Restaurant Reviews
DON’T WORRY, BE HAPPY: Grand America’s Happiest Hours
For Laurel bar patrons – 21 and over – there are two daily happy hours totaling four hours of happiness: 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight. During…
APPLAUSE WORTHY CUISINE: A Delightful Dinner at Oquirrh Restaurant
Oquirrh is a comfortable and casual fine dining establishment where Chef Drew Fuller and his team put a hearty emphasis on local, artisan foods and ingredients.
FINE DINING NOT DEAD: A Visit to The Charleston
It’s sort of sad – to me, at least – that for every independent restaurant in Draper, Utah, there are probably 25 more chains and franchise eateries. There is however,…
MEALS FOR MOM: Where to Dine Out on Mother’s Day 2022
Here are some great restaurant options for treating mom to a marvelous meal on Mother’s Day in Salt Lake City and beyond.
UNCOMMON APPEAL: Copper Common Gets a Makeover
Copper Common in Downtown Salt Lake has undergone some changes in both decor and dishes, as well as their wine program.
SALT LAKE’S NEW ITALIAN EATERY & COFFEE CAFE: A Visit to Salt & Olive
Salt & Olive is really two businesses in one. There is Salt & Olive Cup of Joe, where customers can enjoy coffee, teas, and specialty beverages like the Coconut Black…
ECONOMICAL HOTEL EATS IN PARK CITY: We Drop into Versante Hearth & Bar
It’s pretty well known that Park City is not an inexpensive dining destination. But, there are exceptions. And one is a very appealing restaurant located in the Peaks Hotel. It’s…
LIKE FINE WINE: Hotel Monaco’s Bambara is Aging Beautifully
There are restaurants that are trendy, many of which are flimsy flashes in the pan. And then there are ones like Bambara, which are timeless.
ULTIMATE APRÈS: Pampered at the St. Regis Deer Valley Vintage Room
The Vintage Room is an impressive new lux après and lunch lounge – a heated 1,600 square foot tent-like structure with vaulted ceilings located slopeside along one of Deer Valley…
KILLING IT AT THE COTTAGE: Perfect Prix Fixe at The Nelson Cottage
Just two doors up from the High West Saloon, the Nelson Cottage is a historic Old Town home that serves both as a venue for private events and as a…
GRAND AMERICA’S LAUREL BRASSERIE: Posh Hotel Dining Isn’t Just For Tourists Anymore
Having visited Laurel Brasserie & Bar three times so far, I’m betting that this fine restaurant is going to become very popular with locals, not just with SLC visitors staying…
TUPELO 2.0: Globally Inspired Fare Returns to Park City
The original tupelo on Main Street closed in 2020 but has been reborn in the space on Kearns Blvd. that was previously home to Adolph’s.
GENUINELY GERMAN—A Return to Weller’s Bistro
Weller’s Bistro has an honest neighborhood feel and I’ve never been there when the owner, Jan, wasn’t. He, along with top-notch employees like Scotty, Natalie and Braden make visiting Weller’s…
GOLD MEDAL MEAL: Lunch at Stein Eriksen’s Troll Hallen
Skiing at Deer Valley Resort is always a special treat, and one that is made even grander with the superb service, cuisine, ambiance and libations that Stein Eriksen Lodge has…
SUPER BOWLS: A Baker’s Dozen of Sensational Soups
I’ve been reflecting on sensational soups served at some favorite restaurants. Here are a baker’s dozen of those super bowls.
VALENTINE’S DAY DINING 2022: V-Day Restaurant Meals From Pauper to Posh
Here is a list restaurants offering special Valentine’s Day meals, from very affordable to bend-the-budget sumptuous.