Walk down Edison Street on any given evening and you'll notice something. There's a building glowing with warm light, its century-old brick facade somehow looking both historic and impossibly modern. Through the windows you can see people laughing, glasses clinking, the kind of scene that makes you want to abandon whatever plans you had and just... go inside. That's Franklin Ave Cocktails & Kitchen, and it's Salt Lake Magazine's 2025 Best Restaurant winner for a reason that becomes obvious the moment you step through those doors. The basement level alone tells you everything you need to know about what Matt Crandall and the Bourbon Group accomplished here. The space features art on every surface, exposed historic brickwork, and leather-trimmed bar seats that give the whole place a speakeasy vibe that doesn't feel forced or theme-park fake. One guest put it perfectly: "Delicious food, amazing service, and fun music! Came here for a work dinner and we all had a really great time. I think every single dish we had was delicious so I recommend them all."
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