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MEALS OUT OF MISFORTUNE PART 1 After a summer of pandemic and protests, local chefs have to get creative to keep the lights on.

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Can we add Mike Lee from the Senate? He’s a turd in the punch bowl. A spineless jellyfish. He’s a real Greg Hughes. @CHLOE_VONDYKE via Instagram This has to be my favorite description of Chris Stewart: “Utah’s flaccid, 2nd District Congressman.” @JASONSVANCE via Twitter

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Thank you so very much for the shoutout! Folks here in Utah have been so kind. We were and are so nervous about trying to open here with the countless amazing other food options. Thank you! @PORKYSKAUAI via Instagram

@SLCWEEKLY Complacent America

In the 1800s, America lent a hand to suffering communities across the globe. But after two successful wars in the 1900s, we became content with our greatness and missed many opportunities. In the 1930s, we accepted that all was well in Ukraine when millions were dying there of starvation. After World War II, we sat idly-by while Russia turned eastern Europe into a communist paradise. In the 1990s, we declined to intervene during the genocide in Rwanda, and later did little to assist Rohingyas fleeing Myanmar and Uighurs incarcerated in China. In 2019 we stood pat, pleasuring ourselves in our usual ways, as Communist China slipped a noose around the neck of Hong Kong. When the coronavirus landed on our shores in early 2020, we were too preoccupied to

@CITYWEEKLY save our own elderly from its devastations. Now, in the fall, with students in the crosshairs, our minds and hearts are focused on how to re-open bars and attend sports events. This week, as the West Coast is consumed in apocalyptic fire, we pause a moment with furrowed brows as we head out the door to restaurants. KIMBALL SHINKOSKEY Woods Cross

Protests Do Not Serve Blacks

The Black Lives Matter protests are a disgrace. The cop who killed George Floyd will be tried for murder. Many jurisdictions have outlawed law enforcement using chokeholds. Your “protests” rampaging, looting, burning businesses, killing anyone protecting property are obscene and self-destructive to black employment (As of June 2020: 15.4% unemployment).

@SLCWEEKLY Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream that all people would be judged on the content of their characters, not the top layer of their epidermis. Now all that matters is that epidermis. Where is the gratitude for the 30-plus government programs targeting assistance to blacks? These programs are mainly paid for by 72% white Americans. Where are the fathers for the black babies born to single women (77% fatherless)? Where are the black children studying for professions in our global world (40% high school dropout rate for black males)? Where are the black penitents regretting their murders of other black men (90% +)? Statistically, the safest place for black Americans is in police custody. Where are the kneeling celebrities who put their time and fortunes into vocational training and businesses to hire unemployed black parolees? VICKI MARTIN Clearfield

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What are your favorite Utah restaurants? Name a restaurant we have to try. Mikey Saltas Takashi, The Other Place, Bombay House, Chabaar Beyond Thai and Sicilia Mia. Definitely try Ruth’s Diner and Carmine’s. Chelsea Neider Green Pig, Vertical Diner, All Chay. Definitely should try Shanghai Cafe. Eric Granato Trolley Wing Co., La Frontera, Salazar’s Cafe and The Pie. A must try? China Grill! Kathryn Kalodimos Eva. Copper Onion. Must try Manoli’s Kelly Boyce Diversion Social Eatery. Arempa’s. Tona Sushi. Slackwater Pizza. A must try? Daley’s Wood Fire barbecue in Farmington—prepare for the best food coma of your life. Cody Winget Royal India, Mazza, Landmark Grill and Cafe Trang. Tiburon is a must try. Larry Carter The Dodo Restaurant. Apollo Burger. R & R BBQ. A must try: Chile-Tepin Christa Zaro Laziz Georgiann Petrogeorge Riverhorse. Sapa. Yuki Yama Sushi. A must try: Porcupine Alissa Dimick Italian Village. Yoko Ramen. A must try: La Macarena in Murray.

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don’t like to have my picture taken, so I have only a few photos taken of me with celebrities, politicians or the rich and famous. I just don’t photograph well, so I prefer not to be seen next to someone who would regret having me in the frame with them. Somewhere, I’ve got photos of myself with Jerry Jeff Walker and Rosanne Cash, but that’s about it on the celebrity front. The rich and famous know that I’ve nothing to offer, so they astutely avoid me anyway. No photographs there at all. I do have a photo with Jon Huntsman Jr., in which he looks great, of course—always with a perfect smile and not a hair out of place. But when I look at it, I only see me, the disheveled fat slug. I tolerate that photo because now I can actually prove that I’m just one handshake away from Barack Obama, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and probably every other world leader of note over the past couple of decades. As a U.S. ambassador to both Russia and China (has anyone ever done that?) at such a pivotal time in American history, it’s a certainty that Huntsman will have a book release in his future. He’s also met Donald Trump. As some victims of Trump’s alleged sexual abuse also allege, Trump was always a germophobe, even before COVID-19 spread to every American family except his own, so I can’t be sure he and Huntsman ever shook hands. I can’t therefore connect my hand to Trump’s, thank goodness. One less thing in my life to be ashamed about. A few years ago, I was minding my own business at Gallivan Plaza during an event when who should I bump into but Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes. We only knew each

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other by name. He wanted a photo with me. I don’t know why he did. And I don’t remember why I didn’t beg off. Maybe I had a skinny shirt on that day, but I do recall thinking, “What’s this? He thinks I’m a celebrity?” We were barely past the opening pleasantries when up popped the camera phones and history was made: John Saltas and Sean Reyes united in holy digital pixels for time and all eternity. I was reminded of that photo op today when I saw pictures of Reyes at the most recent Trump COVID-19 superspreader rally in Nevada. I was more than reminded, actually, because he’s wearing the exact same look on his face as he wore in his photograph with me—one of astute, loyal, loving and absolute adoration. Ahh, shucks, I never knew he cared. You can see his glow for Trump, his “pick me, pick me” pet-adoption puppy eyes, and that’s the very look I thought he reserved for me. I was flattered but now not flattered, because I like guys who don’t two-time on me. You want Trump, Sean? Take him. I’m out. Next to Reyes is Rick Harrison, the pawn-shop guy from the TV program Pawn Stars. I’ve haven’t watched the program since the old man died and Rick Jr. and Chumlee got skinny (basically humiliating me), but it’s Las Vegas, where of course a hustler like Harrison would back a hustler like Trump. It appears Reyes and Harrison have front row seats, along with a battery of bald men—one who looks to be an MMA fighter, another who might be a graveyardshift pit boss at Four Queens and other sundry C-list celebrities. Honestly, in the town that Sinatra built, the best you can do is Rick Harrison in the front row? Really? That should tell you plenty about both Reyes and Trump if you think about it. On the bottom right of the image is a chyron displaying the number of American COVID-19 deaths at that time:

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195,755. The image itself thus becomes a middle finger to all Americans who take the science of the disease seriously and have taken every uncomfortable precaution possible since March—not a single person among the two dozen or so faces framed is wearing a mask. That’s how I’m able to tell how Reyes feels about Trump. I can see his loving smile. It was reported that some people did wear masks to the rally. That will not be enough to sway those Vegas bookies, though, in pulling this betting event off the table. It’s a prohibitive bet that the crowd there presents a clear and present danger to the rest of us. I question why we would let Reyes back into Utah at all. He could give a rat about slowing the spread of COVID and his message to Utahns is that he is above making sacrifices. In the court of public perception and aerosol coronavirus spread, what happens in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas. Reyes made a buffoon of himself. His recklessness makes him more likely than a coffee-shop barista to sicken someone. He should pay for that. He should also pay for knowingly attending an event that was counter to the health policies of Nevada. Some law and order attorney general he is. Reyes wants a job in the Trump administration. Since nitwits like Larry Kudlow, Betsy DeVos and Peter Navarro surround Trump, it’s hard to argue that Reyes is not qualified for a Trump administration position. Qualifications don’t matter with Trump—shameless loyalty does. Reyes has that by the bushel. We know because he wore his electric blue suit to the pep rally. He sticks out like the only good tooth among a pile of rotting incisors. For his own gain, he was willing to sicken himself and his fellow Utahns. If that isn’t also rotten, I don’t know what is. Vote Greg Skordas for Utah Attorney General. CW Send comments to john@cityweekly.net

