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

Compiled by Pat Embry, WhereTheLocalsEat.com