🍽️ Discover SLC’s newest restaurants

Guns on University of Utah Campus

A new Utah law means that students and faculty at the University of Utah can openly carry firearms on campus, as long as they have a permit. [KSL]

• Campus is about to get busier: College football is back this weekend, but Utah won’t play at home until Sept. 6. [Utah Utes]

Shades Brewing Temporarily Closes

Due to a dispute with their landlord, Shades Brewing on 300 West is temporarily closed. Want a picnic table for your business or backyard? They’re giving away patio tables from the previous location. [Instagram]

Shutting Down US Magnesium on the Great Salt Lake

U.S. Magnesium is a big water user on the shrinking Great Salt Lake, and now a legal dispute with Utah’s Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands has the state looking to terminate U.S. Magnesium’s lease. [Great Salt Lake Collaborative]

What To Fund Instead of Jail

Local and state leaders want to expand the Salt Lake County Jail. But last year voters refused a $500 million bond to do it. So what are some public safety ideas to fund instead of jail beds? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

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

August 2025

Salt Lake’s dining scene is ever-evolving, with old favorites shuttering their doors and new spots popping up. This month, there’s everything from French-Italian fare to mouthwatering tacos for you to discover.

Le Boeuf French-Italian Restaurant & Wine

Seemingly overnight, the place that used to be The Big O Doughnuts, and then 9th Street Coffee and Donuts, is now a French/Italian restaurant. It offers specialities like beef bourguignon, escargots, and steak with Cafe de Paris sauce.

Burgers by Guayoyo

Move over smashburgers, this Millcreek spot serves up gigantic burgers piled high with toppings. Try the La Bangkok: a Hawaiian bun loaded with pork belly, Thai chili mayo, Asian slaw, and soy-caramelized onions. ICYMI, burger joints have serious staying power in Utah.

Happy Camper Deli

This sandwich shop, already a favorite at Gardner Village, opened a second location in Trolley Square. And these guys know sandwiches, they won Best of State for the best bakery sandwiches.

Sunday’s Best

Sunday’s Best is a great place to brunch hard for special occasions. This Sunday, Aug. 24 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., they’re hosting a fundraiser for Main Street employees impacted by the fire at their rooftop bar, Sunday School. Tickets can be purchased online.

Top Taco Restaurant

Seriously good tacos in the Ballpark neighborhood. Of course the tacos are where they shine, but also try the al pastor quesadilla (aka gringa de al pastor) or the loaded asada fries.