As you may gather from the cover, this is our annual Dining Awards issue, where we highlight the work of culinary professionals across the state by choosing Utah’s 20 Best Restaurants, as well as highlighting new or up-and-coming establishments. 

Utah chefs and restaurateurs continue to gain national attention through multiple James Beard Award nominations and swirling rumors that Michelin is snooping around out here. We have a hand in that, and for 27 years, we’ve taken our job to award plates to deserving establishments seriously—plus, it’s a lot of fun. 

Find the latest issue of Salt Lake magazine online and in several in-store locations.