Local restaurants to try

Now Salt Lake: This downtown restaurant is known for great small plates and a fine wine list. More importantly, it's open until midnight on weekends. www.evaslc.com Read more.

Now Salt Lake: Open to 1 a.m. on weeknights and around the clock on weekends, this shop offers sustenance in an unusual form, crepes--both savory (that means meat) and sweet (like pancakes). 801-882-7373 Read more.

Now Salt Lake: Best use of sweet potatoes - Try the sweet potato gnocchi, diamond-shaped morsels of chewy pasta on top of earthy sauteed spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms and onions then bathed in creamy cheese alfredo. Read more.

Now Salt Lake: Best locavore steak sandwich -The steak sandwich is tender, hearty, and somewhat messy to eat. Diners have no choice but to lick their fingers. Happily. Read more.

Now Salt Lake: Best tandoor meal - Try the mixed kebab platter, marinated lamb chops, several preparations of chicken as well as shrimp and fish--all cooked in the tandoor oven -- are included as well as two sides. Read more.

Now Salt Lake: Best prime porcine - Try the Kurobuta pork. The slow-cooking technique imbues white beans with rich pork flavor. Golden beets and steamed asparagus add color and a small pieces of goat cheese. Read more.

Now Salt Lake: Best umami - Try the beef tenderloin, topped with a slice of umami-laden blue cheese and a drizzle of port-demi glace. The medium-rare steak and blue cheese meld together beautifully. Read more.

Now Salt Lake: Best sauceless pizza - Arella Pizzeria's namesake pizza comes with mozzarella, brie, Gorgonzola, caramelized pears, candied pecans with arugula tossed in house-made blue cheese dressing. Read more.