Food & Nightlife

5 Road Trip-Worthy Restaurants in Kanab, Utah

Written By Andrew Dash Gillman

4 minute read

Hungry for a culinary renaissance? Or a small-town staple? Whatever you’re craving, fuel your outdoor adventures at these favorite Kanab restaurants.

7 Utah Artisan Cheeses to Try Now

Written By Darby Doyle

7 minute read

Taste delicious hand-crafted cheese from Utah dairies at farmers markets, restaurants and specialty shops. Visit Utah and find your favorite artisanal cheese.

Artisan Cheese in Red Rock Country

Written By Darby Doyle

8 minute read

Two decades ago, Randy Ramsley traded his Dockers-and-tie city job for a 50 acre plot of land that he called a “Garden of Weedin” and the dream of establishing a sustainable farmstead. Now travelers from all over the globe know the small market and counter-service restaurant at Mesa Farm as a refreshing “must-do” respite seemingly plunked in the middle of nowhere on Highway 24 east of Capitol Reef National Park.

Craft Chocolate Capital of America: Utah's Culture of Cacao

Written By Darby Doyle

8 minute read

The craft chocolate scene in Utah is a wonder within itself. Join one of Matt Caputo’s chocolate classes to increase your appreciation and chocolate knowledge.

Curry, Fine Wine, Dining at 11,000'

Written By Austen Diamond

Fred Barbier is Director of Resort Dining at Snowbird Resort restaurants. Find out what goes on in the kitchen and why you need to eat a meal here.

Discover the Breweries of the Wasatch Front

Written By Matcha

5 minute read

Over the past two decades, Salt Lake’s breweries have grown into a culture all their own. Here’s what you need to start planning a pub crawl with this collection of Salt Lake’s most popular breweries.

Discover the Shape of Utah's Coffee Community

Written By Austin Wright

7 minute read

See coffee shops in Salt Lake City on this short video tour of some of the best coffee shops in Utah.

Eating Up Mount Timpanogos

Written By David Vogel

3 minute read

Learn about the Utah farms near Mt. Timpanogos that produce luscious lettuce and artisan cheese. Make your own plans to “eat up” Mt. Timpanogos!

Heber Eats

Written By Paula Colman

4 minute read

Heber Valley is a basecamp for adventure with none of the crowds! With restaurants, bakeries, yurt dining and more there is never a shortage of places to eat.

Hell's Backbone Grill

Written By Matcha

Boulder, Utah sits at the edge of wilderness, but Hell's Backbone Grill culinary ethics and farm-to-table cuisine puts most city dining to shame.

Kiva Koffeehouse

Kiva Koffeehouse is a welcome stop for fresh food and espresso tucked on a hillside down a dirt driveway near milepost 73 on the scenic byway.

Mesa Farm Market

Best local shops and healthy eats near Moab and Capitol Reef. Try the goat cheese!

Mountain Chocolate Calling

Written By Austen Diamond

4 minute read

Make your chocolate fantasy into reality by including on your itinerary a visit to the Ritual Chocolate Factory, one of Utah’s premier chocolate makers.

Navajo: Fry Bread, Tacos, Pizza

Despite its troubling origins, Navajo fry bread is an inspired food of the nation’s people, and it can be found in many forms with various names around the southwest.

Painted Pony Restaurant

Located in Ancestor Square in the heart of St. George, Utah, the Painted Pony, affectionately known as “The Pony,” gets rave reviews by all, as evidenced by its 4.5-star Trip Advisor rating.

Ray's Tavern

Written By Austen Diamond

Ray’s is the way to hamburger bliss after a weekend of concurring and communing with Mother Nature at her most brazen — namely, Moab and the surrounding Southern Utah recreational areas.

Rediscovering A. Fisher Brewing Company

Written By Lindy Blanchette

8 minute read

One brewery where you can find both a rich history and a fresh perspective is the newly reopened A. Fisher Brewing Company (also referred to simply as Fisher Brewing). After more than fifty years this Utah classic is back to stay, providing a wide variety brews to enjoy.

Short List: Local Salt Lake City Nightlife Picks

Make the most of winter's shortened daylight by extending your Utah ski trip into the night. Sure, some resorts offer incredible night skiing — so, okay, after that — but then the night really gets going in downtown Ski City.

St. George Scene: Cliffside and The Bear Paw

Explore the best restaurants in St. George including Cliffside and The Bear Paw.

Torrey Dining

Written By Melissa Fields

2 minute read

Thanks to it’s location eight miles from Capitol Reef National Park, this remote enclave is a great place to stop for some coffee, ice cream or dinner on your way in or out of the park.

Tropic, Utah: Bryce Canyon Coffee Company and The Stone Hearth Grille

Get an introduction to the best-known restaurants in Tropic, Utah — The Stone Hearth Grille and Bryce Canyon Coffee Company. Prepare your appetite!

Urban and RYE: An Intimate Mixture of Music and Local Eats

Written By Mitchell Reber

4 minute read

Come in and experience the unique fare from the RYE Diner, one of the best restaurants in Salt Lake City. Then enjoy the hot beats at the Urban Lounge.

Urban Vibe and Funeral Potatoes

Written By Mitchell Reber

5 minute read

For fun places to eat in Salt Lake City find the Garage on Beck. Check out the vintage artifacts, the fresh food (funeral potatoes) and the fine live music.

Utah’s Women Make History

Written By Darby Doyle

5 minute read

Walk in the footsteps of Utah’s earliest women’s suffrage leaders at sites throughout downtown Salt Lake City. Along the way, view public art installations commemorating voting rights and stop at trail-adjacent local women-owned businesses.

Where to taste, tour and take home Utah's world-renowned chocolate

Written By Darby Doyle

7 minute read

The Utah chocolate world is expanding deliciously. Visit some of the world's premier chocolate stores and producers for true moments of chocolate bliss.