Restaurant Reviews
Surf & Turf: A Return to KITA
KITA in Japanese can mean “north” as well as “a field of trees” or “many happinesses.” With many trees surrounding Canyons Village there are also many happinesses to be found…
Caribbean Flavor: Delectable Dining on St. Martin
Utah Bites and Utah Stories are dedicated to all things local. But now and then you’ve gotta getaway and get your feet into the sand, as we did recently during…
A Ruined Pop-Up: Arthur Residency at The Ruin
There is bar food and then there is bar food. You’re probably thinking: pretzels, pickled eggs, maybe some chicken wings or fish and chips. Well at The Ruin downtown, Chef…
Mountain Town Magic: A Getaway to Park City’s Canyons Village
Whether during Forum Fest or any other time of the year, Canyons Village is a wonderful, family-friendly destination. Book a room at an excellent hotel/resort such as Hyatt Centric or…
The Raw and the Cooked: A Visit to La Cevicheria
La Cevicheria restaurant specializes primarily in Mexican-style ceviche, that includes various types of seafood such as shrimp, fish, or even octopus, combined with lime juice, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro.
A Cracking Cafe: Make Our Kitchen Your Cafe
Our Kitchen Cafe in North Salt Lake is a neighborhood gem. If Our Kitchen Cafe isn’t on your radar, it should be. It’s an awesome little eatery that serves breakfast…
Stupendous Seafood: A Dozen Outstanding Restaurant Seafood Dishes
Despite being landlocked Utah still offers great fish and seafood dishes thanks to innovative thinking. Here are 12 enjoyable, local seafood dishes.
Meals and Deals for Dads
If you’re looking to take a dad out for a special meal, here are some good restaurant options for Father’s Day 2024.
Lamb Me Up!
Any excuse to visit Manoli’s restaurant for chef/owner Manoli Katsanevas’ ethereal Mediterranean cuisine is a solid one. But for me, that’s especially true during the four evenings or so throughout…
Sol Food: Brunching at Sol Agave
It all started in 2015 with a food truck and catering business in San Juan Capistrano, California. That is where Jesus “Jesse” Galvez, Oscar Perez, and Edgar Estrada started their…
Dog Days of Summer: 10 Delightful Dog-Friendly Eateries
Increasingly, we’re finding more and more Utah eateries that allow dogs on their patios during the spring and summer seasons. In SLC, that requires a special permit from the Salt…
Amazing Maize!
If you’re in the market for really good, homemade Mexican food at a restaurant that specializes in the high art of perfect tortilla making, House of Corn is right up…
Squid-Free Sushi: A Visit to Midvale’s Ika Sushi
At Ika Sushi, they take their rice seriously and it is very good. There is an art to making sushi rice and Ika has nailed it. Sushi chefs are as…
Many Meals for Mom: Where to Dine on Mother’s Day 2024
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, on Sunday, May 12th. You know what that means: Don’t even THINK about letting mom near the kitchen on her special day. Treat…
A Wild Ride: Dinner at Michael Richey’s Wildwood Restaurant
Wildwood provides an appealing and charming dining experience thanks to owner/chef Michael Richey. From the decor to the excellent menu Wildwood hits all the right notes.
Asian Fare with Flair
In the past few months since it opened, Koyoté restaurant has been written about by, I think, every food writer, blogger, and “influencer” in Utah. So, I figured I’d better…