About Us
Michael McHenry
Chances are good you’ve dined at one of his restaurants.
This Experience Mastermind is the creative behind The McHenry Group, responsible for the:
1. All-day Brunch Oasis known as Sunday’s Best, voted Utah’s #1 Brunch!
2. Draper’s wood-fired darling–Oak Wood Fire Kitchen!
3. and Americana Bbq in St. George– Pica Rica BBQ; just named the #7 Best Texas Style Bbq in the Country!!!
Michael is an innovative trailblazer not only elevating the hospitality industry but responsible for igniting passion and inspiring future Leaders. He has:
● 2025 newly named CHAIRMAN of the Utah Restaurant Association Board
● Won Best Restaurant Concept 6x!
● Successfully sold 2 of 3 relevant brands at significant, high-value exits!
● Reached a landmark sale of St. George’s beloved BBQ Haven– Pica Rica in less than 29 months from the start of operations!
● Raised $8k for Downtown Alliance Employee Main Street Fire Fund in 1 night
● Won Restaurateur of The Year
● Generated over $750M+ in restaurant revenue!
● Paid out Millions in staff wages!
● Named No. 65 out of 100 Most Influential Restaurant CEOs in the country ● Recognized as a Nation’s Top 32 Rising Stars by FSR Magazine
● Created and employed 3,000+ jobs
● Opened 70+ restaurant
● Developed over 12 Successful Brands
And he shows no signs of slowing down; His newest concept, Sunday School, is Utah’s Never Seen Before Rooftop Palate Parlor & Weekend Brunch Club opened in 2025!
Salt Lake City just got more bubblier with the arrival of Sunday’s Best at the Post District! A 400 seat, non-stop Brunch’n Hard Oasis paired with an elegant & sophisticated Rooftop Lounge offering an upscale dinner menu that meets flirty cocktails and on weekends it turns into a must try Brunch Club. This elevated, sun-kissed lounge is open nightly and was thoughtfully designed to make you feel like you’re stepping into sunshine!!
Tyler Stokes
Co-Founder & Head Chef at Sunday’s Best; He’s an Award winning, published Chef, and a proven Restaurateur with over 28+ years of restaurant experience;
He’s honed his skills under some of the most talented chefs in the industry and pursuing his mission of providing truly exceptional dining experiences; And his restaurants have won Local & Regional awards;
Chef Stokes is also a proud owner and chef of the prized, neighborhood darling–Provisions Restaurant; He’s built a devoted following of craft food lovers that have made him a success and allowed him to do what he loves, connecting with people through food;
His latest venture, Noodlehead, is a captivating, fast-casual noodle and ramen gem nestled in the beloved Millcreek neighborhood.
Some more recognitions and accolades of Chef Stokes:
● First Sous Chef job age 19 yo
● First Executive Chef Job at 22yo
● Executive Chef of lookout cabin over 2002 Salt Lake Olympics, hosted by NBC
● Won Best on Mountain Chef at Lookout Cabin 2003, Ski Magazine
● Cooked privately for many politicians, athletes, celebrities etc. Beastie Boys, Ashton Kutcher, Pierce Bronson, Jeb Bush, John Kerry, Carol King, Bruce Springsteen, Rod Stewart, Jack Johnson, Jordan Clarkson, Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert, Jerry Sloan, Karl Malone, Lisa Barlow and many, many more.
● Opened The Grand Summit Hotel in Park City in 2002
● Opened Legends at Park City in 2004
● Opened The Hearth and Pete Dye Clubhouse at Promontory Club in Park City
● Opened first solo restaurant, Dashi in Ketchum Idaho, at 30 years old
● Best New Restaurant Sun Valley 2011, Sun Valley Magazine
● Opened Provisions in 2014
● Best Restaurant Salt lake City 2015, Salt Lake Magazine
● Best Restaurant Salt lake City 2016, Salt lake Magazine
● Best Restaurant Salt Lake City 2017, Salt Lake Magazine
● Best Restaurant Salt lake City 2018, Salt Lake Magazine
● Best New Restaurant 2014, City Weekly
● Best Restaurant 2015, City Weekly
● Opened Ginger Street with Michael McHenry in 2019
● Opened Sunday’s Best in 2021
● Opened Noodlehead 2024
● Opened Sunday’s Best at the Salt Lake International Airport in Oct 2024
● Opened Sunday's Best and Sunday School at the Post District in July 2025 ● Scheduled to open Sunday’s Best in St. George in 2026!