Beloved southern Utah culinary hot spot and watering hole sold to Draper restaurateurs

New owners vow to maintain Xetava’s status while making minor changes.

(Mark Eddington | The Salt Lake Tribune) The staff of Xetava Tapas+Bar in Ivins. The workers have been invited to stay on under the new owners.

(Mark Eddington | The Salt Lake Tribune) The staff of Xetava Tapas+Bar in Ivins. The workers have been invited to stay on under the new owners.

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