Restaurant Reviews
A YEAR OF DELICIOUS DINING 25 Favorite Restaurant Dishes from 2022
Here are my top 25 Utah restaurant dishes from 2022, ranging from steak tartare and sushi to burritos and goulash.
ITALIAN INSPIRATION: A Visit to The Gateway’s New Italian Graffiti
Italian Graffiti restaurant opened at The Gateway a couple weeks ago, in the space that was formerly home to California Pizza Kitchen.
CATCH A WAVE … OR TWO Vibrant Mexican Cuisine at Dos Olas
Dos Olas is a bustling, vibrant new addition to the Park City dining scene and one that, judging from the crowds on a busy Monday evening, has already been discovered…
POSTCARDS FROM PORTUGAL, PART 2 Sublime Beach Clubs, Algarve, & a Day in Spain
We explore beautiful beach clubs, Algarve in the south of Portugal where we spent the second half of our grand vacation, a day trip to Spain, and then back to…
POSTCARDS FROM PORTUGAL, PART 1 Eating & Drinking in Lisbon & Setúbal
Visiting Portugal, Lisbon and Setúbal, keeping it “real” and eschewing the tweezer food that we can find plenty of right here in Utah.
FOOD ON THE FLY Eating at the new SLC International Airport
I got a somewhat unwanted chance to explore the new Salt Lake City airport at length during recent trips to and from Salt Lake City and Portugal, thanks to an…
SKY HIGH SPANISH: A Visit to Hyatt’s New Rooftop Restaurant
The glitziest new addition to the Salt Lake City dining scene is the Hyatt Regency’s new Spanish-inspired rooftop restaurant, Mar | Muntanya.
LET’S TALK TURKEY: Top Feasts for Thanksgiving 2022
There are a lot of good restaurant choices for dining out on Thanksgiving in 2022, as well as a number of take-home options.
Top Spots for Locally Sourced Fare in Salt Lake and Beyond
Here is the list of some of the top farm-to-table restaurants, or top spots for locally sourced fare in Salt Lake and beyond.
BREWS & CHEWS: 6 Can’t Miss Restaurant Food & Beer Pairings
With the emergence of America’s craft breweries and the idea that you can eat something besides burgers or beef jerky with your beer, focused food and beer pairings have become…
CRANDALL’S CORNER: Another Bourbon Group Hit at Franklin Ave.
Franklin Ave. Cocktails & Kitchen is a spacious, sprawling affair with bar and table seating on the main floor, downstairs area and excellent food.
Authentic Eats on the Road in Utah
Here are a few of my favorite, authentic, small town eateries across Utah that are worth a road trip.sm
TALES OF TAKEOUT: Bold Flavors at W. Thai Chef
W. Thai Chef in Kaysville with its unique flavors provides a delicious alternative to the same old, same old.
BODACIOUS BAR BITES: A Dozen Delicious Dishes That Raise the Bar
Those looking to dine a little more creatively or healthy in bars can now do so. Here are a dozen of my favorite bar bites.
THE CURRENT STATE OF AFFAIRS A Delectable Visit to Current Fish & Oyster
Current Fish and Oyster in Salt Lake is one of those formidable restaurants that you can always count on for excellent service, outstanding food, and a very appealing ambiance.
MARVELOUS MONARCA Upscale Mexican Fare from the Owners of Santo Tacos
Previously home to Alamexo, Monarca is upscale in ambiance and cuisine, with menu items such as ceviche, lobster enchiladas, cochinita pibil, halibut en flor de calabaza, and others