Top 10 New Restaurants of 2006
By Ed Richards, Utah Editor
Make reservations at the hottest restaurants that opened in Utah this year.
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Citris Grill
2991 E 3300 S, Salt Lake City, UT
Popular East Bench restaurant with an open kitchen, casual atmosphere and noveau American fare. -
Circle Lounge
328 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT
A vivacious sushi-jazz-martini bar, with inlaid bamboo wall decor and intricately boxed-up menus. -
Mama's Southern Plantation
1394 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT
From a non-descript one-time home, old family recipes offer some of the most authentic Southern flavors in the Wasatch Front. -
Tepanyaki Japanese Steak House
1386 Legend Hills Dr, Clearfield, UT
Theatrical chefs chop, slice, dice and stir-fry your meal right before your eyes. -
Avenues Bakery
481 E South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT
A neighborhood joint with freshly baked breads, an impressive array of pastries and an eclectic energy. -
Osaka Japanese Restaurant
918 Heritage Park Blvd, Layton, UT
This traditional Japanese restaurant is defined by its elegance, Zen-like atmosphere and Pacific Rim standbys, including miso soup, tempura and sushi. -
House of Kabobs & Pita
268 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT
Comfortable, casual Main Street cafe serves Middle Eastern and Mediterranean favorites to a buzzing lunchtime crowd. -
E Jo Restaurant
3250 S 700 E, Salt Lake Cty, UT
A mainstream venue offers Salt Lake a glimpse into the flavors of Korean cuisine. -
Takashi
18 W Market St, Salt Lake City, UT
Sushi chef Takashi Gibo uses only the freshest fish to create his artistic sushi and sashimi plates. -
Taste of Punjab
1241 E 8600 S, Sandy, UT
Contemporary decor makes for a fresh interpretation on the traditional Indian dining experience.
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The New Yorker
60 W Market St, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City's don of fine dining. -
Metropolitan
173 W Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT
Creative takes on New American cuisine, exquisite presentation and cutting-edge design make this one of SLC's culinary treasures.

