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Step inside six Salt Lake homes decked out for the holidays, where menorahs glow, stollen break is baking, elves cause mischief, snow villages grow —and family traditions take center stage.
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Presenting more than 500 doctors of Utah’s leading physicians in 67 specialties, as voted by their peers. Plus, three changemakers in the healthcare sector influencing care, education, and innovation.
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The Hive OOD REVIEW 18 FOquirrh’s hangover pasta has healed many a
bleary-eyed bruncher.
ATIRE 20 SSnow day superstitions, as told by an
auspicious Santa believer.
ME 22 HA OPark City retreat blends Japanese and
Scandinavian design principles.
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No.1-watched winter holiday performance on PBS. What to expect this year.
OMMUNITY PROFILE 26 C7even Skis owner Todd Herilla prepares
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Adventures 30 Snapshots of wintertime in Salt Lake City. WINTER PICTORIAL
Agenda VENTS CALENDAR 34 EGrand America’s iconic window displays return. Plus, holiday
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FF- MOUNTAIN FUN IN PARK CIT Y 36 OWhere to dine, sip, and explore in Park City. No skis required.
On The Table SNOW GLOBE DINING
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Giving Season As you traipse through Christmas markets on the hunt for a handmade present or scramble to your local grocer to pick up a last-minute token of appreciation for a neighbor, allow me to make a case for the greatest gift of all: our health. Cheesiness aside, the saying holds a weight of truth during this season of school-borne flus and cough-inducing inversion. So while this issue is appropriately packed with holiday cheer, we also thought it pertinent to shine a light on the healthcare heroes who work tirelessly to ensure we receive and maintain the gift of health. To help prepare our list of Top Docs, we tapped Utah-based, state-licensed physicians across the state to nominate their peers and screened each nomination through Professional Research Services (more on that process on p. 53). The resulting directory includes 573 doctors across 67 specialties. As we were making our list and checking it twice, we identified three individuals in the healthcare sector impacting the way Utahns receive care — both present and future. We asked them to share their thoughts on the technology, education, and research that will shape our state over the next decade, particularly regarding the opportunities and challenges presented by Utah’s rapid growth. Our cover star, Dr. Kristina Callis Duffin, dean of the new Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, shares exciting educational opportunities for medical students at the University of Utah that will no doubt impact
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the next generation of doctorpatient relationships. Dr. Kelly Hewitt reflects on changes that robotic integration will have on cancer treatment after she performed the first robotic mastectomy in the Mountain West back in August. And BioUtah CEO Kelvyn Cullimore praises Utah’s many life sciences companies (Utah was recently ranked third in the nation for life sciences job growth) for developing breakthrough medical devices that will transform cardiology treatments, from valve replacements to rhythm management. There’s much more to enjoy within these pages — gift ideas, restaurant guides, and holiday decor among them. We invite you to pause the stocking stuffing and tree trimming to flip through the pages, learn something new about the place you call home, and feel gratitude for life’s greatest gifts that transcend boxes and bows.
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and Oquirrh’s hangover pasta is the sole reason why. Chef Andrew Fuller and his crew keep things tight for weekend brunch. A few zingy cocktails. A tidy menu of something sweet, something savory, something healthy-ish. And there’s always a worthy special or two featuring seasonally fresh ingredients. But the menu truly shines for those seeking to break their fast with a banger of a plate. Literally. Oquirrh’s hangover pasta reimagines the best possible outcome of blearily bumbling to brunch and being served a comforting carbonara-adjacent situation to turn things around. “It started out as a joke,” says Fuller, known for his pasta-making skills. “Years later, it’s still a favorite. People come in just to get this.” It brings together all things craveable for the digestively compromised, blanketing one’s gurgling stomach lining like a Minky Couture throw. Each strand of house-made bucatini just the right side of al dente toothsomeness is lusciously coated with a creamy sauce, with a subtle thrum of heat from a glug of Fuller’s housemade fermented hot sauce. It’s topped with a traffic-cone-orange-yolked poached egg and a snowy wonderland of fresh-grated Parmesan. Swoon. But the coins of English bangers steal the show. In the United Kingdom, the term “banger” loosely refers to any encased sausage; the high fat and moisture content makes them “bang” out of the casing when cooked through. While Fuller creates many of Oquirrh’s sausages from scratch, he makes an exception here for a particular type of mild English banger — a stubby Newmarketstyle, fine-grained pork sausage formed in
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snappy natural casing — placing the dish-specific perfection of this unique ingredient over his usual persnickety control of every product. When my British-born bestie, pastry chef Shirley Butler, lamented that she hadn’t found a reliable local purveyor of this specific sausage from her homeland, Fuller divulged his source: Idaho-made sausages sourced via Wasatch Meats. Caveat: They currently don’t sell to the public. I’ve established a few work-arounds for us to get our banger fix, like buying overage from a local chef or snagging some from Pirate O’s Gourmet Market when I’m down in Draper. And my neighborhood butcher shop, Snider Brothers Meats, sells a very similar sausage that works in a pinch. Which explains why I have 20 pounds of bangers in my freezer for roasting, grilling, and the occasional pasta dish, along with a heft y bundle reserved for Shirley. Or we just stumble over to Oquirrh, and all is right in the world.
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Japandi, Elevated In a world buzzing with noise, this design philosophy offers a rare kind of calm
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WOW Atelier, designed a Park City ski home that resists the expected, eschewing both rustic lodge traditions and the familiar formulas of mountain modern design. Instead, the home embraces a quieter sophistication, merging Scandinavian functionality with Japanese minimalism to create artful, livable spaces.
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Just inside the door, an entry tableau signals the home’s subtle refinement. A custom console made from rift-sawed white oak anchors the composition. Above, a marble top appears to float, detailed with a shallow carved recess for keys and other small rituals of daily life. And around it? Nothing is accidental. “All of it is part of the experience,” Walker says, underscoring the philosophy that governs the home. Near the entry table, a slatted white oak wall reimagines the humble coat closet as a piece of functional art. “It turns the mundane task of removing shoes and hanging a coat into an experience,” Walker says.
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Describing the main level’s great room, Onwuegbu explains, “It’s all about the views, and everything looks in that direction.” To honor that connection, furnishings keep a low profile, while a suspended fireplace offers warmth without interrupting sight lines. The palette is light, tactile, and natural. Oak mingles with walnut; copper accents gleam against stone; handmade ceramics invite touch.
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The lowest level assumes a darker, moodier look. At its center sits a custom armless sofa crafted entirely in-house. Above, the ceiling sets the tone with a bold vinyl graphic — the one place where the home embraces its fun, funky side. “In the spirit of Danish architecture, every square inch is obsessively detailed,” Walker says.
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The primary bath distills Japandi’s essence into a single serene vignette. A floating vanity in warm wood stretches across the wall, its four drawers aligned in a continuous grain. Above, a custom concrete trough sink spans the length of the vanity, paired with a teak-slatted board that bridges the basin — a graceful perch for soap and accessories. Wall-
CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP RIGHT: Along one wall, a sleek installation for speakers and a record player nods to the oversized stereo systems of the ’80s. Tufted booths in the listening lounge cleverly transform into bunks. A standard wall outlet would have shattered the illusion, so custom brass USB ports from Juniper were discreetly integrated into the bed frame. In the primary bath, lighting remains understated — glow rather than glare — framing two simple mirrors. Chimso Onwuegbu and Greg Walker, co-founders of WOW atelier. Here, beauty lies in the details: perfectly proportioned lines, hand-selected materials and a muted palette that soothes the great room.
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Tranquility becomes tangible in the primary bedroom, a true retreat. “The [homeowners] were hungry for a simple space,” Walker recalls. Instead of assembling separate pieces, his team composed a continuous element: a wood surface that flows seamlessly from the bed surround into a nightstand and finishes as a small desk.
mounted faucets preserve clarity, while a backsplash of handmade moss-green tiles infuses the space with a subtle lift of color and warmth, adding an organic note that enlivens the calm. “In a small space, every inch matters,” Walker notes. “It’s about keeping things out of the way without losing beauty.”
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T ABOVE: Sebastian Arcelus spent the first decade of his career on Broadway, with roles in Rent, Wicked, Jersey Boys, and Buddy the Elf. MIDDLE: In 2019, Stephanie J. Block recieved a Tony Award for her perfomance in The Cher Show. BOTTOM: A special performance of “Music & the Spoken Word” will be held on Dec. 20.
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Nutcracker performances at the Capitol Theatre, Jazz and Mammoth games at the Delta Center, and the glow of Temple Square, downtown Salt Lake City is already buzzing by December. But when the Tabernacle Choir takes the stage for its annual Christmas concert, the city shifts into another gear. Temple Square swells into a scene reminiscent of wintertime Times Square, with crowds streaming beneath millions of twinkling lights toward the Conference Center, drawn by the familiar strains of one of the world’s most recognizable choirs. While the choir has held holiday performances since its formation in 1847, the opening of the 21,000-seat Conference Center in 2000 ushered in a go-big-orgo-home mentality, launching a threeevening Christmas spectacular that became so beloved so quickly that PBS began
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broadcasting it annually. “One thing that makes this performance special for us is that usually our work requires us to be in service of the story in Broadway or theater,” headlining guest performer Stephanie J. Block said at a press conference before last year’s event. “This time we are in service of a message: our faith. This is a breath of fresh air for us.” Block and her husband, fellow actor and performer Sebastian Arcelus, performed for nearly 80,000 audience members during the 2025 event, which PBS will broadcast to around 3 million TV viewers this Dec. 14 (yep, a year later) and BYUtv will repeat. Viewers can also access the broadcast on the PBS and BYUtv apps after its premiere. Block is a Tony Award-winning Broadway star; Arcelus, also a Broadway star, is better known for his work on screen in Madam Secretary, M. Night Shyamalan’s Split, and The Best of Me. “We stand in our true self,” Arcelus remarked. “It is perhaps hardest to play ourselves and sing from our own soul.” Now in its second decade, Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir remains PBS’s No.1-watched winter holiday performance — outdrawing even the beloved Great Performances, Christmas at the White House, or Christmas at Westminster. PBS traditionally broadcasts the prior year’s performance, which features special guests (Block and Arcelus), the massive choir, and Orchestra at Temple Square, along with guest players, bell-ringers, and dancers. Spectacular, to be sure. While half of Salt Lake seems to file into the megacenter each December — and another slice of the country watches from their living rooms — many locals still don’t realize that one of America’s most cherished holiday traditions happens right in their backyard.
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One thing that makes this performance special for us is that usually our work requires us to be in service of the story in Broadway or theater. This time we are in service of a message: our faith. This is a breath of fresh air for us.
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Attending in person is free but requires forethought. An online lottery for four tickets starts each October and extends through November on the choir’s website (thetabernaclechoir. org). Didn’t score tickets? Folks usually find success in the standby lines that form each evening of the concert.
TOP TALENT The No. 1 winter holiday performance program on PBS for 20 years, Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir has welcomed prominent guest artists including: • Audra McDonald • Lea Salonga • Angela Lansbury • Kristin Chenoweth • Gladys Knight • Sutton Foster • John Rhys-Davies • Jane Seymour • Richard Thomas and many more!
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7EVEN SKIS Getting Utah’s skiers ready for a great day on the hill, one pair of boards at a time BY DARBY DOYLE
TOP: Todd Herilla and 7even Skis shop greeter, Sonic. MIDDLE: “Precision and attention to the smallest details can make a huge difference in how your day goes on the hill.” BOTTOM: 7even uses a Wintersteiger, an automated conveyor belt tuning machine.
beating themselves up,” says Todd Herilla, owner of South Salt Lake’s 7even Skis. “I’d say 90% of the time the problem isn’t the skier; it’s the lousy tune on their skis.” Since 2012, Herilla has made it his mission to improve his customers’ day on the slopes. But his passion for skiing started long before then. He attended Vermont’s renowned Burke Mountain Academy ski-racing school, competed as a high-level FIS athlete, and worked in ski shops from the age of 14 to fund his racing. He moved to Park City in the late ’90s to ski and worked in hospitality, but he missed having his hands on skis every day. “I wanted to try building skis, and in 2009, we built a ski press in a friend’s garage,” he says. The hobby eventually became 7even Skis’ line of custom, allmountain boards. Sadly, Herilla’s dog Seven died just before the official launch of the ski brand he named
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after her. Now, shop dog Sonic greets customers with his happy border collie energy. “I started tuning skis to fund the habit of building skis,” Herilla says. The shop primarily offers precise ski tuning and sells high-end tuning tools. His clients are predominantly expert skiers who demand a high level of performance from their equipment. Even the most basic tune is a three-cycle process, run through a state-of-the-art Wintersteiger machine and then hand-finished from tip to tail. More complex jobs involve repairing sidewall damage, delamination, adjusting the ramp angle or binding placement. “We take into consideration the ski and the skier,” Herrilla says. “A powder ski needs different treatment than a race ski.” Herilla now passes on his niche skill set to the next generation. He hosts free clinics for several Utah ski teams, teaching racing and freeride athletes (as well as their parents) how to hand-tune their skis for competition at home and on the road. “Todd’s dedication to Utah’s ski community is unmatched,” says Becky Stone, Snowbird Sports Education Foundation’s team administrator. “He’s mentored and employed countless athletes from our programs and freely shares his expertise.” “Ski racing is incredibly precise,” Herilla says. “When tuning skis, precision and attention to the smallest details can make a huge difference in how your day goes on the hill.” But Herilla believes that great performance shouldn’t be exclusive to the thousand-plus pairs of race skis 7even Skis tunes each season. “Everybody’s skiing can benefit from a better tune.”
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FA S T A N D F U R R Y- I O U S Dog sledding operations in the Wasatch Back give rescued canines a second lease on life, and for highenergy northern breeds, fulfills their drive to run as part of a team. Meet two dog-sledding outfits powered by rescues on p. 32
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About Aaron Aaron K. Baker discovered his passion for photography shortly before moving to Salt Lake City in 2017. His portfolio spans multiple genres including street, landscape, lifestyle, and sports. His work strongly emphasizes emotion, combining cinematic techniques with creative composition to tell a unique story in each image. Instagram: @aaron.k.baker
SILENT NIGHT Wintertime in Salt Lake City PHOTOS BY AARON BAKER
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atop those brave enough to navigate dusted sidewalks and perilous pools of sleet. Normally jarring, the loud city sounds are blanketed in a net of silence—routinely interrupted by the chiming Trax bells. Blue light cast from the glowing Walker Center tower informs you that the winter storm is here to stay. Better get the skis loaded for an early morning start up the canyon. Capturing this feeling of late-night magic, local photographer Aaron Baker shares his wintery photos taken throughout the city. “I’ve always been drawn to the winter months in the Salt Lake City,” he says. “The unique architecture combined with the snow really seems to bring out the emotion and mood of the city as well as the people within it, which can really tell a captivating story.”
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There’s something unique about wandering around downtown with a camera after a fresh snowstorm.
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All Seasons Adventures runs sled dog tours in the wide-open spaces at Daniels Summit, near Strawberry Reservoir, located 20 minutes from Heber City and 40 minutes from Park City. Cost: $450-$530 per sled. allseasonsadventures.com
NEW LEASH ON LIFE Two Wasatch Back dog-sledding outfits giving pups a second chance — and an opportunity to do what they were born to do BY MELISSA FIELDS
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of 130 mostly rescued dogs and Utah’s largest dog-sledding operation. I assumed that the place would be relatively quiet in summer. Not so. Several cars came and went while I chatted with the outfit’s owners and founders, Dana and Fernando Ramirez. I soon learned that the steady stream consisted of parents dropping off and picking up their kids for the Ramirezes’ popular summer day camps. “We are actually busier in the summer now than we are in the winter,” Fernando says. But, of course, Rancho Luna Lobos got its start with wintertime dog sledding. Fernando fell in love with the sport soon after he moved to Park City from Los Angeles at age 10. “I caught the tail end of that local mushing culture in Summit County and taught our family’s Labrador retriever to mush, as well as two huskies I adopted,” he says. Fernando’s passion for sled dog racing followed him into adulthood, and when he
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and Dana were about to be married, they hatched a plan to launch Rancho Luna Lobos. “We both wanted to make giving sled dog tours our livelihood,” Dana says. Now, in addition to dog sled and cart tours on the 55-acre ranch in Browns Canyon (carts allow them to run tours in low- or no-snow conditions), Rancho Luna Lobos also offers kennel tours and snowshoe hikes with the dogs, a junior musher program, and summer camps. “It has evolved into so much more than a place for our guests to take a sled dog tour,” Dana says. “It’s a place of healing for the dogs, our guests, and our staff.” About 85% of Rancho Luna Lobos’s canine residents are rescues and, once there, fall roughly into one of three categories. There are the dogs with no interest in pulling a sled, like Nala, an 8-year-old husky mix surrendered to Rancho Luna Lobos by a pastry chef. “You’d put a harness on her, and she’d just let the other dogs drag her along,” Dana says. “She’d much rather hang out in the Puebla and watch cooking shows on Netflix all day, and so that’s
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Rancho Luna Lobos is located 11.5 miles northeast of Park City in Peoa. Each two-hour sled dog tour includes a kennel tour, presentation, playtime with the dogs, and a thrilling ride around the ranch. Cost: $450 per sled. lunalobos.com
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what she gets to do.” (The Puebla is one of several heated and cooled dog shelters dotting the Rancho Luna Lobos property.) The dogs that love pulling a sled as part of a team but are not quite fast enough to race take guests on dog sled or cart tours. This group includes 14-year-old Kroner. Once a very competitive racer, he is now retired and continues to pull a sled for the fun of it. Then there’s the Ramirez family’s race team: sleek, super-athletic dogs — typically greyhound or German shorthaired pointer and husky mixes — that appear more closely related to gazelles than the roly-poly malamutes or St. Bernards they share the ranch with. “These dogs have a higher red blood cell count than other dogs and can release more oxygen into their system when they need it, giving them a burst of speed that’s kind of like a superpower,” Dana says. But what all dogs at Rancho Luna Lobos have in common is their affability. Every dog I met, from the retirees to the peak-form racers, nuzzled up against me for pets and ear scratches. “When dogs first get
here, they often have a chip on their shoulder, ready to compete for resources,” Fernando says. “But when they see that there’s plenty of food and attention for everyone, they chill out and realize that here, ego is not your amigo.” Rancho Luna Lobos isn’t the only dog-sledding outfit on the Wasatch Back powered by rescues. Maren Partridge heads up dog-sledding tours at All Seasons Adventures. Partridge founded Arctic Rescue (arcticrescue.org) almost 30 years ago after she adopted two huskies. “I would ski or skijor with one, but after I got the second, they clearly had more pulling power than I could handle, and that’s when I got a sled,” she says. Her personal pack now includes 11 dogs. “I love these dogs, and these dogs love to run,” Partridge says. That drive to run, particularly as part of a team, is why many northern breeds — dogs like Siberian huskies, Alaskan malamutes, and Samoyeds — end up in shelters, Partridge
explains. “They are loveable and particularly great with kids,” she says. “They are also independent, and when they don’t have the physical as well as mental stimulation of being part of the team, they get bored and do things like jump fences.” Alongside shelters and volunteers across the state and Intermountain West, Arctic Rescue works to foster and rehome northern breeds and educate prospective owners on these dogs’ special needs. Each dog’s story is a key component of the dog-sledding experiences at both Rancho Luna Lobos and All Seasons Adventures. The innate connection between dogs and humans serves as the basis for Rancho Luna Lobos’s summer day camps. “In camp, the dogs’ stories get the kids to think outside of themselves, become more servant minded, and gain accountability,” Fernando says. “[Dana and I] are the macromanagers. The dogs are the micromanagers.”
CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT: A tired husky is a happy husky. Fernando Ramirez and his son. In the words of Dana Ramirez, Rancho Luna Lobos has become “a place of healing for the dogs, our guests, and our staff.”
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A GRAND HOLIDAY TRADITION Grand America’s Holiday Window Displays Return
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America’s window displays. The revered Salt Lake hotel, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, taps local creatives to dress its ground-floor exhibits in seasonal finery that delights children and adults alike. Interpretations of holiday magic are left in the hands of that year’s window designer but often weave together cultural traditions and storybook whimsy. This year’s window admirers will enjoy the colorful designs of Park City artist Jonnie Hartman, who has named her collection Home Fur the Holidays. Hartman and her team began conceptualizing gingerbread dog houses and tail-wagging wintery scenes back in July. Once they complete the mock-ups, she and her elves hunker down in Santa’s workshop, where intricate sewing, woodworking, and engineering ensue. Hartman, who has designed windows for Anthropologie and The Grand
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America’s displays more than a decade ago, employs the full breadth of her artistic toolbox. Mops are deconstructed and sculpted into tongue-lolling sheepdogs. Motors animate tails as a cat and dog reflect on an aurora-crowned December sky. In an age when mass-produced decor dominates shelves and AI-generated art drowns out centuries-old craftsmanship, adults will marvel at the painstakingly curated scenes. Kids will adore the four-legged characters named “Doodles Strudel Bakery” and “Dachshund Through the Snow.” Artistic appeal aside, The Grand’s holiday window displays represent a community tradition for generations of Utahns. Always free, always warm, and always welcoming, the hotel has built a gathering space for all. The 2026 windows will be on display starting Nov. 1. Ask hotel representatives about the new scavenger hunt app for a chance to win a free stay.
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More Events in November & December Local theatre, light displays, holiday traditions, and more
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NOV. 6-8 Moab Folk Festival: Entering its 23rd year, this free, communitybased festival comprises live performances, music education, and environmental stewardship. Designed for musicians, classes include songwriting, clawhammer banjo, vocal technique, mandolin, and more. Downtown Moab; moabfolkfestival.com
NOV. 13-14 Ogden Ski Swap: Pick up new gear before snow season begins at the Weber County Fairground’s Exhibit Hall. Sell old skis, boots, and accessories on consignment during swap hours or shop new and used gear at a discounted rate. Friday’s event charges a $7 admission fee; Saturday is free to attend. Weber County Fairgrounds; Amphitheatre; @ogdenskiswap
NOV. 20 DJ + Donuts Opening Party at Solitude: Claim the first tracks of the season at Solitude’s
opening day. Continuing a winter tradition, the resort will pass out glazed goodies while a live DJ keeps the vibes on high all day. A lift pass is required. This event may change depending on when Father Winter decides to bless Big Cottonwood Canyon with the first snow. Solitude; solitudemountain.com
gingerbread houses, holiday beverages, and a Santa meet and greet. Save $2 on admission by bringing nonperishable food items to donate. Tracy Aviary; lightwalkslc.com
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Utah Human Race: This Thanksgiving fun run, a family-friendly 5K/10K benefiting the Utah Food Bank, is one of the largest events of its kind in the state — more than 6,000 participants joined in 2025. Often dressed in feathered finery, runners of all ages earn their turkey dinner. The 5K race is $30 to enter, and the 10K is $35. Sandy City; utahfoodbank.org
Luminaria: Wander through 50 acres of glowing gardens, where 10 million twinkling lights adorn largerthan-life ornaments, Christmas toys, and storybook villages. Luminaria has also expanded its grounds to include the lake, a food truck park, and a kid-friendly dancing stage. Luminaria is closed Sundays, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Thanksgiving Point; utahcountyfair.org
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NOV. 21-JAN. 4, 2027 Light Walk: Tracy Aviary’s beloved Lightwalk returns on Nov. 21. The holiday display features 8 acres of dazzling light displays, life-size
A Christmas Story: The Egyptian Theatre company presents the musical adaptation of a holiday classic. Set in the 1940s, the musical follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas Gifts — an official Red Ryder carbine-action,
200-shot range model air rifle. Egyptian Theatre; tickets. egyptiantheatre company.com
NOV. 29 Nutcracker — Symphony of Lights: Ukraine’s Grand Kyiv Ballet makes a stop in Utah for a special performance of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, told through light, movement, and sound. World-class performers reimagine the famous score, dancers twirl in glow-tipped tutus, and dazzling visuals immerse audiences in a holiday tradition. Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center; saltlakecountyarts.org
DEC. 2-5 Christkindlmarkt: A unique shopping experience inspired by traditional German Christmas markets. This Old World weekend market features more than 90 vendor booths selling unique gifts and cultural treats. Children and adults can also enjoy pioneer-era skill demonstrations, a lantern parade, live
caroling, and a nativity scene. This Is the Place Heritage Park; christkindlmarktslc.com
DEC. 19 Annual Christmas Bird Count: The Christmas Bird Count is both a valuable tool for ecological understanding and a soothing winter tradition for wildlife lovers. The Bryce Canyon event invites visitors to set out birdwatching on several routes (ranging from strenuous hikes to easy drives) within a 15-mile radius of the park. Bryce Canyon National Park; nps.gov/brca
DEC. 31 Torchlight Parade: Ski resorts across Utah ring in the New Year with a brilliant display of fire and light. A parade of skiers and boarders carry torches to light up the slopes. Some resorts leave the procession to the professionals; others welcome participants to join in the festivities. NYE parades take place at Deer Valley, Park City Mountain Resort, Solitude, Alta, Snowbird, Powder Mountain, and Brian Head.
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OFF-MOUNTAIN FUN FOR ALL Think skiing is Park City’s singular wintertime claim to fame? You’re sure to change your tune after giving one of the following off-slope diversions a try. BY MELISSA FIELDS
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KIING IS, OF COURSE, THE PARK CITY AREA’S BREAD-ANDBUTTER WINTER PASTIME.
But the Wasatch Back offers plenty of worthwhile ways to enjoy the season that have nothing to do with boots, skis, boards or poles. From intimate theater performances to snowshoeing and s’mores, here are a few ways we’ll be celebrating the return of winter in the mountains.
FAMILY STYLE Few activities rival the cozy fun of gathering around an open fire to roast marshmallows for gooey s’mores. All Seasons Adventures combines this nostalgic tradition with snowshoeing for an even sweeter outing. Guided tours range from a 45-minute stroll to the Deer Valley Gazebo fire pits to a vigorous two-hour trek into the mountains above Park City, where guides set up a portable fire pit while you sip hot chocolate. Book at allseasonsadventures.com. Get a glimpse of Park City’s gritty silver-
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mining past at the Park City Museum (parkcityhistory.org), where kid-wowing exhibits include The Dungeon and Skier Subway. This winter’s featured exhibition, Park City Loves a Parade, explores how locals have expressed their viewpoints through parades, processions, and protests. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; admission is $15 for adults, while kids 17 and under are free. At The Homestead in Midway, winter can look suspiciously like summer. Book a day pass to The Pools and spend the day soaking in two family pools and four hot tubs, with cabanas and daybeds available for the truly committed loungers. Order lunch poolside from the 1886 Grill, then settle back into the warm water and pretend the snow isn’t there. Day passes are $55 Monday–Thursday and $75 Friday– Sunday. (Crater passes are sold separately.) Reserve at homesteadmidway.com. In December, Stein Eriksen Lodge (steinlodge.com) will reveal its spectacular, 25th-annual gingerbread display. Past creations have included a fire truck, the
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Park City’s Main Street has long been the town’s thriving heart, but during the holidays, this bustling thoroughfare embraces the season with gusto. Celebrations kick off at Miner’s Park on Saturday, Nov. 28, with a 4 p.m. tree lighting and snowglobe activation; both will remain illuminated nightly through New Year’s. On Dec. 19, give your kids a little lastminute motivation to stay “nice” by watching Santa descend onto Main Street via the Town Lift. Find more details at historicparkcityutah.com.
Park City’s Main Street is a hub of activity during snow season. Egyptian Theatre welcomed its first audience on Christmas Day in 1926.
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Stein Eriksen’s 2018 gingerbread display paid homage to the hotel’s Norwegian heritage
Empire State Building and scenes from Star Wars, Frozen and Harry Potter. The lodge’s pastry team completes the confection by early December, with gingerbread-house decorating classes offered around Christmas.
ADULTS ONLY High West Whiskey turns 20 this year and will celebrate in appropriately spirited fashion at its Park Avenue saloon on December 5. For a quieter introduction to the brand, head to its distillery and tasting room in Wanship for two-hour tours and guided tastings ranging from $25 to $75. Or book a prix-fixe dinner at Nelson Cottage, recently given a nod by MICHELIN. Dinner is $110; whiskey pairings start at $60. Details at highwest.com.
Through fire, a roof collapse, foreclosure, and the coming and going of the Sundance Film Festival, the Mary G. Steiner Egyptian Theatre (parkcityshows.com) has remained a stalwart of Park City’s arts and culture scene for more than 125 years. This winter’s lineup includes Yonder Mountain String Band (December 3–6), Dan Tyminski Band (January 21–23) and Judy Collins on her farewell tour (February 8–20). Create a signature scent at Sundance Mountain Resort’s Art Studio, where instructors explain the history and structure of fragrance before turning you loose with more than 40 essential oils. Upgrade to a handblown recycled-glass perfume bottle for your one-of-a-kind creation. Book at sundanceresort.com. While Park City has transformed dramatically over the past three decades, some things have stayed reassuringly the same—including Park City Film. Since 1995, the purveyor of art-house cinema has screened films at the Park City Library’s Jim Santy Auditorium, where visitors and longtime locals mingle over popcorn, beer and wine.
Screenings are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m. Find the schedule at parkcityfilm.org. For a hands-on way to spend the après-ski hours, Deer Valley’s Creative Academy offers classes ranging from mixology and sous vide to cookie decorating and empanada making. Instructors include members of the resort’s food-and-beverage team, guest chefs, and local experts. Classes are held Saturday and Sunday afternoons throughout winter. Book at deervalley.com.
Homestead Resort’s year-round pools offer views of the nearby Wasatch Mountain State Park.
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The Jensen Home Holiday Decor Style: Heritage Holiday Favorite Tradition: Elf on the Shelf At the Jensen home, holiday magic comes with a bit of late-night diligence. From the last Friday in November through Christmas Eve, the family’s Elf on the Shelf, nicknamed “Bailey,” turns up somewhere new each morning — assisted, it seems, by Dad, Mark, who ensures the elf’s schedule stays impressively punctual. “Our daughters — even though they’re older now — still get excited to find him every morning,” Heather Jensen says, laughing as she describes the daily ritual of their three daughters, who range in age from 12 to 18, discovering the elf’s latest antics. “Sometimes he leaves quite a mess.” An interior designer by trade, Heather approaches the holidays with the same intention she brings to her work year-round: creating spaces that feel thoughtful, layered, and welcoming. A carefully considered table setting, a front door dressed for the holiday, and even a small corner of a powder room devoted to festive cheer make the Jensens’ season bright. “We have a tradition of making the transformation on Halloween night,” Heather says. “The girls leave our Halloween house for trick-or-treating and come back to a Christmas wonderland. I start decorating while they’re out. They like to finish the night by bringing their friends back to the house to watch Elf or Home Alone and drink hot cocoa. Everyone loves it!”
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The Bateman Home Holiday Decor Style: Down-to-Earth Modern Favorite Tradition: A Stollen Afternoon There is something life-affirming about three generations of women gathered around a kitchen counter, baking together. For Sara Bateman, this annual December ritual — set to the soundtrack of holiday music, conversation, and plenty of laughter — is the best part of Christmas. Among her beloved holiday decorations, from tabletop trees to German smokers, Sara gathers her daughters, nieces, sisters, and mother to carry on a tradition started by her late grandmother, affectionately known as “Nonnie.” “We bake her stollen bread recipe,” Sara says, referring to the traditional German Christmas bread studded with dried fruit and nuts. “But through the years, we’ve made it our own.” Their modern version takes the form of sweetdough rings layered with lemon zest, butter, cinnamon, sugar, and pecans. “We cover the counters with dough and flour, and everyone gets to work rolling, buttering, sprinkling, twisting, and braiding,” she says. Once the rings are shaped and set to rise, the women bundle up and head out for lunch. By the time they return, the kitchen has transformed. Rows of risen stollen are ready for the oven. Sara hopes the ritual will outlive her, imagining her children one day baking their own favorite recipes with their children and grandchildren. “I think keeping the parts that matter and making them your own — that’s how the best traditions survive,” she says. “It’s not really about the recipe or even the stollen. That is simply what brings us to the table.”
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The Nunley Home Holiday Decor Style: Maximalist Favorite Tradition: Decorating the Front Yard Friends and family call him “Frosty” year-round, though Forrest Nunley and a small crew of “elves” don’t begin unloading roughly 500 blow molds from three backyard sheds until Nov. 1. What follows is a glowing fever dream of Christmas excess: Santas and nativities mingle with Stormtroopers and Grinches, reindeer stand at attention, and nearly every corner sparkles with something unexpected. There’s even a wink to Frosty’s patron saint of holiday overachievement: Clark Griswold of Christmas Vacation, immortalized as a life-size dummy clinging heroically to the rain gutter. So why has Forrest spent the past 29 Novembers assembling the spectacle? “I love to give people a little joy,” he says, nodding to the nightly stream of passersby angling for selfies at Frosty’s Winter Wonderland. “Besides,” he adds, “it’s too cold to go fishing and too early to ski.” What began as boredom has become devotion. A former paint contractor, Forrest has amassed a collection of kitschy yard decor, much of which dates back 50 years. Some came from Sears or Kmart, back when Salt Lake had both. When downtown department store ZCMI closed, he rescued a giant lounging Santa from its remnants. Among his most memorable moments, he says, was the robbery of his vintage blow mold nativity display on Christmas Eve. It was returned in the night a month later with a note reading, “Sorry we stole your nativity. We’ve had bad karma ever since.” His wife, Deanna, supports the hobby, and while their children once cringed — son Kiefer admits teenage embarrassment — they now delight in watching jaws drop as hundreds stop by each December night.
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The Mitzman Home Holiday Style: Less Is More Favorite Tradition: Lighting the Menorah “Hanukkah decor serves a purpose,” says Jackie Mitzman, preparing for the fi rst night of the holiday with her husband, Brian, and daughters Charlotte, 9, and Olivia, 6. “From the menorah to the dreidel, it’s not just for show — it’s interactive.” She prefers simple over fussy, letting the items speak for themselves, but is intent on anchoring tradition. Each child has her own menorah. “I can light mine,” Charlotte says, adding, “Olivia needs help with hers,” in true big-sister fashion. The Mitzmans’ Yalecrest home sits on a tree-lined street that has become a December destination. Neighbors drape towering sycamores in thousands of twinkle lights, turning the block into a glittering fundraiser for local charities, including Neighborhood House and Alliance House. Outside, pedestrians and slow-moving caravans pause for photos, festive greetings, and Venmo donations. Inside, the Mitzman home offers a quieter kind of celebration: prayers, songs, and the warm glow of Hanukkah candles. At sundown on the first night, Charlotte recites the blessings and lights the shamash, kindling the first of eight flames. Hebrew songs give way to dreidel games and chocolate gelt, followed by crispy potato latkes and other foods fried in oil — a nod to the miracle of a single cruse that burned for eight days. As Charlotte explains the dreidel’s Hebrew letters, she chants the familiar refrain with her mother: “A great miracle happened there.”
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The Robbins Home Holiday Decor Style: Winter Wonderland Favorite Tradition: A Night at The Nutcracker Mark and Melanie Robbins’ home reads like a holiday scrapbook, built of twinkling lights, tiny figurines, and stories only family would know. For nearly three decades, they’ve added annually to an elaborate winter snow village — foam-carved valleys and mountains draped in white, glittering with miniature trees, shops, skating ponds, and ski lifts. Each Thanksgiving weekend, the couple choose one new village piece with their four adult children — and now a daughter-in-law and their first grandson, Billy — to mark the outgoing year. Every figurine holds meaning. A small, two-story brick house recalls Melanie’s childhood home. A tiny pancake shop still makes Mark laugh. “We bought that one during the year our son Ian would eat nothing but pancakes,” he says, smiling at his wife. The memories, like the village itself, quietly accumulate. The village is only part of the story. Throughout the home, Christmas decor honors the family’s deep connection to The Nutcracker. They decorate a tabletop tree, surrounded by handcrafted nutcrackers, with decades of family photos — snapshots of Robbins family members who have appeared in the Ballet West production for more than 40 years. “I danced nearly every role, from Clara to the lead in ‘Waltz of the Flowers,’” says Melanie, a former member of the company. Their four children followed, performing roles from Clara and Fritz to Party Boys and Buffoons. The legacy extends to Melanie’s father, Ardean Watts, a revered Utah musician who conducted with the Utah Symphony and served as Ballet West’s musical director. At Christmas, Melanie displays her late father’s well-worn, annotated Tchaikovsky score with his baton tucked between the pages. “This score is precious to me,” she says. “It wouldn’t be Christmas without The Nutcracker.”