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So that’s what Gary Herbert is scared of—the spit and bile of the mad anti-maskers, and their lawsuit. Let’s start with The Salt Lake Tribune’s coverage of 400 people gathered at the Capitol to rail against the governor’s K-12 order—you know, the one to keep kids and their families safe from COVID-19? Nah, those kids have got to breathe. Here’s what one commenter said: “I’m pretty sure that Herbert will succumb to the political pressure from the Karens and let the mask order for schools expire on Dec 31. Cox … won’t have the guts to institute a new one.” The lawsuit was filed by former state Rep. Morgan Philpot, the right-wing goto lawyer who also represented Ammon Bundy after the occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. “The 46-page lawsuit cites the state and U.S. Constitution and Book of Mormon (a scripture of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) as authority,” Fox13 News reports. We are indeed the land of the free—as in, free from good sense.

Remember the days when sewage seeped into the Great Salt Lake? There is still plenty of pollution flowing into the iconic salt water lake, and the International Coastal Cleanup 2020 intends to stem that tide. While some pollution is still due to industry, much comes from city streets, parking lots, farms, construction sites and logging and mining operations. This annual cleanup targets trash that threatens the wildlife habitat and water quality. “Because all waterways in our watershed flow to the Great Salt Lake, you can collect trash anywhere within our terminal basin. Whether on the beach of Great Salt Lake, along the Jordan River Parkway or in runoff gutters along your own street— anywhere you remove trash will improve water quality, wildlife habitat and the health of the Great Salt Lake ecosystem,” organizers say. Check map, ThursdayMonday, Sept. 24-28, 9 a.m.- 9 p.m., free. https://bit.ly/3kj6h7J

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The news reports that unemployment claims “hold steady.” That doesn’t mean much to the 155,800 who are out of work now, many due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hiring During COVID features local human resources representatives and recruiters who will share what they’re seeing in their field and tell you how to stand out in the competition. “We’ll discuss the current job market in Utah and tips for standing out in a crowded candidate pool,” organizers say. There’s time at the end for Q&A. Virtual, Thursday, Sept. 17, 6-7:15 p.m., free. https://bit.ly/3hg4gHr

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Five years ago, 2,000 rape kits sat idle and untested in the state. Kits used to sit on the shelf for years before being tested, according to a Salt Lake Tribune report. Now it’s more like 90 days, with a plan to reduce that to 30 days. “Since 2015, 11,193 sexual-assault kits in Utah have been tested, according to data from the crime lab,” the Trib reported. “This has led to 5,025 forensic DNA profiles being entered into a national database and 1,979 suspects being identified.” That’s a big deal if you consider rape to be a human rights issue. Thank Rep. Angela Romero, D-Salt Lake, for pushing ahead with a law that is not just about rape, but women’s rights and a commitment to punishing the perpetrators.

If you didn’t know that Black women are the ones who started the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements, then you can’t really understand how race and gender play out in the political environment. “The Black Lives Matter and #MeToo movements have placed a spotlight on enduring racial and gender inequalities in the U.S.,” says the Utah Women and Leadership Project. The Exploring the Intersectionality of Race and Gender panel discussion features Sui Lang L. Panoke, Michelle Love-Day, Dr. Christy Glass and Dr. LaShawn Williams. They will explore women and girls of color and how they navigate politics, the workplace, education and mental health services. “The panel will also examine the roles of power and identity and how they contribute to the experience of marginalization and oppression for many women,” say organizers. Learn to challenge race and gender norms and break stereotypes. Virtual, Friday, Sept. 18, 12-1:30 p.m., free. https://bit.ly/33gFPEO

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Everyone has sensibilities these days, and they want you to have them, too. Of course, they want you to have their sense of sensibility. Utah Sen. Mike Lee is shocked, just shocked, that Netflix is showing Cuties. Before you understand the political ire, you need to think back on Hillary Clinton and her alleged pizza parlor sex business. “Calls to remove the film have been amplified by supporters of a conspiracy theory that top Democrats and celebrities are behind a global child trafficking ring,” the “failing” New York Times wrote. BTW, Lee is also upset about social media’s liberal bias, despite the lack of evidence. But Cuties, from film director Maïmouna Doucouré, has a message for American culture and its moralistic parents: “The more sexualized a woman appears on social media, the more girls will perceive her as successful.” It’s the best PR a film could hope for.

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counselor and corporate trainer Michelle Porcelli, hospice chaplain JeanneLauree Olsen, writer and Munga Punga founder Robin Konie, and podcaster/sustainability advocate Adam Peek. The words and performances they offer will inspire people to thoughtfulness and action during a time when it has become understandably easy to feel hopeless. Limited in-person tickets are available for $50, with masks required and distanced seating between household groups, via phone only at 801-581-7100. Live-stream tickets are $15, with email required to receive instructions to live-stream link. (Scott Renshaw)

Back in the spring, as it became clear that live events were going to need to go on hold, Front Row Film Roast co-owner and co-founder Jessica Sproge had to consider whether their enterprise—a live comedy accompaniment of film screenings, in the familiar style of Mystery Science Theater 3000—could work in a virtual format. “We had our anxieties, of course, because it’s like, ‘What if someone’s internet goes down, or if people didn’t like the format, because nothing beats a live show,’” Sproge recalls. “It is more difficult, a little more awkward. It’s like, ‘God, I hope people are laughing at this.’” Local audiences have been laughing at Front Row Film Roasts since they launched at Brewvies in February 2018. Sproge and her crew of writers and comedians have found a successful formula in bypassing MST3K’s preference for low-budget B-movies in favor of more familiar, popular titles like Twilight, Fast & Furious and Space Jam. While the shows might seem off-the-cuff,

to have a pet in a poor family to what it’s like to realize that you’re poor. “I didn’t know I was poor until I transferred to another school, and me and my friend were the only ones at that school standing in line for the free lunch,” he says in Translate This. “We felt sorry for those other kids, ‘That’s sad how they all have to pay. Fucking losers.’” Esparza visits Wiseguys Gateway (194 S. 400 West, wiseguyscomedy. com) Sept. 18-19, 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m., $25. Social distancing capacity restrictions and other safety measures remain in place; visit the website for details. (SR)

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they’re generated from the performers watching the movie three times, and creating a shared document of jokes to create a script that’s around 90 percent set when the show begins. This week’s virtual Front Row Film Roast of Fight Club (Saturday, Sept. 19, 8 p.m. MT) is free with registration for the screening link at frontrowfilmroast.com. And Sproge wants those who watch to get involved in the fun. “We encourage people to go on social media, tweet at us, share a joke,” she says. “Then during the show I’ll share, ‘This person said this thing.’ That way we know someone is watching.” (SR)

Becoming a character in the Star Wars universe brings with it many opportunities to translate that association into public appearances. But with the COVID pandemic shutting down comic and fan conventions around the country, actor Dominic Pace—who played the bounty hunter Gekko in the Disney+ Star Wars series The Mandalorian—found a way to get out among the fans that would also help support small businesses. Pace brings a sort of barnstorming public appearance tour to Utah this week, visiting Rogue Toys in West Jordan (6904 S. Redwood Road) on Sunday, Sept. 20 from noon-4 p.m. Having already connected with a Rogue Toys location in Las Vegas, Pace was invited to the Utah store, where he will be using some of the proceeds from his (socially-distanced) photo ops and other merchandise sales to support local charities, including those supported by Star Wars-affiliated organizations like the 501st Legion.

