30 | Q SALT LAKE MAGAZINE | FABBY AWARDS
gaysaltlake.com | issue 218 | may, 2013
Q2013 salt lake
FABBY
AWARDS
You have voted, we have tallied and here we are: the 2013 FABBY Awards, celebrating the most fabulous everything that Utah has to offer. There are some surprises, some new faces and some old favorites in these pages. Enjoy.
Fabulous Restaurants Lightest on your Wallet Pig & A Jelly Jar – Homestyle cooking is back in vogue at Pig & A Jelly Jar. Diners can find everything from homemade jam to chicken and waffles at this lesbian-owned establishment. Don’t forget to try the Sunday dinner for something truly different. 2. Long Life Veggi House | 3. The Other Place
Best After-Hours Cravings The Pie Hole – The hole-in-the wall pizza joint is the perfect stop after visiting the bars, a house party or a late-night booty call. Affordable and delectable pizza-by-the slice is the name of the game at The Pie Hole. 2. Bayleaf Café | 3. Alberto’s Mexican Food
Best Local Restaurant for Breakfast Blue Plate Diner – Their fabulous Sunday brunch brings in the crowds but diners can find large, classic dishes as well as vegan and vegetarian options. The roasted red potatoes are simply to die for. 2. Eggs in the City | 3. Park Café
Best PETA-Approved Sage’s Café – From a market to purchase vegan cheeses and other tasty vegan fare or a classy, affordable place for local, organic and vegan food, Sage’s Café is tops. The downtown restaurant is housed in an adorable house and the ambiance, along with some of the best food in Utah, makes this a must-visit. 2. Vertical Diner | 3. Omar’s Rawtopia
Best New Vegetarian Zest – The new organic vegetarian and vegan hotspot is brand new and already making a splash.
The restaurant has already housed fundraisers for queer rights causes. If you haven’t been to Zest, fix that soon.
Best Contemporary Restaurant Pallet – New to the dinning scene in Salt Lake City, Pallet has shot to the top of the Fabby Awards. The contemporary restaurant is one of the most beautifully designed spaces in the region and offers a new take on classic dishes. Give this new Salt Lake treasure a try. 2. Copper Onion | 3. Café Trio
Best in Park City High West Distillery & Saloon – The world’s only ski-in gastro-distillery is located in Old Town Park City and specializes in noveau Western fare. The small-plate restaurant also offers mountain-crafted whiskeys and vodkas. 2. 350 Main | 3. El Chubasco
Best in Ogden Rovali’s Ristorante Italiano – Located in historic downtown Ogden, Rovali’s is reason enough to make the trek up north. The eatery offers traditional and authentic Italian food in a comfortable setting. Also, don’t miss the educational and delicious wine tastings. 2. Rooster’s | 3. Jasoh!
Best Asian Cuisine Kyoto – From sushi to sashimi and donburi to tempura, Kyoto has some of the freshest seafood and sushi in the city. Don’t miss the fantastic lunch specials featuring different rolls and complimentary green tea. It’s the perfect first-date restaurant. 2. Takashi | 3. Asian Star
Best Thai Cuisine Sawadee – After sampling the different curries, Pad Thai and stir-fries, it won’t take long to see why Sawadee takes home the crown in this category. We love going with a group of friends and sharing the food family style. Bring a bottle or two of wine and enjoy the extra-large portions at Sawadee. 2. Bon Appe | 3. Chanon Thai
Best South of the Border Red Iguana – The Red Iguana may just appear to be a holein-the-wall, but it has the best chimichangas and molé in the state. The wait is long but the food is fresh, spicy and just plain outstanding. 2. Blue Iguana | 3. Frida Bistro