restaurant reviews
YOU SAY “TAPAS” I SAY “IZAKAYA” – A Visit to Ozora Izakaya Japanese Bar & Tapas
Ozora Izakaya Japanese Bar & Tapas is a relatively new Sugarhouse restaurant that opened a couple of months ago.
STAYING POWERS – Checking in on Venerable Bambara Restaurant
I wrote that Bambara was an excellent dining destination in downtown Salt Lake City some 21 years ago. It still is. In fact, I can think of very few restaurants…
Pizza Pandemonium: A Profusion of Can’t-Miss Utah Pizzerias
I can think of few foods more comforting in a pandemic – or any other time, really – than pizza. It goes without saying that pizza is a perfect choice…
Dog Days of Summer – New Menus & Dog-Friendly Dining at Hearth and Hill
For this week’s dining adventure the missus and I masked up and headed to Hearth and Hill restaurant in Park City to check out the new summer menu there.
St. Regis Sensation – RIME Seafood & Steak Reopens
RIME Seafood & Steak replaced J&G Grill, bringing “land and sea” classics to the slopes of Deer Valley Resort and offering breakfast, lunch and dinner to St. Regis guests, property…
Well Hello, Dali – Utah’s Crêpes Master Opens Crêpes Cafe
During these challenging times, a perfectly made crêpe from Dali Crêpes is certain to put a big smile on your face and, quite possibly, improve your outlook on things for…
A SLAM-DUNK DINING DEAL: The Bargain Omakase Prix Fixe Meal at Nohm
For now, Nohm is offering multiple course tastings – which is a slam-dunk win for customers. There is no better dining bargain to be found that I’m aware of. When…
To Your Health! A Half-Dozen Healthful & Delectable Restaurant Dishes
All too often, trying to eat healthy in restaurants means settling for a salad or attempting to enjoy some bland, under-seasoned plate of tofu, tempeh or seitan. But thanks to…
Tales of Takeout – Takeout Tryout #3 SOMI Vietnamese Bistro
This week, we visited one of our favorite Sugarhouse restaurants for dinner to-go: SOMI Vietnamese Bistro.
Easy Easter To Go: Takeout Options for Easter Sunday
Since most of us are sheltering at home these days, Easter gatherings will tend to be on the smallish side. Many will be cooking Easter brunch or dinner at home,…
Saving MacCool’s: Beloved Irish Fave Rescued from Abyss
With St. Patrick’s Day in mind, I visited MacCool’s recently to see how the family-friendly Irish pub/restaurant was faring. There have been some cosmetic facelifts as well as an overdue…
Not Your Papa’s Food Court: Putting the “New” into the New Year with HallPass
HallPass opens at The Gateway this January with new dining choices, a full bar, music and Speakeasy.
Where to Dine for Xmas—Holiday Eats from North Salt Lake to Wanship
If staying out of the kitchen will make your Christmas Day merry, there are a ho ho host of restaurants that will be open to serve you. Just remember that…
Xmas Cheer @ The Garage on Beck, Feldman’s Deli, & Fleming’s
On Friday, December 20th at 7 p.m., Feldman’s Deli and Michael Feldman (aka DeliMan) will host Crossfire live. Jeff Oliverson and John Watts (Crossfire) perform original tunes along with pop,…
Christmas Eve at Powder, Churrascaria Chops, Santa at Tuscany
One of the premier fine dining restaurants in Utah is Powder, which is located in the Park City Waldorf Astoria. Austria-born Executive Chef Hermann Schaefer has breathed new life into…
Hot Pot Heaven – The Gateway’s Mr. Shabu Ain’t Too Shabby
Now, I have to confess that I generally loathe the idea of “all-you-can-eat.” It seems so grotesquely gluttonous to me. But the idea here isn’t to stuff yourself until you…