restaurant reviews
URBAN RENEWAL Vital, Vibrant Cuisine & Ambiance at Urban Hill
Urban Hill is hitting all the right notes and firing on all cylinders bringing vibrant, vital cuisine to SLC’s Post District.
MANOLI’S 3.0 Great Greek Cuisine is Back, Baby!
I am thankful that we have restaurants like Manoli’s in our city’s ever-improving dining scene and that Manoli and Katrina have weathered all the storms they found themselves in to…
BRUNCH, STERLING STYLE: Sunday Brunch at Sterling Steak & Lounge
Kudos to the Sterling Steak & Lounge for hosting a Sunday brunch that locals who aren’t rich can afford.
SLC’s Newest Rooftop Bar & Street Level Brasserie: A First Look at Adelaide
Another recent hotel launch – this time Le Meridien and Element Salt Lake City – brings us a couple of new options for dining and libations: Adelaide and Van Ryder.
Adult Downtown Dine & Drink Destination: A Visit to Ivy & Varley
Ivy & Varley may essentially be bars aimed at an adult clientele, but they certainly don’t serve standard bar fare.
GRAZIN’ THE BASIN: Slopeside Dining at Snowbasin Resort
The skiing and boarding has been nothing short of spectacular at our local resorts, and my family recently enjoyed a visit to Snowbasin Resort to check out both the slopes…
UNIQUELY DELICIOUS A Visit to Deer Creek’s Lakehouse Restaurant & Bar
There is more than just natural beauty that sets The Lakehouse Restaurant apart from most other dining destinations 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.
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.
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
KITA KILLS A Visit to Pendry’s Superb Japanese Steakhouse
During a recent stay at the beautiful Pendry boutique hotel at Park City Mountain’s Canyons Village, my wife and I had the pleasure of enjoying a dinner at KITA, which…
Utah’s Top 12 Family Owned Restaurants
Here are the top 12 family owned restaurants in Utah, precious, sometimes under-the-radar hidden gems that are well worth seeking out.
THE POWER OF UBUNTU: Zulu Piri Piri Chicken Grille’s Hopeful Mission
Zulu Piri Piri Chicken Grille is embarked on a humanitarian mission that is literally helping to save the lives of young women in Africa.