In 2006 I moved from the DC area to a small town 20 miles north of SLC and just recently moved back to the DC area. Tony Caputo's market and deli (314 West 300 South in SLC) was a godsend for us.
They've just opened a restaurant "Tipica" in the same building. According to the press release: "Adam Kreisel, the popular chef at the former Globe Cafe by Moonlight in Salt Lake City, former executive chef at Sundance Resort and former personal chef to NBC Sports CEO Dick Ebersol, has teamed with Tony Caputo's Market & Deli in downtown Salt Lake to launch Tipica, a traditional Italian restaurant specializing in pastas and risottos on May 1." The deli is still there--it transforms into Tipica for the evening.
In terms of make-your-own meals made up of bread, cheese, cured meats and wine, the combination of Caputo's and the state wine store can't be beat. Caputo's has a cheese cave and an in-house salame maker, Cristiano Creminelli--plus lots of other tempting items in their market. All the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable , but I'll highlight Matt Caputo (son of Tony) for any questions on chocolate and Troy, the cheese master. Also check out Carlucci's Bakery and Aquarius Fish Market in the same building.
And, despite the strange alcohol laws (which are being loosened), the state wine stores have extensive selections. The downtown SLC wine store is at 255 South 300 East and a new wine store recently opened (due to popular demand) at 1605 South 300 West. All of the wine store staff are very helpful, if Francis Fecteau is there he can guide you to some great wine bargains that will go well with Caputo's cheeses (Francis, Matt and Troy team up for Caputo's Cheese and Wine classes).
