Arempas

Arempas operates at 350 S State St in downtown Salt Lake City, built around the arepa, the split corn cake that anchors Venezuelan cooking and gets filled to order with meat, cheese, beans, and vegetables.

The kitchen runs an unusually long day, opening mid morning and staying open to midnight on Thursday and until three in the morning on Friday and Saturday. Very few downtown kitchens hold that window, which makes this a natural stop after a show or a late shift.

Breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner all appear on the same menu, with vegan options, vegetarian options, organic dishes, and small plates for lighter visits. Beer and coffee are served, and catering is available.

The business identifies as women owned and keeps a casual, cozy room with live music, free Wi-Fi, and space for groups. Parking is a mix of free and paid lot and street and can be somewhat difficult at busy hours. Wheelchair access covers the entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating.