ZEST Casey Staker founded Zest to create a space that focused on “organic and healthy foods.” A 21-plus establishment with a modern interior, Zest is choice for post-work drinks that are full of fresh, local flavor. Order the beet sangria for sweet, earthy tones, or the berry lavender lemonade cocktail for a floral and fruity refreshment. With unparalleled service, knowledgeable staff and raw takes on classic dishes, Zest raises the bar for healthy, filling meals. Try the Southwest Skillet or the popular Thai Sunrise, a rich and flavorful coconut curry. Make sure to save room for the Raw Tiramisu, which gets its creamy texture from cashew custard and coconut cream.
Southwest Skillet with beet sangria
JOHN TAYLOR
275 S. 200 West, SLC 801-433-0589 zestslc.com
BOMBAY HOUSE
CITY CAKES BAKERY AND CAFÉ
Daniel Shanthakumar grew up in Chennai, India, studied hotel and restaurant management at BYU Hawaii, and then brought his talents and culture to co-found this restaurant, which has since expanded from its original Salt Lake City location to West Jordan and Provo. Bombay House is an experience for the senses. After waiting in line for a table, guests are invited into the heavily decorated dining area, guided and welcomed by demure, kind servers. When it comes to the menu, you can’t go wrong. Every vegetarian entrée can be made vegan, and one of the many highlights is the vegan naan. The vegetable coconut kurma and the paneer masala are two can’t-miss favorites.
Tucked away on Main Street, you’ll find a bakery dedicated to creating flavorful cupcakes, savory scones and a Vegan Mac’N’Cheeze that makes it necessary to indulge in the largest portion offered. Along with a case of decadent treats, you can order café items, such as their Vegan Sausage and Cheezy Potato Wrap, a combination of rosemary potatoes and housemade vegan cheese sauce that will likely convince you this vegan counterpart can be as tasty, if not better than, the meat-inspired original. Wander over to the south wall to watch bakers hard at work crafting specialty cakes and all other goodies sold in-house, as well as across the Wasatch Front.
Multiple locations bombayhouse.com
18 Devour Utah • October 2017
1000 S. Main, SLC 801-359-2239 citycakescafe.com