(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Moochie's is a top contender in The Salt Lake Tribune's Best Philly Cheesesteak poll. "This has been my lifelong dream," said Moochie's co-owner and Philidelphia native Joanna Rendi with partner Don MacDonald in front of their storefront at 2121 S. State St., Feb. 11, 2021. Rendi also created the eatery's Jumpin' Jalapeno Sauce.
Kathy Stephenson covers food, dining, alcohol policy and features. A Utah native and University of Utah graduate, she has been a reporter at The Salt Lake Tribune for more than 30 years.