THE PREMIER LGBTQ BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
SALT LAKE CITY Vol. 2
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About Salt Lake City
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Bar Guide
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Restaurant Guide
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LGBTQ Organizations & Attractions
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Events Schedule
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Business Directory
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ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY LGBTQ Salt Lake City Yes, Salt Lake IS a great place for the LGBTQ
Community. As the liberal capital of a conservativeheavy state, Salt Lake recently celebrated the election of the City’s first openly gay mayor, Jackie Biskupski, who has been an unparalleled proponent for integrating the diverse aspects of the local culture. Salt Lake has fully embraced the gay community. In fact, The Advocate named Salt Lake as the #8 in their list of the Queerest Cities in America. Since beginning in 1983, the annual Utah Pride Festival and Celebration held in Salt Lake has grown to a 3-day festival with national headliners. The annual three-day festival features numerous events and festivities in downtown Salt Lake and draws tens of thousands of both gay and straight people to celebrate the diverse lifestyles and multicultural make-up of Salt Lake and the state of Utah. Recent attendance reached well over 34,000 people — the parade is the second most attended parade in the entire state, and is the largest Pride festival in the Intermountain West.
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RESTAURANT GUI DE The Bayou Buzzy eatery & bar offering Cajuninspired fare & pub grub plus an extensive beer list & live music. 645 State St, Salt Lake City, UT
The Copper Onion Locally sourced New American fare, cocktails & brunch in a modern setting. 111 E Broadway #170, Salt Lake City, UT Stoneground Kitchen Rustic Italian eatery serving pastas & thin-crust pizzas in a loft with deck seating & city views. 249 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT
Takashi Japanese eatery & sushi bar featuring signature rolls & a big sake list in hip, contemporary digs. 18 W Market St, Salt Lake City, UT
Bambara Inspired New American bistro serving seasonal fare, cocktails & fine wines in the hip Hotel Monaco. 202 Main St, Salt Lake City, UT
Red Iguana Bustling, family-run Mexican cafe serving signature mole plus traditional & gluten-free favorites. 736 W North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT
Caffé Molise Art-filled trattoria serving Northern Italian fare & unique wines in cozy digs with a garden patio. 404 S W Temple, Salt Lake City, UT
Valter’s Osteria Upscale, white-tablecloth Italian restaurant set in loft-like surroundings with a bar & open kitchen. 173 Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT
Zest Kitchen & Bar Slick, over-21 restaurant featuring vegetarian & vegan fare, cocktails, DJmixed tunes & dancing. 275 S 200 W, Salt Lake City, UT
Siegfried’s Delicatessen Busy, kitschy deli & marketplace presenting traditional German specialties & imported groceries. 20 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT
Table X Creative, locally sourced New American fare, cocktails & wine served in a rustic converted factory. 1457 E 3350 S, Salt Lake City, UT
Bombay House Acclaimed eatery serving traditional Indian cuisine, beer & wine in an intimate, mural-filled space. 2731 Parleys Way, Salt Lake City, UT
Chanon Thai Cafe Well-known neighborhood eatery serving Thai favorites & spicy specialties in a simple setting. 278 East 900 South, Salt Lake City, UT
Settebello Buzzy venue serving authentic Neapolitan pies along with salads, gelato, wine & beer in casual digs. 260 S 200 W, Salt Lake City, UT
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2019 EVENT SCH EDULE June
Amphitheater. Featuring artists like KESHA, Martin Garrix, Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons, Tegan and Sara, Daya, Grouplove, K.Flay, PVRIS, & more. Learn more at loveloudfest.com.
JUN 8 THE SALT LAKE CHEESE FESTIVAL The festival aims to introduce Salt Lake City residents to cheeses from around the world in a casual outdoor setting. At the festival, entrants will receive cheese samples from around the world. For tickets and details, visit nowplayingutah.com.
July JUL 4 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION & FIREWORKS Join us for our annual 4th of July Celebration, ending with Park City’s annual fireworks presentation. Complete details at parkcitymountain.com.
JUN 14 12:00PM-10:00PM UTAH BLUES FESTIVAL his is the only Festival in Utah solely dedicated to increasing awareness of a uniquely American musical/cultural art form – Blues music. This festival connects Utahans to a musical genre that has used the American experience as its voice – the Blues! Learn more at utahbluesfest.org.
JUL 12-14 DAMN THESE HEELS LGBTQ FILM FEST Damn These Heels (DTH), is proud to announce an open call for feature-length and short films for this first time in the Festival’s history. In the past, Festival topics have ranged from profiles of prominent politicians to touching coming-of-age stories, slapstick comedies to slasher films. Learn more at filmfreeway.com.
JUN 20 12:00PM-11:00PM UTAH ARTS FESTIVAL Soak up the festival vibes and summer sun at the Utah Arts Festival, June 20th through 23rd. Revel in live music, film screenings and cowboy poets; discover local visual artists pushing the boundaries; and be on the lookout for giant dinosaurs in the kid’s art yard.
