Story Behind Rawtopia

Omar Abou-Ismail is the founder of Rawtopia. He studied Geophysics at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Geophysics, in 2002. After working in his field of study for several years, he decided to quit his job and follow his passion of making healthy food and contributing to an eco-friendly environment. He loves making healthy, yet tasty food, while supporting sustainable agriculture. His loss of his father to cancer in December of 2004 ignited a driving force in him to create a restaurant that supports peoples’ evolution in their health goals, and provides a safe place for them to come in and eat without feeling guilt or worry. This is when Rawtopia was first established in Sugarhouse in Salt Lake City on 4th of July 2005 before moving to its current location in Olympus Hills Shopping Center on August 18, 2017.