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The Burbidge Home Holiday Decor Style: Curated Comfort Favorite Tradition: Simple Gatherings Becky and Dave Burbidge’s home is a study in collected beauty — Old World grandfather clocks ticking alongside shelves of beloved books, rich leather saddles resting near buckets brimming with golf balls. It’s an eclectic mix, yet in Becky’s hands, unlikely combinations become harmonious. She has a gift for layering disparate pieces into displays that feel timeless rather than busy and creating cozy spaces for family gatherings. During the holidays, that sensibility blossoms. Citrus fruits spill from pots and bowls, while garlands of dried orange slices frame doorways and windows. Ornamental beehives appear everywhere — on the Christmas tree, in tablescapes, and perched in windows — echoing the working hives in their backyard, whose honey becomes a seasonal gift for neighbors. “Beehives are sort of a symbol of our family,” Becky says. She loves gathering her children and grandchildren for chocolate fondue and baking parties but treasures quieter rituals, too — like curling up to read together. “I love books,” she adds. “I feel like books are getting lost.” She points to Christmas favorites by Henry Van Dyke, stories she returns to year after year and presses into the hands of friends, ensuring their warmth carries on.
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Mihalopoulos, Nicole (Nikki) L. M.D. Ever Better Health Pham, Duy M.D. Huntsman Mental Health Institute Walton, Charles M.D. Tranquility Place
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ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY
Bernhisel-Broadbent, Jan M.D. Granger Medical Clinic Boden, Stephen R. M.D. Intermountain Bountiful Clinic Chenworth, Eric D.O. Wasatch Allergy and Asthma Firszt, Ray M.D. Tanner Clinic Jacobs , Tammy M.D. Orem Allergy & Immunology Kelly, Elizabeth M.D. Holladay Clinic Lyons, Vicki M.D. Advanced Allergy and Asthma Olsen , Jonathan A. D.O. Midvalley Health Center Smith, Andrew M.D. Allergy Associates of Utah Silge , Robert M.D. Intermountain Salt Lake Clinic Shum, Mili M.D. Midvalley Health Center Taylor, C. Scott M.D. Intermountain Southridge Clinic
ANESTHESIOLOGY
Odell, David H. M.D. University of Utah Hospital
CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY Day, John D. M.D. Heart Center at St. Mark’s Hospital Forstall, Peter M.D. Northern Utah Cardiovascular Associates Goff, David R. M.D. McKay-Dee Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic Miller, Jared M.D. Intermountain Heart Rhythm Clinic
Selzman, Craig H. M.D. University of Utah Hospital Talwar, Sandeep M.D. Utah Cardiology
CARDIAC SURGERY
Caine, William T. M.D. Intermountain Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic Connors, Rafe M.D. MountainStar Cardiovascular Surgery Doty, John R. M.D. Intermountain Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic Mitchell, John H. M.D. Utah Valley Heart & Lung Surgical Associates Reid, Bruce M.D. Intermountain Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic
CARDIOLOGY
Alharethi, Rami M.D. Intermountain Heart Institute Almony, Gregory T. M.D. Northern Utah Cardiovascular Associates Dahl, Charles M.D. Heart Center at Timpanogos Fowles, Robert M.D. Intermountain Salt Lake Clinic Hacking, Scott M.D. Heart Center at St. Mark’s Humiston, Daniel J. M.D., FACC Utah Cardiology Knowlton, Kirk U. M.D. Intermountain Cardiac Care Clinic Meredith, Kent G. M.D. Intermountain Cardiology Clinic Miner, Edward C. M.D. Intermountain Cardiology Clinic Orford, James L. M.D. Intermountain Cardiology Clinic Talwar, Sandeep M.D. Utah Cardiology Walsh, Kevin J. M.D. Intermountain Cardiology Clinic Wilson, Brent D. M.D. Intermountain Cardiology Clinic Welt, Frederick G. M.D. University of Utah Cardiovascular Center Zebrack, James M.D. Heart Center at St. Mark’s Hospital
COLON & RECTAL SURGERY
Gawlick, Ute M.D. Intermountain General Surgery Clinic Kim, H. Tae M.D., FACS Utah Colorectal Surgery Murday, Michelle M.D., FASCRS Associates in Colon & Rectal Surgery Peche, William M.D. George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Pickron, Thomas B. M.D. Huntsman Cancer Institute
CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE & PULMONARY DISEASE
Crossno, Peter F. M.D. Intermountain Pulmonary Care Nelson, Patricia L. M.D. Intermountain Medical Center ICU Pearce, Michael J. M.D. Intermountain Utah Valley Clinic Raman, Sanjeev M. M.D., MBBS University of Utah Transplant Center Shilling, Kevin C. M.D. LDS Hospital
DERMATOLOGY
Bahr, Brooks A. M.D. Bahr Dermatology Bowen, Anneli R. M.D. University of Utah Dermatology Department Brimhall, Angela D.O., MS, FAAD, FASMS Sage Dermatology & Mohs Surgery Brummer, Grace M.D., FAAD Swinyer Woseth Dermatology Dosal, Jacquelyn M.D., FAAD The Dermatology House Duffin, Kristina M.D., M.S. MidValley Health Center Eliason, Mark M.D. Midvalley Health Center Frisch, Stephanie M.D. Intermountain Memorial Clinic Harris, Jordan R. D.O. Utah Valley Dermatology
Harvey, Jamison A. M.D. Layton Clinic Hadley, Michael M.D. Ogden Clinic Hull, Christopher M. M.D. Midvalley Health Center Myers, David J. M.D. Utah Valley Dermatology Myers, Kevin C. D.O. Utah Valley Dermatology Robison, John M.D. Intermountain Bountiful Clinic Woseth, Douglas M.D., FAAD Swinyer Woseth Dermatology Silkey, Jacqueline M.D. Gióva Aesthetics + Wellness Sontheimer, Richard D. M.D. Midvalley Health Center Stankiewicz, Kelly M.D., FAAD The Dermatology House Summers, Erika M.D. Midvalley Health Center Wilson, Lindsay M.D. Intermountain Taylorsville Clinic Yates, Breton M.D., FAAD Swinyer Woseth Dermatology Young, Robert P. M.D. Young Skin Care
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Vines, Caroline G. M.D. Utah Emergency Physicians Voros, JeremyM.D. Emergency Physicians Integrated Care LLC Weber, Quinn M.D. Emergency Physicians Integrated Care LLC
ENDOCRINOLOGY, DIABETES, & METABOLISM
Baldwin, Ernest F. (Pete) M.D. Intermountain Salt Lake Clinic Batcher-Mittleman, Betsy M.D. Cottonwood Medical Clinic Graham, Timothy E. M.D. Diabetes and Endocrine Treatment Specialist Grua, James M.D. Granger Medical Wasatch Clinic Rios, Marvin M.D. Endocrinology, Diabetes & Thyroid Jordan Valley
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You recently performed the first robotic mastectomy in the Mountain West. Can you explain how this technology changes the surgical experience? The main difference between a robotic-assisted nipplesparing mastectomy and the traditional open nipple-sparing mastectomy is that we are performing the surgery through a much smaller and more hidden incision and therefore improving the cosmesis. This technique just became FDA approved this past December, and we are currently the only center performing this surgery in the Mountain West.
The Future of Cancer Care Dr. Kelly Hewitt Oncologist at Huntsman Cancer Institute FAMILY MEDICINE Brunetti, Ross A. M.D. Foothill Family Clinic Fuller, Gene M.D. Granger Medical Holladay Gulbrandsen, Erik P. D.O. Utah Valley Clinic Henry, Dan C. M.D. Foothill Family Clinic
Kernan, Ashley W. M.D. Bountiful Clinic Pena, Sierra M.D. Intermountain Salt Lake Clinic Peterson, James M.D. Foothill Family Clinic Pohl, Susan D. M.D., FAAFP University of Utah Centerville Health Center
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Beyond the technical milestones, how has the integration of this robotic program directly transformed the day-to-day patient experience and recovery process at the Huntsman Cancer Institute? We are still in the early stages of providing this surgery, but I am certainly excited about the possibilities. Currently, patients are spending one night in the hospital, but in the near future, I anticipate that most patients who have this surgery will be able to go home the same day. As the medical field rapidly integrates leading-edge technology and robotics, where do you see the future of cancer care heading? Robotic-assisted surgery overall isn’t new, but using it in the breast surgery space is a new evolution. I’m excited to see how the robotic platform may also be able to integrate future tumor visualization models, enhanced nerve preservation, and additional advancements down the road. We are fortunate to have access to cutting-edge technology and innovation at Huntsman Cancer Institute, and I can only imagine where cancer care will be five to 10 years from now. Breast cancer care is increasingly becoming more personalized and tailored to each individual and the specific type of cancer they have.
Reddy, Deepika M.D. University of Utah Diabetes & Endocrinology Center Stoesser, Kirsten M.D. University of Utah Sugar House Health Center Sundaresh, Vishnu M.D., MSCI University of Utah Diabetes & Endocrinology Center Veghte, Mary W. M.D. Intermountain Round Valley Clinic Watson, Cordell W. D.O. West Valley Clinic Zucker, Noah M.D. University of Utah Westridge Health Center
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GASTROENTEROLOGY Barnett, R. Kyle M.D. Granite Peaks Gastroenterology Canale, Christopher C. M.D. Utah Gastroenterology Cutler, Christopher S. M.D. Granite Peaks Gastroenterology Desautels, Steven G. M.D. Granite Peaks Gastroenterology Doxey, Brett M.D. Utah Gastroenterology Eliason, Kyle J. M.D. McKay-Dee Gastroenterology Clinic Feurer, Matthew E. M.D. Avenues Specialty Clinic Frantz, David M.D.
American Fork Gastroenterology Frech, Edward J. M.D. Utah Gastroenterology Gallegos-Orozco, Juan F. M.D. University of Utah Kidney & Liver Clinic Heiner, Andrew M.D. Granite Peaks Gastroenterology Karnam, Umaprasanna M.D. Gut Whisperer Maxwell, Christopher M.D. Utah Gastroenterology Merriman, Nathan A. M.D. Intermountain Gastroenterology Clinic Moore, D. Rayburn M.D. Utah Gastroenterology Oelsner, David H. M.D. Granger Medical Clinic Patel, Priyanka P. M.D. Intermountain Gastroenterology Clinic Schmidt, John David M.D. Granite Peaks Gastroenterology Shakir, Faiz A. M.D. Alta View Clinic Stewart, James M. M.D. Granite Peaks Gastroenterology
Valentine, John F. M.D. University of Utah South Jordan Health Center Voaklander, Rebecca M.D. Utah Gastroenterology Weaver, Michael M.D. Granite Peaks Gastroenterology
GENERAL SURGERY
Bratvold, Jared M. M.D. Northern Utah Surgeons Cavin, Ian D.O. Granger Medical Clinic Chachas, Angelo M.D. MountainStar General Surgery Cook, Craig M.D. Utah Surgical Associates Davis, C. Reese M.D. Granger Medical Clinic Finlayson, Samuel M.D., MPH, MBA University of Utah General Surgery Grunander, Megan M.D. Professional Center North Jordan, Edward M.D., FACS Ogden Clinic McKinlay, Rodrick D. M.D., FACS Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians Peirce, Gregory Smith M.D. Utah Surgical Associates Tittensor, Jennifer J. M.D. Utah Surgical Associates Wennergren, John M.D. Utah Surgical Associates
GENETICS
Botto, Lorenzo D. M.D. Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services Flores- Daboub, Josue M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital Underhill, Hunter R. M.D., PhD Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services Viskochil, David H. M.D., PhD University of Utah Department of Health
GERIATRIC MEDICINE
Anderson, Katherine A. M.D. University of Utah Hospital Bair, Byron D. M.D. University of Utah Hospital Clark, Nicole A. M.D. Merrill Gappmayer Family Practice Clinic Farrell, Timothy W. M.D. Madsen Health Center Gottlieb, Frederick M.D., MPH Madsen Health Center
Puckett, Megan M.D. Madsen Health Center Rahimi, Danesh M.D. St. Mark’s Senior Health Center Supiano, Mark A. M.D. Madsen Health Center Weiss, Roxanne M.D. Huntsman Mental Health Institute
GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY
Dodson, Mark Kane M.D. Intermountain Gynecologic Oncology Clinic Dood, Robert L. M.D., MSCE, BS University of Utah Sugar House Health Center Hunn, Jessica R. M.D. Valley Women’s Health Soisson, Andrew P. M.D. Huntsman Cancer Institute Straubhar, Alli M.D. Intermountain Gynecology Oncology Clinic
HAND SURGERY
Baucom, Sidney M.D. TOSH Orthopedic Specialty Clinic Burrows, James M.D. Orthopedics & Sports Medicine West Valley Callister, Neil B. M.D. McKay-Dee Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Clinic Gowski, William F. M.D. TOSH Orthopedic Specialty Clinic Green, Matthew C. M.D. Utah Valley Orthopedics Clinic Heiden, Karen D. M.D. Heiden Orthopedics Huish, Steven Ball M.D. Mountain Orthopaedics Hutchinson, Douglas T. M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital Kazmers, Nikolas H. M.D., MSE University Orthopaedic Center Olson, Patrick R. M.D. The Orthopedic Partners Raemisch, Michael M.D. Intermountain Avenues Specialty Clinic Richards, Brett M.D. Ogden Clinic Tyser, Andrew R. M.D. University of Utah Orthopaedic Center
HEMATOLOGY & ONCOLOGY
Buys, Saundra M.D. Huntsman Cancer Institute
Chipman, Gregory M.D. Utah Cancer Specialists Epperla, Narendranath M.D., MS, FACP Huntsman Cancer Institute Florou, Vaia M.D., M.S. Huntsman Cancer Institute Lewis,Mark A. M.D. Intermountain Cancer Center Patel, Shiven B. M.D., MBA, FACP Huntsman Cancer Institute Shami, Paul J. M.D. Huntsman Cancer Institute Shinde, Shivani M.D. Intermountain Cancer Center Stinnett, Jason M. M.D. Utah Cancer Specialists Whisenant, Jonathan R. M.D. Utah Cancer Specialists
HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
Garner, Gary M.D. UCS Cancer Center
HOSPITAL MEDICINE Napier, Joshua T. M.D. Intermountain Park City
INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Gelman, Stephanie M.D. Intermountain Medical Center Hanson, Kimberly E. M.D., MHS University of Utah Hospital Haydoura, Souha M.D. Intermountain Medical Center Lopansri, Bert K. M.D. Intermountain Medical Center Leung, Daniel T. M.D., MSc University of Utah Hospital Pupaibool, Jakrapun M.D., MS University of Utah Hospital Patel, Payal M.D. Intermountain Medical Center Spivak, Adam M. M.D., FACP University of Utah Hospital Swaminathan, Sankar M.D. University of Utah Hospital
INTERNAL MEDICINE Casull, Kathryn M.D. Granger Medical Clinic Chamberlain, James M.D. Utah Physicians Care Centers Conroy, Margaret M.D., MPH, FACSM, FAHA Madsen Health Center Hales, Reid B. M.D. Intermountain Salt Lake Clinic Hanlon, Beth M.D., FACP Alpine Medical Group LLC
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Hendler, Nedda B. M.D. Avenues Specialty Clinic Hoppers, Melanie M.D. Bateman Horne Center Incze, Michael A. M.D. Sugar House Health Center Jones, Christopher W. M.D. Intermountain Cottonwood Medical Clinic Lunt, Margaret S. M.D. Utah Physicians Care Centers Roberts, Philip M.D. Lone Peak Internal Medicine Scott, Jennifer L. M.D. Intermountain Medical Center Solomon, Margaret H. M.D. University of Utah Redwood Health Center Vaughn, Valerie M. M.D., MS, SFHM, FACP University of Utah Hospital Yarrish, Daniel W. M.D. Granger Medical Clinic
MATERNAL & FETAL MEDICINE
Branch, D. Ware M.D. University of Utah South Jordan Health Center Byrne, Janice L.B. M.D. University of Utah Hospital Clark, Erin M.D. Intermountain Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialists Diagnostic Debbink, Michelle M.D., PhD University of Utah Redwood Health Center Draper, Michael L. M.D. Intermountain Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialists Diagnostic Eller , Alexandra M.D. Alta View Hospital Esplin, Sean M.D. Intermountain Medical Center Miller, Heather M.D. St. Mark’s Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists of the Mountain States Richards, Douglas S. M.D. Intermountain Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialists Diagnostic Silver, Robert M. M.D. University of Utah Hospital Sullivan, Amy E. M.D. University of Utah Hospital
NEONATAL & PERINATAL MEDICINE
Yoder, Bradley A. M.D. University of Utah Hospital
NEPHROLOGY Agarwal, Adhish M.D. University of Utah Kidney & Liver Clinic Barklow, Jeff A. M.D. Nephrology Associates of Utah Bjordahl, Terrence S. M.D. Wasatch Kidney Specialists Chemiti, Gopal M.D. Murray Kidney Services Clinic Colman, Howard M.D., PhD Huntsman Cancer Institute Dickson, Landon E. M.D. Nephrology Associates of Utah Duvernay, Patrice A. M.D. Intermountain Salt Lake Clinic Gopinath, Arasu M.D. Nephrology Associates of Utah Habib, Arsalan N. M.D. Wasatch Kidney Specialists Indahyung, Ruth M.D. Nephrology Associates of Utah Jansen, Kevin L. M.D. Nephrology Associates of Utah Lau, Sey M. M.D. Nephrology Associates of Utah Massoud, Mark M.D. Murray Kidney Services Clinic Morris, Donald R. M.D. Kidney & Hypertension Institute of Utah Rose, John W. M.D. University of Utah Imaging & Neurosciences Center Shihab, Fuad M.D. University of Utah Kidney & Liver Clinic Shingarev, Roman M.D. Nephrology Associates of Utah Shoari, Mohammad M.D. CommonSpirit Neurology, Pain & Spine Mountain Point Tien, Dave M.D. Nephrology Associates of Utah Vijayan, Anitha M.D. Intermountain Murray Kidney Services Clinic
NEUROSURGERY
Bisson, Erica F. M.D. University of Utah Clinical Neurosciences Center Couldwell, William T. M.D., PhD, FACS University of Utah Clinical Neurosciences Center Carter, Bob S. M.D., PhD, FAANS University of Utah Clinical Neurosciences Center Dailey, Andrew T. M.D. University of Utah Clinical Neurosciences Center House, Paul A. M.D. Intermountain Neurosurgery Spine Clinic Jensen, Randy L. M.D., PhD Huntsman Cancer Institute Rich , Charles C. M.D. The Orthopedic Partners Yonemura , Kenneth M.D. Salt Lake Center of Spine & Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Swenson, Carolyn W. M.D. University of Utah Hospital
OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE
Archuleta, Letitia M.D. Aviation Medicals Cheng, Melissa M.D., MOH, MHS, FACOEM University of Utah South Jordan Health Center Hardy, Michael M.D. Flightline Occupational Medicine
OPHTHALMOLOGY Alldredge, Claron D. M.D. Utah Eye Centers Anderson, Bradley M.D. Utah Eye Centers Bernstein, Paul S. M.D. Moran Eye Center Bretz, Kristin O. M.D. The Eye Institute of Utah
NEUROLOGY
Colman, Howard M.D., PhD Huntsman Cancer Institute Duvernay, Patrice A. M.D. Intermountain Salt Lake Clinic Rose, John W. M.D. University of Utah Imaging and Neurosciences Center Shoari, Mohammad M.D. CommonSpirit Neurology, Pain & Spine Mountain Point West, Timothy W. M.D. Intermountain Salt Lake Clinic
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Diaz Valentin, Sara M.D. Avenues Specialty Clinic Mutscheller, Chelsea S. M.D. Avenues Women’s Center Ponder, Rebecca L. M.D. Intermountain OB-GYN Clinic Sharp, Howard T. M.D. University of Utah Hospital
Bullard, Michael L. M.D. Utah Eye Centers Bernstein, Paul M.D Moran Eye Center Call, Conley B. M.D. Excel Eye Center Chaya, Craig J. M.D. Moran Eye Center Cook, Todd M.D. Utah Valley Eye Center
Dries, David C. M.D. University of Utah Farmington Health Center Demill, David M.D. Intermountain Salt Lake Clinic Eftekhari, Kian M.D. Eyelid Center of Utah Griffin, David R. M.D. Utah Eye Centers Gunther, Jon B. M.D. Excel Eye Center Harris, Matheson M.D. Hoopes Vision Hoopes, Phillip C. M.D. Hoopes Vision Henriksen, Brad S. M.D. Excel Eye Center Hess, Christian L. M.D. Insight Eye Specialists Hill, Mark L. M.D. Insight Eye Specialists Jeppsen, Paul S.M.D. Rocky Mountain Eye Care Knudsen, Victoria L. M.D. Retina Associates of Utah Marx, Douglas M.D. Hoopes Vision Mifflin, Mark D. M.D. Moran Eye Center Miller, Corey J. M.D. Mountain States Eye Center
The Future of Medical Education
PHOTOS BY JES ANDERSON
Dr. Kristina Callis Duf fin Dean of the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine
The U’s medical students were scattered for years. Now that they have a ‘home base,’ how do you think their learning experience will change? For years, the medical students were spread around in different buildings across campus for clinical spaces and research labs while also sharing those spaces with many other programs across health sciences. Now, all core classrooms and simulation laboratory experiences are housed in one building. They also have dedicated social spaces for student activities, lockers, cafés, dining halls, and more. This is where they create community within their classes, and after venturing out for clinical education, they’ll return to this home base. I think that all of our students certainly recognize the gravity of the fact that we’re all in the same building together. I think they are grateful and appreciative that they can finally do that.
