Here are two signs that steak and potatoes still rule the Utah dining scene.

1. Donovan's Steak & Chop House, a upscale chain with operations in San Diego, La Jolla and Phoenix, is moving into the former Ruth's Chris restaurant on 100 West and Pierpont Ave. in Salt Lake City. No official opening date, but it must be soon. The sign is up and the owners were recently granted a full-service liquor license and private club license from the DABC.

2.Market Street, which for decades has been one of Utah's favorite seafood locations, recently expanded its menu to include steak. Offerings include:
a 14-ounce bone-in filet Mignon for $44.99;
a 14-ounce Prime New York strip $39.99
24-ounce T-bone for $39.99;
New York strip pepper steak, $29.99
8-ounce filet mignon for $29.99.

The steaks get rubbed with a Montreal seasoning before grilling and are brushed with compound butter just before serving. Unlike other high-end steak places, where sides are extra, each Market Street steak comes with a choice of soup or salad and either potatoes, French fries or rice.

The offer is good at all Market Street and Grill and Oyster Bar locations. Seasoned steaks also are available in the meat case to grill at home.

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