Saffron Valley Wins 2019 Blue Plate Special Dining Award

2019 Blue Plate Special Award for Lavanya Mahate, owner of Saffron Valley restaurants

We are incredibly proud to receive the 2019 Blue Plate Special award from Salt Lake Magazine in recognition of our contributions to the local community beyond an authentic Indian dining experience.

Check out the latest issue for details:

March / April 2019 issue of Salt Lake Magazine

“Lavanya was an immigrant herself when she came to Utah in 2001. Now, her aim is to give back and help the folks who are going through the same difficulties she did as a newcomer. So working with the Utah Refugee Training & Education, she has opened a culinary kitchen to train refugees and immigrants in culinary arts and food business. Beyond hands-on cooking, students receive access to internships and help with job placement.”

Congratulations to the other Blue Plate Special recipients as well: Ryan Lowder of The Copper Onion and Earl Fredrich Moessinger of Caffé Molise.

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For more than two decades Salt Lake magazine has recognized the achievements of the finest restaurants in the state, judged by the quality of their cuisine, the service and the ambiance.

It is part of our magazine’s mission to promote and encourage excellence in our community and Utah’s gastronomic achievements are becoming renowned nation-wide, thanks to the excellent work of establishments like Saffron Valley.