2026 marks the first year that all medical students will be on the new “Mission-Driven MD” curriculum established in 2023. How does this new educational framework better prepare students for the real world? We very intentionally designed this building and the curriculum together over a 14-year period, so they play off each other to give students the best possible opportunities. The new curriculum creates a more cohesive learning environment and builds a stronger relationship between students and preceptors, who are then more likely to write letters of recommendation. The new longitudinal clerkship model, which students encounter in the second phase, replicates the outpatient world of medicine and gives students a broader foundation of medicine as a whole. That’s the idea: for medical school to reflect actual practice.
As one of the fastest-growing states in the country, Utah faces a critical need for physicians. How do you prepare or encourage students to take their talents into Utah’s rural or underserved communities? The best predictor of students practicing in Utah is training in Utah. So if we want primary physicians in rural areas, we have to train them in those areas. That’s what our program with our Southern Utah Regional Medical Campus aims to do: embed students in rural areas early on. Another thing we hope to integrate in the future is a direct early admissions program for students who identify early on that they want to do primary care in a rural location. It would allow them direct admission in the first year and compress four years of medical school into three. It saves students and the program money and allows them to enter the workforce earlier.
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The Future of Life Sciences Kelvyn Cullimore President and CEO of BioUtah
Building on Utah’s legacy of pioneering the artificial heart transplant, our state continues to lead in cardiovascular innovation. Could you highlight a local company advancing next-generation medical devices, such as heart valve replacements? There are multiple examples of advances in the cardiac space. Edwards Lifesciences has developed a device that is referred to as transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or TAVR. It is a process by which an aortic valve can be replaced through the femoral artery, eliminating the need for open-heart procedures. Merit Medical has numerous cardiac products, including cardiac catheters, balloons, embolics, electrophysiology, guidewires, inflation devices, cardiac kits, stents, and structural heart products.
Monroe, Jamie M.D. Cataract & Lasik Center of Utah Moshirfar, Majid M.D. Hoopes Vision Petersen, David B. M.D. Rocky Mountain Eye Care Pingree, Michael F. M.D. Michael F. Pingree, MD Richards, Trent M.D. Tanner Clinic Ririe, Peter A. M.D. Excel Eye Center Stagg, Brian C. M.D. University of Utah Farmington Health Center
Shakoor, Akbar M.D. Moran Eye Center Smalley, Aaron D. M.D. Excel Eye Center Sykes, Scott M.D. Utah Eye Centers Wallin, Trevin R. M.D. Insight Eye Specialists Wong, Gilbert M.D. Canyon Eye Center Yeh, Oliver L. M.D. Intermountain Salt Lake Clinic Zaugg, Brian E. M.D. Moran Eye Center Zavodni, Zachary J. M.D. The Eye Institute of Utah
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Our state boasts the third-highest life science job density in the U.S. What makes Utah such a powerful catalyst for growth, talent recruitment, and innovation in this sector? Utah has been one of the fastest-growing life sciences communities in the country for the past decade. Our state is an attractive venue for life sciences companies for the following reasons: Our state’s workforce is highly educated and has a reputation for being very hardworking. The growth over the last decade or more has led to Utah having a critical mass in the medical device/diagnostic industry. We are seeing growth in pharmaceutical manufacturing as well and were recently identified by a national publication as an emerging biopharma center. Research universities are another large attraction. BYU, U of U, and USU are all R1 universities with significant resources allocated to research and development.
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BioHive leads education and community-building efforts alongside BioUtah to strengthen our life science ecosystem. Could you expand on some of BioHive’s key workforce development initiatives? The BioHive Returnship program cultivates a growing awareness of returners and prepares them for career re-entry while working to generate more opportunities for returners in Utah life sciences. The Talent Hub developed by the Utah System of Higher Education in partnership with BioUtah is a platform for matching up students with internship opportunities.
ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Beals, Timothy C. M.D. The Orthopedic Partners Carroll, Kristen L. M.D. Shriners Hospital for Children Cooley, Vernon J. M.D. The Orthopedic Partners Davis, Garrett C. M.D. The Orthopedic Partners Evans, Bruce M.D. Bruce G Evans MD PC Ferney, Brandon J. M.D. TOSH Orthopedic Specialty Clinic Harrison, Jeffrey M.D. McKay-Dee Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic Hatch, Mark M.D. TOP Ortho Clinic Park City Hennessey, Theresa A. M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital Hoffman, Michael V. M.D. Alpine Orthopaedic Specialists Johnson, Paul M.D. Mountain Orthopaedics Marchand, Lucas S. M.D. University of Utah Orthopaedic Center Metcalf, Michael H. M.D. The Orthopedic Partners Nelson, Russell L. M.D. Utah Orthopaedic Specialists Nikolaus, O. Brant M.D. MountainStar Salt Lake Orthopedic Clinic Sundblad, Jeffrey J. M.D. McKay Dee Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Clinic Stotts, Alan K. M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital
OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Rodgers, Brian J. D.O. Longevity Medicine
OTOLARYNGOLOGY
Bennett, John R. M.D. Ear, Nose & Throat Center of Utah Bradley, Joshua M.D. Intermountain Salt Lake Clinic Buchmann, Luke O. M.D. Huntsman Cancer Institute Cox, Daniel R. M.D. South Valley ENT Diaz, Jason A. M.D. Ear, Nose & Throat Center of Utah Grimmer, Johannes F. M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital Hamilton, Todd M.D. American Fork Ear, Nose & Throat
Hunt, Jason P. M.D. Huntsman Cancer Institute Leonard, Ryan D.O. Granger Medical Clinic Meier, Jeremy D. M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital Mellor, Robert M.D. Tanner Clinic Meacham, Ryan M.D. Tanner Clinic Palmer, David K. M.D. ENT Specialists Sharma, Pramod K. M.D. Ear, Nose & Throat Center of Utah Skedros, Tykie M.D. Mountain West ENT Slattery, Eric M.D. Ear, Nose & Throat Center of Utah Smith, Marshall E. M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital Swenson, Randal W. M.D. ENT Specialists Van Leeuwen, Neil M.D. Tanner Clinic Wilcox, Bryan M.D. Mountain West ENT Wilson, Kevin F. M.D. ENT Specialists
PAIN MEDICINE
Ancha, Snigdha M.D. Jerry & Kathleen Grundhofer Clinic Benfield, Jonathan A. D.O. Utah Valley Clinic Donaldson, Ashley R. M.D. Spinal Interventions Hong, John K. M.D. Parkview Pain & Regenerative Institute Khan, Qamar R. D.O. Wasatch Pain Solutions Pulley, Steven C. M.D. Omega Interventional Pain Clinic Shah, Rajiv R. M.D. Utah Pain Specialists Sindt, Jill M.D. Huntsman Cancer Institute Stringham, J. Riley M.D. Spinal Interventions Wagner, Graham E. M.D. University of Utah Orthopaedic Center Warner, Keith M.D. Olympus Spine and Pain Weston, Raul K. M.D. Utah Spine Specialists
PATHOLOGY
Liu, Ting M.D. University of Utah Hospital
PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY Bleyl, Steven B. M.D., PhD Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services Boucek, Dana M.D. Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services Cowley, Collin M.D. Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services Gray, Robert G. M.D. Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services
Martin, Mary M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital Tani, Lloyd M.D. Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services
PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
Maslach-Hubbard, Anna M. M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital Michelle E. M.D., MS Primary Children’s Hospital
PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY
Dixon Cipriano, Sarah M.D. Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE Drury, David M.D. Utah Emergency Physicians Herman, Bruce E. M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital Nelson, Douglas S. M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital
PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY
Clements, Scott A. M.D. Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services Hamaker, Mark M.D. Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Service Raman, Vandana M.D. Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services Smego, Allison M.D. Eccles Primary Children’s Shawar, Reem S. M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital
PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY Book, Linda M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital
Deneau, Mark M.D. Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services Guthery, Stephen M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital O’Gorman, Molly A. M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital Pohl, John F. M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital Robson, Jacob O. M.D. Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services Tuft, Blaine D.O. Primary Children’s Hospital
PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY & ONCOLOGY
Asch, Julie M.D. LDS Hospital Meznarich, Jessica M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital Pulsipher, Michael A. M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital Thomsen, William C. M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital
PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE Ampofo, Kwabena K. M.D. Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services Blaschke-Bonkowsky, Anne M.D. Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services Hersh, Adam L. M.D. Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services Thorell, Emily A. M.D., MSCI Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services
PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY
Grinsell, Matthew M.D. Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services Nelson, Raoul D. M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital Bonkowsky, Joshua M.D., PhD Primary Children’s Neurology Clinic Lloyd, Michael M.D. Shriners Hospital for Children Filloux, Francis M.D. Primary Children’s Neurology Clinic Nelson, Gary Rex M.D. Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services
PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY Bonkowsky, Joshua M.D., PhD Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services
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Filloux, Francis M.D. Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services Lloyd, Michael M.D. Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services Nelson, Gary Rex M.D. Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services
PEDIATRIC NEUROSURGERY
Brockmeyer, Douglas L. M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital
PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY
Asfour, Fadi M.D. Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services Lai, Khanh M.D. Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services Uchida, Derek A. M.D. Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services
PEDIATRIC RADIOLOGY Rampton, John W. M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital
PEDIATRIC SURGERY Fenton, Stephen M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital Barnhart, Douglas C. M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital
PEDIATRIC UROLOGY Cartwright, Patrick C. M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital Wallis, M. Chad M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital
PEDIATRICS (GENERAL) Ashby, Sarah M.D. Utah Valley Pediatrics Baar, Rachel M.D.
