Good Roots: The Faces of Utah’s Food Culture
The passions that root Utah’s growers, ranchers and gardeners bear fruit on the tables of the state’s farm-to-table restaurants.
Utah’s agricultural heritage runs deep, drawing upon the homesteading and self-sufficiency of Utah’s rich pioneer heritage, even more deeply anchored by the agricultural knowledge of the region’s Native residents.
The collective mission of this Good Roots series serves to elevate the tastes of Utahns and visitors through heritage and best practices, new and old. In these stories, we’re spotlighting a handful of Central and Southern Utah, Wasatch Front and Northern Utah agricultural entrepreneurs to appreciate the state’s bounty, and cultivate pride in our ever-blossoming food scene.
Meet the representatives of Utah’s Good Roots.
Good Roots: The Faces of Utah’s Food Culture
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A Wild Bunch of Apples
A new cidery, established in the historic orchard lands of Central Utah, draws upon the paradoxical story of its namesake’s outlaw life running around with Butch Cassidy’s Wild Bunch.
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Farm to Table X
James Beard-nominated Table X creates modern American cuisine with ingredients from its onsite garden.
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Full Power Flour
The relationship between the farmer, the miller and the baker are key to the success of Central Milling’s organic mission.
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Jonesin’ for Grass-Fed Beef
Sixth-generation cattle ranchers continue legacy while producing uber flavorful beef.
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Keeping It Real
Urban farmers’ backyard harvests are beloved by chefs and market-goers.
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Mighty Mineral
Real Salt comes from an ancient sea bed in Central Utah. Yes, really.
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Red Acres Is the Place for Me
Summer activities at Cedar City's Red Acre Farm offer a flavor of what this sustainable farm is all about — a weekly al fresco lunch, a monthly breakfast and gourmet farm-to-fork fundraising feasts in the fields.
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Slide Ridge Finds the Sweet Spot
Even in the Beehive State, ingenuity is required to raise honeybees and support a thriving honey business.
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Utah's Dairy Dynasty
The history of this ‘holey’ cheesemaking champion is anchored by Cache Valley’s rich family agriculture traditions.
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Eat Your Way Through Utah
Utah is filled with festivals that highlight the state’s agricultural products, local brewers, winemakers and other creators of delicious dishes. You’ll find festivals and events featuring all kinds of agricultural products all over Utah, but here are 10 of the best to sample what the state has to offer.
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Eating Up Mount Timpanogos
Learn about the Utah farms near Mt. Timpanogos that produce luscious lettuce and artisan cheese. Make your own plans to “eat up” Mt. Timpanogos!
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Fervor on Foot: Tracking Salt Lake's Food and Spirits
Salt Lake City, Utah is a walkable town with a flourishing and ever-evolving food and spirits culture. Find a neighborhood district to stroll, taste, touch and see!
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Heber Eats
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.
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Hike + Dine: Davis County
Here are a few of Utah's Davis County’s best hiking trails and eateries to check out during your next visit.
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Hike + Dine: Ogden
Head north of Salt Lake City for trails and ales. Enjoy these 6 Ogden hikes, followed by their complementary restaurants tied to a booming dining scene.
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Hike + Dine: Provo
Here are a few of Provo, Utah's best hiking trails and eateries to check out during your next visit.
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Hike + Dine: Salt Lake City
Here are a few of Utah's Salt Lake City best hiking trails and eateries to check out during your next visit.
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Meet the Women Leading Utah's Food and Beverage Renaissance
When it comes to food and beverage in Utah, there are key influencers who have been the proponents of change, growth, and the role of women in Utah’s food scene.
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Urban and RYE: An Intimate Mixture of Music and Local Eats
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.
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Utah Food Trails - Honey, Fruit, Burgers & More
Discover Utah's food trails — gastronomic adventures highlighting the best of Utah's home-grown culinary goodness.
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Where to Eat and Drink in St. George
As you explore St. George and Greater Zion seeking excellent food, coffee and drinks, you’ll want to add these top restaurants to your list.
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Where’s the Meat?
Taking the blue highways, finding a local diner or picking up fresh fruit from a family-run farm store gets us that much more in touch with the flow of seasons and feeling grounded in our sense of place as we travel. And shrinking the circle of our food sourcing has become a priority for many people even, and especially, while on the road.
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You Are Where You Eat: Salt Lake Latino’s Perfected Flavors
Here is a guide for a day — or weekend — packed with some of the Salt Lake City's best Latino cuisine, brought to you by the hands who have cared and perfected their flavors for centuries.
