Following on the ramen trend of recent years, I’ve been noticing the word izakaya popping up a lot lately in culinary circles and restaurants. The term izakaya in Japan is typically used to describe a type of bar or small restaurant where inexpensive dishes and snacks are served, much like tapas in Spain. Most izakayas are open late at night and the focus is on drinks more than … [Read more...]
First Annual Sample Sugar House Event
If you have been meaning to try some of the fabulous restaurants that have recently popped up in the Sugar House area, take advantage of the dining deals that are happening in select restaurants between April 22 and May 1. You might even have time to try them all. Twelve restaurants will be participating in this first-ever Sample Sugar House event and will offer either a $15 … [Read more...]
Current Fish & Oyster
Uptown meets downtown at Current Fish & Oyster, Salt Lake’s new seafood restaurant extraordinaire. Trio Restaurant Group owner, Mikel Trapp, and Joel LaSalle, who owns the LaSalle Restaurant Group, have combined their industry strengths and talents in transforming a historic but neglected Broadway building into a contemporary and comfortable dining establishment. There’s … [Read more...]
Millie’s Burgers – Shakes and Malts, Burgers and Fries – Just Like Always
With so many trendy eateries recently opened in downtown Sugar House, it’s natural to wonder how the old, established restaurants are handling the competition. I called Dan Neilson to ask how Millie’s Burgers was adapting to the changes. It was gratifying to hear she’s doing just fine. Marlene and Howard Miller bought the Sugar House hamburger shop in 1970, … [Read more...]