Intermountain Memorial Clinic Bailey, Ernest A. M.D. Utah Valley Pediatrics Blanca, Haydee M.D. Midtown Childrens Clinic Buchanan, Brian M.D. Wasatch Pediatrics Burton, Sierra E. M.D. Intermountain Salt Lake Clinic Carbone, Paul M.D. Huntsman Mental Health Institute Chamberlain, Michelle M.D. Wasatch Pediatrics Cox, Jennifer M.D. Shoreline Psychology SLC
Evers, Reed M.D. Wasatch Pediatrics Esham, Kristina E. M.D. Southridge Clinic Fox, Rita M.D. Comfort Care Pediatrics, Inc. Gagner, Shauna L. M.D. Northern Utah Pediatrics Gustin, Julie Ann M.D. Alta View Clinic Harris, Elizabeth M.D. Holladay Clinic Hildebrand, Pamela M.D. Wasatch Pediatrics Husseman, Michael M.D. Wee Care Pediatrics Kramer, Bradley D.O. Wasatch Pediatrics Koepf-Shakib, Sabine M.D. Intermountain Bountiful Clinic Linford, Jennifer M.D. Holladay Clinic Nye, Noel D.O. Tanner Clinic Owens, Cynthia M.D. Wasatch Pediatrics Packer, Alissa M.D. Wasatch Pediatrics Samson-Fang, Lisa M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital Sandvig, Jenifer M.D. Wasatch Pediatrics Schmidt, Jonathan M.D. Intermountain Alta View Clinic Woods, Rachel M.D. Wasatch Pediatrics Vierra, Virginia M.D. Intermountain Hillcrest Clinic
PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
Blackham, R. Bren M.D. Intermountain Medical Center Bowen, Brent J. M.D. TOSH Clinic, Pain Medicine & Rehabilitation Cheng, Emil M.D. TOSH Clinic, Pain Medicine & Rehabilitation Cushman, Daniel M.D. University of Utah Orthopaedic Center Dall, Joel T. M.D. Alpine Orthopaedic Specialists DeMordaunt, Dallin M.D. Comprehensive Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Edgley, Steven M.D. Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital
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Fyans, Joseph M.D. Northern Utah Rehabilitation Hospital Jaffe, Michael M.D. Interventional Spine & Pain Management Grange, Timothy S. M.D. Sterling Orthopedic Pain and Spine Gooch, Judith M.D. Utah Neuro Rehabilitation Leininger, Kirk M.D. Southern Utah Spine & Rehabilitation Novich-Welter, Lori C. M.D., MS University of Utah Clinical Neurosciences Center McCormick, Zachary L. M.D. University of Utah South Jordan Health Center Mendoza, Christopher M.D. Intermountain Salt Lake Clinic Newton, Bruce Y. M.D. Alpine Orthopaedic Specialists Randle, Jeffrey G. M.D. Alpine Orthopaedic Specialists Sederberg, Mark D.O. Advanced Sports & Orthopedics Quick Wixom, Jody M.D. Intermountain Neurosciences Institute
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
Agarwal, Jayant M.D Huntsman Cancer Institutde Bitner, John B. M.D. Bitner Facial Plastic Surgery and MyAdvice, LLC. Brzowski, Brian M.D. Brzowski Plastic Surgery Cerrati, Eric M.D. Eric Cerrati MD Facial Plastic Surgery Chidester, Jerry M.D. The Plastics Clinic + Spa Crofts,Kimball M. M.D. Aesthetica Plastic Surgery Crombie, Courtney M.D. South Jordan Health Center Engen, Todd B. M.D. Excel Eye Center Fairbanks, Grant A. M.D. Fairbanks Art Of Plastic Surgery Fryer, Richard H. M.D. Premier Plastic Surgery Group Hall, Daniel M.D. Utah Facial Plastics Hancey, M. Jason M.D. M. Jason Hancey, MD. Haupt, R. Scott M.D. Utah Cosmetic Surgery
Henstrom, Douglas M.D. Utah Facial Plastics Hijjawi, John B. M.D. Intermountain Medical Center Howland, Nicholas K. M.D. Premier Plastic Surgery Group Jensen, Mark M.D. Mark Jensen, MD Plastic Surgery Keen, Angela M.D. Angela Keen, M.D. Plastic Surgery & Skin Care Kim, Nicholas M.D. Intermountain Salt Lake Clinic Mobley, Steven M.D. Mobley MD Facial Plastic Surgery Oberg, Thomas J. M.D. Still Canyon Eyelid & Facial Plastic Surgery Warnock, Steven H. M.D. Premier Plastic Surgery Group Watterson, Paul A. M.D. Premier Plastic Surgery Group Patel, Bhupendra M.D. Patel Plastic Surgery Pyfer, Bryan M.D. The Plastics Clinic + Spa Reuben, Brian M.D. 22 Plastic Surgery & Spa MD Rose,Kevin M.D. The Rose Clinic Saltz, RenatoM.D. Saltz Plastic Surgery Schmelzer, Rodney M.D. The Roxbury Institute Thompson, Scott K. M.D. Utah Facial Plastics Yates, York M.D. Dr. York Yates Plastic Surgery
PODIATRY
Anderson, Michael D.P.M. Granger Medical Clinic Auger, Elizabeth E. D.P.M. Elizabeth E. Auger, DPM Foot & Ankle Specialist Butterfield, Jordan D.P.M. Foothill Family Clinic Church, Robert D.P.M. Advanced Foot & Ankle Center Clark, Francis D.P.M. Foot & Ankle Institute of Utah Dickerson, Jason D.P.M. Heiden Orthopedics Groberg, Darren F. D.P.M. Intermountain Salt Lake Podiatry Center Ellsworth, Ryan D.P.M. Summit Foot + Ankle - Riverton Mallory, Brady F D.P.M. VA Salt Lake City Health Care System
Randall, David D.P.M. Summit Foot + Ankle - Riverton Preece, Daniel D.P.M. Advanced Foot & Ankle Center Woolley, Mark E. D.P.M. Wasatch Foot and Ankle Health Institute
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Wood, Stephen M.D., MSPH Foothill Family Clinic
PSYCHIATRY
Aslami, Amie M.D. Salt Lake Behavioral Health Baese, Philip L. M.D. Huntsman Mental Health Institute Coudreaut, Michael M.D. Intermountain Psychiatry & Counseling Dattilo, Wilbur R. M.D. Huntsman Mental Health Institute Davis, Marc M.D. Dr. Marc J. Davis, MD Inouye, Daniel M.D. Utah Psychiatric Clinic Mccarthey, Rachele M. M.D. Huntsman Mental Health Institute McIntosh, J. Michael M.D. University of Utah Hospital Strong, Robert M.D. Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions Wilson, Phillip M.D. Avenues Specialty Clinic
RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Avizonis, Vilija M.D. Utah Cancer Specialists Cannon, George M.D. Intermountain Cancer Center Clark, Jay A. M.D. Intermountain Cancer Center Gaffney, David M.D. Huntsman Cancer Institute Harris, Robert M.D. CommonSpirit Radiation Oncology Kokeny, Kristine M.D. Huntsman Cancer Institute Skidmore, Thomas B. M.D. Utah Cancer Specialists Tward, Jonathan M.D. Huntsman Cancer Institute
RADIOLOGY
Arnold, Ryan Wells M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital Blac, Carl M. M.D. Utah Radiology Associates Park, Brandon B. M.D. Intermountain Salt Lake Clinic
Salzman, Karen L. M.D. University of Utah Hospital Wiggins, Richard H. M.D. University of Utah Hospital
REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY / INFERTILITY Gurtcheff, Shawn E. M.D. Utah Fertility Center Johnstone, Erica B. M.D. University of Utah Health Link, Megan M.D. University of Utah Health
RHEUMATOLOGY
Bohnsack, John F. M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital Bakewell, Catherine J.M.D. Intermountain Salt Lake Clinic Hersh, Aimee O. M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital Inman, Christi J. M.D. Eccles Primary Children’s Kunkel, Gary A. M.D. George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Miller , Karla L. M.D. University of Utah Sugar House Health Center Saad, Dany M.D. Edwards Internal Medicine Stromquist, Don L. M.D. University of Utah Farmington Health Center Thomas, Julie K. M.D. University of Utah Sugar House Health Center Walsh, Jessica M.D. George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
SLEEP MEDICINE
Hollingshaus, Scott M. M.D. South Jordan Health Center Mazzola, Robert L. M.D. Sleep Disorder Center Stoddart, Jeremy R. M.D. Sleep Wake Center Walker, Kevin Alan M.D. LDS Hospital
SPORTS MEDICINE
Aoki, Stephen K. M.D. University of Utah Orthopaedic Center Beutler, Anthony I. M.D. Utah Valley Sports Medicine Clinic Bourne, Robert B. M.D. Mountainstar Salt Lake Orthopedic Clinic
Gee, Christopher A. M.D., MPH University of Utah Orthopaedic Center Greis , Patrick E. M.D. University of Utah Orthopaedic Center Gordon, Christopher M.D. Utah Valley Sports Medicine Clinic Hall, Scott M.D. Sugar House Health Center Harold, Emily J. M.D. University of Utah Orthopaedic Center Jaworski, Carrie A. M.D. Park City Sports Medicine Clinic Lewis, Wesley M.D. Foothill Family Clinic McIntyre, J. Steele M.D. Granger Medical Clinic Matich, Andrea J. M.D. MountainStar Peak Orthopaedics Pidwell , William B.M.D. The Orthopedic Partners Pratte, Mitchell K. D.O. Intermountain North Orem Clinic Richards , Spencer E. M.D. Intermountain Bountiful Clinic Toresdahl, Brett M.D. University of Utah Orthopaedic Center Veigel, Jake D. M.D. West Valley Clinic
THORACIC SURGERY
Affleck, David M.D. MountainStar Cardiovascular Surgery Doty, John M.D. Intermountain Medical Center Griffin, David M.D. Intermountain Medical Center Goff, David R. M.D. McKay-Dee Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic Hunter, Curtis M.D. MountainStar Cardiovascular Surgery Mitzman, Brian M.D. Huntsman Cancer Institute Mitchell, John H. M.D. Utah Valley Heart & Lung Surgical Associates Stringham, John R. M.D. Intermountain Medical Center Varghese, Thomas K. M.D. Huntsman Cancer Institute Zink, Robert M.D. MountainStar Cardiovascular Surgery
Cartwright, Patrick C. M.D. Primary Children’s Hospital Fisher, Peter M.D. Granger Medical Clinic Foot, Laura M.D. Tanner Clinic Hamilton, Blake D. M.D. University of Utah Urology Landau, Stewart T. M.D. Granger Medical Clinic Matern, Richard M.D. Avenues Specialty Clinic Mangelson, Michael M.D. Intermountain Salt Lake Clinic Myers, JeremyB. M.D. University of Utah Hospital Pearson, Matthew D. M.D. Granger Medical Clinic Waterman, Bradley J. M.D. Granger Medical Clinic
VASCULAR / INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
Carlisle, James G. M.D. Wasatch Vascular Center Frodsham, Aaron M.D. Evolve Medical Harker, Colleen M.D. McKay-Dee Interventional Radiology Hatch, Daniel J. M.D. Utah Radiology Associates Isaeff, Shawn M.D. Peak Vascular Professionals Kringlen, Mark M.D. Summit Physician Specialists Nielsen, Ryan B. M.D. Utah Radiology Associates Nokes , Matthew E. M.D. Utah Radiology Associates Saad, Wael E.A. M.D. University of Utah Hospital Webb, Michael M.D. McKay-Dee Interventional Radiology
VASCULAR SURGERY
Fanciullo, Dustin M.D. St. Mark’s Vascular Specialists Nedeau, April E. M.D. MountainStar Northern Utah Vascular Sarfati, Mark R. M.D. University of Utah Cardiovascular Center Smilanich, Robert P. M.D. Intermountain Utah Valley Clinic
UROLOGY
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Heart surgery may be among medicine’s most complex specialties, but for cardiovascular surgeon John R. Doty, M.D., exceptional care begins with something much simpler: seeing the person behind the diagnosis. It’s a perspective that has shaped Dr. Doty’s career at Intermountain Health, where he treats patients facing some of the most serious and complicated heart conditions. “Many of my patients have a really sick heart or aorta,” he says. For Dr. Doty, the greatest reward comes when repairing a failing heart or preventing an aortic dissection means giving a patient the chance to return to the life they love. The son of a surgeon, Dr. Doty was drawn to medicine early, particularly to the relationships physicians build with their patients. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine before completing advanced surgical training at Johns Hopkins Hospital. His expertise spans complex cardiovascular conditions, including adult congenital heart disease, aortic disease, atrial fibrillation, and advanced heart failure. One area of his work he is particularly proud of is valve-sparing aortic root surgery, an approach that can allow appropriate patients with aortic disease to retain their own functioning valve rather than replacing it. He has also contributed to clinical research advancing minimally invasive cardiovascular care, including catheter-based interventions and evolving approaches to aortic aneurysm repair that can spare patients the demands of traditional open-heart surgery. As the director of the Intermountain Aortic Center, Dr. Doty believes the best outcomes depend on collaboration. At Intermountain, physicians, nurses, and hospital staff work together to support patients from diagnosis through recovery. For all the complexity of repairing a heart, Dr. Doty never loses sight of what that work makes possible. It means helping patients return home and reclaim their lives, knowing that throughout one of their most vulnerable experiences, they were cared for as individuals. BY B L A K E LY PAG E P H OTO BY A DA M F I N K L E
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care and research in the men’s infertility One in six adults will experience sector. “There’s not a single FDA-approved infertility in their lifetime, and for most, drug for male infertility,” he says, it’s a devastating diagnosis accompanied highlighting a gap in the current state of by confusion, misinformation, and medicine that he and his colleagues hope feelings of helplessness. to change. “Our group of PhDs has So, when it comes to understanding received more than $20 million in infertility and its contributing factors, funding to study male infertility and connecting with experienced physicians come up with treatments to actually fi x offers a lifeline. University of Utah the cause, not bypass the symptoms.” Health’s Dr. Kelli Gross and Dr. James Working alongside Dr. Hotaling to help Hotaling have worked with hundreds of patients achieve their fertility goals, Dr. patients seeking infertility solutions, with Kelli Gross specializes in microsurgical a specific focus on men, who account for procedures involving both minimally nearly half of all cases. invasive infrapubic and penoscrotal Dr. Hotaling was drawn to the approaches. Like Dr. infertility field for Hotaling, she enjoys its rewarding working in men’s outcomes and health for the positive unique treatment impact she can make structure. “It’s the on her patients’ lives. only unit of “There’s nothing more medicine where amazing than getting treatment involves sent baby pictures,” she two people,” he says. “I hear years later says. “It’s quality of from patients how life for these grateful they are, and I patients.” Now, Dr. don’t think you get Hotaling is the that feedback very highest-volume often throughout male infertility medicine.” surgeon in the Dr. Gross also Mountain West, understands the and he specializes —DR. JAMES HOTALING sensitive nature of in advanced men’s health that can treatments impact some including penile individuals’ willingness to seek help. Her implant surgery, vasectomy reversal, and microsurgical testicular sperm extraction. approach to medicine is simple: meet people where they are. “It’s always easier Dr. Hotaling’s commitment to men’s to talk about than you’d expect, and I reproductive and sexual health goes encourage patients to push past their beyond clinical practice. In 2025, Dr. Hotaling was recognized as the University nerves,” she says. “It can be lifechanging.” of Utah’s first Chief Innovation Officer at U of U Health, and was charged with BY AV R E Y E VA N S centralizing, accelerating, and expanding P H OTO BY A DA M F I N K L E innovation across its academic health systems. “[The position] is about optimizing care and using innovation as an engine to help our physicians take better care of patients,” he says. Looking ahead, Dr. Hotaling is excited about the prospect of more comprehensive
Some of our patients are told they can never have kids. When they do, those are the moments that stick with us.”
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For Mohammad Shoari, M.D., and Robert A. Harris, M.D., sophisticated medicine begins with a human priority: providing patients with exceptional care while making an often complex medical journey easier to navigate. Across two highly specialized fields, both physicians pair advanced treatments and evolving technologies with an approach grounded in communication, collaboration, and the individual needs of each patient. A neurologist specializing in clinical neurophysiology, Dr. Shoari believes patients should be active participants in their care. He prioritizes education, helping patients understand their conditions and treatment options, while approaching each with the same commitment he would offer a family member or a friend. Board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in clinical neurophysiology, Dr. Shoari completed his adult neurology residency and fellowship training at the University of Utah. His expertise encompasses epilepsy and seizures, multiple sclerosis, nerve and muscle diseases, Parkinson’s disease and tremor. His work also includes advanced diagnostics and therapies such as EEG and EMG testing, deep brain stimulation, and vagus nerve stimulation, as well as Botox and trigger point injections. For radiation oncologist, Dr. Harris, medicine offers a compelling blend of science, collaboration, and meaningful relationships with patients. Originally trained as a chemical engineer at Brigham Young University, he earned his medical degree from Uniformed Services University before serving as a Navy Undersea Medical Officer. He later completed his radiation oncology residency at the National Cancer Institute and continued his military medical career at the National Naval Medical Center. Now an attending physician with Utah Cancer Specialists at Holy Cross Hospital – Davis, Dr. Harris is board
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certified in both radiation oncology and undersea and hyperbaric medicine. His approach centers on using advanced treatment techniques to achieve the best possible outcomes while minimizing toxicity. Because delivering radiation therapy requires a highly trained team, Dr. Harris extends that philosophy beyond his own interactions with patients. He expects everyone involved in treatment to prioritize the patient experience. Together, the physicians reflect an increasingly sophisticated approach to medicine, one in which advancing technology and specialized expertise remain grounded in the needs of the individual. “Every member of my team [must] prioritize patient experience,” Dr. Harris says, “to ensure our patient’s cancer journey is as pleasant as possible.” Ultimately, Dr. Shoari and Dr. Harris share an approach that places medical expertise and innovation in service of what matters most: the individual patient. BY B L A K E LY PAG E P H O TO BY A DA M F I N K L E
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for appropriate orthopedic conditions. He When Dr. Qamar Khan founded also continues to explore emerging Wasatch Pain Solutions, he wanted the technologies, including Transcranial freedom to practice medicine differently. His vision was a practice where thoughtful, Magnetic Stimulation, High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Stimulation, individualized care could coexist with Multiwave Locked System Laser and emerging technology, regenerative medicine, and a willingness to look beyond Modular Radial and Focused Shock Wave therapies to address conditions otherwise conventional approaches to pain. resistant to traditional treatment That willingness to explore new methods. But Dr. Khan isn’t interested in possibilities has defined much of Dr. innovation simply because it’s new. Khan’s career. Initially drawn to Effective treatment, he believes, requires orthopedics through his love of sports, he time, careful evaluation, and the discovered pain medicine offered judgment to recognize when a particular something broader. It allowed him to procedure isn’t the right answer. address the many injuries and conditions His philosophy to understand each that can limit movement and quality of condition fully before life while seeking recommending a course alternatives to of treatment requires long-term reliance patience and also extends on opioids and the beyond treating pain. never-ending Maintaining steroid based strength, mobility, and injection overall health therapies. throughout life can “People in pain influence the options can’t do what they available when injury or want to do,” Dr. chronic pain occurs Khan explains. later. Prevention, he Helping them believes, deserves a regain that much larger role in the freedom remains –DR. QAMAR KHAN conversation. one of the most Ultimately, the meaningful parts independence Dr. Khan of his work. Over sought in opening time, Dr. Khan Wasatch Pain Solutions allows him to saw how reliance on pain medication practice the way he envisioned by could limit treatment options and steroid considering each patient individually, based interventions led to further questioning conventional approaches and degeneration of their painful conditions, remain open to better ones. reinforcing his interest in approaches that “Thinking outside the box is a good address function, and the underlying idea,” he says. “Be open-minded to care source of pain by improving regeneration and consider the more non-traditional of the damaged tissues. paths. Just because your insurance covers Regenerative orthopedics has become a treatment doesn’t always mean it’s the an important part of Dr. Khan’s approach best for your long term health and to pain care. For more than a decade, he well-being.” has worked with the Regenexx physician network (the world’s most recognized BY B L A K E LY PAG E authority in regenerative medicine), P H OTO BY A DA M FINKLE incorporating image-guided orthobiologic procedures using a patient’s own platelets or bone marrow concentrate
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At age 19, Dr. Steven Mobley had otoplasty — ear-pinning surgery — and remembers what it felt like to walk into a room with newfound self-confidence. That experience led him to become a facial plastic surgeon, and decades later, it’s why he founded a foundation that can provide the same procedure to Utah children who can’t otherwise afford it. Double board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Mobley has helped shape Salt Lake City into a national hub for top-tier facial plastic surgery. Over the past 20 years, he has built MobleyMD into one of the nation’s leading practices in the Mountain West, drawing patients nationwide for rhinoplasty, nasal reconstruction, facelifting and his signature 3D Neck® procedure. He is a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and Park City’s Best honoree, featured on Good Morning America and in People and Cosmopolitan. Dr. Mobley developed the 3D Neck® Rejuvenation, a proprietary procedure combining liposuction, muscle tightening and custom chin augmentation through a single small incision, which he performs exclusively at MobleyMD. Otoplasty remains personal. As one of the highest-volume otoplasty surgeons in the nation, Dr. Mobley performs 30 or more procedures a year and has published more on the technique than nearly any other surgeon. His dedication to giving back underwrites the Mobley Foundation for Charitable Surgery, providing free earpinning surgery to low-income Utah children facing bullying over their appearance. The foundation has committed over $100,000 to local causes like Shop With a Cop, a value he learned from his surgeonfather, who taught him to give back locally.
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Featured Physicians A Foundation Built on Excellence: World-Class Knee & Sports Medicine Care When Rosenberg Cooley and Metcalf (RCM) established its foundation in elite orthopedic care in Park City, Dr. Vernon Cooley was at the forefront of defining standard-setting surgical innovation. As co-founding pioneers behind the original vision and mission that shaped worldrenowned sports medicine in Utah, Dr. Cooley brought unmatched expertise in complex knee reconstruction, ACL procedures, and elite athletic care to the region. Today, that mission is carried on as RCM has evolved to become The Orthopedic Partners (TOP). Joined by a growing team of world-class surgeons who uphold this same standard of care, TOP has expanded in Salt Lake City to offer true end-to-end orthopedic care — including Orthopedic Urgent Care, Physical Therapy, and Pain Management. While the name may have changed, the foundation of orthopedic excellence from Rosenberg, Cooley, and Metcalf remains.
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Advancing the Mission: Pioneering Specialty Shoulder Care Building directly upon the clinical foundation laid during the RCM era, Dr. Michael Metcalf carries forward an exceptional lineage of surgical precision and patient-first care at The Orthopedic Partners (TOP). Specializing in advanced shoulder surgery, arthroscopic rotator cuff and labral repairs, and shoulder replacements, Dr. Metcalf combines cutting-edge technique with a dedication to restoring complete mobility. While institutions adapt and evolve, TOP continues to grow its legacy by bringing on elite specialty surgeons who share this relentless commitment to clinical excellence. To deliver complete, seamless healing, the Salt Lake City location now provides true end-to-end orthopedic care, featuring Orthopedic Urgent Care, Physical Therapy, and Pain Management all under one roof. TOP doesn’t just follow the blueprint for Utah’s top orthopedic care; they are the team that designed it.
