Ruth's Chris Press Release, December 2005 Ruth’s Chris Steak House Signs Franchise Agreement for Salt Lake City, Utah People in Salt Lake City will soon be able to enjoy New Orleans-inspired appetizers, the finest U.S. Prime steaks, fresh seafood and classic desserts, all complemented by an award-winning wine list.
Nation's Restaurant News, November 2005 Private equity firms want restaurants for portfolios The emergence of two Burger Kings co-owners in th ding for Dunkin’ Donuts grabbed headlines from Wall Street to Montgomery Street, but keen observers of the restaurant finance scene were hardly surprised to see firms like Texas Pacific and Basin Capital listed among the pursuers.
The Enterprise, September 2005 Salt Lake firm to bring upscale steak house to Utah Latitude Restaurant Group, the Salt Lake City-based operator of the Mikado, Harry’s, Kampai and Hapa Grill eateries in Utah, has acquired franchise rights to bring the upscale Ruth’s Chris Steak House to Utah.
Nation's Restaurant News, August 2005 Employee morale crucial for Kwon Entrepreneur Gene Kwon runs a company of entrepreneurs. At least that's how he thinks of the 280 employees who are part of Latitude Restaurant Group.
Deseret Morning News, July 2005 11 Local Entrepreneurs Are Honored The Deseret Morning News ran an article announcing the 2005 Utah Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the year winners. Gene won for the Restaurant Hospitality category.
The Enterprise, June 2005 Latitude Restaurant Group buys former L’Avenue Bistro site in Sugar House The Enterprise business magazine featured the expansion of Kwon’s restaurant concept, Harry’s, to a second location.
The Salt Lake Tribune, May 2005 47 Years’ Worth is A Lot of Sukiyaki Utah’s Governor Jon Huntsman attended and reprised his role as a dishwasher, a job he performed at Mikado as a teenager.
Deseret Morning News, May 2005 24 Entrepreneurs are Award Finalists Deseret News article announcing Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the year finalists.
City Weekly, May 2005 What’s Hapa-ning The Salt Lake City Weekly’s food critic ran a rave review of Hapa Grill stating that the concept is arguably Latitude’s strongest and that Hapa Grill could fit into almost any neighborhood.
The Park Record, March 2005 Hapa Grill adds a little hula to Redstone Feature story about the grand opening of Hapa Grill discussing its unique menu concept and fresh, affordable food.