Sweet Lake: Brunch for People Who Hate Brunch

Sweet Lake: Brunch for People Who Hate Brunch
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There are many things that make Sweet Lake ideal for a brunch outing, but the best thing about their menu is that it caters to all. I was excited to learn that owners Hasen Cone and Teri Rosquist have expanded their operation into a brick-and-mortar store and included biscuits on their menu. … read more

A Salt Lake Oasis: Oasis Cafe

A Salt Lake Oasis: Oasis Cafe
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Oasis Cafe is transporting. I can take a friend or associate visiting from anywhere in the world and know that they would feel welcome and at ease. … read more

Follow the Flame: Apollo Burger

Follow the Flame: Apollo Burger
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Apollo Burger has succeeded in its quest to give Utah families quality food and quick service, all at an affordable price. I take comfort in knowing that, as they continue to expand and push forward, there will be quality hamburger restaurants in Salt Lake for generations to come. … read more

The Rose Establishment: Cultivating Craveable Fare

The Rose Establishment: Cultivating Craveable Fare
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Whether you sit outside on the cozy patio or inside, surrounded by wood, white brick and simple light fixtures, The Rose Establishment is a coffee shop you’ll enjoy spending time in. … read more

It’s All Good at All Chay

It’s All Good at All Chay
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Nestled in a small Rose Park strip mall, All Chay serves vegan versions of traditional Vietnamese food. Over the past year, this neighborhood restaurant has become a cozy refuge with a homey, bohemian vibe. With friendly service and flavorful cuisine, All Chay is a hidden treasure worth seeking out. … read more

Blue Poblano: The Strong, Silent Type

Blue Poblano: The Strong, Silent Type
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Whether you’re ordering the Dang Quesadilla or a Vegetarian Taco, the Blue Poblano has all the qualities of a great, local taquería. … read more

Provisions: For Every Food, There is a Season

Provisions: For Every Food, There is a Season
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In contrast to the seemingly endless road construction on 2300 East, the confines of Provisions are warm and inviting and the menu is eclectic yet familiar. … read more

From Scratch

From Scratch
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I’ve always considered the Gallivan Center to be a jewel of Salt Lake City open space—a tucked-away, quiet oasis in an otherwise business-as-usual urban block. The increasingly busy space has led to a cluster of restaurants and eateries popping up along the small avenue that winds its way along the south end of the Gallivan Center. Of these food destinations, From Scratch is numbered among the best. … read more

Props to Proper Burger Co.

Props to Proper Burger Co.
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when Avenues Proper opened three years ago, diners were charmed by their crave-worthy fare and the beer brewed at their Avenues location. This year, they’ve expanded with Proper Brewing Co. and Proper Burger Co., a casual burger joint serving Proper Beer in downtown Salt Lake City. … read more

Best New Thing of The Day: Hub & Spoke Diner

Best New Thing of The Day: Hub & Spoke Diner
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Hub & Spoke is a diner in name and ambition. It opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 9 p.m. It concentrates on breakfast, lunch and shakes. But its space does not say diner: It is cool and hip, and the menu, though it has many of the same old items, has also changed. … read more

Fooling Around With Food @ The Leonardo

Fooling Around With Food @ The Leonardo
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I spent my April Fools’ Day with a four-course meal of creatively conceived dishes at The Leonardo’s Fooling Around With Food event. — SLUG Mag … read more

Chubby’s Mexican Restaurant

Chubby’s Mexican Restaurant
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Much as I’d love to keep Chubby’s all to myself, it is definitely worthy of your time. For us in Rose Park, it is a neighborhood treasure. The food is consistently good, and the staff is both friendly and attentive. … read more