146 Roots Café A charming little daytime cafe in Millcreek with a wholesome granola vibe. 3474 S. 2300 East, East Millcreek, 801-277-6499. EGLL Ruth’s Diner The original funky
trolley car is almost buried by the beer garden in fine weather, but Ruth’s still serves up diner food in a low-key setting, and the patio is one of the best. Collegiate fare like burgers, BLTs and enchiladas in big portions rule here. The giant biscuits come with every meal, and the chocolate pudding should. 2100 Emigration Canyon, SLC, 801-582-5807. ELM
Rye The food rocks at this hip new ver-
sion of a diner connected to Urban Lounge. At breakfast (which lasts until 2 p.m.), the soft scrambles or the waffles with whiskey syrup are called for. At lunch try the shoyu fried chicken, the street dumplings and the lettuce wraps, which can make a meal or a nosh. Call to confirm hours—right now it’s open for weekend dinners. 239 S. 500 East, SLC, 801-364-4655 .EGLL
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can you get? Zest’s focus is on vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free food (as locally sourced as possible) combined with a creative cocktail list. Forget the notion that hard liquor calls for heavy food—Zest’s portobello dinner with lemon risotto has as much heft as a flank steak. Try it with one of their fruit and veg-based cocktails. And Zest’s late hours menu is a boon in a town that goes dark early. 275 S. 200 West, SLC, 801-433-0589. EGLL
BAKERIES, COFFEE HOUSES & CAFÉS Amour Cafe The jammin’ duo John and Casee Francis have found a new home for their Amouro Spreads business and are sharing the new space with a light-filled cafe with pastry cases filled by gifted chef Amber Billingsley. Plus, gelato. 1329 S. 500 East, SLC, 801-467-2947. GL Bake 360 This family-owned Swedish bakery cafe specializes in scrumptious breakfasts, but the star of the show is the bakery. Cases are packed with pastries you may not have heard of. Yet. 725 E. 123000 S, Draper, 801-571-1500. GL
Stella Grill A cool little arts-and-crafts-
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 authentic. 779 S. 500 East, SLC, 801-906-0698. GL
style café, Stella is balanced between trendy and tried-and-true. The careful cooking comes with moderate prices. Great for lunch. 4291 S. 900 East, SLC, 801-288-0051. EGL – M
Tiburon Servings at Tiburon are large and
rich: Elk tenderloin was enriched with mushrooms and demi-glace; a big, creamy wedge of St. Andre came with pork belly. In summer, tomatoes come from the garden. 8256 S. 700 East, Sandy, 801-255-1200. EGLLL ININ
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Chef Michael Richey is having some fun. And he’s sharing it with you. FIRESIDE ON REGENT might be the most fun restaurant in the city right now because everyone working there is having fun. Pizza is a natural party premise and Fireside pizza rocks, but every time I taste something new on the menu, it gives me a big smile of pure pleasure. The roasted corn on the cob with lime and queso fresca? Fantastic. The lamb pops—little rounds of ground round seasoned like kibbeh but somehow juicy and topped with harissa— delicious. So are the short ribs, and they’re served over sunchokes and sauced with chimichurri. Squash blossoms stuffed with Meyer lemon and ricotta, arancini made with taleggio, bruschetta topped with avocado in a cheeky culinary pun on the avocado toast that we’re told is ruining Millennials’ lives...eating from Fireside’s “Urban Picnic” reminds me of eating at some incredibly upscale state fair. This is seriously frivolous food. And to top it off, now Fireside offers the most lighthearted dessert of them all: soft-serve ice cream. Incredible soft-serve ice cream. Huckleberry and deep chocolate the last time I was there, but flavors change all the time. Cup, cone or something fancier. I dare you not to smile. 126 Regent St., SLC, 801-359-4100
Zest Kitchen & Bar How 21st century
Silver Fork Lodge Silver Fork’s kitchen handles three daily meals beautifully. Try pancakes made with a 50-year-old sourdough starter. Don’t miss the smoked trout and brie appetizer. No more corkage fees, so bring your own. 11332 E. Big Cottonwood Canyon, Brighton, 888-649-9551. EGL –M
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equally homey but novel—they call it “comfortable” food. Then, pie. 501 E. 900 South, SLC, 385-202-7167
Tin Angel From boho bistro,
2A 017D Tin Angel has grown into one of
Salt Lake’s premier dining destinations, still with a boho touch. Chef J erry Liedtke can make magic with anything from a snack to a full meal, vegetarian or omnivore. Bread pudding is famous. 365 W. 400 South, SLC, 801-328-4155. EGLL WAR
Traditions Plan your meal knowing there will be pie at the end of it. Then snack on pigs-in-blankets (sausage from artisan butcher Beltex) and funeral potatoes. No, really. Entrees—fried chicken, braised pork, chicken and dumplings—are
Bagel Project “Real” bagels are the
Biscott’s An Anglo-Indian teahouse, Lavanya Mahate’s (Saffron Valley) latest eatery draws from intertwined cultures, serving tea and chai, English treats and French pastries with a hint of subcontinental spice. 1098 W. Jordan Pkwy., South Jordan, 801-890-0659. GL Bubble and Brown Morning Shop
Downstairs in the business incubator called Church & State, Andrew Scott has a pastry shop worth finding. Relying on the goodness of butter and local fruit, Scott turns out roast peach tarts, scones, quick breads and other baked delights, according to the season. Closes at 2 p.m. 370 S. 300 East, SLC, 385-212-4998. GL
Caffe d’Bolla 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. 249 E. 400 South, SLC, 801-355-1398. GL