Best Of Utah 2012

Every year City Weekly compiles comprehensive "Best of Utah" lists, with a blend of serious and zany and entertaining information about companies that excel in one way or another. Here's this year's list. It includes these categories:

• Goods & Services
• Faves & Raves
• Media & Politics
• Food & Drink
• Nightlife
• Active Life

The descriptions under each category provide info about local people consider to be the best of Utah. Everything is subjective, and the tally can be easily swayed if a business enlists friends to pad the vote. Still, it is an interesting study and can introduce you to companies you have not find in any other way.

Here are a few examples:

• Best mid-valley restaurant - Cafe Madrid
• Best local beer - Epic Brewing Company
• Best steaks - Ruby River Steakhouse
• Best new SLC Restaurant - Plum Alley
• Best retro-modern bar - The Spot
• Best live music club - The Urban Lounge
• Best new club - Bourbon House