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Fifteen years into his career as a comedian, Felipe Esparza became an overnight success. That’s what can happen when you win Last Comic Standing, as Esparza did in 2010. It was a great piece of mass-audience validation for a comedian who launched his career after a stint in rehab, where he made it one of his recovery goals to try stand-up comedy after teaching himself the craft from library books and videotapes of other comedians’ routines. Amazingly, Esparza’s career only continues to grow. In 2017, his self-produced comedy special Translate This made its way to HBO, which Esparza said in a 2018 interview with Las Vegas Magazine gave him “newer fans who have never heard of me.” The Mexican-born comedian stays busy with his podcast What’s Up Fool, and saw his latest stand-up special, Bad Decisions, drop on Netflix earlier this month. Not surprisingly, Esparza has found much of his material in his immigrant upbringing in Los Angeles, from what it means

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The past six months have forced all of us to re-think a lot of things. For this Saturday’s TedX Salt Lake event—the continuation of an annual fall tradition—more than a dozen artists, writers, government representatives, scientists and performers will offer a full day of presentations under the fitting thematic umbrella of “(Un)Conventional Wisdom.” The four sessions for the Sept. 19 program—available entirely virtually—are organized around some specific topic areas. The opening session, “Think,” kicks off with Dr. Angela Dunn (pictured), the Utah state epidemiologist who has become a local celebrity at official state press conferences for reasons we all would have preferred not to take place. Freestyle artist C. Valenta, student Kennedy Pawloski, singer/songwriter and head of University of Utah Vocal Studies program Jazzy Olivo, and worker advocate Sydne Jacques round out that opening session. Among the fascinating presenters keeping things lively throughout the rest of the day are cellist Steven Sharp Nelson, dancer Chelsea Keefer, actor/ filmmaker Danor Gerald, artist and former CUAC executive director Adam Bateman,

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With a note of self-deprecation, Pace says that huge crowds aren’t really a concern when he makes an appearance: “The good news is, I’m not Jason Momoa. If 15-20 people show up during a five-hour period that’s a decent showing.” However, for this life-long Star Wars enthusiast and veteran character actor, being even a small part of the franchise is something he loves to share. “I got involved in this business because of George Lucas,” Pace recalls. “I got a tattoo of [Gekko] on my shoulder. The Empire Strikes Back was my first experience of the magic of cinema. Representing the [Star Wars] brand with pride has been a dream come true.” (SR)

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musicians and conductor interact on stage in this different set-up, both in terms of how safe and comfortable they feel, and how they adapt to the process of listening to one another in a different configuration. But he also wants to be listening to the response of the audience—“Is there a buzz in the lobby, or are people being quiet as they go to their cars,” he says. Everyone will be adjusting, it’s clear, but Brosvik says, “I’m feeling very positive about what lies ahead.” As anyone starting a new job knows, that’s half the battle. CW

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tarting a new job is always stressful, even more so if you’re moving to a new city to do so. Now add the fact that you’re making these life changes in the middle of a pandemic. And throw on top of that the fact that you’re trying to figure out how to get a performing arts organization back on stage for audiences again. Steven Brosvik was announced as the new President and CEO of Utah Symphony / Utah Opera in June, making a move from his previous position as Chief Operating Officer for the Nashville Symphony. Less than a month after officially starting this position, Brosvik is overseeing the re-launch of the USUO fall season, with significant modifications necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The season kicks off Sept. 17-19 with a program headlined by Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings; seating capacity will be extremely limited to ensure social distancing, which is why the Symphony will perform each program in three individual performances instead of the usual two. As unsettling as it has been trying to figure out the logistics of this new normal, Brosvik has been trying to look on the bright side of coming into a new situation at a time when everyone is already having to think in new ways. “We’ve gone back and forth here at home between, Is this the worst possible time to make a transition,” Brosvik says, “or maybe is it the best?” Brosvik began the process of looking ahead with a couple of factors firmly in mind. “One, was continued safety for everyone,” he says, “whether that’s the performers on stage, support staff backstage, or the audience. But the second one is a really intense focus here in getting live music back onstage. The company has been working on this collectively since March, so there was a lot already in place.”

As the company moved toward making that focus a reality, it became clear that safety considerations would impact the works that could be programmed, at least initially. The stage configuration for the musicians will allow for greater distancing between the performers. Additionally, only those musicians who can perform while wearing a mask are permitted on stage—which means no woodwinds or brass, and only strings, percussion, piano and harp. Brosvik notes that the conversations between the USUO staff and the musicians are ongoing as circumstances continue to evolve. “So much of that conversation has been really open, so we can understand what the levels of concern are, and answer follow-up questions,” he says. “Staff musicians were on furlough for a healthy chunk of the summer, so we were having a lot of conversations before everybody came back in, sending everyone the safety protocols and making sure they understand. … Everyone has stepped forward and been willing to lean into the conversation, but also lean back and be willing to listen.” While the goal is, of course, ultimately to get a full orchestra back on stage, Brosvik insists that will only happen if it can be done safely. And because the question of what is and is not safe changes on a seemingly daily basis, the people who decide the USUO programming have been forced to plan only a few weeks at a time. “[Utah Symphony music director] Thierry Fischer and [Utah Opera artistic director] Christopher McBeth have reprogrammed these first weeks of concerts several times,” Brosvik says. “It was, ‘If we can’t do this, what’s another option?’ There’s been a lot of work and contingency planning.” An additional challenge for a symphony and opera company is the reality that a significant percentage of the audience is older, and therefore likely to be in higher-risk groups for COVID-19 complications. Brosvik says that there has been a concerted effort to reach out to season ticket-holders, work with them and address their concerns. “We’re asking, ‘How are you feeling, are you planning on attending,’ explaining the situation and our current safety protocols, trying to help them make safe decisions for them,” he says. “Everyone has a different level of comfort. If somebody wants to wait, keep all of their tickets on account, and wait to see how things progress, that’s absolutely fine.” Waiting to see how things progress is now part of Brosvik’s job description as well. He notes that as these first scheduled performances take place, he’s going to have his eyes and ears on several things. That includes how the

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Meals Out of Part 1

After a summer of pandemic and protests, local chefs have to get creative to keep the lights on.

