SLC Guide

Salt Lake City is near and dear to my heart.
I am still working on writing about my favorite places to shop and fun places to visit in SLC...  

Eat

• Gracie's Bar (326 S West Temple)
• Only "Gastropub" in Salt Lake City with Chef Sean Wilde. Fun patios, game room, and live music.
• Finca (327 W 200 S)
• Sister restaurant of Pago; a culinary tour of Spain.
• Caffee Molise (55 W 100 S)
• Northern Italian food with a lovely patio for dining alfresco.
• Robin's Nest (311 S Main St)
• Amazing sandwiches and a great orzo pasta on the side. I like 'The Natural.'
• Eva - Small Plates and Drinks (317 S Main St)
• Adventurous small plates and a lovely wine selection, perfect for 'happy hour'
• Martine Cafe (22 E 100 S)
• Lovely atmosphere and tapas, how could you go wrong?
• Green Pig (31 E 400 S)
• This sports bar has a great roof-top patio.
• Copper Onion (111 E 300 S)
• New American cuisine is the specialty of downtown restaurant near the Broadway Theater.
• Oasis Cafe (151 S 500 E)
• Lovely vegan selection, eat on the patio, if you can.
• Café D’Bolla (249 E 400 S # B)
• Salt Lake City's first artisan micro-roaster and siphon bar.
• Faustina (454 E 300 S)
• Imaginative place to get a classic American meal.
• Rye (239 S 500 E)
• Early morning eats and late-night bites. 
• Caffe Niche (779 E 300 S)
• Fantastic fresh ingredients and really great sandwiches.
• Cafe Trio (680 S 900 E)
• Great atmosphere and delicious pizza. Try the rosemary flatbread with goat cheese, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, tomatoes.
• Park Café (604 E 1300 S)
• Primo location next to Liberty Park.
• Pago (878 E 900 S)
• Award winning Pago is a mecca for foodies in Salt Lake City.
• Mazza (912 E 900 S)
• One of my favorite restaurants, Mazza features fantastic Middle Eastern cuisine. I absolutely love the vegetarian grape leaves.
• The Paris Bistro (1500 E 1500 S)
• Classic zinc bar and they serve borscht. . .
• Finn's (1624 S 1100 E)
• Amazing cafe with fantastic breakfast selections and smoothies with a Scandanavian flair.   
• Ruth's Diner (2100 Emigration Canyon)
• Second oldest restaurant in Utah, Ruth's Diner is a classic. There is even a vegan friendly section on the menu.
• Frida Bistro (545 W 700 S)
• Sophisticated Mexican gastronomy.
• Lone Star Taqueria (2265 E Fort Union Blvd)
• Authentic Mexican cuisine in a retro setting, featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.
• Tacqueria 27 (4670 Holladay Village (2300 E))
• Unique tacos with great flavor profiles.
• Windy Ridge Cafe (1250 Iron Horse Drive, Park City)
• A hidden gem in Park City, this cafe features a beautiful patio and delicious food, including freshly made pastries.

Treat

• Ruby Snap (770 S 300 W)
• Amazing cookies named Audrey, Betty, Margo, Trudy, Vivianna, etc.
• Les Madeleines (216 E 500 S)
• Fun patisserie and cafe featuring French classics, such as buttons and eclairs.
• Gourmandise (250 S 300 E)
• Award winning European pastries and desserts, from amazing breads to authentic croissants.
• Mini's Cupcakes (1751 S 1100 E)
• Gorgeous cupcakes and I especially like their boxed lunches.
• City Cakes & Cafe (1000 South Main St)
• Full coffee bar, breakfast and lunch items, and a whole display case full of dairy- and gluten-free goodies.

Enjoy

• Broadway Theater (111 E Broadway)
• Farmer's Market (Pioneer Park)
• Twilight Concert Series (Pioneer Park)

Architecture

• McCune Mansion (200 N Main St)
• Exchange Plaza (Boston & Newhouse, etc.) (300 S Main St)
• First Security Bank (Ken Garff Bldg.) (405 S Main St)
• Salt Lake City & County Bldg. (451 S State St)
• LDS Church Administration Building (47 E South Temple)
• Beehive House (67 E South Temple)
• Cathedral of the Madeleine (331 E South Temple)
• First Presbyterian Church (12 C St)
• St. Mark's Cathedral (231 E 100 S)
• Kearns (Utah Governor's) Mansion (603 E South Temple) 
• Major Downey Mansion (806 E South Temple)
• Ladies' Literary Club (850 E South Temple)
• Trolley Square (367 Trolley Sq)

Other

• Timpanogos Cave National Monument (45 min)
• Antelope Island State Park (45 min)
• Spring City (2 hr)
• Arches National Park (4 hr)
• Zion National Park (4 hr)
• Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming & Montana (5 hr)
• Grafton - ghost town (6 hr)

Note: Places still on my to-do list are italicized.