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Restaurant Review: Going Greek with Manoli's

This James Beard Award nominee is good for what ails you.
By Alex Springer

Choose the Ripe

Draper's White Tomato blends casual vibes with fine dining service.
By Alex Springer

Restaurant Review: Sushi Burgers at Arigato Sushi

Classic sushi rolls plus a few Latin-based surprises at this West Jordan sushi bar.
By Alex Springer
Restaurant Review: Going Greek with Manoli's
Restaurant Review: Going Greek with Manoli's

Restaurant Review: Going Greek with Manoli's

This James Beard Award nominee is good for what ails you.
We've got a pretty decent list of James Beard Award nominees from Utah this year, which has me thinking that it's time to check in with some of these monsters of the local restaurant scene.

By Alex Springer March 19, 2025

Comfort Food for Trying Times
Comfort Food for Trying Times

Comfort Food for Trying Times

Late winter sucks. Here are some dishes to cheer you up.
Even in a year that doesn't seem as doomed as 2025, February is a difficult month to navigate.

By Alex Springer February 26, 2025

Restaurant Review: Burger Behemoths at MOOYAH
Restaurant Review: Burger Behemoths at MOOYAH

Restaurant Review: Burger Behemoths at MOOYAH

Just how much can you fit between two buns?
When you look back at the litany of scientific and technological accomplishments achieved by the human race, none of them compare with our ability to push the limits of how much stuff can fit between two hamburger buns.

By Alex Springer February 19, 2025

Restaurant Review: Epic Soup Dumplings at Zhu Ting Ji
Restaurant Review: Epic Soup Dumplings at Zhu Ting Ji

Restaurant Review: Epic Soup Dumplings at Zhu Ting Ji

Taylorsville's new Chinese restaurant is destined for greatness.
I am trying to branch out and explore places that are not brand-new Chinese restaurants—really, I am.

By Alex Springer February 12, 2025

Restaurant Review: Overstuffed Tacos at West Valley Carnitas
Restaurant Review: Overstuffed Tacos at West Valley Carnitas

Restaurant Review: Overstuffed Tacos at West Valley Carnitas

Kicking off a new chapter for this West Valley institution.
Though I am still acquiring a taste for skewered intestines and tripe tacos, I like to think that my palate has evolved to the point where I embrace offal wherever it can be found.

By Alex Springer February 5, 2025

Restaurant Roundup: Utah's Restaurant Movie Stars
Restaurant Roundup: Utah's Restaurant Movie Stars

Restaurant Roundup: Utah's Restaurant Movie Stars

Local restaurants that have lit up the silver screen.
When the Sundance Film Festival rolls around, it's hard not to reflect on the rich and vibrant role that Utah has played in cinema.

By Alex Springer January 29, 2025

Bobby's Burgers By Bobby Flay manages to set itself apart.
Bobby's Burgers By Bobby Flay manages to set itself apart.

Bobby's Burgers By Bobby Flay manages to set itself apart.

Celebrity Crush
With the Utah dining market becoming more and more attractive for nationally-recognized brand franchises, it's no surprise that Bobby's Burgers has come to town.

By Alex Springer January 22, 2025

Restaurant Review: Southern Asian Classics at Bhansa Ghar
Restaurant Review: Southern Asian Classics at Bhansa Ghar

Restaurant Review: Southern Asian Classics at Bhansa Ghar

From masala to momos, Bhansa Ghar has something for everyone.
Though the Wasatch Front has plenty of great South Asian lunch buffets, it's been a hot minute since I indulged in one.

By Alex Springer January 15, 2025

Restaurant Review: Beijing Restaurant Heats up Sugar House
Restaurant Review: Beijing Restaurant Heats up Sugar House

Restaurant Review: Beijing Restaurant Heats up Sugar House

Spice up 2025 with these Sichuan favorites.
When I was growing up, my family had a casual tradition of getting Chinese takeout for dinner every New Year's Eve.

By Alex Springer January 8, 2025

Restaurant Roundup: 2024's Best Dishes
Restaurant Roundup: 2024's Best Dishes

Restaurant Roundup: 2024's Best Dishes

Kicking off 2025 with my faves of 2024.
Heading into another year of covering Utah's always-evolving food scene, I would be remiss if I didn't reflect on all the lovely bits of gastronomy I sampled during 2024.

By Alex Springer January 2, 2025

Restaurant Review: Vintage Meets Modern at Rouser
Restaurant Review: Vintage Meets Modern at Rouser

Restaurant Review: Vintage Meets Modern at Rouser

Visit one of Utah's best new restaurants at Asher Adams hotel.
In the years since its big revamp, it's welcomed some of my favorite new restaurants, and has recaptured its place as one of my favorite downtown hangouts.

By Alex Springer December 26, 2024

Restaurant Review: Enrico's Deli Brings NY to WJ
Restaurant Review: Enrico's Deli Brings NY to WJ

Restaurant Review: Enrico's Deli Brings NY to WJ

After relocating from its Murray location, Enrico's Deli & Pizzeria is ready to serve West Jordan.
While I have a lovely, romanticized version of New York deli culture whipped up in my head, I can safely say that I am no travelogue-worthy expert in that field.

By Alex Springer December 18, 2024

Restaurant Review: Digging Matteo's New Digs
Restaurant Review: Digging Matteo's New Digs

Restaurant Review: Digging Matteo's New Digs

After a speedy relocation, Matteo is open for business.
This is a place that rocked the Ninth and Ninth neighborhood with its Modena-inspired menu, courtesy of Chef Matteo Sogne and his family.

By Alex Springer December 11, 2024

Restaurant Review: Middle Eastern Classics at Shawarma Shack
Restaurant Review: Middle Eastern Classics at Shawarma Shack

Restaurant Review: Middle Eastern Classics at Shawarma Shack

Gyro shawarma and halal hot dogs await you at this new addition to Main Street.
During my culinary travels throughout the Wasatch Front, I've been fortunate to come upon a few shawarma joints.

By Alex Springer December 4, 2024

Restaurant Review: Stromboli Sandos at Marcato Kitchen
Restaurant Review: Stromboli Sandos at Marcato Kitchen

Restaurant Review: Stromboli Sandos at Marcato Kitchen

This Granary District eatery is redefining what a stromboli can be.
So when I heard that the team at Marcato Kitchen was making sandwich-style stromboli inspired by some genre classics, I knew it was time to check this place out.

By Alex Springer November 27, 2024

Restaurant Review: Rustic Ramen and Hotpot at Kuchu Shabu
Restaurant Review: Rustic Ramen and Hotpot at Kuchu Shabu

Restaurant Review: Rustic Ramen and Hotpot at Kuchu Shabu

From elk to Wagyu beef, Kuchu Shabu keeps things sizzling.
When winter starts to declare its inversion-choked presence, I like to mentally and spiritually prepare for those days with a bowl of something hot.

By Alex Springer November 20, 2024

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