Cedars of Lebanon, trailblazing Salt Lake City Middle Eastern restaurant, to close after 38 years in business

(Jeremy Harmon | The Salt Lake Tribune) Cedars of Lebanon restaurant on Friday, May 24, 2019. The restaurant is closing after 38 years.

(Jeremy Harmon | The Salt Lake Tribune) Cedars of Lebanon restaurant on Friday, May 24, 2019. The restaurant is closing after 38 years.

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