Bodega - Salt Lake City

They always say not to judge a book by its cover. After all, appearances can be deceiving. Which is exactly the point of The Bodega , the new beer tavern and convenience store on Main Street in downtown Salt Lake City. There is much, much more than meets the eye. In fact, The Rest of The Bodega is what all the fuss is about. The Bodega Tavern serves beer daily at 5 p.m. Behind The Bodega, or rather, underneath, is a speakeasy restaurant called The Rest . You’d never know it’s there unless you’re looking for it. Even the counter manager won’t tell you about it unless you specifically ask about it. Then he’ll hand you a key that opens an inconspicuous door that...read more

So, Salt Lake just keeps getting cooler, my friends. I think that for any big city, having a super secret, delicious cocktail-serving, underground bar or restaurant is important. Last year, while in D.C. for work, we scouted out such a place – looking for an inconspicuous unmarked door, making sure to get the knock right, and presenting ourselves with the correct lingo. We got in and it was fabulous. And while I am sure that there are a plethora of D.C. locals who know about the “secret” door – we still felt like we were a part of some elite club, where paying $14 for drinks was totally acceptable. Bodega is has some of these similar aspects, but some differences. When you see...read more

Everyone likes the idea of being a part of an exclusive club, and everyone like secret underground treasures. If you don’t then go back and watch The Goonies or Fight Club again, and then come back and read this review.

Service ever. worst people? the way to build a customer strain is not to treat their clientele as inferior. this place personalizes the holier as you cool childcare, which I fortunately left in the high school. throw them up. awful, never go back and tell everyone I do the same.

High cheap ingredients. the deep friteuse works overtime in bodega, where cheap ingredients such as wobble, kartoffeln, flour and rice in an overpriced menu. even the excellent service could not bring me back here