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Fratelli’s Dave Cannell and Pete Cannella

Catching Up With Local Chefs

Pete CANNELLA & Dave Cannell

Fratelli’s COVID Update

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Pete Cannella notes: “While we were planning to close temporarily to move to our new location, COVID-19 forced us to be closed longer than expected. At our new location, we now offer a full-service deli, espresso bar and gelato. We also offer private dining in our bar area and have expanded seating areas so we can accommodate social-distancing protocols. Our hours are Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (closed Sundays). We offer our complete menu for takeout services as well.” (Aimee L. Cook)

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The co-owners of Fratelli Ristorante, Pete Cannella and Dave Cannell, grew up in the industry, learning the ropes while working for their late uncle, Joe Cannella, of Cannella’s downtown restaurant that closed this past summer after 42 years in business. The name Fratelli means “brothers” in Italian. Pete is the brother in the kitchen, making the homemade sausage and sauces, while Dave is the front-of-house guy (although Dave makes a mean lasagna and the eggplant Parmesan, using his grandmother Mary’s recipe.) Now in its 13th year, Fratelli boasts a new location, where the brothers look forward to bringing more authentic Italian cuisine to customers both old and new. “I get my inspiration from traveling through Italy,” Pete says. “I have made over 100,000 plates of carbonara of the years, but my favorite dish is the Margherita pizza. I enjoy the sense of community that owning a restaurant brings, a gathering spot where people can come and enjoy good food.” Running the restaurant continues to be a fam-

ily affair; on the weekends, you’ll find their parents filling in where needed, and during the summer, Pete’s daughter is learning how it’s all done. “We learned from my uncle the importance of customer service early on,” Dave says. “We want everyone who dines here to have the best experience possible. We work hard on building relationships by treating people right and providing good food.”

arch 16, 2020: a fateful date for local restaurateurs and bar owners, the day Gov. Herbert announced statewide restrictions on the hospitality industry intended to curtail the spread of COVID-19. Dining rooms and bars were closed to in-room service, which meant that eateries could only serve takeout or meals for delivery, while Utah bars essentially became “dry” under state directives. The shocking closures also put a crimp in the publication schedule of Devour Utah, City Weekly’s sister publication that celebrates the local food and beverage scene. It left in limbo a number of stories written by Devour staff for an upcoming “chef” issue. Since then, several eateries highlighted in that issue have sadly closed for good! Even though restrictions since March have eased and many eateries and bars now offer indoor dining (but with wait-staff donning masks and gloves and tables carefully spaced apart), Devour Utah remains on hiatus until the local hospitality industry is able to support our food-centric publication. As part of City Weekly’s ongoing COVID coverage, we’re pleased to publish the untold Devour stories, allowing members of the local culinary industry to tell their stories of survival. John Rasmuson, meanwhile, tells the tale of a national chain that silently departed the Utah dining scene without so much as a tah-tah.

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BY DEVOUR UTAH WRITERS AIMEE L. COOK, MERRY LYCETT HARRISON, HEATHER L. KING AND JOHN RASMUSON

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Courchevel Bistro’s Clement Gelas

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The Porch’s Jen Gilroy

Jen Gilroy Jen Gilroy might just be the phoenix of Salt Lake’s small-but-mighty chef world. She made a name for herself with the eclectic Meditrina. Then, she switched gears and opened Southern-focused Porch in Daybreak. Next came the leveling of the original Meditrina location and a move to the Granary District. Then, Meditrina surprisingly closed, and ELEVO rose from the ashes. But the new SugarHood spot was short-lived thanks to COVID-19, and Gilroy’s Porch is all that currently remains as the bedrock of her restaurant legacy. “Time to close one chapter to open another,” Gilroy said of the closure of Meditrina. And now, months into the global pandemic, it seems prophetic. Porch is now the steady spot that Gilroy’s fans and followers can go to for her particular brand of creative dining. Familiar faces and food are a constant here. The restaurant’s website description reads, “At Porch, we offer new American cuisine crossed with southern comfort food along with small plates favorites inspired by our former restaurant, Meditrina.” “I am fortunate to have brought my leadership team from Meditrina down south,” says Gilroy. “Chef Josh McNeely has been a Porchonian from the beginning.” Today, elements of each of Gilroy’s

Clement Gelas chapters are evident on the menus at Porch. Favorite small plates from Meditrina like the Korean BBQ pork belly and tangy house kimchi or the original shrimp & grits find a tasteful place among the colorful Porch salad built around arugula, chevre, watermelon, pecans and served with a cider bourbon vinaigrette. You’ll even find the citrus-dusted grilled shrimp mac & cheese with pickled apple relish she prepared on Guy’s Grocery Games TV show. Fortunately, the location of Porch on Daybreak’s SoDaRow has allowed the restaurant to flourish over the years. “It feels really good to be part of a growing community and neighborhood,” Gilroy continues. With a Shop in Utah grant in place and buy one, get one free deals on offer during lunch and happy hour, Gilroy is poised to weather the unexpected at Porch as she rediscovers her passion for creating memorable, delectable food that appeals to a broad range of diverse palates. (Heather L. King) PORCH

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Chef Clement Gelas’ story can be told through his signature dish, baked cruzet, on the menu at the Courchevel Bistro in Park City. One bite of this hearty, delicious, traditional dish, and you understand how, for centuries, it sustained the high-altitude peasants of his home in the Haute-Savoie region of the French Alps. As executive chef and senior director of club operations for Talisker, Gelas’ French European fare includes Idaho trout bouillabaisse, côte de boeuf, and coq au vin (braised chicken) as well as scrumptious desserts like dark chocolate molten and apple beignet. Everything is fresh and made to order, something you can witness for yourself through a glass partition. Gelas’ journey as a chef began at home where he learned the patience required to make everything properly from scratch with locally sourced ingredients. He was mentored by chef Jean Sulpice, the youngest French chef to ever receive a Michelin star, and with whom he went foraging in the mountains in the early mornings. Gelas made his way to New York and then on to Utah 10 years ago where he could once again feel at home in the mountains. The chef’s friendly exuberance is on display

as he matches traditional, regional cuisine with innovation, using only the highest-quality ingredients, ultimately creating fine dining that is warm and approachable. Courchevel Bistro, which is owned and operated by Talisker Club, was recently recognized by CNN as one of the top 20 restaurants in the world for 2020. Bravo, Chef!

Courchevel Bistro’s COVID Update

When Courchevel Bistro reopened in mid-June, Main Street in Park City was already busy. Talisker Club’s preexisting customer base and frequent diners returned. Inside, furniture had been rearranged with tables spaced a safe distance apart for larger gatherings. But, for now, Chef Gelas says, most prefer outside dining. “The food and service remain consistent with the brand,” he says. “We just have a lot more steps of service and dedicated positions to ensure everyone’s safety.” (Merry Lycett Harrison) COURCHEVEL BISTRO

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AUBERGE RESORTS COLLECTION

Galen Zamarra The Lodge at Blue Sky

Galen Zamarra As a James Beard award-winning executive chef, Galen Zamarra attended the Culinary Institute of America in New York and worked in a Manhattan hotel restaurant before beginning his stint at The Lodge at Blue Sky a year ago. Now that the chef has settled in nicely, he aims at creating dishes that focus on ingredients while expanding the pallets of diners. “I use music and art to serve as a foundation and inspiration for creativity,” Zamarra says. “Our menu changes seasonally, and we strive at creating an exciting culinary experience. We hope to create experiences that people can’t get anywhere else.” Zamarra is working to create the infrastructure for more year-round local food and to create a culinary understanding of the region and what it could be known for. “Food is interesting; it is something we have to have,” Zamarra says. “When we take the time to really think about food, it is exciting for a chef. Food is a luxury for some people—that experience is what excites me and allows me to be very creative. I like to think about the whole experience together.” Zamarra won the Rising Star award from the James Beard Foundation at age 24, when, he says, younger chefs in the kitchen were “getting things done.” The chef admits the award took him by surprise. “It was great because it came out of the blue,” he says. “it’s not like my name was on the menu. It was nice to get that recognition, and it was important as I learned how to use it in the future.”

