Renovation Ongoing for 1940s Oakley Diner

IN THE NEWS: The Deseret Morning News's Amelia Nielson-Stowell reports on owner Keith Walker's renovation efforts on a classic 1940s Rhode Island diner, formerly Tommy's Diner, which is set for an early summer 2008 opening near Oakley's City Hall — the site of the old rodeo grounds, where the city wants to make a Jackson Hole-style boardwalk. The diner, which would also be Oakley's first restaurant, would be the first attraction in a downtown shopping area. ... Stacey Kratz reviews Acme Burger Company ((275 S. 200 West, 257-5700, AcmeBurgerCo.com). deseretnews.com ... City Weekly's Ted Scheffler also reviews Acme Burger Company. slweekly.com ... The Tribune's Vanessa Change gives two and a half stars to Roma Ristorante (5468 S. 900 East, Murray; 801-268-1017), while the paper notes Davanza's, a Utah-owned pizzeria, recently opened a third location at 2352 Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City. sltrib.com

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Jamba Juice, Chipotle Open New Locations

IN THE NEWS: Deseret Morning News' Stacey Kratz gives three stars to Stoneground (249 E. 400 South, 364-1368), while Valerie Phillips notes the recent closing after nearly 20 years of the Mexican restaurant Cafe Pierpont as well as the closing of Panache Wine Bar. ... Phillips also reports the openings of Jamba Juice stores at 1776 N. 2000 West, Clinton; 11507 South Parkway Drive, South Jordan; 175 N. 500 West, West Bountiful; and 1133 E. Wilmington Ave., Sugar House (www.jambajuice.com) as well as Chipotle Mexican Grill's second Utah location (6924 S. Park Centre Drive, Cottonwood Heights). deseretnews.com ... The Salt Lake Tribune's Vanessa Chang gives two stars to veggie spot Vertical Diner (2280 S. West Temple, SLC, 801-484-8378, www.verticaldiner.com), while Kathy Stephenson rounds up eating options at retail shopping stores, including IKEA (67 West IKEA Way, Draper; 801-572-4532). sltrib.com ... City Weekly's Ted Scheffler reviews Bambara (Hotel Monaco, 202 S. Main. 363-5454, Bambara-SLC.com). slweekly.com

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Critics Rate Tarahumara, Caffe Niche

IN THE NEWS; The Salt Lake Tribune's Vanessa Chang awards three stars in reviewing Mexican eatery Tarahumara (380 E. Main St., Midway; 435-654-34650. sltrib.com ... The Salt Lake Weekly's Ted Scheffler reviews Caffe Niche (779 E. 300 South, 433-3380, CaffeNiche.com). slweekly.com ... The Deseret Morning News' Stacey Kratz reviews Parrothead Island Broiler (4546 S. 815 West, Taylorsville, with other locations in St. George and Hurricane. 263-8288, www.parrotheadislandbroiler.com). deseretnews.com

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Cafe Pierpont Closes After Two Decades

IN THE NEWS: The Trib's Vanessa Chang gives one star to Mayan Adventure (35 E. 9270 South, Sandy; 801-304-4600), while the paper reports that Mexican eatery Cafe Pierpont (122 W. Pierpont Ave, Salt Lake City) closed recently after more than 20 years in business. sltrib.com ... Salt Lake Weekly's Ted Scheffler reviews sushi joints Oishi Sushi Bar & Grill (710 Main, Summit Watch Marriott Plaza, Park City, 435-615-22550 and Sushi Maru (1776 Park Ave. Holiday Village, Park City, 435-615-TUNA). slweekly.com ... The Deseret Morning News' Stacey Kratz gives three stars to Britton's (694 E. Union Square, Sandy, 572-5148). deseretnews.com ... Salt Lake magazine's September 2007 issue looks at cheap eats, including
Caputo’s (314 W. 300 South, 801-531-TONY, caputosdeli.com). saltlakemagazine.com

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