JUL 24 NACIP POWWOW & FESTIVAL After the Pioneer Day Parade join the thousands who will come to Liberty Park for Native American dancing, singing, food, family fun, and fireworks as part of the annual NACIP Powwow and Festival. Learn more at crazycrow.com. For more information, contact Cal Nez at 801-688-9297 or email nacippowwow@gmail.com.
Then, enjoy local food, adventurous treats and craft beverage vendors. This year the Festival will include over 170 visual artists (almost half new), seven performing venues of national and local musicians and performers in literary arts, kids activities, dance performances, musical commissions, DINOSAURS, art & technology, urban arts, film and culinary arts. Liberty Square, 200 East 400 South, Salt lake City, UT. Details & tickets at visitsaltlake.com.
JUL 24 GOLDEN GIRLS LIVE! SLC What could be gayer than The Golden Girls television show? Four drag queens reenacting the genius comedic stylings of Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, Betty White and Estelle Getty... that’s what. The Girls are taking the show on the road and performing some of their favorite episodes for you! Learn more at eventbrite.com.
JUN 29 9:00AM-5:00PM UTAH FUNGI FESTIVAL Our fungi festival is unlike anything in the state of Utah! Join us for educational speakers, interactive workshops, local vendors, kids activities, and food trucks in a celebration of the power of fungi. Complete schedule to be announced. Learn more at iamsaltlake.com.
JUL 26 6:00PM 2019 MEGA PERUVIAN FESTIVAL Peru’s culture is a set of beliefs, customs and way of life inherited from the native Incas, Spanish conquistadors and immigrant groups such as Africans, Japanese, Chinese and Europeans. Let’s celebrate the rich Peruvian Culture with folklore, arts, live music, local and
JUN 29 LOVE-LOUD FESTIVAL A festival with a cause. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit local and national LGBTQ+ charities. It’s all going down at USANA
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2019 EVENT SCH EDULE international artist and arguably the best food in the world; Peruvian Cuisine. Learn more at iamsaltlake.com.
strollers run, walk, dance and play across 3 miles of absolute fun! Waves start every 3-5 minutes. Then, at each kilometer, participants will run through the Foam Bogs where there is enough colored foam to cover you from head to toe! More details at active.com.
August
AUG 17-18 UTAH BEER FESTIVAL The two day festival will feature live music, karaoke stage, games, beer, local food vendors and more. Utah State Fairpark, 155 1000 W, Salt Lake City, UT. Learn more at utahbeerfestival.com.
AUG 3 11:00AM-7:00PM SLC TACOFEST Tacofest is a culinary food festival used to bridge cultural gaps with the culinary masterpiece known as the taco! Join us for a day filled with live music, family friendly entertainment and Utah’s own taco vendors as they compete for Best Taco Awards in five categories! Learn more at eventbrite.com.
AUG 25 SALT LAKE CITY BLOODY MARY FESTIVAL The Salt Lake City Bloody Mary Festival celebrates everyone’s favorite cocktail. Housemade cocktails, live music and great people right here in Salt Lake City. Learn more at localistamedia.com.
AUG 3 FOOD TRUCK & BEER BATTLE The 3rd Annual Food Truck and Beer Battle is back to see who reigns supreme! The top local breweries and food trucks will battle it out Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019 from 4-10 pm at The Gateway with expanded grounds with more food and beer! Learn more at shopthegateway.com.
September SEP 5-7 SLC COMIC CON: FAN X FALL Salt Lake Comic Con will showcase products like largest comic con show, hear entertaining behind-the-scenes stories, and make oncein-a-lifetime memories of your favorite star, fandom Cosplay Photo Meet-Ups allow you to meet and hang out with fellow fans and cosplayers and much more.
AUG 3 12:00PM HONEYPOT FESTIVAL 2019 Full day of glass art competitions, live glass blowing demonstrations, live music, live art installations, art and food vendors, Marble Land and more. Learn more at honeypotglasscomp.com. AUG 6-8 FRIENDLY ISLAND TONGAN FESTIVAL Opening Ceremony with a Traditional Kava Ceremony, Nightly concerts and traditional Polynesian Show.
SEP 5-15 10:00AM UTAH STATE FAIR SLC It’ll include art exhibits, livestock shows and sale, 4-H exhibits, concerts, kid’s activities, vendors, food and much more. For artist line up, schedules, tickets and details, visit utahstatefair.com.
Showcase of the Traditional Tongan Wear, Tapa Making, Lei Making, and more, Delicious Food Booths, Variety of Craft Booths, Poem Recital, Story Telling, Children workshop, include Traditional Dancing class, Tongan Art Work, Showcase of Tongan Tapa, Old and new tapa pattern. Local Business and Health Information Booths, and much more. Learn more at ntasutah.org.
SEP 14-15 FESTA ITALIANA SLC 2019 During the two day festival, highlights include live Italian entertainment, food booths highlighting the regions of Italian cuisine, Italian beer and wine garden, arts & crafts, historical displays, bocce tournament, live raffles, exotic Italian cars and much more. Learn more at festaitalianaslc.com.
