Restaurant Reviews
The Deer Valley Difference: New Menu Items for the Winter Season
Every year, the good folks at Deer Valley Resort invite a group of food writers and media to the Resort the week before Thanksgiving, to get a sneak peak at…
Pig Out: Pig & a Jelly Jar 3.0
In the beginning there was Pig & a Jelly Jar. And it was good. The original SLC Pig & a Jelly Jar restaurant opened in 2012 and was such a…
Pho Saigon 2: Oodles of Noodles and So Much More
Pho 2 offers a more modern ambiance than the original location, with vibrant colors in abundance and large photographic scenes of Vietnam as the main decor pieces.
Tupelo Restaurant on a Roll: Park City Restaurateurs Living in the Fast Lane
Chef Matthew Harris has been on quite a roll. He and his wife Maggie Alvarez – who are co-partners as owners of Park City’s Tupelo restaurant, as well as in…
Molise 2.0: New Digs for Venerable Caffe Molise
Now, after nearly a quarter century in its Salt Palace-adjacent location on 100 South, Caffe Molise has moved.
Saffron Valley: 2018 Biryani & Kebab Festival
Each fall, Saffron Valley celebrates Indian cuisine from the north and south of India with its annual Biryani & Kebab Festival. It’s a terrific opportunity to sample some dishes that…
Avenues Bistro: New Owners; Timeless Appeal
For many years I’ve also thought that Avenues Bistro on Third – operated by Kathie Chadbourne and her excellent staff – was hands-down the best place to eat in The…
Killer Kitchen: A Modern Take on Lebanese Cooking
In Arabic, “laziz” means enjoyable, tasty and lighthearted. With that in mind, owners Derek Kitchen and Moudi Sbeity could not have picked a more appropriate name for their restaurant: Laziz…
Park City Chefs Headed to NYC: Utah Restaurants Showcased at Historic James Beard House
For those who might not know of James Beard, he was a larger-than-life force of nature. Named the “Dean of American Cookery” by the New York Times in 1954, he…
Do You Know Jack? Logan is Home to Jack’s Wood-Fired Oven
You’ll find at Jack’s Wood-Fired Oven in Logan: great pizza, yes, but even more than just great pizza.
Glamp Out: Glamping at Conestoga Ranch
As much as I love pitching a tent and sleeping on the hard ground, I’ve been spoiled by glamping – glamour camping. That’s what my wife, Faith, and I enjoyed…
State of the Union: Southwestern Sizzle at Tortilla Union
Tortilla Union is a snazzy place indeed. It’s very upscale in decor and ambiance, although not in price
Solitude Summer: Dining & Drinking in the Fresh Mountain Air
Seeking a respite from Salt Lake City’s heat and haze, my wife and I enjoyed a recent escape to Solitude Mountain Resort for some high altitude hiking, dining, drinking and…
Sassy Sunday, Viva La DIVA Brunch @The Marriott
Viva La DIVA is said to be Salt Lake City’s “first and only professional celebrity and female impersonation show.” Well, more about that later. But first, a bit of brunch…
Margherita & More @ MidiCi: An Oasis of Great Taste at The Gateway
MidiCi is the type of place you’ll want to linger, although service is quite rapid – pizzas cook in as little as 90 seconds.
Bar Fare Extraordinaire: Takashi Opens Post Office Place
Post Office Place (16 W. Market St, SLC) – a new bar created by the owners and staff members of Takashi restaurant – is finally open.