Just to get this out of the way from the get-go: I have no idea what their name is about. But that is just the start of the frenetic, scattered fever dream that is Nutritious Bowls, located in the Rio Grande area of SLC.
The location itself adds to the question marks that prevailed in my feeble brain throughout my visit. Upon entering there is a private dining room, equipped with a TV and the perfect hangout for The Real Mobsters of SLC. Toward the back of the dining area you will find a bar with plenty of TVs blasting out a cacophany of sportsball-related endeavors. I have to think that in a former life this thing was built to be a sportsbar.
The mezzanine provides some seating options out of the main traffic flow. I think that’s good and bad, because our poor server was so overwhelmed that we rarely saw her. It took about 45 minutes just to get us some water and take our order. I heard whispers that she was training, with no trainer in sight throughout the evening.
The menu carries on the fever-dream theme. To help paint you a picture, here are some examples of menu items that were present on a single menu:
Crispy cheese balls
Red pepper hummus
Fried deviled eggs
Farfalle pasta bowl
Cajun shrimp pasta bowl
Tikka masala pasta bowl
Royal curry
Pepperoni pizza
Chimichurri steak wrap
Chicken caprese burger
Caesar salad
Baklava
Gulab Jamun
Try to draw a line to make logical connections between these items, I dare you. You’ll run out of ink before you do.
Despite the wide range of offerings, everything we tried, including the fried deviled eggs, tikka masala pasta, and chimichurri steak wrap were all very tasty.
Some topics make me really excited to talk about. This is one of those topics. Donuts? Yup. Supporting a great cause? Double Yup.
The Other Side Donuts is a social enterprise benefitting The Other Side Village, a “master-planned community of healing and purposeful living for people coming out of chronic homelessness.” The donut shop, which recently celebrated its one-year anniversary, is staffed by residents of the village, and all proceeds are passed back to the village for its continued operations.
The donut shop focuses on empowering their employees and helping them develop the technical skills necessary to thrive in today’s workplaces. From their website
The Village is founded on the conviction that housing alone will never solve homelessness, but community will. A strong culture of personal growth, support, and connection is at the heart of our model. Our social enterprises provide vital training where individuals learn valuable work skills, develop a strong work ethic, and build self-reliance.
I am a big fan of them, their mission, and The Other Side organization as a whole. I’m not sure the average SLC resident has any idea the impact that The Other Side organization has on our city.
If you’re looking for a double-whammy of supporting a public good while also making your tastebuds happy, stop by their shop on Redwood Road and check them out.
The Other Side Donuts 760 South Redwood Road website
Granary Bakehouse, located in the 9th and 9th neighborhood, closed its doors this week. From Selma, owner of Granary Bakehouse, in a post on Instagram:
After ten wonderful years in business and five unforgettable years in our 9th & 9th location, we officially closed our doors.
As many of you already know, my health has taken a significant turn these past few months. After much reflection, I’ve made the incredibly difficult decision to step away from the bakery to focus fully on my well-being and healing.
They’ve set up a GoFundMe to “support our team and cover remaining expenses.” A link to their GoFundMe can be found via their Instagram account.
Summer at Deer Valley is truly hard to beat. And this year is no exception, with a bunch of new and returning dining events happening this summer at Deer Valley, including the Taste of Luxury series and the new Fire & Flavor Festival, celebrating live-fire cooking. More details in the press release below.
Join Deer Valley for a special evening on the mountain celebrating Kansas City-style BBQ Chef Ryan Arensdorf, returning for his third annual Taste of Luxury: Smoked Series. Enjoy a VIP reception and dinner and take in breathtaking mountain views while mingling with Chef Arensdorf, Deer Valley’s Executive Chef Peter Menteer, and Director of Beverage Josh Hockman. Savor the signature smoked and grilled dishes that have made Chef Arensdorf a standout in the BBQ world. After the feast, head to the Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater for a live concert with Common and the Utah Symphony.
New this season, the Fire & Flavor Festival celebrates the art of live-fire cooking. The experience kicks off on July 11 with an exclusive dinner and chef reception featuring flame-kissed fare by Chef Ryan Arensdorf, followed by a two-day, open-to-the-public festival at Silver Lake, Deer Valley’s lift-served mid-mountain hub on July 12 and 13. 2026. Enjoy signature dishes from Chef Ryan Arensdorf, Chef Sarah Glover, Chef Peter Menteer, and Chef Sam Phelan, along with open-fire demos, planked salmon, smoked specialties, live music, and beer pairings from five of Utah’s top breweries.
