(...by the way, the car problem has escalated. The radiator blowing caused my engine to be reduced to a paperweight. $6500+ in repairs... does anyone know a good Montana lawyer??)
The place I discovered is called Hoppers. It's in South SLC on Fort Union Blvd, and is absolutely amazing.
They craft their own beers. I sampled 5, and they were all amazing. Lights, darks, ales, porters, you can't go wrong.
But it gets better....
The food was absolutely amazing. I'm riding with a business partner this week, and we ended up sharing a lot of dishes. They have the BEST macaroni and cheese I have ever had. Add bacon to it (real bacon. Real and amazing bacon) and it is pure bliss.
Mac and Cheese. Cheesy garlic fries. Oodles and oodles of food.
And I want to come back as quickly as I can.
There are too many good things on the menu to warrant just one trip. This is now my SLC hangout when I am in town. The ambiance is stellar, the service is top-notch, and the food is better than almost any other place I have ever been.
...but it gets better...
See the large bottle of beer? You can get their handcrafted brews to go. I snagged a couple 25oz bottles to go, with the intention of saving some for when I get home.
...yeah, that didn't happen... I imbibed. I enjoyed. I paid the price the next morning.
If you ever find yourself in Salt Lake City, check this place out. It could easily be a "$20 for a couple" night, or you can go bananas like I did and try a little bit of everything. Either way, you won't be disappointed.