ok, in the last month is it? These are the places I've patronized:
Local:
Cafe Med (Really like the kooftah, the kabobs, the hummus, and the Turkish yogurt pasta. Service is sometimes a bit choppy.)
Blue Plate Diner (Everything is awesome, and I do mean everything. If you are going for brunch during the weekend, be prepared for a crowd.)
The Other Place (My old reliable for Sunday brunch. Love the chicken breast pieces with rice, or the omelets. Friendly service, fun clientele.)
Tandoor (Indian on 3300 South. Only been open for a bit over a year, but the food was great, and the atmosphere was really nice.)
Golden Dragon (I've settled on this Chinese joint lately, though all in my area are really good--Little World and Ho-Ho Gourmet are the other ones. They are all owned by branches of the same family. Golden Dragon delivers!)
Curry in a Hurry (Oh so delicious halal curry. Spend a bit extra for the combo so you can get some veggies with your chicken curry, rice, and pita. I like the curry potatoes or spinach and curry potatoes. Also delicious home-made samosas)
Mad Greek (A small local chain, but still great. Tasty gyros and french fries, the also serve great omelets and dinner plates.)
Crown Burger (Another small local chain, also still great. There is an awesome chicken tenders dinner. I can't eat the full on pastrami burger anymore, but there is a much more manageable junior pastrami burger.)
The Soup Kitchen (Reliable, tasty, and friendly. Surprisingly filling for soup and sandwiches.)
Millies Burgers (Good quality, old-fashioned, drive-in experience.)
Chains:
Arctic Circle (I really like the one on 1700 South!)
Gandolfo's (I've been eating at the one in Sugarhouse, but the one on Main Street downtown is much, much better!)
Quizno's
Arby's
Chili's
Chili's was by far the worst meal out of the bunch--greasy and over-flavored. As a single guy who eats out a lot, I can definitely tell that quality is better at local joints--for the most part, they take pride in what they put on your plate, and there is a certain degree of artistry. I'll take Curry in a Hurry over McDonalds any day. In fact, it's been almost a couple years since I've eaten at McDonalds.