Blue Sky’s COVID Update:

Galen Zamarra: “We had to make significant changes to our operation as a whole. First and foremost, we follow guidelines to ensure our guests and staff are safe, although most

guidelines were already in place for our kitchens and are preventative for COVID as well. So, in the kitchen, it isn’t very different, except we go through many more gloves than before and have to wear masks. We also spread our work/prep areas out further to social distance in the kitchen. We have to clean and disinfect our stations, kitchen and dining rooms throughout the day. “Blue Sky is perhaps unique and somewhat ideally designed to handle this pandemic. Our property is spread out, and most of our rooms are individual buildings. The result is that our guests have a lot of space and can enjoy their stay without having to worry too much about the virus. “What has changed is our guests’ behavior. We see them eating outdoors and ordering room service more than ever. Also, they eat every meal here instead of venturing into town. The hotel itself is quite busy, and we are at the moment mostly full just serving our hotel guests, without the room to take many “out of house” guests (due to COVID spacing and cover limits in the dining room). “Further, we created different culinary experiences to encourage outdoor dining and exploring the property, such as picnics, packed lunches and private chef dinners at our remote locations. These are all hugely popular. Our private event business has shifted as well. Since we cannot host large gatherings over 50 people, our weddings have all been small affairs, anywhere from 2 to 40 people. Again, Blue Sky is perfect for these “elopements” and micro weddings.” (Aimee L. Cook) YUTA, THE LODGE AT BLUE SKY

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Fred Moesinger, Caffé Molise and BTG Wine Bar

Fred Moesinger Owner/chef of Caffé Molise and BTG Wine Bar, Fred Moesinger is a selftaught culinary master having got his start in a St. George restaurant before moving to SLC. Once here, in 2001, he began working alongside the original owner of Caffé Molise before taking it over in 2003. Chef Fred loves the food-service industry—the activity, working with people and making good food. “I cook at home pretty regularly, too. I always enjoy going through old Julia Child’s cookbooks, Moesinger says. “I love Spanish and Indian cuisine as well and find inspiration there.” Those cuisines may be behind the flavors of his most popular dish on the menu, which he says is the pork tenderloin. Both spicy and savory, it’s enhanced by the “sweet of the fig compote.” Moving into their new location at the historic Eagles Building on West Temple in 2018 allowed them to create a space where people could relax and savor great food while taking in the ambiance of both Caffé Molise and BTG Wine Bar. “We have enjoyed the experience of putting it all together,” Chef Fred said. “It was challenging, but we are pleased with how it all worked out. We knew we could re-create what we had in the old spot, because it was re-

ally organic and had a lot of charm. We went forward with what we felt would work best for this spot.”

Caffé Molise’s COVID Update:

Fred Moesinger: “We closed for about a month but kept cooks on at the restaurant and provided meals for our staff during the closure. We reopened for takeout and did that for about a month until we got more guidance and felt more comfortable welcoming people back for in-house dining. “Initially, we reopened for dinner service only so we could work through any kinks and get more comfortable and familiarize ourselves with the new regulations and guidelines. We recently added lunch service, so our hours of operation (for now) are Sunday-Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch and 5-9 p.m. for dinner. On Friday and Saturday, we’re open from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch and 5-10 p.m. for dinner. The wine bar is open, too, every day at 5 p.m.” (Aimee L. Cook) CAFFE MOLISE/BTG WINE BAR

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As the Cup Turns Alas, poor Dunkin’, I knew you well. BY JOHN RASMUSON

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balances at other restaurants thanks to prodding by City Weekly. A call or e-mail to the Dunkin’ franchisee, Sizzling Platter LLC in Murray, will result in a transfer of the money to another of the company’s restau-

Not all is lost with your Dunkin’ reward card

Have you been left in the lurch as all seven Dunkin’ restaurants in Utah were closed without notice July 6? Customers holding DD Perks Rewards cards or Dunkin’ gift cards will be now be able to use the cash

ter misjudged the market’s appetite for coffee and donuts. America may indeed run on DD, but Utah apparently can run without it. Sizzling Platter isn’t providing any explanation. I know because I asked a few times. Why close all seven DD restaurants in one day without notice? Why stiff loyal guests whose rewards cards have cash balances? Finally, a woman from a Chicago public relations firm e-mailed me to say Sizzling Platter declined to comment. I was left feeling more betrayed than inconvenienced (a personal problem, I concede.) A few weeks ago, I walked to the DD restaurant on 2100 South and 1500 East as I had done hundreds of times in the last seven years. The DD signs had been removed leaving empty, rusty frames. I peered in the window. The cheery space where I often read City Weekly on Thursdays was upended, dark and forlorn. As I walked home, I wondered if the seven DD restaurants were casualties of the COVID pandemic as were such other notables as Mazza on 900 South and Cannella’s. However, there had been some corporate belt-tightening before the coronavirus gained a foothold in the U.S. Dunkin’ announced the closure of 450 limited-menu outlets in Speedway convenience stores across 32 states. Then, in July, citing revenue losses of 20 percent, the company said 350 additional restaurants would be closed. Thus, as this loyal guest began to adjust to post-DD inconvenience, I felt the sting of salt in my wounds. DD announced a collaboration with Post to sell coffee-flavored breakfast cereal. Two popular flavors—Caramel Macchiato and Mocha Latte—will be “hitting the shelves this month in a tasty tribute to Dunkin’ fans,” the company said. Will Utah’s jilted Dunkin’ fans warm to the tasty tribute? Not this one. ■

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a cultural mainstay that there is a DD restaurant for every 1,200 Massachusetts residents. In my 30-minute commute to work, I passed three DD restaurants, and in the dark days of winter, I often stopped for coffee, available in small, medium and large sizes—not tall, grande, venti. A DD restaurant is as unpretentious as Dr. Anthony Fauci. It has a workingman’s ambience and a business model based on no-frills efficiency. But you always get a good cup of coffee for a good price. It is the coffee that commands a loyal following, not the donuts. Call it what you will—flavorful, aromatic, mellow—the DD brew has such a distinctive quality, I could pick it out in a blind tasting. DD was chiefly a “beverage-forward” coffee company even before “donuts” was expunged from the logo. Since the 1950s, it has sold donuts as a coffee complement. The eponymous “dunkin’ donut”—a Q-shaped, unglazed, cake confection— fell by the wayside as bagels, muffins and croissants found a place on the menu. Krispy Kreme, on the other hand, is a donut factory outlet which also happens to sell beverages like coffee. That subtle distinction doomed Krispy Kreme’s muchheralded incursion into DD’s New England turf 17 years ago. Although its signature glazed donut might have been superior to DD’s, its coffee was not. Krispy Kreme withdrew from Massachusetts in 2007. DD restaurants were brought to Utah by franchisee Sizzling Platter LLC in Murray. The first, in 2013, was on the corner of 200 East and 400 South. On opening day, a line formed at 4 a.m. In a celebratory column I wrote in City Weekly at the time, I reported plans to build 18 DD restaurants along the Wasatch Front over five years. That less than half were built suggests that Sizzling Plat-

