Bites
OH UMAMI! Utah County’s All You Can Eat Japanese BBQ
Umami Japanese Barbecue, an interesting all-you-can-eat buffet-style restaurant where guests cook raw food items on grills built right into their tables.
GOLDENER HIRSCH INN: CLASSIC + CONTEMPORARY—Part 2: Goldener Hirsch Restaurant
The Goldener Hirsch Inn has been around now for nearly three decades. But I don’t remember a time when the cuisine coming out of the kitchen at the Hirsch’s restaurant…
GOLDENER HIRSCH INN: CLASSIC + CONTEMPORARY
Goldener Hirsch Inn in Park City has a very European vibe and décor, and has garnered a slew of awards from publications such as Zagat, and many others.
CATCH A WAVE: A Visit to Kaze Sushi Bar & Grill
If you’re looking for solid sushi, a pleasant atmosphere, good vibes and professional friendly service, visit Kaze Sushi Bar & Grill.
HOT TAMALES & MORE! Real Deal Mexican @ La Casa Del Tamal
On a stretch of 5600 West in West Valley City filled with shiny new (mostly) franchise restaurants and shopping centers, there is a marvelous family owned Mexican eatery that has…
Al Fresco Eats: 10 Perfect Patios for Outdoor Dining
With many more toasty summer days ahead, here are 10 of my favorite outdoor dining spots, perfect patios in Salt Lake City and beyond.
Fido-Friendly: Sunday Brunch at One-0-Eight
One of the draws at One-0-Eight is its pooch-friendly patio as well as brunch over weekends with mimosa specials and live jazz.
Authentically Italian: A Visit to Veneto Ristorante Italiano
In my opinion, Veneto Ristorante Italiano is the best genuinely Italian restaurant in Salt Lake City and the perfect spot for a birthday celebration.
A SUSHI STORM—Park City’s Yuki Yama Sushi
Since taking the reins at Yuki Yama, messrs. Baydala and Terashima have managed to take an already excellent restaurant and somehow make it even better. Yuki Yama Sushi isn’t just…
TALES OF TAKEOUT #12—Villaggio Pizzeria
My favorite new East C,ast-style pizza joint is Villaggio Pizzeria on State Street in South Salt Lake featuring recipes from Naples and Calabria via the Bronx.
TALES OF TAKEOUT #11—Sandy Sensation: Sobe Eats
There is a lot to love about Sobe Eats – it’s a family-owned and operated business producing artisan gourmet versions of everyday Mexican-inspired street food using fresh, local, high-quality ingredients.
Springtime in the Canyon: A First Look at Log Haven’s New Menu
This week I journeyed up that beautiful canyon to sample some of the new dishes on Log Haven Restaurant recently launched spring/summer menu.
HOPELESS RAMENTIC: 8 Rad Ramen Restaurants in Salt Lake
If you need assistance sorting through the plethora of ramen eateries in and around SLC, I’m here to help. These are a few of my favorites.
MEALS FOR MOMS: Where to Dine on Mother’s Day 2021
If you haven’t decided yet on where to eat for Mother’s Day, here are some excellent choices.
FARMINGTON FIESTA! Niño Viejo por Cinco de Mayo
One of the most interesting new restaurants I’ve visited this year is called Niño Viejo, offering contemporary Latin cuisine, which ranges from tacos, tostadas and enchiladas to ceviche and entrees…
MORE SOY TO ENJOY: A Visit to Holladay’s Mint Tapas and Sushi
For a number of years now I’ve been following one of my favorite Utah chefs – Batsaikhan “Soy” Ariunbold around, as he moved from restaurant to restaurant. I first fell…