(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Anny Sooksri, owner of the Tea Rose Diner in Murray for the past 18 years, is pictured on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Sooksri recently had her offer accepted by the city to buy the historic Murray Baptist Chapel across the street from her restaurant. She plans to remodel the chapel for her restaurant.
Kolbie Peterson reports on food, drink and small business for The Salt Lake Tribune and also writes the Utah Eats newsletter. She previously covered breaking news, crime and public safety as part of The Tribune's enterprise team. She received her bachelor's degree at Westminster University, back when it was Westminster College. She has five cats.