Recommendations

Now Salt Lake: Try the short rib sandwich, loaded with tender short rib, fontina cheese, and horseradish aioli on a first-rate ciabatta bun. Or the fresh grilled red trout with spring pea and edamame succotash. Read more.

Now Salt Lake: The sincronizada, a quesadilla stuffed with ham, avocado, Mexican cheese and jalapeno peppers, is the signature dish. But don't leave without the homemade tamales, served in several varieties. Read more.

Now Salt Lake: Located inside the I.J. & Jeanne Wagner Jewish Community Center, this family-owned restaurant, try the breakfast burritos, vegetarian chili and turkey cranberry sandwich. Open Mon-Fri, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Read more.

Now Salt Lake: Try Rosie's Deli inside Jade Market. From her tiny kitchen, owner Amber Rose Radman prepares soups, salads, sandwiches and daily specials fresh each day. Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Read more.

Now Salt Lake: Inside Dr. Christopher's Herb Shop, Ginger's Garden Cafe has something for every eating regimen on the menu: vegetarian sandwiches, vegan burgers, raw soups and wraps for meat-lovers. Read more.

Now Salt Lake: Cafe Solsticenside is located inside the Dancing Crane Imports - Owner Erin Arrigo and her staff serve salads, sandwiches, wraps and a daily soup special. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Read more.

Now Salt Lake: Try the apple, pecan & goat cheese salad dressed with Utah honey vinegar. Or The cool gazpacho, highlighted a shrimp ceviche & avocado tower delivering bright flavors. Macadamia nut-crusted cheesecake Read more.

Now Salt Lake: Teresa's Homemade Oreos -- two chocolate cookies filled with sweet cream cheese filling -- are available only on Thursdays, and they sell out fast. Read more.

Now Salt Lake: Chef Franck Peissel's true talent shows in desserts like his butterscotch-chocolate pot de crème. Read more.

Now Salt Lake: Try the Saag Paneer - Fresh Indian cheese and spinach mixed into a rich creamy sauce. Order a side of naan ($2.25) as you will want to scoop up every last delicious mouthful of this winning curry. Read more.

Now Salt Lake: Memphis-style smoked pork ribs are the signature dish, but the smoke gives just about everything else an addictive boost.Recommended dishes are: Chicken wings, pulled pork, brisket, baked beans. Read more.

Now Salt Lake: Seriously good barbecue, especially "burnt ends" at lunch on Fridays. Live music most nights.Recommended dishes are: Pulled pork, baked beans, cornbread. Read more.

Now Salt Lake: Find hand-tossed pizzas, panini sandwiches, hamburgers and macaroni & cheese. There's also a chef special every day. Prices ranges from $3 to 6.50 for most entrees. Read more.

Now Salt Lake: Try the Jalea - A massive heaping of deep-fried fish and seafood, topped with salsa, toasted corn, yucca, limes and red onion. Serving is embarrassingly large for 1 and would easily be a bounty for 2. Read more.

Now Salt Lake: Try Wabi Sabi - Steamed & sea vegetables & a kicky mystical miso raw dressing or Raw Noodles - turnips, beets & zucchini sliced into long spaghetti strands and sauced with basil walnut pesto dressing. Read more.

Now Salt Lake: Best comfort food - Try the steaming chicken pot pie. The buttery, flaky crust hides huge chunks of poached chicken mingled with fork-tender celery, pearl onion, carrots & peas in a savory, rich sauce Read more.

Allee Ooop: Pomegranate Green Tea. Try it.