Puckering is the new black. Pickles from every culinary tradition have made their way onto trendy plates this year. They may be green, but they ain’t kryptonite. In fact, they’re delicious. Make sure to order a pickle at the following eateries.

Best Fusion Pickle
Plum Alley’s housemade kimchi, 111 E. 300 South, SLC, 801-355-0543, plumalley.com
Best Sandwich Side Pickle
Black Widow Cafe’s sandwich side fresh pickles, 837 E. 2100 South, SLC, 801-466-1929
Best Asian Pickle
Myung Ga’s traditional kimchi, 1839 W. 3500 South, West Valley City, 801-908-0124
Best Salad Pickle
Slopes’ Zucchini and Pickled Shallot Salad with Tarragon Nage, 2100 Frostwood Dr., Park City, 435-647-5566, parkcitywaldorfastoria.com
Best Local Pickle Company
Yee-Haw Pickle Co.in Park City, yeehawpickles.com
Best Pickle Event
The Downtown Farmers Market and Edible Wasatch presented a Veggie Pick and Pickle Farm Tour at Jacob’s Cove last fall. You picked your own, then participated in a “group quick pickle.” slcfarmersmarket.org
Best Gourmet Pickle
J&G Grill’s custom yuzu pickles with the ahi tuna burger, 2300 Deer Valley Drive East, Park City, 435-940-5760, jggrilldeercrest.com
Best Fried Pickle
Whole battered dill at Piper Down, 1492 S. State St., SLC, 801-468-1492, piperdownpub.com
Best Pickle Sipper
The Pickleback, a shot of Jameson followed by a shot of pickle juice, at Bourbon House, 19 E. 200 South, SLC, 801-746-1005, bourbonhouseslc.com






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