After 30 years of providing Utahns with some of the best Italian-inspired cuisine in the state, as well as one of the most inviting settings in which to enjoy it, Fresco Italian Cafe (1513 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake City) has closed its doors.

According to Fresco co-owner Mikel Trapp, there wasn't any drama involved. He and his longtime business partner, Mark Stammler, just decided "it was time." Lately, Trapp has been focused on his other businesses like Trio downtown, Trio Cottonwood and Luna Blanca, as well as additional enterprises and a partnership with the (Joel) LaSalle Restaurant Group which includes Current Fish & Oyster, Under Current and the soon-to-open Stanza Italian Bistro & Wine Bar, in the space that previously was home to Faustina.

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