Former Log Haven Chef Moves to Bambara

IN THE NEWS: City Weekly’s Ted Scheffler reviews La Caille (9565 Wasatch Blvd., Sandy, 942-1751, LaCaille.com) and reports that Dave Jones — formerly executive chef at Log Haven — has been hired as the new executive chef for Bambara restaurant in the Hotel Monaco. slweekly.com … The Tribune’s Vanessa Chang gives two stars to Thai [...]

‘Gourmet’ Lauds Boulder’s Hell’s Backbone Grill

Gourmet magazine’s October 2007 issue features a guide to “America’s Best Farm-to-Table Restaurants.” gourmet.com:
RESTAURANTS WITH FARM CONNECTIONS: 2nd Street Bistro, Livingston, MT; Amherst Chinese Food, Amherst, MA; Blackberry Farm, Walland, TN; Crook’s Corner, Chapel Hill, NC; Eve, Alexandria, VA; La Provence, Lacombe, LA; Lantern, Chapel Hill, NC; Pacific’O and I’o, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii; Tree House [...]

Renovation Ongoing for 1940s Oakley Diner

IN THE NEWS: The Deseret Morning News’s Amelia Nielson-Stowell reports on owner Keith Walker’s renovation efforts on a classic 1940s Rhode Island diner, formerly Tommy’s Diner, which is set for an early summer 2008 opening near Oakley’s City Hall — the site of the old rodeo grounds, where the city wants to make a [...]

Jamba Juice, Chipotle Open New Locations

IN THE NEWS: Deseret Morning News’ Stacey Kratz gives three stars to Stoneground (249 E. 400 South, 364-1368), while Valerie Phillips notes the recent closing after nearly 20 years of the Mexican restaurant Cafe Pierpont as well as the closing of Panache Wine Bar. … Phillips also reports the openings of Jamba Juice stores at [...]

Critics Rate Tarahumara, Caffe Niche

IN THE NEWS; The Salt Lake Tribune’s Vanessa Chang awards three stars in reviewing Mexican eatery Tarahumara (380 E. Main St., Midway; 435-654-34650. sltrib.com … The Salt Lake Weekly’s Ted Scheffler reviews Caffe Niche (779 E. 300 South, 433-3380, CaffeNiche.com). slweekly.com … The Deseret Morning News’ Stacey Kratz reviews Parrothead Island Broiler (4546 S. 815 [...]

Cafe Pierpont Closes After Two Decades

IN THE NEWS: The Trib’s Vanessa Chang gives one star to Mayan Adventure (35 E. 9270 South, Sandy; 801-304-4600), while the paper reports that Mexican eatery Cafe Pierpont (122 W. Pierpont Ave, Salt Lake City) closed recently after more than 20 years in business. sltrib.com … Salt Lake Weekly’s Ted Scheffler reviews sushi joints Oishi [...]

State Running Out of Liquor Licenses

IN THE NEWS: An increasing demand among restaurants to serve alcoholic beverages has resulted in the state nearly running out of available liquor licenses, the Associated Press reports. The Legislature has set up a quota system for licenses that is dictated by state population. Alcoholic Beverage Control commissioners can only issue one license to serve [...]

Reviewers Rate Oh Sushi, Bavarian Deli

IN THE NEWS: The Trib’s Vanessa Chang gives two stars to Oh Sushi (2015 E. 3300 South, Salt Lake City). sltrib.com … City Weekly’s Ted Scheffler goes in search of sandwiches, including the Philly-style cheesesteak at Moochie’s. slweekly.com … The Deseret Morning News’ Stacey Kratz reviews Bavarian Deli-Cafe (9400 S. State, Sandy). deseretnews.com
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Critics Rate Caffe Niche, La Ferrovia

IN THE NEWS: The Salt Lake Tribune’s Vanessa Chang gives two and a half stars to Caffe Niche (779 E. 300 South, Salt Lake City). sltrib.com … City Weekly’s Ted Scheffler review La Ferrovia Ristorante (234 25th Street, Ogden) and Rovali’s Ristorante Italiano & Coffee House (1320 E. Hwy. 193, Layton). slweekly.com … The Deseret [...]

Harmons Bakery Celebrates 75 Years

IN THE NEWS: Deseret Morning News’ Stacey Kratz gives three and a half stars to Tin Angel Cafe (365 W. 400 South). … Molly Farmer reports on Harmons bakery’s 75th birthday celebration. In 1932 founders Jake and Irene Harmon opened their first fruit stand, The Market Spot, at 3300 S. Main followed by a store [...]