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Featured Physicians Timpanogos Hearing and Tinnitus founder Dr. Layne Garrett knows firsthand how hearing loss can lead to social isolation, imbalance, and cognitive disruption. That’s why his team in South Jordan embraces a holistic and deeply personal approach and encourages people to think of hearing health as an essential factor in healthy aging. “We believe people make better healthcare decisions when they understand what is happening and what their options really are,” Dr. Garrett says. The audiology clinic has also invested in specialized tinnitus care to help build individualized treatment plans that extend beyond hearing aids. “Our philosophy has always been to create ‘Patients for Life,’” Dr. Garrett says, “which means being invested in how well our patients are actually doing, not simply in what technology they are using.” Ultimately, Dr. Garrett and his team want patients to understand that treating hearing loss isn’t just about making sounds louder; “it is about making communication easier and helping people stay connected to the people and activities that matter to them.”
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BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE But that doesn’t mean your dining options must be relegated to stuffy indoor spaces. Restaurants around Utah have curated cold-weather-friendly alternatives ranging from heated patios to cozy Alpenglobes. Bon vivant Darby Doyle shares her favorites on p. 78
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comforts of a climate-controlled enclosure. Like a snow globe, these spots capture the elemental coziness of winter. Keep in mind that many of these unique dining experiences require advance reservations, regardless of party size. Some also request a separate deposit or fee for globe rentals and may set time limit for the booking.
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Where to Eat A select list of the best restaurants in Utah, curated and edited by Salt Lake magazine
Arlo–271 N. Center St., SLC.
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Café Trio–680 S. 900 East, SLC. triodiningslc.com. Pizzas from the wood-fired brick oven are wonderful. One of the city’s premier and perennial lunch spots. Be sure to check out their weekly specials.
Asian Star–7588 S. Union Park Ave., Midvale. asianstarrestaurant.com. The menu is not frighteningly authentic or disturbingly Americanized. Dishes are chefdriven, and Chef James seems most comfortable in the melting pot.
CHILE TEPIN I love a good choose-your-ownadventure meal, and Parillada is about building the perfect bite.
Avenues Proper Publick House–
376 8th Ave., SLC. avenuesproper.com. It’s a restaurant and brewpub, with the emphasis on small plates and late hours. The food is inventive, the beer is good and— big plus—they serve cocktails as well as brew at this neighborhood hot spot.
The Bagel Project–779 S. 500 East, SLC. bagelproject.com. “Real” bagels are the whole story here, made by a homesick East Coaster. Of course, there’s no New York water to make them with, but other than that, these are as authentic as SLC can get.
Bar Nohm–65 W. 900 South, SLC.
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casotwinework.com. In a town with a dearth of neighborhood bars, Casot is the real deal. Located in the established 15th and 15th neighborhood, this small wine bar is a welcome addition featuring an interesting, rotating wine list from Pago’s Scott Evans.
Cosmica–945 S. 300 West, SLC. cosmicasaltlake.com. Since making New York Times’ annual list of America’s Best Restaurants in 2025, this Italian diner has set new benchmarks for Neapolitan-style pies. ININ
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La Caille–9565 Wasatch Blvd., Sandy.
lacaille.com. Utah’s original glamour girl has regained her luster. The grounds are as beautiful as ever; additions are functional, like a greenhouse, grapevines and vegetable gardens, all supplying the kitchen and cellar. The interior has been refreshed and the menu by Chef Billy Sotelo has today’s tastes in mind. Treat yourself.
Caffe d’Bolla–299 S. Main St., SLC. caffedbolla.com. John Piquet is a coffee wizard—a cup of his specially roasted siphon brews is like no other cup of coffee in the state. His wife, Yiching, is an excellent baker.
Caffé Molise & BTG Wine Bar–404 S. West Temple, SLC. caffemolise.com. The old Eagle building is a gorgeous setting for this city fave, with outdoor dining space and much more. Sibling wine bar BTG is under the same roof. Call for hours.
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Brownstone 22–22 E. 100 South, SLC brownstone22.com. Chefs Travis Herbert and Kayley Yearly have capitalized on our landlocked locale’s craving for seafood fresh and fired. While the restaurant bills itself as a martini bar, it has clearly created an elevated downtown haven with drinks, dining, and design all top of mind.
Caputo’s Market & Deli–314 W. 300 South, SLC; 1516 S. 1500 East, SLC; 4670 Holladay Village Plaza, Holladay. caputos.com. A great selection of olive oils, imported pastas, salamis and house-aged cheeses, and the largest selections of fine chocolate in the country. The deli menu doesn’t reflect the market, but is a reliable source for meatball sandwiches and such. ININ
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Bohemian Brewery–94 E. 7200 South, Midvale. bohemianbrewery.com. Bohemian keeps a firm connection to its cultural history—so to go with the wonderful Czech beer, you can nosh on potato pancakes, pork chops and goulash. There’s also plenty of American beer fare.
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La Casa Del Tamal–2843 S. 5600 West #140, West Valley City; 346 W. 600 W A RD South, SLC. lacasadeltamalutah.com. This family-run Mexican restaurant is one Utah spot serving crispy, tender birria tacos, as well as perfect tamales. Their version is simple and effective—juicy beef, cilantro, onion, lots of gooey cheese and of course the stew for dipping, which is packed with flavor. G
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Take in the surrounding alpine views while snacking on Troll Hallen shareables like lobster rolls, Cajun cheddar polenta, and Swedish meatballs.
Chile Tepin–307 W. 200 South, SLC.
chile-tepin.com. Popular for its generous servings of Mexican food, this place usually has a line on Friday nights. Heavy on the protein but cheese enchiladas and margaritas and other staples are good, too. ININ
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Copper Common–111 E. Broadway,
Ste. 170, SLC. coppercommon.com. Here, owner Ryan Lowder took inspiration from the high-end side of NYC nightlife. Oysters are on the menu and the cocktails are of the highest of ends, but it’s the food that put Copper Common over the top. W A RD
Cucina Wine Bar–1026 E. 2nd Ave., SLC. cucinawinebar.com. Cucina has added fine restaurant to its list of descriptors—good for lunch or a leisurely dinner. The menu has recently expanded to include small plates and substantial beer and wine-by-the-glass lists.
What started as neighborhood favorite Harbor Seafood & Steak Co.’s social distancing solution during the COVID-19 pandemic is now one of the most delightful outdoor dining spots on Salt Lake City’s east side. “People love them,” says owner Randall Curtis of the restaurant patio’s four greenhouses, three of which accommodate two to four people and one of which seats up to 10 guests. Curtis notes that regulars love the greenhouses because the climatecontrolled space is not only beautiful but dog-friendly. “For our guests who want to avoid dining in a crowded space or who have trouble hearing, they keep returning because our patio is so mellow, chill, and quiet,” he says. Reservations are highly recommended. HARBOR SEAFOOD & STEAK CO. 2302 E. Parleys Way, SLC harborslc.com Reservations: opentable.com/harbor-seafood-and-steak-co
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Cupla Coffee–77 W. 200 South, SLC; 1476
Newpark Blvd., Park City. cuplacoffee.com. The menu at Cupla reflects the owners’ lifestyle of a l ow-carb and low-sugar diet, without sacrificing taste for health. They roast their own coffee beans, rotated seasonally.
Dangerous Pretzel–352 W. 600 South, SLC.
dangerouspretzel.com. This Post District fave serves up Bavarian-style soft pretzels with names like the Spicy Bee, Brush Before Kissing and Hot Devil’s Delight. Bonus: They sell beer too. ININ
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South, South Salt Lake. drunkenkitch.com. Brothers Tim and Joe Rammel are up at the crack of dawn to make fresh noodles for their famed Dan Dan noodles and other spice-forward Chinese x Taiwanese dishes. Try the fried frog legs. W A RD
HARBOR SEAFOOD + STEAK CO. The scallops are dependably superlative here, plump and seared to perfection — DARBY DOYLE
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Holladay Village Plaza #104, Holladay. postholladayhub.com. With a slick, modern interior, POST transitions seamlessly from a neighborhood coffee shop by day to a wine and cheese bar by night. This family establishment boasts of roasting their own beans and baking their own goods.
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Situated on the deck of the Stein Eriksen Lodge in Deer Valley Resort, six Alpenglobes provide a peak slopeside luxury-dining experience, with the exceptional food, beverage, and hospitality one would expect from this resort setting. Each of the globes seat up to eight guests but are worth booking for a couple celebrating a special occasion. Even when the snow piles up outside, these climatecontrolled globes are the epitome of cozy comfort. Guests can reserve this unique experience for breakfast, lunch, or dinner (in 90-minute time slots), and options abound from both the Troll Hallen and Glitretind menus. Call the restaurant to make a reservation.
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East Liberty Tap House–850 E. 900 South, SLC. eastlibertytaphouse.com. In a town with many neighborhoods but few neighborhood bars, East Liberty Tap House stands out. Its welcoming patio and the long list of wine and craft beer draw a neighborhood crowd of regulars and the rest of us who wish we had a house in 9th and 9th. Enrico’s Deli–3778 Center View Way, West Jordan. enricosdeli.com. A snazzy establishment bringing the flair and flavors of real New York delis to Utah. The chopped cheese is life changing, the pastrami is always stacked high. FAV Bistro–1984 E. Murray Holladay Rd., Holladay. bestthaifoodinutah.com. Cross-cultural food with a menu of fusion dishes based on Thai flavors.
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SLC. feltslc.com. Appropriately named after the building where it resides, Felt’s menu is a wonderful mix of clasic and experimental cocktails, shared plates, filling main dishes and bar bites. The Filet and Marow Tartare is a must. ININ
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Finca–1513 S. 1500 East, SLC.
fincaslc.com. A quant cottage-like restaurant delighting diners with Spanish tapas, dynamic wines and one of the best patios in the city. W A RD
Fillings & Emulsions–1475 S. Main St., SLC. fillingsandemulsions.com. This little West-side bakery is worth finding; its unusual pastries find their way into many of Salt Lake’s fine restaurants. Pastry Chef Adalberto Diaz combines his classical French training with the tropical flavors of his homeland. The results are startlingly good and different. Finn’s Cafe–1624 S. 1100 East, SLC. finnscafe.net. The Scandinavian vibe comes from the heritage of owner Finn Gurholt. At lunch, try the Nordic sandwiches, but Finn’s is most famous for breakfast (best Benedicts in town), served until the doors close at 2:30 p.m.
Five Alls—1458 Foothill Dr., SLC. fivealls.com. Five Alls offers a unique dining experience in a romantic, Old English-inspired location that overlooks the valley. The name is in part a reference to the menu’s five courses. ININ
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Franck’s–6263 S. Holladay Blvd., SLC. francksfood.com. Founding chef Franck Peissel’s influence can still be tasted—personal interpretations of continental classics. Some, like the meatloaf, are perennials, but mostly the menu changes according to season and the current chef’s whim.
The St. Regis Deer Valley offers exquisite dining as inviting as the mountain ambiance. Influenced by our state’s seasonal offerings. Infusing vegetables, herbs, meats, and dishes that reflect Utah and the current season. The St. Regis Deer Valley, Park City, UT 84060 t. + 435 940 5700 or srdvdining.com or marriott.com/slcxr
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CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP RIGHT: Cocktails at Van Ryder rotate seasonally. Beer battered tempura mushrooms, mezcal gravy meatballs, and tres leches cake are Van Ryder favorties. The rooftop bar offers prime sunset views during golden hour.
Atop the swanky downtown SLC Le Méridien hotel, Van Ryder’s expansive, heated rooftop patio features several seating options for those seeking an intimate spot to share a nightcap or celebrate in style. Beneath the heated awning, two large, communal fire pits frame snowcapped mountain views and city lights. Farther out along the deck, smaller fire pits welcome groups of two or more. When Utah’s major league franchises are in town, count on Van Ryder to be hopping, with game-day cocktail specials on rotation. The team also plans to continue popular weekly events like Rooftop Rendezvous on Wednesdays (8-11 p.m.) and live music for Sunset Sessions on Thursday evenings (5-9 p.m.). Van Ryder is a particularly sought-after spot for New Year’s revelry. Reservations are recommended for this 21+ bar.
VAN RYDER 131 S. 300 West, SLC vanrydersaltlake.com Reservations: opentable.com/r/van-ryder-salt-lake-city
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One of downtown Salt Lake’s most coveted outdoor winter dining destinations is the Hyatt Regency’s sixth-floor terrace, home to the award-winning Mar | Muntanya. The eight Alpenglobes lining the deck offer phenomenal city views and operate with the same hours and menu as the acclaimed restaurant. Whether planning a romantic dinner for two or a convivial group dinner for up to eight, guests can expect to be wowed by chef Tyson Peterson’s deft preparation of Basque and Catalonian cuisine. The globes come equipped with Bluetooth speakers and individual climate control, allowing diners to personalize the experience. Reservations are required.
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Himalayan Kitchen–360 S. State St., SLC; 11521 S. 4000 West, South Jordan. himalayankitchen.com. Indian-Nepalese restaurant with an ever-expanding menu. Start the meal with momos, fat little dumplings like pot stickers. All the tandoor dishes are good, but Himalayan food is rare, so go for the quanty masala, a stew made of nine different beans. ININ
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HSL–418 E. 200 South, SLC. hslrestaurant.com. The
initials stand for “Handle Salt Lake”—Chef Briar Handly made his name with his Park City restaurant, Handle, and his second restaurant down the hill follows suit. The place splits the difference between “fine” and “casual” dining; the innovative food is excellent and the atmosphere is casually convivial. The menu is unique—just trust this chef. It’s all excellent.
Ivy & Varley–55 W. 100 South, SLC. ivyandvarley.com.
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A restaurant and bar duo specializing in modern american dishes big-city vibes. The outdoor patio is one of the finest in town, and typically hosts summertime DJ sets and seasonal pop-ups.
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junahslc.com. Chefs Hiro Tagai and Felipe Oliveira have succesfuly combined cuisines of Japan and Italy (itameshi) with flair and substance. W A RD
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SLC. kingspeakcoffee.com. All of King’s Peak’s coffee is sourced directly from farmers or reputable importers. In the end, the result is a better quality coffee.
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434 E. South Temple, SLC. mrsbackers.com. A Salt Lake tradition, Mrs. Backer’s is a butter cream fantasy. Fantastic colors, explosions of flowers, most keyed to the current holiday created from American-style butter cream icing, fill this old-fashioned shop.
Manoli’s–402 E. 900 South, SLC. manolison9th.com.
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Mar | Muntanya–170 S. West Temple,
SLC. mar-muntanya.com. The rooftop restaurant, atop the downtown Hyatt Regency hotel, has a menu of Spanish-inspired cuisine with an emphasis on shareable tapas, Spanish gin and tonic cocktails and regional specialties with a little Utah twist. W A RD
Matteo–77 W. 200 South, SLC. matteoslc.com.
This family-run Italian restaurant comes with a mission statement: “Food. Wine. Togetherness.” The menu is inspired by the rustic and comforting recipes and techniques passed down through generations of Matteo’s family and perfected by Chef Damiano Carlotto.
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Neighbors–430 E. 900 South, SLC. slc-
neighbors.com. A Dairy Block bar serving up Taiwanese street food, classic cocktails and 20 beers on tap. Behind the stick you’ll find a bevy of industry dignitaries. WA
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Oak Wood Fire Kitchen–715 E 12300 South,
Draper. oakwoodfirekitchen.com. NAs its name suggests, this Draper spot is best known for live fire cooking with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients.
Nomad East–1675 E. 1300 South, SLC.
nomad-east.com. Nomad East is cousin to the original, now-closed Nomad Eatery. It’s in the charmed location on 1300 South where Eggs in the City used to be. Everything here is cooked in a pizza oven, even the roasted chicken (a must-have). Chef Justin is a salad wizard. Fun and excellence combined.
Old Cuss Cafe–325 W. Pierpont Ave, SLC. oldcuss.com. More than a coffee shop, this warm, mountain-man-style cafe serves plant-based food, craft coffee and a rotating menu of seasonal fare. Oquirrh–368 E. 100 South, SLC. oquirrhslc.com. Little and original chef-owned bistro offers a menu of inventive and delicious dishes—whole curried lamb leg, chicken confit pot pie, milk-braised potatoes—it’s all excellent. ININ
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South, SLC. hopkinsbrewingcompany.com. There’s always something brewing at this Sugar House staple. From weekly trivia, live music to community events and plenty of good beer, Hopkins is a spot where the neighborhood comes together.
Monte Underground Restaurant–
2245 S. West Temple, SLC. WA monteunderground.com. Hosted within Beehive Distillery, Chef Martin is serving multi-course tasting meals that celebrate local ingredients and indigenous cuisine. Monte is the recent recipient of Utah’s first Michelin star. RD
Log Haven–6451 E. Mill Creek Canyon Road, SLC. log-haven.com. Certainly Salt Lake’s most picturesque restaurant, the old log cabin is pretty in every season. Chef David Jones has a sure hand with American vernacular and is not afraid of frying, although he also has a way with healthy, low-calorie, high-energy food. And he’s an expert with local and foraged foods.
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Hearth and Hill–2188 Highland Dr., SLC. hearth-hill.com. Anchored in the beating W A RD heart of Sugar House, Hearth and Hill offers New American cuisine from morning ‘til evening. The cheddar biscuits are a staple, but the H and H burger is a close second. ININ
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Harbor Seafood & Steak Co.– 2302 E. Parleys Way, SLC. harborslc.com. A muchneeded breath of sea air refreshes this restaurant, which updates their menu frequently according to the availability of wild fish. A snappy interior, a creative cocktail menu and a vine-covered patio make for a hospitable atmosphere.
Laziz Kitchen–912 S. Jefferson St., SLC. lazizkitchen.com. There are so many reasons to love Laziz Kitchen. Some are obvious—their top-notch Lebanesestyle hummus, muhammara and toum.
Brie, prosciutto, tomato—and sweet—whipped cream, fruit, chocolate—fillings. The charming cafe comes with a very pretty patio.
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gossipkitchen2.com. Gossip has a robust menu of Italian classics, including housemade pasta, Neapolitan pizza and a wine list expansive enough for picture-perfect pairings.
Highland Dr., SLC. kimishouse.com. A high style, multipurpose restaurant with new digs. It’s an oyster bar, it’s a steakhouse, it’s a lounge. However you use it, Kimi’s makes for a fun change from the surrounding pizza and beerscapes, with dramatic lighting, purple velvet and live music.
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grandamerica.com, laurelslc.com. Grand America Hotel’s Laurel Brasserie & Bar is one of the dinner/ nightlife stars of the city, and the kitchen makes sure other meals here are up to the same standard. The setting here is traditionally elegant but don’t be intimidated. The food shows sophisticated invention, but you can also get a great sandwich or burger.