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s it does so often these days, the bad news circulated in the flotsam and jetsam of the Twitterverse. In this instance, however, it wasn’t more presidential drivel. It was about Dunkin’, the coffeeand-donut company formerly known as Dunkin’ Donuts. The bad news (“wicked bad!” if you speak a New England dialect)? Utah’s meager share of the company’s 10,000-or-so restaurants—seven to be exact—had been summarily closed. The Tweet ended on this note of disingenuity: “We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to our loyal guests.” Bear with me as I parse “loyal guest” and “inconvenience”—a task for which I am wellversed. Full disclosure: I am a loyal guest. I have a Dunkin’ Donuts Perks Reward card in my wallet; I buy Dunkin’ coffee at the supermarket; I own a few shares of stock dating to 2012 when Mitt Romney and Bain Capital took Dunkin’ Donuts public. Despite last year’s rebranding, which disappeared “donuts” from the company name, I cling to “Double-D” (DD). I could coin “Triple-D” by adding a third “d” for “depend.” There are millions of loyal guests who, like me, depend on DD’s Arabica coffee, dispensed at the rate of 60 cups per second nationwide, just as Southerners depend on sweet tea. A case in point: a young, Massachusetts loyal guest was jailed while traveling in Iran. It took more than six months for the State Department to negotiate his release and end a stretch of inconvenience. Repatriated in Boston, he hugged his parents, then beelined to a convenient DD restaurant. I know just how he felt. I got hooked on DD’s coffee while living in Massachusetts. There, the DD logo is as ubiquitous as that of the New England Patriots. The 60-year-old company is such

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Pandemicfriendly Pastries

A few local bakeries made for the age of social distancing. BY ALEX SPRINGER comments@cityweekly.net @captainspringer

ike many people just trying to get through this year in one piece, I’ve seized upon anything that breaks up the constant flood of bad news with a bit of sweetness. Few things have come to represent these little doses of mental inoculation as a curated box of goodies from one of our local bakeries. Like most everyone in the hospitality business, many bakeries have adapted their model to suit takeout and delivery, much to my relief. Throughout this tasty trip, I’ve discovered several new bakeries along with a few additions to some of my old faves. If opening a box full of cookies, cakes, brownies and biscuits sounds like it’ll bring a little joy to your life, check these places out. Buttered Bake Shop (Instagram.com/ butteredbakeshop): Buttered Bake Shop is an online, delivery-only bakery based in Davis County. It’s a great idea for the Door Dash era, but its contactless approach to getting baked goods in your mouth is damn near perfect for a pandemic. I love lots of things about this online outfit, but the most joyful thing about them is that their menu, updated via Instagram, changes every week. Placing an order is a surprisingly seamless process. You check out their

Instagram page for the week’s menu, then DM them with your order. They respond back with a request for your contact info, and accept payment via Venmo. Once the particulars are out of the way, you choose a Tuesday or Thursday delivery and, sure enough, you get a lovely box of baked yummies delivered right to your door. My most recent order featured a flaky strawberry pop tart ($3), a package of pillowy English muffins ($7.50), an iced cinnamon roll ($3), some crisp, buttery dunkaroos with sprinkled frosting ($3), a caramelly square of millionaire’s shortbread ($2.75) and a chocolate high-top cupcake ($3). Orders outside of Davis County also come with a $5 delivery fee, which is well worth the sight of a brown box tied up with string—which is just one of my favorite things—on your doorstep. Since my shortterm memory is all but shot and I forgot what I ordered, it was like a bonus surprise to open my order and see what I got. The highlight of this box was the millionaire’s shortbread—imagine a Twix bar from Beverly Hills. It’s a perfectly cooked square of shortbread topped with soft caramel and a dark chocolate ganache, and it’s killer. Munchies (3838 S. Highland Drive, 385-252-8718, munchiesslc.com): Most bakeries are early-morning affairs that often close up well before dinner time. Munchies is the opposite of that, which makes it ideal for those late-night cake cravings—don’t act like you don’t get those. Before you visit Munchies, I’d recommend focusing on either one of their delectable cakes or their assortment of smaller snacks; it’s much easier not to just buy everything you see when you make a conscious choice to curb your discipline. But, if a bit of sugared debauchery is what you’re after, far be it from me to discourage a pastry shopping spree. On the cake side of the menu, you’ll find strawberry cream, guava, chocolate and pumpkin options, which vary in price based on whether you want a six-inch round cake or a full sheet. I’ve seen Munchies of-

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Offerings from a Buttered Bake Shop delivery box.

fer cake by the slice before, so it’s worth stalking them on social media for an opportunity to try one of their options before committing to a full cake. I am particularly drawn to the strawberry cream because it’s a fluffy cloud of effervescent bliss, but don’t let that sway you. If you’re not in the mood for cake, the Munchies Sampler ($8) comes with a cookie, a brownie and a mini whoopie pie, all of which are a good representation of Munchies’ skill. Their brownies are the MVP here—rich, fudgy and enrobed within a glistening coat of chocolate decadence. Plus, Munchies has some great vegan pastries and cookies for those sticking to a plant-based diet. Baking Hive (3362 S. 2300 East, 801419-0187, bakinghive.com): I’ve loved this place since we all went on quarantine, but the pandemic seems to have brought out the best in the Baking Hive team. Not only have they been offering kid-friendly takehome baking kits, but their weekly delivery box has been a welcome sugar rush of surprises for me and my family. We snagged one of their lemon lover’s boxes ($20) a few weeks ago, and it was wonderful. First of all, Baking Hive gets lots of style points for keeping things thematic—baked goods with a lemon theme is the kind of thing that I absolutely love. The box came with soft lemon cupcakes, tart lemon bars, melt-in-your-mouth lemon drizzle cookies and mini-lemon cream pies—with crumbled lemon bars inside the filling, no less. Baking Hive makes some of the best lemon bars you can get, and their assembly of additional lemonflavored desserts demonstrated just how talented their team is at getting that lemon flavor near unto sweet/tart perfection. On top of the amazing variety you get in these weekly boxes, they can also be delivered to your door. For best results, order one to come a few days in advance so you forget that you ordered it. It’s the kind of surprise that’ll give you enough juice to get through one more week. CW

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Bohemian Brewery 94 E. Fort Union Blvd, Midvale BohemianBrewery.com Bonneville Brewery 1641 N. Main, Tooele BonnevilleBrewery.com Desert Edge Brewery 273 Trolley Square, SLC DesertEdgeBrewery.com Epic Brewing Co. 825 S. State, SLC EpicBrewing.com On Tap: Imperial Pumpkin Porter Fisher Brewing Co. 320 W. 800 South, SLC FisherBeer.com On Tap: Idaho Connection Grid City Beer Works 333 W. 2100 South, SLC GridCityBeerWorks.com On Tap: Extra Pale Ale Hopkins Brewing Co. 1048 E. 2100 South, SLC HopkinsBrewingCompany.com On Tap: Raspberry Gose Hoppers Grill and Brewing 890 E. Fort Union Blvd, Midvale HoppersBrewPub.com Kiitos Brewing 608 W. 700 South, SLC KiitosBrewing.com

Policy Kings Brewery 223 N. 100 West, Cedar City PolicyKingsBrewery.com Proper Brewing 857 S. Main, SLC ProperBrewingCo.com Red Rock Brewing Multiple Locations RedRockBrewing.com On Tap: Black is Beautiful Blueberry-Plum Stout RoHa Brewing Project 30 Kensington Ave, SLC RoHaBrewing.com On Tap: Grapefruit Back Porch Pale Ale Roosters Brewing Multiple Locations RoostersBrewingCo.com SaltFire Brewing 2199 S. West Temple, South Salt Lake SaltFireBrewing.com On Tap: Summer Camp Crush Salt Flats Brewing 2020 Industrial Circle, SLC SaltFlatsBeer.com On Tap: Deuce Coupe Copper Lager Shades Brewing 154 W. Utopia Ave, South Salt Lake ShadesBrewing.beer On Tap: Frozen Slurries and Sloshies Silver Reef 4391 S. Enterprise Drive, St. George StGeorgeBev.com

