Kathy Stephenson

Reporter

Kathy Stephenson covers food, dining, alcohol policy and features. A Utah native and University of Utah graduate, she has been a reporter at The Salt Lake Tribune for more than 30 years.

(Skedros family) Greg Skedros, founder of Bountiful's The Mandarin restaurant, who died Jan. 27, 2022, at the age of 93.

Greg Skedros, Greek pharmacist who founded beloved Chinese restaurant, dies at 93

By Kathy Stephenson | Stefene Russell | January 27, 2022, 9:14 p.m.

(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Daniel George stands among his bold-colored Jell-O photos, part of the "Marrow" exhibit at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art.

Green Jell-O, funeral potatoes and frog eye salad are not just LDS staples — they’re art

By Kathy Stephenson | September 29, 2021, 12:30 p.m.

(Isaac Hale | Special to The Tribune) Marissa Nichols Giron takes a sip of her glass of wine while she and her husband Trevor Giron have dinner at Kimi’s Chop and Oyster House in Sugar House on Friday, July 9, 2021.

13 liquor facts every Utahn should know — whether you drink or not

By Kathy Stephenson | September 27, 2021, 11:18 p.m.

(Preservation Utah) Preservation Utah's Historical Home Tour takes place in Salt Lake City's 9th and 9th neighborhood on Sept. 18 and showcases a variety of architectural styles.

Take a tour of the historic homes in Salt Lake City’s earliest suburb

By Kathy Stephenson | September 16, 2021, 9:10 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) A Korean Corn Dog, at Yummy's Korean BBQ, on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021.

Have you eaten a Korean corn dog? Here’s where to find this crunchable snack in Utah.

By Kathy Stephenson | September 13, 2021, 1:00 p.m.

(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gem City Fine Foods' Pomegrante Cheesecake, Aug. 27, 2021. Gem City Fine Foods, a gluten-free bakery in West Valley City, makes one of the best cheesecakes in America, according to the Specialty Food Association, earning a silver medal in 2021.

One of the best cheesecakes in America is made in a West Valley City bakery and — surprise! — it’s gluten-free.

By Kathy Stephenson | September 10, 2021, 1:36 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Corks from Cedar City's IG Winery.

‘Utah Booze News’ podcast: Cedar City and St. George are becoming wine country

By Kathy Stephenson | September 3, 2021, 3:08 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Chris Detrick, head brewer for Level Crossing Brewing Co. pours beer on tap.

Utah brewers bring home dozen of medals — including 15 gold — from Idaho competition

By Kathy Stephenson | September 3, 2021, 12:00 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Ivy in Salt Lake City, which initially opened as a restaurant, received a bar license from the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Utah gets more bar licenses, thanks to new census data

By Kathy Stephenson | September 2, 2021, 10:22 p.m.

(The Salt Lake Tribune | Leah Hogsten) The owners of Fisher Brewing plan to expand their Salt Lake City tap room and production facility.

Salt Lake City’s Fisher Brewery could double in size, if expansion plans are approved

By Kathy Stephenson | September 2, 2021, 5:22 p.m.