Capital of cuisine: imaginative chefs have redefined modern cuisine while entrepreneur owners have pushed Salt Lake City to one of America's great foodie cities--as unique as the food they serve, featuring tastes from all points of the globe.

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From authentic Italian at Valter's, Mexican staple Red Iguana, the Taste of India, tapas from Eva, sushi at Takashi to locally sourced favorites such as Pago, Copper Onion and beyond, you can discover an array of restaurants to tickle your taste buds.

If you enjoy fresh seafood and great steaks, the various restaurants operated by Gastronomy Inc., are great options: Market Street Grill, Market Street Broiler, Market Street Oyster Bar and The New Yorker.

Barbecue is well-loved among Utahns, and Pat's Barbecue is a good choice for the slow-cooked barbecue flavor. Known for its historic atmosphere, Pallet provides an unexpectedly delicious twist on American cuisine.

For the best brewpub in Utah, you'll want to hit up Squatters Pub. With award-winning homemade brews (even organic), great burgers and a relaxed environment, Squatters is a staple in downtown Salt Lake City. Red Rock and Uinta Brewing are other favorite local brewers with restaurants.

Up Emigration Canyon (only 10 minutes from downtown), you'll find Ruth's Diner--a local favorite since the 1930s. A little further south in Millcreek Canyon, Log Haven...