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and a soft afterglow of whole wheat and stewed berries. Shades PB&J Raspberry: Pours a dense-looking purplish red, with zero head formation. I see bubbles trying to make their way to the top, but it’s just not happening. I poured a little more than half of the 12-ounce can into my glass, and for the most part you get a strong syrupy-looking density and about 80 percent opacity. The nose initially was predominantly a sweet and jammy whiff of grape and raspberry jelly; the peanut butter was lying dormant, and finishing off the liquid into my glass strengthened the aroma. Just as noted above, this taste is just a straight-up PB&J sandwich, which is so much fun to drink. The fruit in this one is noticeably more assertive than the blueberry; I attribute most of that to the raspberry’s heartier nature. The Kveik yeast adds some balancing tartness to the berries, which helps it stay out of that puckering territory. The peanut butter isn’t nearly as strong as the fruit, but it doesn’t have to be, due to its full-bodied nature. The mouthfeel is something quite unique, and given the opposing flavors that are present, your tongue is pulled back and forth between nutty confections and sorbet. The carbonation is mild. Overall: A tasty brew. Being 6.5 percent ABV, this won’t completely knock you on your ass—which is good, because you’ll just want to keep drinking this one since it’s so delicious, distinctive and fun. As beer gimmicks go, this one actually keeps the drinker in that realm of the food it’s copying. Really well-executed, though it lacks the balance of its above-mentioned sibling. These beers may be a problem for some because of the ingredient list. Peanut allergies? Then it’s not for you. Not an animal-product-ingester? This does have a bit of lactose in it, so if your diet does not include these two ingredients, stick with the beer classics. Look for these at Shades, and at your better beer pubs and restaurants along the Wasatch Front. As always, cheers! CW

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The Utah Animal Rights Coalition (facebook.com/utahanimalrights) is sponsoring a vegan food crawl around Downtown Salt Lake. It works the same way as events like the Salt Lake Dine-o-Round, but the participating restaurants are exclusively plant-based. Participating restaurants will be offering discounted dishes for event attendees, and the UARC will have info booths set up near vegan crawl locations for people to learn more about their local campaigns and ways to get involved. As of press time, a list of participating restaurants was still being finalized, but with all of the plant-based talent in Downtown Salt Lake, it’s a safe bet that attendees— vegan or otherwise—are sure to get some delicious, guilt-free eats.

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ast week, I hiked through a smokefilled canyon in Wyoming. The next day, in Salt Lake City, a bizarre Eastern windstorm swept down the mountains, violently felling many trees and disrupting power. In Denver, fires and high-90s temps were replaced with snowy winter weather during the same timeframe. Through our own catastrophe, I couldn’t even check my phone, or play music loud enough to block out the sounds of the angry wind. As a millennial, climate change has been on my mind since the first time PBS started putting up environmentally-conscious info-bytes between the children’s shows I watched while young; I think I’ve been making peace with the changing world since then. The Sept. 8 windstorm has yet to be pinned as a symptom of climate change as of this writing, but the blackout made me consider how volatile new weather events impact everyday facts of modern living. Internet access has made art and music accessible for anyone to make or listen to over

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camped at my boyfriend’s house to use his power that a whooshing sound swept through the neighborhood, followed by a roar and the loss of light, power and internet access. My boyfriend’s vinyl collection—filled with stuff I mostly like, plus some elder-Millennial punk and a lot of jazz—sat useless in front of me, his record player a plastic nothing. My Bandcamp library? Uselessly reliant on the internet. iTunes? The only cool thing there is a bunch of Cure albums I made my best friend illegally download for me in high school, because her family didn’t care about or acknowledge internet security risks. It’s otherwise full of emo boy bands from the year 2007 and really bad indie from just a few years later, all of which I’ve tried to delete many times but which seem to have some kind of ghostly connection to my Apple account. CD players must be plugged in, along with tape players, MP3 files need a laptop that has battery life, even a rudimentary Walkman needs batteries. Every way to listen to pre-recorded music calls for an electric charge—or, all signs point to sitting in your car.

After a few hours spent in silence, I drove back to my apartment to get some perishables to store in the boyfriend’s cooler. Out on the road, my cell phone data kicked back to life. I cranked up the tender but thrashing garage album by the Memphis-based Bully, Sugaregg. My anxiety eased even as I drove around fallen trees in the road, but rushed back as I realized that I’d only been able to finally enjoy music because of some fragile LTE and the power given me by my car’s battery, fueled by a fossil fuel. What if, like our new wet springs and strangely dry winters, hurricane force Eastern winds start to blow frequently off our mountains, zapping electricity? Private listening aside, even in the case of a live performance, an electric guitar or keyboard needs a plug that’s got charge. There are many important and potentially grave consequences of climate change, and the loss of accessible music probably doesn’t seem like a big deal. But as I let Bully’s electric guitars soundtrack the calm evening after the storm, I did feel a tickle of dread: In a climate-compromised world, music as we know it might suffer just as much as those of us who love it. CW

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Many musicians carry powerful stories in their words just as much as their music, and that will be evident at the upcoming TEDxSalt Lake City event (see Essentials p. ??), where among speakers from all walks of life and backgrounds, three Utah musicians will make their voices heard. They’ll work with the theme “(un)conventional wisdom,” a riff on the concept of “conventional wisdom,” born from John Kenneth Galbraith’s ruminations on what kinds of thought and action were rewarded by 1950s American society. There are certainly a lot of conversations to be had today about what kinds of work can get us out of our various messes. One of the speakers in particular, the local poet and hip hop artist C.Valenta, is an especially apt fit—just take a look back at City Weekly’s third installment in our “Black Voices Matter” series, where he let loose a scathing poem that is pretty representative of his lyrical skills and depth of insight, if not the amazing production in his collection of recently-released singles. He’ll be joined in the virtual event by another local musician, Dominican-born and Utah-raised Jazzy Olivo, who also happens to be a triple threat singer-songwriter-actress. Olivo has been everywhere from reality TV (La Academia USA) to Broadway in Mexico City (as Motormouth Mable in Hairspray), and after spending time making music with the jazz fusion band The Mix, she’s focusing on her solo career now, with the release of sin-