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Osteria Amore–224 S. 1300 East, SLC. osteriaamore.com. An offshoot of the ever-growing Sicilia Mia group, Osteria Amore is a luxurious neighborhood gem —expect carpaccio, fried octopus, all kinds of pasta and pizza in the nicely redesigned space.
Mazza–1515 S. 1500 East, SLC, mazzacafe.com. Excellent. With the bright flavor that is the hallmark of Middle Eastern food and a great range of dishes, Mazza has been a go-to for fine Lebanese food in SLC before there was much fine food at all. Monsieur Crêpes–1617
S. 900 East, SLC. monsieurcrepesut.us. This French-style creperie offering both savory—
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Pago–878 S. 900 East, SLC. pagoslc.com. Tiny, dynamic and food-driven, Pago’s ingredients are locally sourced and reimagined regularly. That’s why it’s often so crowded and that’s what makes it one of the best restaurants in the state. The list of wines by the glass is great, but the artisanal cocktails are also a treat.
Rodizio Grill–600 S. 700 East, SLC.
The Park Cafe–604 E. 1300 South, SLC. theparkcafeslc.com. The Park Cafe has been serving up breakfast to the Liberty Wells neighborhood since 1982. Right next to Liberty Park, the cafe’s location is hard to beat.
Rouser–2 S. 400 West, SLC. rouserslc.com. Rouser
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The Pearl–917 S. 200 West, SLC, @thepearlslc. The Pearl is a hip space serving WA craft cocktails and Vietnamese street food, conceived by the same minds behind Alibi Bar. The menu has items like banh mi sandwiches, caramel pork belly and chicken pho. ININ
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Heights. phothinslc.com. Pho Thin serves up pho made in the Hanoi style, and it’s a family recipe. Their menu also offers other Vietnamese comfort and street foods. G
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Prohibition–151 E. 6100 South, Murray.
prohibitionutah.com. Step behind the bookshelf and into Prohibition—a 1920s-inspired speakeasy with live jazz, burlesque performances and craft cocktails.
Red Iguana and Red Iguana 2– 736 W.
North Temple, SLC; 866 W. South Temple, SLC. rediguana.com. All locations are a blessing in this City of Salt, which still has mysteriously few good Mexican restaurants. Mole is what you want.
rodiziogrill.com. The salad bar offers plenty to eat, but the best bang for the buck is the Full Rodizio, a selection of meats—turkey, chicken, beef, pork, seafood and more—plus vegetables and pineapple, brought to your table until you cry “uncle.”
sparked into the scene in late 2024 in the old Union Pacific Depot Train Station as part of the new Asher Adams hotel. Keeping with the theme, the restaurant boasts charcoal-flavored moments across the menu.
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse–275 S. West Temple, SLC. ruthschris.com. This former bank building has inner beauty. Stick with classics like crab cocktail, order the wedge, and ask for your butter-sizzled steak no more than medium, please. Service is excellent. Eat dessert, then linger in the cool bar. Saffron Valley–1098 W. South Jordan Pkwy., South
Jordan; 479 E. 2100 South, SLC. saffronvalley.com. Highlighting South Indian street food, one of the glories of subcontinental cuisine, Lavanya Mahate’s restaurant is a cultural as well as culinary center, offering cooking classes, specialty groceries and celebration as well as great food. The SLC location combines the best of her others: Indian street food, classics and the Indian-Anglo bakery.
Sake Ramen & Sushi Bar–8657 Highland Drive, Sandy. sakeut.com. Sake has a focus on modern interpretations of classic Japanese Dishes. They promise their Agadashi tofu “will make all of your problems disappear.” Scelto–849 E. 9400 South, Sandy. sceltoslc.com.
When it comes to delivering stylish dining to our suburbs, Scelto is there. The wine list is very Italian, a good sign, and it has some splashes of French. The beef ragu is appropriately simmered for hours, which is the most important and complex part of a good lasagna.
Red Rock Brewing– Multiple locations. redrockbrewing.com. Red Rock proves the pleasure of beer on its own and as a complement to pizzas, rotisserie chicken and chile polenta. Not to mention brunch.
Slackwater Pizza–684 S. 500 West, SLC; 209 24th St., Ogden. slackwaterpizzeria.com. Recently mentioned on Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in 2026 list, Slackwater is sweeping the pie game in SLC. Selection ranges from traditional to Thai (try it), and there’s an excellent selection of wine and beer. SOMI Vietnamese Bistro–1215 E. Wilmington Ave., SLC somislc.com. Crispy branzino, pork belly sliders on bao and braised oxtail are some of the highlights to the menu, which also includes the standard spring rolls and pho. But there’s also Chinese food and a cocktail menu at this stylish Sugarhouse restaurant. Spencer’s–255 S. West Temple, SLC.
spencersslc.com. The quality of the meat and the accuracy of the cooking are what make it great. Beef is aged on the bone, and many cuts are served on the bone—a luxurious change from the usual cuts.
Sugar House Station–2155 S. Highland Dr., SLC. sugarhousestation.com. Salt Lake’s first bar hall brings some of the city’s finest food, drinks, and distillers together inside one 10,000-square-foot building. Legacy restaurants Cannella’s and Aristo’s came out of retirement for the project, which includes 11 unique stalls cooking up everything from fried chicken and gyros to smashburgers and Bolognese. Sunday’s Best–Multiple locations.
brunchmehard.com. Walking into Sunday’s Best, you’re met with a bold color palette of yellow, seafoam and flamingo pink as well as the lively conversation you’d expect in a place that’s basically been packed since opening day.
Table X–1457 E. 3350 South, SLC. tablexrestaurant.com. Table X serves an ever-changing tasting menu for a new adventure at each seating. Their prix fixe tasting menus are dependably stunning and always include vegetarian and vegan options. G
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Takumi–618 E. 400 South, SLC. takumisushibuffet.com. An all-you-can-eat sushi buffet with all the regular suspects, pluse made-to-order sashimi and rolls.
Repeal–19 E. 200 South, SLC. repealutah.com. Where vintage allure meets modern sophistication. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, live music and distinctive dining in Salt Lake’s most soul-filled bar experience.
Tosh’s Ramen–1465 S. State St., SLC. 1963 E., Murray Holladay Rd., Holladay. Chef Tosh Sekikawa is our own ramen ranger. His long-simmered noodle-laden broths have a deservedly devoted following—meaning, go early. Now with a second location. Tsunami–Find all locations at tsunamiutah.com.
Besides sushi, the menu offers crispy-light tempura and numerous house cocktails and sake.
Shift Kitchen–5848 S. Fashion Blvd., Murray.
shiftkitchenslc.com. Tucked inside the TOSH campus, Shift Kitchen is a daytime eatery serving breakfast and lunch. The brioche burgers and house-made pastries are standouts.
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Urban Hill–510 S. 300 West, SLC. urbanhill.com. The menu is seafood forward and WA takes inspiration from Southwest cuisine. Its wood-burning flame grill is unique, and the emberroasted carrots with salty feta and a New Mexico red chili sauce are a winner. Be sure to save room for dessert. ININ
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Takashi is the king of slipping delightfully surprising heat into his signature sushi rolls. There are five rolls on the menu that have fresh spicy chilies or a hot dipping sauce sneakily hiding in plain sight.
Shades Brewing–154 W. Utopia Ave., South Salt
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Valter’s Osteria–173 W. Broadway, SLC. valtersosteria.com. Although the restaurant’s namesake, Valter Nassi, passed away in 2022, the restaurant remains a living monument to his effervescent personality. His legacy of service and quality continues to inspire and delight. 2A 026
Veneto Ristorante–370 E. 900
South, SLC. venetoslc.com. This small place, owned by Marco and Amy Stevanoni, strives to focus on one of the many regional cuisines we lump under the word “Italian.” Hence the name; and forget what you think you know about Italian food except the word “delizioso.” WA
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verticaldiner.com. Vertical Diner boasts an animalfree menu of burgers, sandwiches and breakfasts. Plus cocktails, organic wines and coffee.
Wildwood Restaurant– 564 E. 3rd Ave., SLC. wildwoodslc.com. Wildwood is a sure thing on any given night and those of you who can remember Chef Ritchey’s early days at Pago will see some of that heritage on the menu, including those beautiful little pillows of golden potatoes topped with a decadent clutch of sturgeon roe. Woodbine Food Hall & Cocktail Bar–545 W. 700 South, SLC. woodbineslc.com. A cornerstone of the Granary District, Woodbine has a full liquor license with a 21-and-over bar up front and on the roof. Inside the hall beer and wine is available. The Hall has spaces for up to nine establishments.
Yoimi Hamachi & Sushi–1280 S. 300 West, SLC. yoimisaltlakecity.com. Hibachi elevated. Upgrade your experience with a sushi boat, tuna tataki and a jalapeno ‘bomb.’
PARK CITY & THE WASATCH BACK Back 40 Ranchhouse– 1223 US Highway 40, Heber City. back40utah.com. For the meat-andpotatoes-lovin’ cowboy in all of us. You will find a lot of meat on the menu, beef in particular, but there is an art to fixin’s and these guys are serving them up right, with little concession to the vegan in your family. Billy Blanco’s–8208 Gorgoza Pines Rd., Park
City. billyblancos.com. Motor City Mexican. The subtitle is “burger and taco garage,” but garage is the notable word. This is a theme restaurant with lots of cars and motorcycles on display, oil cans to hold the flatware, and a 50-seat bar made out of toolboxes. If you’ve ever dreamed of eating in a garage, you’ll be thrilled.
Big Dipper–227 Main St., Park City.
bigdipperpc.com. Located in the historic Star Hotel, the Big Dipper brings in a little old world and a little new, serving up old-world inspired French dip sandwiches that have a modern spin.
Blind Dog Grill–1251 Kearns Blvd., Park City. blinddogpc.com. The kitchen offers imaginative selections even though the dark wood and cozy ambience look like an old gentlemen’s club. Don’t miss the Dreamloaf, served with Yukon gold mashed potatoes.
Contemporary Seasonal Cuisine | Casual Fine Dining Modern Southwestern dining in the heart of downtown St. George. Chef Lissie Vorberg’s seasonal menu — featuring this summer’s brown sugar whiskey-glazed bison tenderloin — pairs with a curated wine list in our art-filled dining room or on the treetop patio. A local favorite for every occasion.
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F YOU FIND YOURSELF ROLLING A MORE TOP-HEAVY TRASH BIN TO THE CURB DURING THE HOLIDAYS, you are not alone.
tossed about 320 million pounds of food just on Thanksgiving in 2025. That’s $550 million worth of food in the trash, or roughly 267 million meals. Per ReFED, turkey accounts for 40% of Thanksgiving food waste, and more than 90% of hosts purposely prepare more food than necessary to feed the folks at their table.
Best-case leftovers scenario: That’s a lot of turkey sandwiches. The good news is that this problem can be solved — in big lifts like WasteLess Solutions’ efforts and in household-level behavioral shifts that you can implement immediately. Here are some tips from WasteLess to help you get started.
ADD A SEAT AT YOUR TABLE
Every year around Thanksgiving, WasteLess runs the Add a Seat at Your Table initiative, encouraging $25 donations that help provide prepared
TOP: Local farms like Keep it Real Vegetables partner with WasteLess to donate fresh, locally grown produce to folks facing food insecurity. MIDDLE: Fruit gathered from WasteLess’ gleaning program. BOTTOM: WasteLess rescues a range of perishable products, diverting them from landfills and filling bellies across Utah.
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WasteLess Solutions is a local organization dedicated to reducing food waste and redirecting food to those who need it most. Laila Hakkarinen, WasteLess’ community engagement manager, notes that holidays mark a significant rise in food waste. “As consumers, we’re buying more food, preparing larger meals, entertaining more often, and often purchasing food specifically for a single occasion.” The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that household garbage increases by approximately 25% between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, with food making up a large portion. According to national food waste tracker ReFED (refed.org), Americans
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Eating Establishment–317 Main St., Park City. theeatingestablishment.net. Claiming to be the oldest, this restaurant is one of Park City’s most versatile. On weekend mornings, locals line up for breakfasts. Edge Steakhouse–3000 Canyon Resort Dr.,
meals and groceries to families in need. It’s the organization’s busiest time of year, and much-needed financial donations of any amount can help cover the costs of increased food rescue volume and associated staff support.
DONATE YOUR TIME AND TALENT
Food banks and other community organizations see a big uptick in need during the holidays, as they provide food and necessities while the school resources that many families rely on are closed. Volunteer your time to pick up surplus food or donate funds when these organizations face their highest demand. WasteLess also welcomes volunteers to help with meal preparation and Mobile Markets.
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KITA at the Pendry–2417 W. High Mountain Rd., Park City. pendry.com. This hotel resturant pulls off its moniker of a “Japanese-Inspired Steakhouse and Mountain Grill.” Here, Japanese flavors mingle with comforting classics made for the mountains in a beautiful, modern setting. ININ
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Le Depot–660 Main St., Park City.
ledepotpc.com. Chef Galen is capturing a French brasserie experience that’s almost impossibel to replicate outside of France. Towering selections of fresh seafood, roasted meats and an authentic French wine list—all inside the historic Union Pacific train depot built in 1886. W A RD
Matilda–1600 Snow Creek Dr., Park City. matildaparkcity.com. From the Five5eeds team comes a fresh eatery with a focus on wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas and craft cocktails.
Fletcher’s on Main Street–562 Main St.,
Park City. fletcherspc.com. Fletcher’s has a casual approach designed to suit any appetite, almost any time. Talented Chef Scott Boborek’s carefully sourced dishes range from burgers to Beef Wellington.
Goldener Hirsch–7520
Royal St., Park City. aubergeresorts.com/ goldenerhirsch. Recently renovated into a charming Alpine chalet, Golderner Hirsch’s menu sticks to Swiss classics like fondue, schnitzel and apple strudel. Chef Jeff O’Neill also threw in a few twists like dillcured salmon beignets and rabbit goulash.
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Mariposa at Deer Valley–7600 Royal St., Park City. deervalley.com. (Open seasonally) Try the tasting menu for an overview of the kitchen’s talent. It’s white tablecloth, but nothing is formal.
Midway Mercantile –99 E. Main St., Midway. midwaymercantile.com. WA An epicurean outpost in a town marked by pizza shops and delis. Chef John Platt’s menu takes American comfort food and spins it on its head. ININ
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“I think the biggest thing is to change the mindset from ‘How do I get rid of this?’ to ‘How can I use this?’” Hakkarinen advises. “Simple changes like planning before you shop, buying just what you need, eating your leftovers, learning proper food storage, understanding date labels, and befriending your freezer can reduce food waste significantly at home.” Fortunately, WasteLess offers an online course centered on these practices.
Firewood–306 Main St., Park City. firewoodonmain.com. Chef John Murcko’s place on Main Street is all about cooking with fire—his massive Inferno kitchen grill by Grillworks runs on oak, cherry and applewood, depending on what’s cooking. But each dish is layered and nuanced, with global influences. Definitely a star on Main Street.
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Park City. westgateresorts.com. This beautifully fills the beef bill at the huge resort, and the tasting menus take you through salad, steak and dessert for $45 to $60, depending on options.
Hearth and Hill–1153 Center Dr., (Newpark), Park City; 2188 Highland Dr., SLC. hearth-hill.com. This all-purpose cafe serves lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, focusing on bright, approachable American dishes with a kick. ININ
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Courchevel Bistro–201 Heber Ave., Park City. courchevelbistro.com. Named after Park City’s sister city in the Savoie region of France, which happens to be the home turf of Chef Clement Gelas and is he having some fun with his mother cuisine. Be guided by him or your server and try some French food like you haven’t had before.
Handle–136 Heber Ave., Park City. handleparkcity.com. Chef-owner Briar Handly offers a menu, mostly of small plates, with the emphasis on excellent sourcing. There are also full-meal plates, including the chef’s famous fried chicken.
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Red Rock Junction –1640 W. Redstone Center Dr., Ste. 105, Park City. redrockbrewing.com. The house-brewed beers—honey wheat, amber ale or oatmeal stout, to name a few—complement a menu of burgers, brick-oven pizzas and rotisserie chicken. 2A 026
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Valley Dr. East, Park City, St. Regis, Deer Valley. srdvdining.com. Acclaimed Chef Matthew Harris heads the kitchen at this simply brilliant restaurant at the St. Regis—meticulously sourced meat and seafood from his trusted vendors, perfectly cooked. W A RD
Shabu–442 Main St., Park City. shabuparkcity.com. Cool upscale digs, friendly service and fun food make Shabu one of PC’s most popular spots.A stylish bar with prize-winning mixologists adds to the freestyle feel. Make reservations
Tupelo–1500 Kearns Blvd., Park City.
tupeloparkcity.com. Tupelo is a homegrown dining experience that deserves a visit. The menu features some favorites carried over from Tupelo’s inception, like the Idaho Trout and the famed buttermilk biscuits with honey butter, as well as newer dishes such as the vegan-friendly grilled cauliflower steak with herb-chili pesto.
NO RTHE RN UTAH The Beehive Pub & Grill–255 S. Main St.,
Logan. thebeehivegrill.com. An indirect offshoot of Moab Brewery, the Grill focuses as much on house-brewed root beer as alcoholic suds, but the generally hefty food suits either.
Caffe Ibis–52 Federal Ave., Logan. caffeibis.com. Exchange news, enjoy sandwiches and salads and linger over a cuppa conscientiously grown coffee.
Hearth on 25–195 Historic 25th St., Ogden.
hearth25.com. The charming upstairs dining room is a great setting for some of the best and most imaginative food in Ogden. Handmade hearth bread, espresso-rubbed yak, killer stroganoff—too many options to mention here—this is really a destination restaurant.
The Huntington Room at Earl’s Lodge–3925 E. Snowbasin Rd., Huntsville.
snowbasin.com. Ski-day sustenance and fireside dinner for the après-ski set. In summer, dine at the top of the mountain.
Maddox Ranch House–1900 S. Highway 89, Perry. maddoxfinefood.com. Angus beef steaks, bison chicken-fried steak and burgers have made this an institution for more than 50 years. Eat in, drive up or take home. Mandarin–348 E. 900 North, Bountiful.
mandarinutah.com. The rooms are filled with red and gold dragons. Chefs recruited from San Francisco crank out a huge menu. Desserts are noteworthy. Call ahead.
