🍴 The best new restaurants in Salt Lake

New Rules for Trans Athletes

Utah has rolled out new thresholds for trans girls who want to play on sports teams that align with their gender identity. The guidelines are stricter than the NCAA or Olympics, and nearly impossible to meet given statewide restrictions on gender-affirming healthcare. [Salt Lake Tribune 🔒]

• Related: One in five Utah kids miss almost a month of school each year. The Utah State Board of Education cites bullying, health issues, and a lack of engagement. [Salt Lake Tribune 🔒]

More People Taking TRAX

The Utah Transit Authority reports a 15.5% increase in ridership over 2023. In 2025, UTA will open a new TRAX station in Daybreak, launch 15-minute service Go Route buses in SLC, and expand UTA On Demand in Provo. [Utah Transit Authority]

• Related: How to go car-free in SLC. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Hunting in the Aves

According to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, a total of 1,007 wild animals and fish were illegally killed in Utah in 2024, a slight decrease from the number illegally killed in 2023. But there are lots of resources to hunt legally in SLC! Even right up the Avenues. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

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

January 2025

Rouser

Located inside the new Asher Adams hotel (which was the old Union Pacific Depot), this is a great place to go if you’re trying to impress. For the best views of the stunning interior, grab a drink at the upstairs whiskey bar first.

bb.q Chicken

A new KFC has arrived in South Salt Lake, we’re talking Korean fried chicken. Try the honey garlic wings — they’re crunchy and saucy and perfect.

Avenue Bakery on Fourth

Avenue Bakery in American Fork opened its second location in the Avenues. It’s 100% gluten-free and is also a cutie gift shop.

The Dough Lady

Serving up the fluffiest cinnamon rolls, Dough Lady just celebrated the grand opening of their first brick-and-mortar shop in Millcreek.

Atomic Biscuit

This brunch restaurant is in the old building of Pig & a Jelly Jar (RIP). The portions are huge and they have a self-serve jam bar with flavors like sweet potato chai and mango rosemary.

Slice House

Located in the Foothill neighborhood of Salt Lake City. Here you’ll find New York-style, Sicilian-style, Detroit-style, and even Grandma-style (pan-fried thin crust) pizzas.