(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) An empty dining room at Alamexo Mexican Kitchen in downtown Salt Lake City after the establishment announced the closure of dine-in service in mid-March. Owner/executive chef Matt Lake says the restaurant is now closed permanently as COVID-19 drags on.
Alixel Cabrera is a Report for America corps member and writes about communities on the west side of the Salt Lake Valley for The Salt Lake Tribune. She has reported on the economy, energy, food and culture for newspapers and websites in Venezuela and the U.S.