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The second time around for one new arts festival has been a tricky thing to navigate with the pandemic hanging around, but ARC (Art for the Recovery Community) is pushing on ahead with their efforts to bring art from the recovery community to the fore. While last year was obviously an in-person event, this year is following the pattern set by many others already, moving the festival online. This year’s fest, in collaboration with the Utah Society of Addiction Medicine, offers a digital gallery for the visual aspects of the show, available online for viewing Sept. 21 - 27. Near the end of the week-long fest, recovering musicians, poets and other performers will take over for a livestream broadcast on Sept. 26 at 7 p.m., following a week of daily artist features and interviews also up on the site. The musical lineup is still under wraps at press time, but seeing as the festival is also free, it’s worth stopping in to see the work coming out of this community. For an idea of what the festival might look like, visit artfortherecoverycommunity.com for an archive of last year’s festival setup and featured talents, and follow updates from ARC online at facebook.com/artfortherecoverycommunity.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) In one of your past lives, maybe you were a Neanderthal midwife in what’s now southern France. In another incarnation, you may have been a 17th-century Guarani shaman who shared your knowledge about local plants with an Italian Jesuit missionary in what’s now Uruguay. All the powers and aptitudes you perfected in those and other previous ages could prove helpful as you cultivate your genius in the coming weeks. Just kidding! Cancel my previous speculations. For you Aries folks, past achievements are often of secondary importance as you create your future. In fact, your mandate is usually to transcend the old days and old ways. It may be better not to imitate or rely on old stories, no matter how dazzling. This will be especially true in the coming weeks. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) “There are no ordinary feelings,” says poet Dean Young. “Just as there are no ordinary spring days or kicked-over cans of paint.” That’s always true, but it will be especially true for you in the coming weeks. I suspect you will be host to a wealth of interesting, unique and profound feelings. They might be a bit overwhelming at times, but I think they will mostly provide rich opportunities for your soul to grow deeper and stronger and more resilient. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) “There should be a science of discontent,” said novelist Frank Herbert. “People need hard times and oppression to develop psychic muscles.” I partially agree with that observation, but I also think it’s a gratuitous cliché that’s not at all absolute. In fact, our culture is under the spell of a mass delusion that tempts us to believe “no pain, no gain” is the supreme learning principle. I’d like to see the development of a robust science of contentment: how fascination and freedom and generosity can build psychic muscles. You’ll be a good candidate to study that subject in the coming weeks.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) “I may not lead the most dramatic life,” confesses singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright, “but in my brain it’s War and Peace every day.” He was referencing Leo Tolstoy’s sprawling, exuberant 1,200-page novel War and Peace, which features stories about five families who lived through Napoleon’s invasion of Russia in the 19th century. I’m guessing that, these days, your fantasy life may also be filled with epic fairy tales and heroic sagas and tearjerking myths. Is there a problem with that? Not necessarily. It could be quite entertaining and educational. I do recommend that you keep your actual life a little calmer and saner, however. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) “I rejoice to live in such a splendidly disturbing time!” said author Helen Keller (1880–1968). She was a smart activist who worked hard in behalf of women’s equality, labor rights, antimilitarism and socialism. Was she being sarcastic in saying she loved being alive during a time of upheaval? Not at all. She derived excitement and vigor from critiquing injustice. Her lust for life soared as she lent her considerable energy to making life on earth more enjoyable for more people. I invite you to consider adopting her attitude in the coming weeks. It’s a good time to experiment with generating the personal power that becomes available by taking practical action in behalf of your high ideals.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) “Everything good I’ve ever gotten in life, I only got because I gave something else up,” writes author Elizabeth Gilbert. To that melodramatic declaration, I say, “Really? Everything? I don’t believe you.” And yet, I do think she has a point. On some occasions, the most effective strategy for bringing good new influences into our lives is to sacrifice an influence or habit or pattern we’re attached to. And often the thing that needs to be sacrificed is comfortable or consoling or mildly pleasurable. I suspect that the coming weeks will offer you one of these opportunities, Aquarius.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) “At the necessary moment, going naked will be your most convincing disguise,” writes poet Dobby Gibson. As I apply his witty statement to your life, I’ll interpret it metaphorically. My sense is that you could really use the kind of “disguise” he’s talking about. What I mean is that you would benefit by appearing to be different from what people expect of you. You can gain key advantages by shifting the image you present to the world—by expressing a part of your identity that is not usually obvious. And I think the best way to do that is to “go naked”—i.e., be candid and transparent and vulnerable about your core truths.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) “I and me are always too deeply in conversation,” confessed philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. I wonder why he said “too deeply” and not just “deeply.” Did he mean his dialogs with himself distracted him from important matters in the world outside of his imagination? Was he implying that he got so consumed while conducting his self-interviews that he lost his bearings and forgot what his goals were? With these cautions in mind, Pisces, I invite you to dive into an intense but spacious communion with yourself. Make this a delightful and illuminating conference, not a raging debate or a debilitating argument.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) “If you’re not invited to the party, throw your own,” declares singer and actress Diahann Carroll. In the coming weeks, I urge you Leos to use that advice as a metaphor in every way you can imagine. For example, if you’re not getting the love you want from a certain someone, give it to yourself. If no one hands you the opportunity you need, hand it to yourself. If you wish people would tell you what you want to hear, but they’re not saying it, tell yourself what you want to hear. It’s a time when you need to go beyond mere self-sufficiency. Be self-gratifying, selfrewarding, self-acknowledging.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You know what perfectionists are: people who obsessively strive to finesse every last detail, polishing and honing so compulsively that they risk sucking all the soul out of the finished product. In contrast to them, I propose that we identify a different class of humans known as imperfectionists. They understand that a ferocious drive for utter purity can make things sterile and ugly. They resolve to cultivate excellence while at the same time they understand that irregularities and eccentricities may infuse their work with beauty. I hope you’ll act like an imperfectionist in the coming weeks, Capricorn.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22) Cancerian songwriter Mathangi Arulpragasam is better known by her stage name M.I.A. She has accomplished a lot in her 45 years on the planet, having been nominated for three Grammy Awards and an Academy Award. Esquire magazine named her the 75th most influential person of the 21st century. One key to her success is the fact that she formulated a clear master plan many years ago and has used it to guide her decisions. In her song “Matangi,” she refers to it: “If you’re gonna be me, you need a manifesto / If you ain’t got one, you better get one presto.” I bring this to your attention, Cancerian, because the coming weeks will be an excellent time to formulate (or re-formulate) your life manifesto and master plan.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Libran playwright Wendy Wasserstein wrote, “Every year, I resolve to be a little less the me I know and leave a little room for the me I could be. Every year, I make a note not to feel left behind by my friends and family who have managed to change far more than I.” I recommend Wasserstein’s practice to you, dear Libra. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to launch this ritual as an annual tradition. For best results, write it out as a vow. I mean take a pen and paper and compose a solemn pledge, then sign it on the bottom to seal your determination.

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OK, 2020 needs to go away now! I’m having to write this week’s column—not from my home where we’ve been without power for almost a week, thanks to the wrath of 100 mph winds that knocked trees onto powerlines in our ’hood—but from a remote location. Sure, we’re lucky not to have had trees land on our home. We’re not homeless or unsheltered, but we’re pretty freaked out at how long it’s taken to get power back on to the almost 200,000 residents along the Wasatch Front who’ve lost power. I found myself talking to friends who own generators, my electrician as well as family members from Florida who are used to hurricane winds and outages there. After the storm, I noticed that only one family down the street had a portable generator at their home. The one we plug into at Burning Man is provided by one of our camp-mates who uses his at construction sites; it’s about as big as a Volkswagen Bug. We could have gone around to different stores to get a small gas-powered generator but after two stops of “Nope, sold out” experiences, we gave up looking for quick solution. Now, we’re onto a big idea: a permanent generator in case of earthquakes, snow or wind or any combo of those that knocks out power lines. Gennies come powered by the sun, diesel and regular gas fuel, propane and batteries. My friends recommend a dual-fuel portable one that uses regular gas and propane, but my electrician and my Floridian family say a Generac-type device is the most common in their area. Basically, we need to decide what we want powered if the power goes out. Obviously, running the furnace, lights and refrigerator are basic needs but then it would be nice to have computers and the internet. The cost of the genny depends on how much power we want for back-up emergency. The electrician puts in a second power box and a switch and a cord that runs to the portable or permanently placed unit (about the size of a central air condenser). Small portable units can run around $500—with the electric start feature and powered by gasoline. Permanent gennies like a Generac system can run $3,000$20,000, depending on power demands. Hospitals, airports, police and some public services like 911 have backup generators as do large grocery chains. As homeowners fearing that Mother Nature is going to get madder in coming years causing more frequent outages, we want to be prepared, so we’re looking into all options to avoid 45 degree F mornings without heat. The good news is that if we do install a permanent emergency generator in our home, we will be adding value in case we ever decide to get the hell out of Dodge. n Content is prepared expressly for Community and is not endorsed by City Weekly staff.

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