Admission is free with the purchase of a $10 scenic ride lift ticket from Snow Park, and one child may ride free per paying adult. Food and beverage are sold à la carte throughout the festival, with each culinary station offering a $25 plate.
Join Chef Clement Gelas, Executive Chef at Talisker Club, and winemaker Cardiff Scott-Robinson for an unforgettable evening. The event begins with a welcome reception featuring expertly paired canapés and a glass of Duckhorn wine—an ideal opportunity to mingle with the night’s hosts. As the sun sets, Chef Gelas, known for his inventive French cuisine inspired by his Haute-Savoie roots, will present a five-course menu thoughtfully paired with Cardiff’s refined blends from the Duckhorn and Paraduxx portfolios.
Two nights of this VIP Meet & Greet Reception and Dinner serve as special “Welcome Back to Deer Valley” celebrations for Chef Morelli. Guests can savor exquisite canapés, sip hand-selected wines, and mingle with Chef Morelli and Deer Valley’s Executive Chef and Director of Beverage. Following the reception, enjoy a five-course Italian dinner spotlighting Chef Morelli’s signature cuisine, thoughtfully paired with exceptional wines from the Bon Vivant Imports portfolio.
Taste of Luxury Series | Hands-On Cooking Class with Chef Giancarlo Morelli
In this immersive, hands-on class, guests will learn the art of crafting pasta from scratch under the guidance of Chef Morelli and Deer Valley’s culinary team. Following the class, participants will savor their freshly made creations, perfectly paired with hand-selected wines. Each guest will depart with a pasta maker, a custom apron, and a special gift to commemorate the experience.
For more information about upcoming dining experiences at Deer Valley, visit the resort’s website at deervalley.com.
Stein Eriksen Lodge’s Hops On The Hill resumes for the summer on July 15th. See the press release below for additional information.
PARK CITY, Utah (June 30, 2025) — The Forbes Five-Star Stein Eriksen Lodge partners with local breweries to toast summer in the mountains with Hops on the Hill. Sip craft beers and indulge in a vibrant seasonal menu prepared by Chef Zane Holmquist on the Flagstaff Deck, Tuesday nights beginning July 15 through August 19, 2025, from 6 – 8 p.m.
“Hops on the Hill has evolved to be our favorite Tuesday night tradition throughout the summer and is a great way to celebrate our local breweries,” said Zane Holmquist, VP of Food & Beverage Operations and Corporate Chef of Stein Collection. “Guests can soak up the sunset, brew in hand, while enjoying delicious food and live music in the evening mountain air.”
The $90 ticket to these 21 and older events includes the food tasting and specialty beer tasting. A $45 “Food Only” ticket will be available for purchase at the door.
The local breweries featured each week include:
July 15: Uinta & Bohemian Breweries
July 22: 2 ROW & Bewildered Breweries
July 29: Fisher & Epic Breweries
August 5: Mountain West & Top of Main/Squatters Breweries
August 12: Prost & Helper Beer Breweries
August 19: Level Crossing and Mad Fritz Breweries
Advance reservations are recommended as these events do sell out. Purchase tickets on Resy, or call (435) 645-6455 or The Glitretind host stand at ext. 83. Visit steinlodge.com/hops-on-the-hill for the most up-to-date event information.
St. Regis Deer Valley has kicked off their Sunday brunches. The brunch includes a seafood station featuring king crab legs, oysters, snow crab claws and jumbo shrimp. In addition, there is a carving station and tapas-style small plates. Cost is $85 per person and $30 for children 12 and under.
Additionally, St. Regis is featuring weeknight locals-only specials, including beer and burgers for $25, and 20% off your meal at La Stellina or at RIME.
More information in the press release below.
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Sunday Brunch
Sundays beginning June 15 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The St. Regis Sunday Brunch Buffet includes a Seafood Station with King Crab Legs, Oysters, Snow
Crab Claws and Jumbo Shrimp; Carving Station with Chef’s select grilled or smoked prime meats;
assorted Sweet Pastries, and Fresh Salad Station. A selection of of Tapas-style small plates are
also available including favorites like Eggs Benedict, Chicken and Waffles, Avocado Toast, St.
Regis Poke Bowl, Banana French Toast, and more. Brunch is served on The St. Regis Mountain
Terrace, in Brasserie 7452, and The St. Regis Bar. $85 per person; $30 for children 12 and under.
For reservations, call 435-940-5760 or visit SRDVdining.com.
Locals’ Dining Specials
These dine in only weeknight specials require a local ID and proof of Marriott Bonvoy enrollment.
