👀 Where are Salt Lakers eating?

Sundance Film Festival Opens Today

The 2025 Sundance Film Festival runs tonight through Feb. 2, and it’s not too late to get in the mix! Our team assembled a guide to celeb sightings, SLC screenings, and ways to maximize your dollar at the iconic 11-day celebration based in Park City. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Local James Beard Semifinalists

Congrats to all the 2025 James Beard semifinalists in Utah; Lavanya Mahate of Saffron Valley Restaurants, Adalberto Diaz of Fillings and Emulsions, Mike Blocher and Nick Fahs of Table X, Andrew Fuller of Oquirrh, Matthew Harris of tupelo Park City, Nick Zocco of Urban Hill, Water Witch, and Manoli’s. [James Beard Foundation]

• Related: All these James Beard semifinalists but no Michelin Stars? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Volunteers Needed for Code Blue Nights

Amid freezing temperatures, Salt Lake County has issued its 19th Code Blue alert of the winter, adding 240 emergency shelter beds. Despite the extra beds, shelters have been at full capacity. Salt Lake City is in need of volunteers on Code Blue nights. Sign up if you’re interested. [Salt Lake County]

Hey Salt Lake readers shared the best things to eat and drink around town. Add these to your must-try list!

On the Best Tea/Low-Caf Beverages

“For local places, 3 Cups in Holladay has some of the coziest options. I like zero caffeine, so I go with the belly bee and coconut almond lavender. Both can be made latte style, if you like! I also recommend the alchemy sunshine at Beaumont Bakery & Cafe.” — Emily W.

On the Best Things You’ve Eaten Recently

“Incredible tapas meal at Finca Pintxos Bar on Regent Street — sat at the bar and the chef walked us through every dish: deviled egg, bacon wrapped dates, piquillo pepper with roast pork, pan con tomate, mushroom toast, and an amazing paella! Beautiful gin cocktails and a great wine made for the perfect evening.” — Curtis L.

“Piko Mexican Grill. The $10 plate of quesobirria and rice/beans was enough for two meals for me, and delicious! Soon it will be open for Sunday brunch.” — Helen K.

“The Old Bridge platter at the Old Bridge Cafe in South Salt Lake. It's a feast for two and costs $40 and is SO delicious! I've shared it twice now with a friend and each time I felt like Bob in ‘What About Bob?’ where he is completely enjoying some "hand-shucked corn." :) Highly recommended!” — Kelli P.

“A scrumptious pulled pork sandwich at a place called Root’s Place Burgers & More in American Fork.” — Pat B.

“I was sick a few weeks ago and craving something warm and brothy: Enter You & I Kitchen in Sandy for delicious pho. Got it twice in one week — it nursed me back to health! The egg rolls were great too.” — Jacqueline L.