Chicken Salad Chick
First Chicken Salad Chick location in Utah, located in Valley Grove at 2093 W. Pleasant Grove Blvd. Grand opening June 9, 2026 with free chicken salad for a year to first 100 guests. Owned by father-son team Michael and Rylan Mills (MV&R Legacy Partners LLC). Group plans to develop 6 restaurants in Utah County and […]
Culinary Dropout
Culinary Dropout received approval for a full-service restaurant liquor license (beer, wine, liquor) in Salt Lake City at the May 2026 DABS meeting. License approval suggests a future opening is planned. Other approved licenses in the same meeting include Tannin Bar and The Colony Club in Park City, The Crooked Cue Sports Bar and Grill […]
Chicken Salad Chick
First Chicken Salad Chick location in Utah, located in Valley Grove at 2093 W. Pleasant Grove Blvd. Grand opening June 9, 2026 with free chicken salad for a year to first 100 guests. Owned by father-son team Michael and Rylan Mills (MV&R Legacy Partners LLC). Group plans to develop 6 restaurants in Utah County and […]
The Rumor Hotel
Marriott Tribute Portfolio boutique hotel with 92 guestrooms including 7 suites, meeting spaces, and a 3,500 sq ft restaurant and bar on the ground floor. Pedestrian connection to WonderBlock retail/dining/entertainment. Developed by J. Fisher Companies, operated by Charlestowne Hotels. Construction anticipated to begin fall 2026 with expected opening early 2028.
Canopy by Hilton Deer Valley East Village
Hilton signed an agreement with Extell Development Company to develop a new-build Canopy by Hilton hotel at Deer Valley East Village, described as North America’s first luxury alpine village development since 1981. No specific opening date mentioned in the available content.
Magnolia Bakery
Magnolia Bakery franchise opening in Holladay Hills, offering cupcakes, cakes, banana pudding and other baked goods. Second location planned for Salt Lake City in fall 2026.
Kimpton Salt Lake City
216-key IHG-branded luxury lifestyle hotel in downtown Salt Lake City. Features two F&B concepts including rooftop bar, fitness center, 7,000 sq ft meeting space, valet parking, and indoor/outdoor terraces. Developed by The Domain Cos., managed by Stonebridge.
The Smoked Taco
The Smoked Taco is opening a new location in Sandy, Utah. The restaurant specializes in slow-smoked barbecue tacos with meats smoked for 12 hours.
Salt & Straw
Oregon-based ice cream shop opening Utah’s first location at Trolley Square. Known for monthly rotating flavors and artisan ice cream. Will focus on collaborations with local artisans.
Utah Olympic Park Hotel
120-unit branded hotel at Utah Olympic Park approved by Summit County Council. Hotel will be branded but operating company unclear. Development agreement allows for construction.