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Backburner: Meráki Grill opens in Orem; Stein Collection chef bids farewell; New menus at Adelaide and Van Ryder.
Utah dining news for August 13 to August 19
Meráki Greek Grill Opens in Orem Meráki Greek Grill (merakigreekgrill.com) has officially opened its newest location at 575 E. University Parkway. Founded by Jerry Goumroian, the brand has quietly become one of the Southwest’s standout restaurant stories, collecting “Best of Las Vegas” honors and a spot on Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants in America.
The Orem location is the brand’s third in Utah, and is locally owned and operated by Caleb Benton, who plans to grow the concept across the Salt Lake City and Utah County market.
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