Afghan Kitchen: Nosh-E-Jaan or Good Eating

Afghan Kitchen: Nosh-E-Jaan or Good Eating
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Afghanistan has a history of expertise in cooking and hospitality, along with a passion to serve guests a spread of food. Afghan Kitchen lives up to its heritage. The restaurant is unassuming from the street, but don’t let that fool you. There is something to be said for simplicity. … read more

Tonkotsu Shabu Shabu Bar

Tonkotsu Shabu Shabu Bar
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Utah’s need for cold-weather comfort food has looked to Japan’s hot foods as the ramen craze took over. But there’s more! Enter Tonkotsu Shabu Shabu. … read more

Celeste Ristorante: Authentic Italian Fare

Celeste Ristorante: Authentic Italian Fare
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I look forward to many return visits to Celeste Ristorante. There is so much more that I am eager to try, from the housemade salads and antipasti to the myriad pasta combinations and the selections of fish, beef and even wild boar. … read more

Pallet: Spooning Up Something New

Pallet: Spooning Up Something New
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Currently rated No. 28 out of 1,205 restaurants in Salt Lake City on TripAdvisor, Pallet is extremely underrated when it comes to its online popularity. … read more

Salud to Life, Tequila and Mexican Fusion

Salud to Life, Tequila and Mexican Fusion
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Here in Salt Lake, the off-the-beaten-path Frida Bistro delivers the subtle yet powerful essence your taste buds crave. … read more

What’s Your Handle?

What’s Your Handle?
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With a patio designed for a 5-o’clock-somewhere afternoon glass of wine and a menu made of culinary tastebud dreams, Handle Salt Lake, the sibling of Park City’s Handle, is a curated masterpiece of art. … read more

Star of India: Indian Food Comes to North Temple

Star of India: Indian Food Comes to North Temple
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I miss the Bollywood movies and the murals of their old location downtown, but it’s the food and the family behind Star of India that make this restaurant shine. … read more

X Appeal: Table X is Fixing to be the Ryan Gosling of Millcreek’s Restaurant Scene

X Appeal: Table X is Fixing to be the Ryan...
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This spirit of innovative cultivation permeates everything about Table X, from its blink-and-you’ll-miss-it menu changes to the rustic-chic exposed ceiling beams and geometrically painted walls. … read more

Baa, Baa, Black Sheep: Show Me Your Pig!

Baa, Baa, Black Sheep: Show Me Your Pig!
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Located in the heart of Sugarhouse is a contemporary brewpub inspired by Utah’s intrinsic history. Black Sheep has taken over the dining space at Epic Brewing, offering a menu that surprises with authentic Native American cuisine. The made-to-order spread is a fusion of Southwestern, Navajo and Mexican-inspired dishes. … read more

Pizza Nono

Pizza Nono
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Pizza Nono—whose name is taken from the Italian word for “nine”—is located in a refurbished insurance office building in the heart of 9th and 9th. As the focus of the restaurant is to craft quality pizza made from fresh ingredients, the menu is limited to a few well-crafted selections. … read more

Laziz Kitchen: Lebanese to Please

Laziz Kitchen: Lebanese to Please
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A few months ago, Moudi Sbeity and Derek Kitchen opened Laziz Kitchen, a Lebanese restaurant in the burgeoning Central Ninth neighborhood. Under the brand name Laziz, which is Arabic for “tasty,” Laziz Kitchen’s hummus and spreads have long been popular mainstays of local farmer’s markets. … read more

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