Sego chef earns statewide Golden Spoon honor

KANAB — Chef Shon Foster of Sego Restaurant has been recognized with a Golden Spoon Award from the Utah Res­taurant Association, marking a notable statewide honor for the Kanab restaurant.

Shon Foster, chef/owner of Sego in Kanab, and his wife Elizabeth pose with his Golden Spoon Award from the Utah Restaurant Association.

The Golden Spoon awards highlight top restaurants and cu­linary professionals across Utah, with rec­ognition typically go­ing to larger metro ar­eas such as Salt Lake City, Park City and St. George. Sego’s inclu­sion places the local restaurant among the state’s most respected dining destinations and reflects growing attention on rural cu­linary standouts.

Since opening, Sego has built a reputation for a seasonal, ingredi­ent-driven menu with a Southwestern influ­ence, pairing local sourcing with refined technique. Foster’s approach emphasizes balance and consis­tency, earning praise from both visitors and industry peers who pass through south­ern Utah.

The award brings added visibility to Kanab’s evolving food scene and underscores the role small, inde­pendent restaurants can play in shap­ing Utah’s broader culinary landscape, particularly in tour­ism-driven communi­ties where dining is increasingly part of the destination expe­rience.