Utah has a food scene that’s completely unique, shaped by pioneer history, diverse communities, and a quirky love for certain flavor combinations that outsiders find baffling.
When I moved to Salt Lake City five years ago, I ordered a burger and was shocked when it came piled high with pastrami and drowned in a mysterious pink sauce.
Visitors often misunderstand these local favorites, mispronouncing names, ordering the wrong thing, or missing the point entirely…