🍽 New restaurants to gather with friends

Local Nepo Babies

The term “nepo baby” — shorthand for the children of famous people who benefit from family connections — has become a cultural buzzword. Which Salt Lake electeds have gotten a leg up from their family trees? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Utah Sends Plane for Backup Paper

Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson addressed Election Day issues which included a state plane flying to Arizona to pick up paper for Utah County in case they ran out. While the paper was ultimately not used, Henderson criticized the Utah County Clerk’s “lack of planning.” [KSL]

Trump & Utah’s Public Lands

Utah’s public lands will likely face significant changes under a Trump presidency. Local leaders and conservation groups are bracing for an increase in gas and oil development and a rolling back of environmental regulations. [Salt Lake Tribune]

• Related: Utah challenges the feds over public lands. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Star of India Relocates

Star of India, a much-loved Indian restaurant forced to close after a break-in, has found a new home. They’ll be in a strip mall on 1000 S. Main St. in the Ballpark neighborhood. Their former location will be torn down to make way for the Power District. [Building Salt Lake]

Welcome to our rolling list of all the best, new restaurants opening around Salt Lake!

November 2024

A lot of new restaurants this month, from Salt Lake to Provo and everywhere in between.

The Bambino

A nod to “The Great Bambino” from “The Sandlot,” a classic Utah-made movie. This pizzeria is located right next to the historic Vincent Drug in Midvale, which was a set location for the film. Visit the dessert shop next door for macaron ice cream sandwiches.

Leavity Bread & Coffee

A European-inspired bread shop and cafe in the Ballpark neighborhood. Leavity was started by the new owners of Bread Riot Bakehouse. You might have previously tried their bread at Caputo’s or the Salt Lake farmers market.

Paréa

Paréa is located only about a block away from its sister restaurant, Manoli’s, on 900 South. It’s a more casual dining experience than Manoli’s, perfect for a grab-and-go lunch. They also carry an array of take-and-bake dishes.

Pie Party

Pie Party opened their first brick-and-mortar at 3130 S. Highland Drive in SLC! Perfect timing for all your pie and sweet treat needs this holiday season.

Roni’s Mac Bar

This viral, Texas-based chain restaurant opened its first Utah location in Provo. The concept is like a Chipotle but with mac-and-cheese and over 20 toppings to customize it to your liking.

Lenguitas Chamoy

Happy to report, Lenguitas Chamoy is back and taking orders by DM after an extended break. They offer homemade chamoy (and chamoy-covered candy) which is a Mexican sauce that’s deliciously sweet, salty, sour, and spicy.