Per the title, that’s the important takeaway from August’s DABS get-together. Going into the gathering, six bar licenses were available in Utah. This after HB… Read More »Utah bar licenses dwindle to a mere quartet at the August DABS meeting
It was more than a decade ago when I sat down with Johnny Kwon, owner of the now much-missed Naked Fish Japanese Bistro in downtown… Read More »Wisteria – expect this to be one of Utah’s hottest restaurant tickets next year
It’s time once again for my monthly jangle of the collection jar. For the past few months, Gastronomic SLC has been living an ad-free life… Read More »Enjoying the stories? Subscribe and help us stay ad-free
In case you missed this particular story a couple of months back – here’s a quick reminder that Bhansa Ghar is presently my go-to for… Read More »Gongura curry – a flavor profile you might not have yet sampled
Urban Hill September 10th, 6.00 p.m. Lorenza wines will be the focus of this five-course pairing meal. The price is $150 ($95 food, $55 wine),… Read More »Food and drink events to mark on the calendar for September
File this one under terrible loss – as the week wraps up, so news comes in that SLC Eatery is to shut its doors at… Read More »One of Salt Lake City’s most creative restaurants to close
Pita House & Grill ticks all the boxes for this particularly jaded eater. No hyperbole-stuffed press release accompanied the hoisting of modest signage along 3300… Read More »Pita House & Grill – fresh Middle Eastern flavor in South Salt Lake
It’s that time of the year, one that those from the land of enchantment look toward with year-long anticipation. In case you hadn’t guessed with… Read More »There’s still time to snag smoky flavors as chile-roasting season wraps
Alex Springer in the City Weekly takes in five dining destinations this past month, Drunken Kitchen being a particular stand out. You can read what… Read More »Taiwanese and Mexican flavors featured in latest Utah restaurant reviews
Allow me if you will, one moment to introduce a quick new section to the website, flavors in focus. A convenient cubby hole for me… Read More »Drunken Kitchen’s fried chicken offers a stellar twist on a classic
Utah Beer Festival The 14th annual Utah Beer Festival hits town this weekend – running August 17th and 18th, 1.00 – 8.00 p.m. daily. Held… Read More »Raise a glass to the end of Summer with these Utah brew fests
Second Chance Dance August 26th, 6.00 – 9.00 p.m. First on your agenda for August should be this fun food fundraiser, over at the new… Read More »Many of Utah’s best chefs will be cooking up a storm at this fundraiser
It’s only been a month since this piece, looking at what national names are headed to Utah. But here we are again, news continues to… Read More »More national brands select Utah for growth
Another short liquor meeting this month, mostly notable for the first with newly minted chair Stephen Handy at the wheel. Handy took over this month… Read More »July’s Utah DABS meeting approves 23 bar and restaurant licenses
It’s been a few months since my last deep dive into what’s new around the Beehive. I won’t sugarcoat it, folks, a lot has happened,… Read More »More than three dozen new restaurants and bars joining the Utah dining scene
Manoli’s July 25th As per the title, let’s start right here. This Thursday sees the next edition of Manoli’s unique lamb roast events, where the… Read More »Upcoming dining specials include several unique al fresco experiences
Here’s your monthly reminder. If you’re enjoying our content and the weekly stories about the Utah food and drink scene, a few dollars in the… Read More »The results are in – these are the awards we scooped this year
After what seemed like a non-stop explosion of food halls just eighteen months ago – the pace of openings in Utah has dried up in… Read More »Sugar House set to welcome ambitious new food and drink hall
Update 7.00 p.m. July 18th. Sadly this one has just been cancelled. Organizers on Instagram confirmed, “Dear Pioneers of Pie & Beer, In the last… Read More »Celebrate Pie N Beer Day this July 24th via these two events
