written by: Mary Brown Maloufย ย photo by: Adam Finkle
You can’t understand a culture until you’ve eaten its foodโthat’s the gastronomic prescription for world peace. Chef Matthew Lake’s Alamexo dispels stereotypes of Mexican cuisine (and therefore culture), presenting that country’s myriad regional and sophisticated foods as a counterbalance to the American cult of the taco. Note: Alamexo also serves tacos.
268 S. State Street, SLC, 801-779-4747
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If you've never been to @dokidessert, I can assure you- you're missing out. โ โ
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Doki Doki is one of Salt Lake Cityโs most authentic Japanese bakeries. And the authenticity shows through their delicately handcrafted pastries and cakes. Plus- fluffy pancakes, can it get any better? โ โ
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Check the link in bio for a fun little write up! โ โ
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Meet 9th & 9th's newest, cutest, tastiest "hole-in-the-wall" (quite literally)! @piefightslc is serving up delicious hand pies packed with flavor ๐ฅโ โ
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You can eat a pie and go for a walk at the same time- who knew?! ๐ฅงโ โ
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Check the link in bio for our little review!
People used to say a group of hobbits smoked their pipe weed and padded around on their furry feet in this little cul de sac off 1300 East near Westminster. Others claimed a family of Little People lived there and would chase away outsiders and curiosity-seekers who happened in.โ โ
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But, actually, the eccentric street of tiny houses are on a wooded lot once owned by George Allen, a doctor and animal lover (he was instrumental in founding @hoglezoo and @tracyaviary) He and his family lived in the log cabin and rented out the little houses to students or anyone who wanted to live in such a small space.โ โ
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Our Jan/Feb issue is out on stands now! This issue means so much to us. Made with lots of love and tears. We hope youโll grab a copy and enjoy every moment of reading it. โค๏ธ
This is what our NYE looks like. Staying in with a @meat_my_cheese_utah charcuterie board โญ๐คค๐ฅโ โ
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Weโre incredibly lucky to have local culinary-craftswomen here in the Salt Lake area, like @mavenoakcreative and @meat_my_cheese_utah. Handcrafting each charcuterie board and box to perfection. Making every stay-at-home birthday, anniversary, date-night and holiday feel that much more elegant. โ ๐ง๐๐ฅโ โ
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Check the link in bio to meet Salt Lake's artisan charcuterie masters!
Holding back tears, the owner of our beloved Himalayan Kitchen, Surya Bastakoti, told @fox13now that they "might go out of business" โ โ
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Himalayan Kitchen has long been one of our favorite local restaurants. A trusty go-to for lunch or after work drinks and a heart-warming dinner. A place to bring out-of-towners (veg and vegan friendly) for a special experience only found here in SLC. Always filling, with a true sense of nourishment in every bite. Food to feel good about.
EVERYTHING on their menu is full of flavor and authenticity. Himalayan Kitchenโs cuisine is required to be authentic because itโs a gathering place for the Salt Lake City Nepali and the local climbing community. They know Nepal.โ โ
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COVID-19 has completely devastated our local restaurant communityโthese are our friends and family. Help them out. If you have the means, order something yummy for NYE dinner and support Himalayan Kitchen or any of your favorite local restaurants. โ โ
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Go to saltlakemagazine.com and look in the Eat & Drink section for a list of what restaurants are serving and then make a phone call, order online, etc. โ โ
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Go to the link in bio to order online now!
Here's one from our upcoming Jan/Feb issue out on stands in just a few days. We hope youโll grab a copy and enjoy every moment of reading it.โ
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Mary photobombs Lisa Barlow at the premiere party for Real Housewives of Salt Lake. Below is a snippet from Mary's last editor's letter:โ
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"Itโs all a little crazy.โ
Sometime in 2020, the world stopped making sense for a lot of us. Between one of the ugliest election cycles the U.S. has ever been through and the most mysterious disease most of us have ever experienced, normal was canceled. We canโt get together with friends, hug our loved ones, be in the room with them when they die. But somehow we have to go on, right? Somehow we have to continue to work and love and laugh. This issue of Salt Lake magazine holds a lot of frivolity, the main one being an extremely silly TV show, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. There I am in a pink fur coat in a car with our cover housewife, Lisa Barlow and her boys."โ
Pick up our Jan/Feb issue at your local grocer and read the full letter. โค๏ธ
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Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday. Be merry, be bright and be good for goodness sake! โจ
Merry Christmas Eve-Eve. We absolutely loved seeing all of your gingerbread homes! Thank you for sharing!โ
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The winner of a 1 year subscription to Salt Lake mag will be announced in our story!
Skip the milk and cookies this holiday and leave out something that Santa really wants ๐บ๐๐
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Check out our local holiday beer round up for last minute gift ideas! Link in bio!
Mary's last-minute holiday gift ideas from last year are still as true and relevant today...โ
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"The planet we live with and the creatures on it need all kinds of things. Polar bears need presents, tree frogs in the Amazon need gifts, our Utah canyons and our national parks need help."โ
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Check the link in bio for full write up.
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๐ถOn the 11th day of giveaways Salt Lake mag gave to me...๐ถโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ
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$100 to @streuselslc ๐๐ชโ๏ธ
Streusel Bakery located at 67 w 1700 s! Support local and get pastries, cookies and a little bit of sass at this beautiful judgement free bakery!
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๐ถOn the 10th day of giveaways Salt Lake mag gave to me...๐ถโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ
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1 Free month at Maven Create @mavencreate
Maven Create is a unique, open office space designed to inspire and empower!
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๐ถOn the ninth day of giveaways Salt Lake mag gave to me...๐ถโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ
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1 box of @maddoughslc doughnuts for 4 weeks!! ๐ฉ
Weโre so excited to have teamed up with @maddoughslc for this awesome giveaway treat! Mad Dough launched back in April! Mad Dough serves up top quality Bismark style doughnuts with flavors inspired by favorite childhood treats ๐ The perfect gift to brighten someoneโs day (or brighten your own day)! Support this awesome small business this holiday!
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๐ถOn the eighth day of giveaways Salt Lake mag gave to me...๐ถโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ
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A beautiful essential gift set from the wonderful @acrelyfarms ๐ฟ
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There was never a time there wasnโt Mary Malouf. Until now. Today, Mary died when a rogue wave swept her out to sea off the coast of Northern California. Only she โ perhaps the worldโs foremost lover of Bronte, BBC mysteries and, of course, Moby Dick โ would appreciate such poetic drama.
โI know not all that may be coming, but be it what it will, I'll go to it laughing.โ โ Mary Brown Malouf. Ooops. Herman Mellville.
๐ถOn the seventh day of giveaways Salt Lake mag gave to me...๐ถโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ
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โณ๏ธ (2) 9 Hole Rounds at @saltlakecitygolf ๐๏ธโโ๏ธโ
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GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED. Winner announced in the story. see you tomorrow.
๐ถOn the sixth day of giveaways Salt Lake mag gave to me...๐ถโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ
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๐ฝ๏ธ $100 Gift Card to @la_caille_utah ๐ฅโ
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Located at the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon, La Caille bring us an upscale, French-Belgian restaurant experience.โ
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GIVEAWAY HAS CLOSED. Winner has been announced in the story. See you again tomorrow!
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๐ฝ๏ธ $100 Gift Card to @stonegroundkitchen ๐โ
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Stoneground Kitchen is a fabulous and local SLC restaurant that offers some of the best from-scratch Italian fair in the city and an excellent wine selection. ๐ทโ
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