where to Dine-In or Score Great Takeout for Thanksgiving Day
A number of great local restaurants will be open for dine-in service on Thanksgiving 2020, and some are also offering meals to take home. Here are some excellent choices.
TALES OF TAKEOUT: HIT PARADE – A Dozen Delicious Restaurant Takeout Dishes
Most restaurants and even many fine dining establishments now offer takeout meals and curbside pickup and/or delivery. My wife and I have been indulging in a lot of takeout cuisine…
Ogden’s New Brews – First Look at Ogden River Brewery
Ogden’s all-new Ogden River Brewing opened its doors to the public this week.
MADE IN-HOUSE – A Leisurely Lunch at From Scratch Restaurant
I had raved about From Scratch shortly after it opened, and was curious to see how the place was faring under new ownership in a pandemic. So, my wife and…
YOU SAY “TAPAS” I SAY “IZAKAYA” – A Visit to Ozora Izakaya Japanese Bar & Tapas
Ozora Izakaya Japanese Bar & Tapas is a relatively new Sugarhouse restaurant that opened a couple of months ago.
Burger Battle – How Does Shake Shack Shake Out vs. a Local?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few months, you’re likely aware that Shake Shack has come to Utah. It would be hard to miss Utah’s press…
Surf & Turf Fried Rice
Here’s the deal: My wife really likes ham fried rice. I prefer shrimp. The solution: Surf & Turf Fried Rice using both shrimp and ham! It’s surprisingly good – the…
TALES OF TAKEOUT – Takeout Tryout #10: Nikko
I was surprised that a sushi restaurant – Nikko Sushi & Ramen in Kaysville – is nailing the takeout experience. You might think that fresh sushi wouldn’t travel well or…
STAYING POWERS – Checking in on Venerable Bambara Restaurant
I wrote that Bambara was an excellent dining destination in downtown Salt Lake City some 21 years ago. It still is. In fact, I can think of very few restaurants…
Off the Eaten Path – Finding Flavor in Unlikely Locations
Some of Utah’s best cuisine can be found in places that might not look like gustatory havens – strip malls, shopping centers or far from neighborhood culinary centers. But they…
All About Arlo: A Visit to Marmalade’s Newest Eatery
In the space that was Em’s, a brand new restaurant called Arlo has opened. The new owners completely gutted the place and turned it into a very eye-catching and inviting…
Bombay to Bollywood – A Visit to Riverdale’s Bombay Bites
Given that India was a British colony until 1947, Brits tend to know their Indian cuisine pretty well. And so, when someone from the U.K. says that Bombay Bites in…
Kitchen Comforts – Carson Kitchen Rocks into SLC
There is a lot to love about Carson Kitchen. It’s a high-energy, bustling place (maybe not so well-suited for a quiet romantic dinner) with excellent service and marvelous decor and…
Pizza Pandemonium: A Profusion of Can’t-Miss Utah Pizzerias
I can think of few foods more comforting in a pandemic – or any other time, really – than pizza. It goes without saying that pizza is a perfect choice…
Comfort Kitchen – 10 Classic Cookbooks for the Home Chef
I find myself reaching for tried and true classics in my cookbook collection rather than the ones capturing the latest culinary trends. If I had to pare that collection down…