Prairie Schooner–445 Park Blvd., Ogden.
prairieschoonerrestaurant.com. Tables are covered wagons around a diorama featuring coyotes, cougars and cowboys—corny, but fun. The menu is standard, but kids love it.
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BLACK SHEEP CAFE I first dined at Black Sheep Cafe more than a dozen years ago, and its Indigenous/Southwestern menu still sets the standard for hyper-regional cuisine and cocktails. -DARBY DOYLE
Ramen Haus–2550 Washington Blvd., Ogden.
ramenhausogden.com. Sergei Oveson’s experience with ramen master Tosh and Shani Oveson’s at Naked Fish shows all over their restaurant in Ogden. Simple but stylish sums the space and terrific is the only word for the ramen. Do not leave without ordering the honey toast even if you think you don’t want dessert.
Rovali’s Ristorante–174 E. 25th St., Ogden. rovalis.com. This friendly family-owned place on Ogden’s main drag serves hearty Italian fare and housemade pastry, plus a creative bar menu and live music.
Slackwater Pizza–209 24th St., Ogden.
Volunteers preparing and distributing healthy, fresh meals to food insecure individuals.
Kathryn Buntain, WasteLess’ food rescue operations director, works with several Utah businesses that build food waste reduction and redistribution into their workflows. For example, local farm Keep It Real Vegetables received a grant to help cover the costs of growing the fresh produce that WasteLess distributes in the community, directly addressing food insecurity. Buntain also praises caterers Lux and Have Party Will Travel: “Both organizations already do a fantastic job minimizing food waste at their events, but when they do end up with excess, they ensure it goes to our community instead of the trash.” Local businesses Baby’s Bagels and Délice French Bakery and Café also donate baked-goods overages to
WasteLess. However, food waste and food insecurity are year-round issues, and Hakkarinen acknowledges that addressing them requires awareness and coordination on many levels. “When we waste food, we waste the land, labor, water, and resources used to produce it,” she says. “Food waste is a systems problem, and individual choices are only one piece of the solution. There are things consumers can do at home, but we also need farmers, restaurants, grocery stores, institutions, nonprofits, and policymakers working together to change the way food moves through our communities.” In other words, making the trash bin a little lighter this holiday season is just the first step.
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Sonora Grill–2310 Kiesel Ave., Ogden. thesonoragrill.com. A big, beautiful Mexican restaurant, the kind you see in Texas or New Mexico, Sonora serves great chips and salsa, a famous margarita, several kinds of ceviche and all the dishes you love as well as vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. Table 25–195 25th St., Ste. 4, Ogden. table25ogden.com. A bright, contemporary space in Downtown Ogden has a patio right on Historic 25th Street. The elevated yet approachable menu includes Spanish mussels and frites, ahi tuna and a classic cheeseburger. Tona Sushi–210 25th St., Ogden. tonarestaurant.com. The charming old space on Ogden’s main drag houses a meticulously top-notch sushi restaurant. Owner Tony Chen grows herbs and sprouts in the basement and the plates he presents show an artist’s touch. Ask about the secret menu. Union Grill–315 24th St., Ogden.
uniongrillogden.com. The cross-over cooking offers sandwiches, seafood and pastas with American, Greek, Italian or Mexican spices.
P ROVO & CENT RAL UTAH Backdoor BRGR–261 N. University Ave.,
Provo. backdoorbrgr.com. This Main Street gem puts flavorful spins on the classic American Angus burger. Like the Tokyo Taxi Driver: wasabi, tempura shrimp, pickled cucumber, and homemade teriyaki sauce.
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slackwaterpizzeria.com. The pies here are as good as any food in Ogden. Selection ranges from traditional to Thai (try it), and there’s a good selection of wine and beer.
bambamsbbq.com. Bam Bam’s delivers on its promise of authentic Central Texas-style barbecue with meats smoked to perfection. They also offer a BBQ 101 class.
Bombay House–463 N. University Ave., Provo; 7726 Campus View Dr., West Jordan; 2731 E. Parley’s Way, SLC. bombayhouse.com. Salt Lake’s biryani mainstay has several sister restaurants worthy to call family. Black Sheep Cafe–19 N. University Ave., Provo. blacksheepcafe.com. Amid the desert of multicultural cuisine in Utah Valley, Black Sheep is an oasis. They specialize in Native American cuisine and indigenous ingredients. Block Restaurant–3330 N. University Ave., Provo. blockrestaurantgroup.com. A newer addition to Provo’s seasonal and locally sourced food scene is Block Restaurant, notable for its full bar and midday brunch on Sundays. Chicken in the Kitchen–1700 N. State St.,
Provo. In a Rancho Market-adjacent strip mall, Chicken in the Kitchen serves up generous portions of some of the best Korean fried chicken in the state.
who has a knack for elevating comfort food.
Communal–102 N. University Ave., Provo. communalrestaurant.com. Food is focused on the familiar with chef’s flair— like braised pork shoulder crusted in panko. Attention to detail makes this one of Utah’s best.
Ginger’s Garden Cafe–188. S. Main St.,
Springville. gingersgardencafe.com. Tucked inside Dr. Christopher’s Herb Shop, Ginger’s serves truly gardenfresh, bright-flavored, mostly vegetarian dishes.
Golden Bees Carribbean–151 N. University Ave., Provo. goldenbeess.com. Proudly self-described as the “first dine-in Haitian restaurant in Utah,” Golden Bees Caribbean Cuisine is nailing the made-from-scratch traditions of Haiti right here in the heart of Utah County. Pizzeria 712–320 S. State St., Ste. 185, Orem. pizzeria712.com. The pizza menu reaches heights of quality that fancier restaurants only fantasize about. Not only are the blister-crusted pizzas the epitome of their genre, but braised short ribs, local mushrooms and arugula on ciabatta are equally stellar. Station 22–22 W. Center St., Provo. station22cafe.com.
Ever-hipper Provo is home to some cutting-edge food now that the cutting edge has a folksy, musical saw kind of style. Station 22 is a perfect example of the Utah roots trend—a charming, funky interior, a great soundtrack and a menu with a slight Southern twang.
SOUTHE RN UTAH Anasazi Steakhouse–1234 W. Sunset Blvd.,St.
table setting to food on it. This is an acorn determined to a be a mighty oak, like yesterday.
Bear Paw Café–75 N. Main St., St. George. bearpawcafe.com. St. George’s favorite breakfast and lunch cafe for more than 25 years. Bear Paw Cafe is the perfect place to get breakfast at anytime of the day. Don’t forget to try the guest favorites, including belgian waffles, hand-crafted pancakes, world-class french toast and fresh crepes. The Bit and Spur–1212 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale. bitandspur.com. The menu stars Southwestern cuisine—ribs, beef and chicken—as well as chili verde. A longtime Zion favorite, there’s almost always a wait here, but it’s almost always a pleasant one with a view and a brew in hand. Canyon Breeze Restaurant— 1275 E. Red
Mountain Cir., Ivins. redmountainresort.com. Red Mountain’s Canyon Breeze Restaurant has spectacular views and outdoor patio seating. The menu focuses on whole foods, local meats, homemade baked goods and desserts made from scratch.
Ernie’s French Bakery— 2654 E. Red Cliffs Dr.,
St. George. erniesfrenchbakery.com. Here you’ll find a case filled with the classic pastries you’d expect—yes, the ham and cheese croissant was superlative—along with loaded hot breakfast sandwiches or build-your-own box lunches to fuel your adventures.
Hell’s Backbone Grill–20 N. Highway 12, Boulder. hellsbackbonegrill.com. Owners Blake Spalding and Jen Castle set the bar for local, organic food in Utah. Now the cafe has gained national fame. They garden, forage, raise chickens and bees, and offer breakfasts, dinners and even picnic lunches.
George. anasazisteakhouse.com. Diners cook their own steaks and seafood on volcanic rocks at this stylish and artsy spot that also serves up fondue and cocktails.
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Chom Burger–45 W. 300 North, Provo. chomburger.com. Colton Soelberg’s (Communal, etc.) low-key high-end burger place has an eye towards infusing high-quality ingredients into America’s favorite sandwich. Inexpensive, innovative and delicious burgers and shakes, as we have come to expect from Soelberg
Redford’s kachina collection. Meanwhile, the grill serves comfort food with western style. Sunday brunch is a mammoth buffet.
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Il Posto Rosso at the Radcliffe Moab–477 S. Main St., Moab. radcliffemoab.com/dining. Il Posto Rosso has a modern, Mediterranean-inspired menu with protein and other ingredients sourced from a variety of local farms, gardens and ranches. Jalepeños–386 N. Bluff Street, St. George. jalapenosmexfresh.com. Attached to a Sinclair gas station, this unassuming counter-service spot has a steady breakfast burrito crowd in the morning and bustling bunch of locals noshing at the small dining room at lunch.
The Foundry Grill and the Tree Room–8841 Alpine
Loop Scenic Byway, Sundance Resort, Sundance. sundanceresort.com. The Tree Room is known for its seasonal, straightforward menu and memorable decor, including Rober
King’s Landing–1515 Zion Park Blvd., Ste. 50-A,
Springdale. klbzion.com. In the Driftwood Inn, some of the finest food and the finest view in Utah. The kitchen is ambitious—seasonal, vegan, gluten-free are all covered. Mushroom tart involves mushrooms, caramelized onions, butternut squash and grapes with burrata and basil, but the flavors meld into harmony.
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Balcony One –770 UT-9, Virgin. balconyonevirgin.com. Fine dining meets Southern charm at this, a charming restaurant in Virgin. The menu offers a selection of elevated dishes, from smokey rib pappardelle to carpaccio and more. D
I make a seasonal trek to Boulder for one dish: The Dinner Jenchilada at Hell’s Backbone. A menu staple, each bite is coated in a creamy habanero corn sauce and topped with whatever edible blooms are in season.
Angelica’s Mexican Grill–101 E. St. George Blvd., St. George. angelicasmexicangrill.com. A bright Mexican eatery serving up traditional street food in a cozy space.
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Basalt–1500 E. Black Desert Dr., Ivins. blackdesertresort.com. The high level of quality is apparent in every detail from the
Moab Brewery–686 Main St., Moab. themoabbrewery.com. A beloved watering hole for riverrunners, slick-rock bikers, red-rock hikers and everyone who needs a bite and a beer, which is nearly everyone in Moab. All beer is brewed on site. Mom’s Café–10 E. Main St., Salina.
famousmomscafe.business.site. Mom’s has fed travelers on blue plate standards since 1928. This is the place to try a “Utah scone” with honey butter.
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A Local Gift Guide for Booze Lovers For the loved one who has everything (including good taste in tipple), we’ve compiled unique experiences and bar cart must-haves just in time for holiday gifting season BY AVREY EVANS
GUIDED WINE TASTING AT THE TASTING ROOM
The Tasting Room in downtown Salt Lake celebrates all things delicious with rotating weekly wine flights and vino-friendly small bites. (Shoutout to the truffle deviled eggs.) Whether your special someone is wine curious or working with a well-developed palate, The Tasting Room’s monthly Cellar Sessions make an excellent gift. Guided by house sommeliers, each event showcases esoteric pours and regional varietals. Prices range from $50 to $100. tastingroomslc.com
Bitters Lab’s live virtual workshops are “one part cocktail, one part history, and two parts fun.” Focusing in on a cocktail trend or spirit category, each session includes recipes, history, and lively conversation with fellow booze nerds. Topics range from digestif cocktails to advanced cocktail techniques. Workshops can be purchased individually, in a monthly subscription, or as a yearly package, priced at $32 for individual classes or $300 for the year. bitterslab.com
CHOCOLATE AND SPIRITS PAIRING AT CLEAR WATER DISTILLING
The only distillery south of Traverse Mountain, Clear Water Distilling produces an impressive lineup of small-batch products ranging from unaged fruit brandy to barrel-aged whiskey. On Saturdays, Clear Water opens up the distilling floor for fine chocolate and spirit tastings, complete with a deep dive into a few historic individuals who have influenced its products. If your giftee prefers smoke over sweets, the distillery also hosts cigar and cocktail pairings on select dates. Pairings range from $45 to $50. clearwaterdistilling.com
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HANDBLOWN GLASS CLASS AT RED FLOWER STUDIOS
Leave the mass-produced glassware on the shelf and instead book your bestie a handblown glass workshop at Red Flower Studios. Professional glassblowers offer guidance and insider tips for craft ing personalized rocks glasses or whiskey snifters. Select from 20-minute sessions or two-hour classes — or opt for the specialty workshop, where you’ll create a custom decanter and matching glassware. Classes are $80 for one guest or $240 for groups of six. redflowerstudios.com
A SPIRITED PAINT PARTY WITH ARTIST BRIAR WEST AND ALPINE DISTILLING
This paint-and-sip night comes with a twist. Park City artist Briar West leads a private two-hour paint class, where you’ll combine ink and metallic paints with Alpine Distilling gin and whiskey to create unique, watercoloresque paintings. Each class includes all painting supplies, step-by-step guidance, and a chance to indulge in childlike creativity. Classes are $75 per person. alpinedistilling.com
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Morty’s Café–702 E. St. George Blvd., St.
George. mortyscafe.com/stgeorge. From burgers to coffee, Morty’s Cafe has just about every type of quick and fresh classic food. Straightforward and relaxed, don’t forget to try their homemade special Morty sauce.
BASALT I love seeing lamb on a menu, and this one was expertly cooked and sauced with classic cherry demi-glace.
Oscar’s Café–948 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale. oscarscafe.com. Blueberry pancakes, fresh eggs, crisp potatoes and thick bacon. We love breakfast, though Oscar’s serves equally satisfying meals at other times of day.
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Rib & Chop House–1676 S. Convention Center Dr., St. George. ribandchophouse.com/st-george-utah. Rib & Chop House is home to premium steaks, fresh seafood and baby back ribs (the local favorite). The perfect nonchalant atmosphere for quality food.
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Painted Pony–2 W. St. George Blvd., Ste. 22,
St. George. painted-pony.com. The kitchen blends culinary trends with standards like sage-smoked quail on mushroom risotto. Even “surf and turf” has a twist—tenderloin tataki with chiledusted scallops.
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Peekaboo Canyon Wood Fired Kitchen–233 W. Center St., Kanab.
peekabookitchen.com. Complementing Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, this casual eatery serves vegetarian cuisine—artisanal pizza, local beer, craft cocktails and a rocking patio.
Pica Rica Americana BBQ—25 N. Main St., St. George picaricabbq.com. In the heart of St. George, Pica Rica’s menu marries the themes of Texas barbecue with the flavor of Mexico City. You’ll find all of the classics, from spare ribs to smoked brisket, along side moles, fresh salsas and street corn.
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The Pizza Factory–2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George. stgeorgepizzafactory.com. The original St. George Pizza Factory, founded in 1979, is one of the city’s main attractions. It was born of a desire to create the perfect pizza parlor, where friends and family could come together over a slice or a whole pie.
Sakura Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi–81 N. 1100 East, St. George.
sakuraut.com. The Hibachi side of the restaurant gives both dinner and a show in one, but if you’re shy about open flames, Sakura also offers tasty sushi rolls.
Spotted Dog Café–428 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale. flanigans.com/dining. Relax, have some vino and enjoy your achiote-braised lamb shank with mint mashed potatoes on top of rosemary spaghetti squash. Tifiny’s Creperie–567 S. Valley View Dr., St.
George. tifinyscreperie.com. Enjoy the cozy dining room and the comforting, casual French cuisine, featuring classic sweet and savory crêpes.
Vermillion 45–210 S. 100 East, Kanab. vermillion45.com. Who would expect a fine restaurant with a French chef in Kanab? But here it is, and it’s excellent. Whiptail Grill–445 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale.
whiptailgrillzion.com. Tucked into an erstwhile gas station, the kitchen is little, but the flavors are big—a goat cheese-stuffed chile relleno crusted in Panko and the chocolate-chile creme brulee.
Wood•Ash•Rye–25 W. St. George Blvd., St George. theadvenirehotel.com/wood-ash-ryerestaurant. Located in historic downtown St. George, Wood•Ash•Rye seeks out regionally sourced ingredients to curate one-of-a-kind recipes that rotate with every season. Xetava Gardens Café–815 Coyote Gulch
Court, Ivins. xetava.com. Blue corn pancakes for breakfast and lunch are good bets. But to truly experience Xetava, dine under the stars in ecoconscious Kayenta.
Zion Canyon Brew Pub–95 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale. zionbrewery.com. Famed for their posthike beers and sweeping views of the nearby park, Zion Canyon Brew Pub is a great stop for a casual dinner. They also feature live music and a spacious outdoor patio during the summer.
Red Fort Cuisine of India –148 S. 1470
East, St. George. redfortcuisine.com. They’re not messing around with the greatest hits here. There’s an extensive menu of Indian curries, tandoori dishes, biryani, and all the accompaniments for judicious raita or chutney saucing and naan dunking.
Red Rock Grill at Zion Lodge–Zion
National Park. zionlodge.com. Try eating here on the terrace. Enjoy melting-pot American dishes like smoked trout salad with prickly pear vinaigrette. And you can’t beat the red rock ambience
Rylu’s Bistro–2862 Santa Clara Dr., Santa Clara. ryulusbistro.com. The repurposed circa 1880 homestead is charming and welcoming, and the menu is seasonlly driven. Sunglow Family Restaurant–91 E. Main St., Bicknell. This pit stop is famous for its pinto bean and pickle pies. Yes, we said pickle.
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Gingerbread with vanilla ice cream and butterscotch is restaurant owner Blake Spalding’s favorite childhood dessert. Her version for Hell’s Backbone Grill is a dense, moist cake that uses pears from Boulder’s historic orchards. Ingredients
Method 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. 2. Stir together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. 3. In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add eggs and sugar and beat with an electric mixer on high until batter is light in color and texture, two or three minutes. Slowly beat in molasses. 4. Add flour mixture and stir until just combined. Don’t overmix. 5. Stir in boiling water slowly, mixing well, then add diced pear and crystallized ginger. 6. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean, and the cake springs back when lightly pressed.
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• 3 cups all-purpose flour • 2 teaspoons baking soda • 1 teaspoon salt • 3 teaspoons ground ginger • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cloves • ½ teaspoon Chimayo chile powder • ¾ cup butter • 2 eggs • 1 ½ cups sugar • 1 ½ cups dark molasses • 1 ¼ cups boiling water • ½ cup pear, diced • 1 teaspoon crystallized ginger, chopped
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