Bees’ stadium development brings cornucopia of eating choices
There’s a new lineup of restaurants opening at America First Square in Downtown Daybreak.
The Salt Lake Bees’ stadium already has the customary concessions, plus Chicken Cantina, Dugout Pizza, Bumble’s BBQ and Smith’s Ballpark Market. It also has current favorites Swig, J Dawgs and a Chick-fil-A food truck for those wanting to eat inside the stadium. Those eagerly expecting the new restaurants will be glad to know that two of them will be opening soon.
“Moena Café was started 13 years ago in Hawaii as a small boutique café. Within the next year, we were expanding to Japan, China and Taiwan. We then opened two more stores in Hawaii and now we are opening our eighth location here in Utah at Daybreak,” Moena President Nicole Chang said. “This is our first location in Utah and we are very excited to open here.”
Moena opened to the public Aug. 1, with her husband, Eric Chang, as the executive head chef. “He has over 30 years of culinary experience from restaurants to hotels,” Nicole Chang said. “He has a love for cooking and enjoys using his fine culinary skills over the years.”
The Moena Café will be serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. American cuisine will be served with a hint of Hawaiian flavors and specialties in their dishes. They have garnered a depth of ideas and experience through their travels, which has allowed them to enhance their restaurant’s unique menu.
Hires Big H joined the Salt Lake Bees’ entertainment food team this summer. Hires has been an appealing food favorite for years. They serve Big H burgers, sandwiches, fresh-cut fries, homemade onion rings, special fry sauce and frosty mugs of root beer. Hires Big H is known for its classic American food and cheerful service.
The award-winning Nomad eatery is coming this fall. It first opened in 2017 and focuses on globally inspired cuisine. This restaurant combines fresh, locally sourced ingredients with innovative flavors to create unforgettable dishes. They provide a rotating menu that reflects available local produce. The Nomad restaurant actively participates in local events and collaborates with nearby farms. Their chefs bring a wealth of experience from various culinary backgrounds.
“Rockwell Ice Cream is a local brand. This location will be our fourth location in Utah (Provo, Salt Lake City and Salt Lake City airport). We've been in business for 10 years,” Chief Operating Officer Brandon Barkdull said. “Justin Williams is the founder and head chef. He comes up with four unique specials each month.”
Williams grew up making homemade ice cream with his family. He has been passionate about ice cream since he was a young boy. His dream was to one day own his own ice cream business of some kind. He married Summer, who shares his passion. At Rockwell Ice Cream, they make super premium ice cream, using fresh and local natural ingredients.
“We make everything from scratch and don't use any artificial flavors or dyes. We also add a culinary twist, experimenting with unique flavor pairings such as our award-winning GOAT ice cream — creamy goat cheese base with homemade blackberry-lemon jam and rosemary roasted almonds (winner of America’s best ice cream in 2019),” says Rockwell Ice Cream’s website.
Daybreak’s final newbie coming this winter is Naraya by Sawaddee Thai Restaurant and Sushi Bar. They will be serving appetizers like Thai dumplings, soup, salad, curry and seafood. Sawaddee also offers specialties to catch the eye and please appetites. Diners can find their new and old Thai favorites at Naraya by Sawaddee.
Locals and visitors to the Salt Lake Bees’ stadium will find satisfying food. Food options in the stadium are vast for those wanting to enjoy their food there. The variety of new restaurants outside the stadium and tasty concessions within aim to satisfy appetites. A visit to the new Daybreak entertainment area offers tastes that suit your fancy.