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(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) A Buffalo Burrata Arancini at Junah restaurant on Jefferson St. in Salt Lake City's Central 9th district. Junah was named a semifinalist in the 2026 James Beard Awards, in the "Best New Restaurant" category.
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.
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.