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(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The University of Utah gives a behind-the-scenes tour of Trailhead, the newest residence hall on campus, on Aug. 11, 2026. The popular fast-casual chain Qdoba will open its first Salt Lake City location inside the residence hall.

A Mexican restaurant chain with ‘loyal fans’ — and free guacamole — is coming to Salt Lake City

By Kolbie Peterson | August 17, 2026, 3:00 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Van Ryder, on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026.

This Salt Lake City rooftop bar has Western vibes, sunset views and a new menu

By Kolbie Peterson | August 15, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Tables are seen inside Xiao Bao Bao in Salt Lake City on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.

Why does a restaurant close? One owner shares what might have shuttered her Salt Lake City business.

By Kolbie Peterson | August 15, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Frank Granato at the new Granato's Gourmet Market inside Salt & Olive in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.

One of Utah’s most famous Italian markets is making a move inspired by the famous Eataly

By Kolbie Peterson | August 14, 2026, 12:43 p.m.

(Business Wire) A Sweetgreen restaurant in Sacramento, Calif. The popular chain will open a Sugar House location in September.

A popular chain known for its healthy food is coming to Sugar House

By Kolbie Peterson | August 14, 2026, 3:29 p.m.

(Sean P. Means | The Salt Lake Tribune) Silverside Deli is opening a second Salt Lake City location, downtown at 270 S. Main St. The first location is in the Sugar House neighborhood.

Popular Sugar House deli will soon open a second location in downtown SLC

By Kolbie Peterson | August 8, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Salt Lake City location for Knoops, the first of the European drinking-chocolate chain's U.S. stores, is set to open Aug. 21, 2026.

What’s that new shop in Salt Lake City’s 9th and 9th neighborhood? A European chocolate drink-maker.

By Kolbie Peterson | August 10, 2026, 4:59 p.m.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Owner Lucy Cardenas stands inside her newest restaurant, Taste of Red Iguana, in South Jordan on Monday, July 20, 2026.

After 40 years of making food history, a beloved SLC Mexican restaurant expands to Daybreak

By Kolbie Peterson | August 8, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) David Vasquez at Fellowship Hall in Salt Lake City on Friday, July 31, 2026.

New SLC liquor store could be a ‘blessing’ or a ‘death sentence,’ members of nearby sober club say

By Kolbie Peterson | August 2, 2026, 12:12 a.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Josh Poticha owner of Bricks Corner in West Valley, on Thursday, July 23, 2026.

Detroit meets Chicago at this Utah pizza place

By Kolbie Peterson | August 1, 2026, 3:27 p.m.

He became Utah’s ‘Mexican food guy.’ But first he was dropped off homeless in Pioneer Park.

By Kolbie Peterson | July 27, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Store manager Kendra Tanner holds an ice cream cone with the flavor called ÒThe Fox,Ó a marshmallow fluff and graham cracker swirl combination with a vanilla base, at Rockwell Ice Cream in South Jordan on Monday, July 20, 2026.

A new Utah ice cream shop offers an extra-rich scoop of nostalgia

By Kolbie Peterson | July 25, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune) Fisher Brewing Company is one of the many places offering Pie and Beer Day specials on Friday.

Looking for a Pie and Beer Day party? Here’s where you can go.

By Kolbie Peterson | July 24, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Cafe Rio’s new CEO, Mike Burns, poses for a portrait on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The chain that started in Utah is bringing back items that they had taken off the menu, and bringing back the old recipe for the sweet barbacoa pork.

Cafe Rio’s new boss has read your complaints. Here’s what he’s doing about them.

By Kolbie Peterson | July 23, 2026, 5:57 p.m.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Crews work to remove the Coachman's sign in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

A popular piece of Salt Lake history has been saved. Now what comes next?

By Kolbie Peterson | July 22, 2026, 3:39 p.m.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Bottles of High West liquor on display at a state liquor store on Foothill Drive in Salt Lake City. The Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services plans to build a new liquor store in Sugar House.

Coming to 2100 South in Sugar House: a new liquor store

By Kolbie Peterson | July 22, 2026, 3:27 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Eric Davey cuts a slice of pizza at Via Veneto Pizzarium on Friday, April 24, 2026.

A new SLC pizza spot wants a liquor license — even though it’s across the street from Liberty Park

By Kolbie Peterson | July 21, 2026, 11:55 a.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Azzurra Cuchel serves a strawberry zeppola at Sapori Italian Bakery & Cafe in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

An Italian bakery in Millcreek will appeal to your sweet and savory sides

By Kolbie Peterson | July 18, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Xiao Xian ge prepares dumplings at Noodle & Dumpling in Salt Lake City, Monday, July 6, 2026.

No ‘fake chinese’ food at this Salt Lake City dumpling shop, owner says

By Kolbie Peterson | July 11, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Families dine at Drunken Kitchen, inside Grid City Beer Works, on Thursday, July 2, 2026.

A Salt Lake City restaurant shifts to serving only 21+, while two bars go family-friendly

By Kolbie Peterson | July 8, 2026, 12:00 p.m.