Far beyond tamales With influences from the Spaniards, the Moors, the Aztecs and the whole larder of the New World, Mexican cuisine is one of the most complex in the world. But lovely Frida is the first restaurant in Salt Lake City to flaunt it. Jorge Fiero has been feeding us the favorite Mexican hybrid dishes for years with his Rico's retail line of foods. Now, with the aid of his able chef Kaharim Becerra, Jorge has turned his attention to the lesser-known dishes of Mexico City. Muchas gracias, Frida!

Big hit RubySnap's mole cookie dessert 545 W. 700 South, 801-983-6692, fridabistro.com