“Where?” -Léon, Léon: The Professional [1994] Hey, welcome to Salt Lake City’s coolest “new” neighborhood: The Granary District. You know that spot of Salt Lake City that isn’t quite Downtown SLC but also isn’t quite Ballpark or South Salt Lake?…
“I’m suggesting that you leave before I have to get snooty.” -Maître D, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off [1986] Fine dining in Salt Lake City has never been more accessible. While the phrase “fine dining” traditionally invokes images of valet parking,…
“Forget it, Jake. It’s Chinatown.” -Lawrence Walsh, Chinatown [1974] I love SLC’s Chinese food options because the best restaurants are always hiding in plain sight behind a 3-star Yelp review. It must be that last bit of old “sheltered” Utah…
“My boy says he can eat fifty eggs. He can eat fifty eggs.” -Dragline, Cool Hand Luke [1967] If you want the Best Eggs Benedict in Salt Lake City, just holla for that hollandaise and we will deliver. No brunch…
“But I’m gettin’ outta here. I’m… I smell ice cream!” -Chunk, The Goonies [1985] I scream. You scream. And every once in a while, those screams aren’t because of existential dread, but rather for Utah’s favorite dessert: ice cream. For…
“The review for ‘Shark Sandwich’ was merely a two word review which simply read ‘Shit Sandwich’.” -Marty DiBergi, This is Spinal Tap [1984] Sandwich? Hoagie? Sub? It doesn’t matter what you call it. It’s scientifically proven that the sandwich is…
Hank Hill: Firm but with a little give. Yup, these are medium-rare. Bobby Hill: What if somebody wants theirs well-done? Hank Hill: We ask them politely, yet firmly, to leave. -King of the Hill, Season 12, Episode 6 If you…
“Chekov, are you sure these are the correct coordinates?” -Capt. Terrell, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan [1982] If you haven’t tried the Best 15th & 15th Restaurants, you need to get out and go. Not enough SLC neighborhoods…
“Look, I have my own agenda. Harvard, out. University of Utah, in. I’m gonna get a 4.0 in damage.” -Stevo, SLC Punk [1998] Located just east of Downtown SLC, The University of Utah is the premier university in the State…
“A food truck’s a great idea. We’re talking about a white-on-white, ’88 Chevy food truck. It’s a blank canvas for your dreams.” -Marvin, Chef [2014] When we are deciding which SLC brewery we want to visit, we often decide by…
