Photographer: Talyn Behzad
![Dinner Date with a Cicerone®: Slackwater with Beer-and-Pizza Pairings](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/352-Ed-Dinner-with-a-Cicerone-Slackwater-1-1.jpg)
Dinner Date with a Cicerone®: Slackwater with Beer-and-Pizza Pairings
Beer and food have something in common, which complements more than hinders, creating a beautiful and naturally harmonious dance on the palate. Plus, beer is great for every occasion, affordable, easy to share and pour, and like a summer-anthem song—only it plays all year long. … read more
![Utah Brewers Guild: How Liquid Craft Influences a City](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/001-copy-1024x683.jpg)
Utah Brewers Guild: How Liquid Craft Influences a City
Utah Brewers Guild’s goal is to show the economic impact of the craft beer industry and the positive benefits we are making on the local economy. Brewers of all levels and experience are coming to Utah to create excellent craft beer, and there is still room for more. … read more
![Nomad Eatery: Alamo of the West Side](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/TSP_9261.jpg)
Nomad Eatery: Alamo of the West Side
Here is described only three of 26-plus variations making up the food card presented by Nomad, and we haven’t even touched their red-brick pizza oven ($10–12) or dessert ($4–7) selections. Straightforward, fast and casual: There are way too many excellent combinations of satisfaction for one not to keep coming back. … read more
![Afghan Kitchen: Nosh-E-Jaan or Good Eating](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/350-ED-FoodReview-AfghanKitchen-TalynSherer-24.jpg)
Afghan Kitchen: Nosh-E-Jaan or Good Eating
Afghanistan has a history of expertise in cooking and hospitality, along with a passion to serve guests a spread of food. Afghan Kitchen lives up to its heritage. The restaurant is unassuming from the street, but don’t let that fool you. There is something to be said for simplicity. … read more
![Tonkotsu Shabu Shabu Bar](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/349-ED-FoodReview-TonkotsuShabuShabuBar-TalynSherer-3.jpg)
Tonkotsu Shabu Shabu Bar
Utah’s need for cold-weather comfort food has looked to Japan’s hot foods as the ramen craze took over. But there’s more! Enter Tonkotsu Shabu Shabu. … read more
![Celeste Ristorante: Authentic Italian Fare](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/348-ED-Celeste-Ristorante.jpg)
Celeste Ristorante: Authentic Italian Fare
I look forward to many return visits to Celeste Ristorante. There is so much more that I am eager to try, from the housemade salads and antipasti to the myriad pasta combinations and the selections of fish, beef and even wild boar. … read more
![Holystone Distilling](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/348-Ed-Holystone-Distilling-Talyn-Sherer.jpg)
Holystone Distilling
Holystone Distilling represents reverence for the process of distilling, humility before our customers, dedication to the craft and a strong work ethic. … read more
![Pallet: Spooning Up Something New](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/347-ED-FoodReview-TalynSherer-24.jpg)
Pallet: Spooning Up Something New
Currently rated No. 28 out of 1,205 restaurants in Salt Lake City on TripAdvisor, Pallet is extremely underrated when it comes to its online popularity. … read more
![The Desert’s Well: Lake Effect](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/347-ED-CuratedSpirits-LakeEffect-TalynSherer-14.jpg)
The Desert’s Well: Lake Effect
Lake Effect is beyond capable of satisfying a more potent palette. Don’t miss the Latin-inspired kitchen, there’s something here for everyone. … read more
![The Desert’s Well: Copper Common](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/347-ED-CuratedSpirits-CopperCommon-TalynSherer-3.jpg)
The Desert’s Well: Copper Common
The world may never know what constitutes a great bar but, if I had to point one out for reference, Copper Common would be on that list. … read more