When times are hard, they’re harder at restaurants. Even in flush times, about half the restaurants that open end up folding. It’s just a tough business. And in a state where you can’t count on the extra bucks that a bar brings in (although we’re all happy about the new club law), it’s even tougher. So I was heartened to hear from Jason Mathis at Downtown Alliance about these new places set to open downtown:
J Wong’s – Chinese restaurant: Just opened on 200 South across from the Salt Palace
Simply Sushi- Sushi restaurant: Opening soon on the corner of 200 West and 400 South
Eva- restaurant: Next to Cheers to You and Shogun between 300 and 400 South Main
Bay Leaf- Café- 159 South Main – supposed to be opening in a couple of weeks
The Beer Hive- Brew Pub: 100 block of Main St. next to Vienna Bistro – supposed to be opening in April
Sandbar Mexican Grill- Old Pierpont Café on Pierpont Ave: Opening mid April – owned by same group that owns Lumpy’s, Club Bliss, and The Hotel
Small Plate Restaurant & Wine Bar opening in the old Exchange Place Club in mid April
Bruges Waffles- Belgian Waffles: Uffen’s Marketplace across from Pioneer Park
Tapika- Restaurant: Matt Caputo’s new restaurant inside Caputo’s deli
How exciting!!!
from http://www.saltlakemagazine.com/Blogs/On-the-Table/March-2009/Salt-Lake-Newcomers/
