The owners of a successful restaurant chain never planned to stay in Utah

The Zanatta family, originally from Brazil, has grown Aubergine Kitchen to seven locations, with two more opening soon.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Elcio and Mirian Zanatta, owners of Aubergine Kitchen restaurant in Draper, Monday, Oct. 3, 2022.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Elcio and Mirian Zanatta, owners of Aubergine Kitchen restaurant in Draper, Monday, Oct. 3, 2022.

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