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

Compiled by Pat Embry, WhereTheLocalsEat.com