Tuesdays: St. Regis Beer & Burger for $25 Enjoy a St. Regis beer and a burger for $25 at Brasserie 7452 or The St. Regis Bar for lunch or dinner.
Wednesdays: Be a Star at La Stellina Enjoy 20% off your meal (excluding alcohol) at La Stellina, plus complimentary corkage on up to two 750mL bottles or one 1.5L bottle of wine.
Thursdays: Relish RIME Make it a date with 20% off your meal (excluding alcohol) at RIME, plus complimentary corkage on up to two 750mL bottles or one 1.5L bottle of wine.
Babe Ruth was known for his healthy appetite. He was known for his particular love for hot dogs, reportedly downing 10-12 hot dogs before a game.
While The Bambino in Midvale doesn’t do hot dogs, I suspect Ruth would have been equally proud to have his nickname adorning the outside placard of this wood-fired pizza shop.
The Bambino is larger than I imagined, taking up the footprint of two of the historical buildings on historic Main Street (they share space with Setties, an ice cream and other sweet treats shop). Additional space is available on their large outdoor patio, lending plenty of breathing room for everyone.
We selected the cheese pizza, sausage, “The Peach” (consisting of whole milk mozzarella, fresh seasonal peaches, jalapeños, honey, and basil), and the “Garlic Smalls,” which is basically their version of a garlicky cheesy bread made from their pizza dough.
Everything was super delicious. The pizza was everything I like about a good wood-fired pizza: excellent flavor, including the dough, great texture, and the pizza is light enough that you don’t feel like you need a nap after dinner.
They’ve taken inspiration from the movie The Sandlot with their pizza names and overall vibe. Word on the street is that they have quite a robust secret pizza menu named after some of The Sandlot characters.
The Bambino is open from 11-8pm on weekdays, and “later on weekends.” I plan on swinging by for lunch to try one of their “Portafoglio” (wallet) sandwiches named the Mortazza. It’s made from their pizza dough, lemon nutmeg ricotta, mortadella, arugula, pistachios, shallots, salt and pepper. Sounds like an absolute grand slam.
I typically shy away from posting about franchises, but every now and then there’s a fun one that pops up that I think deserves some attention.
bb.q Chicken opened a little while ago at 3490 S State St. What was initially a fast casual model (order at the counter) has pivoted to a sit down model for this Korean fried chicken shop. Interesting choice, given the current trends that are going the opposite direction. In fact, many fast-casuals are setting up order touch screens to save on staffing even more.
The Ddeok Bokki was a fun, spicy dish composed of rice cakes and shrimp cakes doused in a slightly sweet and fairly spicy sauce. I really enjoyed it.
Of course the star is the fried chicken. Some of the most shatteringly crisp chicken I’ve had, yet it still maintained its juiciness. The “Secret Sauce” was a fun flavor. Next time I’m there I look forward to trying the Gang Jeong.
I think bb.q Chicken is definitely worth a spot on your “need to try” list. Give it a shot and tell me what you think.
Join the state’s largest outdoor dining experience at this summer’s Savor the Summit on Park City’s historic Main Street. While some restaurants have already sold out, tickets are still available with the following participating Park City Area Restaurant Association (PCARA) members:
Bangkok Thai on Main
Café Terigo
Courchevel Bistro
Deer Valley Resort
Dilécta Wines
Don Gallo
Eating Establishment
Firewood on Main
Flanagan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
Fletcher’s Park City
KANEO
Le Depot Brasserie
Purple Sage
Riverhorse on Main
Top of Main Brew Pub
Please contact restaurants directly to make a reservation. For the most up-to-date information on participating restaurants, visit parkcityrestaurants.com.
High West Spirit Garden
Those 21 and older can enjoy drinks and live music at the High West Spirit Garden, located on lower Main Street. High West will be offering its infamous cocktails, as well as wine and beer for purchase. No ticket necessary.
When: Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 6 p.m. / High West Spirit Garden | 5 – 10 p.m.
This hit my inbox today and I had to get it out there, because it sounds fantastic. See below.
tupelo Park City hosts Dads and their hearty appetites to a special Father’s Day dinner. Families and friends can indulge in unlimited smoked Niman Ranch prime rib, fresh horseradish, spring garlic mashed potatoes, and heirloom carrots for $75 per person. $10 Old Fashioneds will also be served to raise a glass to Dad’s holiday, along with a full menu of craft cocktails, beer, wine, spirits, and zero-proof sippers.
Reservations are available now on RESY or by calling 435-292-0888.
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