State Running Out of Liquor Licenses

IN THE NEWS: An increasing demand among restaurants to serve alcoholic beverages has resulted in the state nearly running out of available liquor licenses, the Associated Press reports. The Legislature has set up a quota system for licenses that is dictated by state population. Alcoholic Beverage Control commissioners can only issue one license to serve just beer and wine for every 11,000 people in the state, or 244 licenses. The commission issued its 243rd license on Aug. 24 to the Fortune Cookie in Riverton. ap.com ... SL Weekly's Ted Scheffler reviews The Aerie (933-2160) and The Steak Pit (933-2260) at Snowbird Resort, Cliff Lodge, Little Cottonwood Canyon ... Scheffler also notes that actor Vincent D’Onofrio (Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Men In Black, Full Metal Jacket) and sister Toni Jorgensen have opened a Rib City Grill franchise at 2071 E. 9400 South in Sandy. slweekly.com ... The Salt Lake Tribune's Jennifer Barrett reviews Winger's (various locations). sltrib.com ... Deseret News' Stacey Kratz awards three stars in reviewing Pierre Country Bakery (3239 E. 3300 South, 486-0900, www.pierrecountrybakery.com). deseretnews.com

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Reviewers Rate Oh Sushi, Bavarian Deli

IN THE NEWS: The Trib's Vanessa Chang gives two stars to Oh Sushi (2015 E. 3300 South, Salt Lake City). sltrib.com ... City Weekly's Ted Scheffler goes in search of sandwiches, including the Philly-style cheesesteak at Moochie’s. slweekly.com ... The Deseret Morning News' Stacey Kratz reviews Bavarian Deli-Cafe (9400 S. State, Sandy). deseretnews.com

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Critics Rate Caffe Niche, La Ferrovia

IN THE NEWS: The Salt Lake Tribune's Vanessa Chang gives two and a half stars to Caffe Niche (779 E. 300 South, Salt Lake City). sltrib.com ... City Weekly's Ted Scheffler review La Ferrovia Ristorante (234 25th Street, Ogden) and Rovali's Ristorante Italiano & Coffee House (1320 E. Hwy. 193, Layton). slweekly.com ... The Deseret Morning News' Stacey Kratz reviews Fong's Fine Chinese Dining (877 E. 12300 South, Draper). deseretnews.com

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Harmons Bakery Celebrates 75 Years

IN THE NEWS: Deseret Morning News' Stacey Kratz gives three and a half stars to Tin Angel Cafe (365 W. 400 South). ... Molly Farmer reports on Harmons bakery's 75th birthday celebration. In 1932 founders Jake and Irene Harmon opened their first fruit stand, The Market Spot, at 3300 S. Main followed by a store in Granger. Very much a family affair, the Harmons' son, Terry, and his wife, Doreen, and their children and grandchildren have expanded the small venture to include 12 Utah stores today. deseretnews.com ... City Weekly's Ted Scheffler reviews Q4U (3951 W. 5400 South, Kearns) and reports, "Fans of Bangkok Thai will be happy to know that the restaurant has reopened at 3142 S. Highland Drive with the new name Bangkok Thai Talay." slweekly.com ... The Trib's Vanessa Chang reviews La 35 (1576 W. 3500 South, West Valley City), while Best Bites notes Martine (22 E. 100 South, Salt Lake City). ... The paper reports Roma Ristorante has found a new home at 5468 S. 900 East, Murray. sltrib.com

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