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Scott Evans, the owner of Pago, shared a few more details about his new restaurant which he plans to call Finca.
It will be located in a new development on the northeast corner of 1300 South and 1100 East. A few weeks ago the developer tore down the old Dairy Queen to make way for the project.
Evans said the food at Finca, which means farm/vineyard, will be "contemporary Spanish-influenced cuisine utilizing seasonal and local ingredients." The prices will be around $8-$14 for lunch and $12 to $20 for dinner.
The projected opening date is January 2012, if construction stays on schedule. (which it never does.)Pago's executive chef, Mike Richie, will take on more responsibility, overseeing the menu and training cooks and sous chefs at both restaurants.
Finca will seat about 75, (this includes 20 private dining seats that will be closed off most nights) with 15 bar/counter seats.
Evans said he is confident he will be able to get a state liquor license, but it will require some sort of variance from the city. If he is successful, he said Finca will offer the most extensive selection of Malbec wines in Utah and the bar will feature craft cocktails including house made tonic, a custom ice program and numerous house made infusions.