A Japan‑inspired listening room has opened in Fairpark, pairing daytime coffee with vinyl‑led cocktail nights.

A croissant-focused bakehouse has opened in Salt Lake City's Maven District. Owner Eli Fuhrman is baking small-batch laminated pastries that take three days to finish and are already drawing weekend lines.

Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay has opened a Holladay Hill location, marking the chain’s second Utah restaurant and bringing the Bacon Crunchburger and custard shakes to the valley.

In-N-Out has listed a St. George location at 4643 S. Pioneer Road as "opening soon," positioning the site as a first stop for many drivers heading to Zion National Park.

Two Salt Lake City chefs — Travis Herbert and Nick Zocco — advanced to the James Beard Awards' Best Chef: Mountain finalist list, putting SLC on the national stage.

DABS approved more than 20 restaurant and bar licenses in March, awarding permits from Vineyard to St. George. The round includes full‑service, limited‑service, bar and beer‑only approvals.

A hand‑roll sushi bar and a minimalist matcha cafe have opened on 200 West, bringing focused Japanese flavors and calm design to downtown Salt Lake.

Blue Copper 2000 will close its Marmalade shop on March 31 for a redesign and rebrand. The final day will include a Tacos Daddy pop‑up and free merch.

Engine Room Pub & Bistro has opened in Salt Lake City's Ballpark, pairing family‑friendly daytime service with a curtain‑backed 21+ bar and a broad pub menu.

Frankie's Pizza & Pasta is opening in Murray with hand-stretched pies and fresh pasta, and will celebrate Pi Day this Saturday with a 3:14 p.m. kickoff.

Texas Roadhouse in Taylorsville added 60 seats in a recent expansion, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting attended by city and ChamberWest leaders.

A Utah pet-food maker voluntarily recalled one lot of freeze-dried Quest cat nuggets after testing showed low vitamin B1; owners in 10 states are urged to check lot numbers.

A South Salt Lake staple that opened in 2006 announced it will close on April 5, 2026. Regulars are remembering its pies and home‑cooked menu.