The Historic Eagle Building In Utah Is The New Home Of Caffe Molise
By Catherine Armstrong|Published August 29, 2019
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Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
Since 1993, Caffe Molise has been the place to go when you’re looking for delicious Italian food in a beautiful setting. In 2018, the restaurant moved to its new home in the historic Eagle Building, and if you haven’t visited since the move, you’ve got to go soon.
The Eagle Building was completed in 1916, and was constructed for the Fraternal Order of Eagles. It sits on the corner of 4th South and West Temple in Salt Lake City.
The building changed hands a few times over the decades. The American Legion occupied it from 1941 to 1950, when Equitable Life Insurance Company resided there from 1950 to the mid-1980s, and The Bay renovated the building in 1990.
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If you've lived in Utah for very long, you probably remember The Bay, a popular dance club that was a vibrant part of Salt Lake's nightlife for more than 20 years.
It closed several years ago, and the building was vacant again.
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In 2018, Caffe Molise took up residence in The Eagle Building, and the space was transformed into a beautiful restaurant. You'll find a blend of new modern fixtures and historic architectural details in the dining room.
You'll want to indulge in an appetizer here. The Pomodori e Mozzarella is a favorite. It consists of ripe, sliced Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, drizzled with an extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar reduction.
The dinner menu is full of authentic pasta dishes. You'll find traditional items like lasagna and ravioli, as well as lighter dishes tossed with fresh vegetables and olive oil.