AUG 10 BUBBLE RUN SLC If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they can be a bit lackluster. But the BUBBLE RUN™ is like running through Willy Wonkas’ factory. Clad in white t-shirts, adults, kids and
SEP 28 5:00PM-10:00PM SLC SKY LANTERN FESTIVAL Watch the night sky glow after jamming to
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BAR GU ID E Club Try-angles Late-night gay bar offering cocktails & regular events, including karaoke, in a festive atmosphere. 251 W 900 S, Salt Lake City, UT
Moose Lounge Lively nightspot for cocktails & dancing in a spacious setup with DJs & laser light shows. 180 W 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT
The Sun Trapp Lively gay bar & dance club serving beer in Mason jars in a modest space with a pool table & patio. 102 600 W, Salt Lake City, UT
Area 51 Bi-level nightclub (18 & up) featuring diverse dance music, ‘80s nights & designated fetish parties. 451 400 W, Salt Lake City, UT
Cheers To You Cavernous “Cheers”-style neighborhood tavern with sports on TV, pool tables, pinball & video games. 315 Main St, Salt Lake City, UT
Beer Hive Pub Cozy pub with elegant, vintage decor that offers a wide range of craft beers & haute pub grub. 128 Main St, Salt Lake City, UT
Tavernacle Social Club Dueling pianists with broad repertoires are the draw at this lively bar with singalongs & karaoke. 201 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT
Murphy’s Bar & Grill Quaint Irish-themed neighborhood tavern with a large selection of domestic & rare import beers. 160 Main St, Salt Lake City, UT
Twilite Lounge No-frills bar with a retro vibe offering billiards, a few arcade games & a jukebox. 347 E 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT
BGT Wine Bar Polished option offering a huge list of wines by the glass, plus cocktails & beer in stylish digs. 404 S W Temple, Salt Lake City, UT
Bar X Intimate Prohibition-era cocktail bar showcasing classic mixed drinks plus beer & wine. 155 E 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT
Purgatory Bar snacks with a twist & craft cocktails are offered in a modern space with an industrial feel. 62 East 700 South, Salt Lake City, UT
Metro Music Hall Lively underground nightclub hosting an eclectic mix of live bands, DJs & drag shows. 615 W 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT
The Red Door Sleek, clubby martini bar with a long drink list, sophisticated urban atmosphere & a patio. 57 W 200 S #102, Salt Lake City, UT
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RESTAURANT GUI DE Café Niche Concrete & wood make up the mod backdrop for this American bistro specializing in area-sourced fare. 779 E 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT
Mazza Cozy neighborhood Middle Eastern eatery presenting vegan & vegetarian choices plus Lebanese wines. 1515 S 1500 E, Salt Lake City, UT
BRIO Tuscan Grille Warm, relaxed Italian eatery serving Tuscan-inspired grill fare, wine & cocktails. 80 Regent St, Salt Lake City, UT
VENETO Ristorante Italiano Cozy locale offering classic Northern Italian dishes including handmade pastas & a large wine list. 370 East 900 South, Salt Lake City, UT
Tin Angel Hip bistro with local art on the walls & a menu of European dishes that use farmfresh ingredients. 365 W 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT
Laziz Kitchen Modern, airy cafe for Lebanese shareable plates & pastries served all day, plus coffee, wine & beer. 912 Jefferson St W, Salt Lake City, UT
Kyoto Japanese Restaurant Traditional Japanese fare served amid old-school, Asian-inspired decor & tatami cushion seating. 1080 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT
Oasis Cafe Quaint eatery serving creative fare & veggie options in an art-filled setting with a lush patio. 151 500 E, Salt Lake City, UT
Eva Mediterranean-inspired eatery serving small plates & specialty cocktails in a stylish setting. 317 Main St, Salt Lake City, UT
Martine Cafe Intimate cafe for Mediterranean-inspired tapas & entrees amid dark wood decor & candlelight. 22 E 100 S #200, Salt Lake City, UT
Chile-Tepan Open, casual surrounds doling out a menu of Mexican favorites alongside margaritas & cerveza. 307 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT
Chunga’s Mexican fare with a Cancun flair including burritos, pineapple salsa & fruity milkshakes. 180 S 900 W, Salt Lake City, UT
Mahider Ethiopian Restaurant Strip-mall outpost offering classic Ethiopian fare & specialty grocery items in a laid-back setting. 1465 State St #7, Salt Lake City, UT
Alamexo Casual haunt serving up modern Mexican cuisine plus tequilas, mezcals & cervezas. 268 State St #110, Salt Lake City, UT
Aristo’s Greek Restaurant Vibrant student haunt with street-side patio offering hearty Greek dishes like dolmas & skordalia. 244 1300 E, Salt Lake City, UT
Himalayan Kitchen Cheery mainstay known for its unpretentious Indian & Nepalese standards & expansive lunch buffet. 360 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT
Blue Iguana Salt Lake City Casual Mexican eatery serving mole dishes along with burritos & margaritas in an eclectic setting. 165 S W Temple, Salt Lake City, UT
The Roof Gourmet, 10th-floor New American dinner buffet with Temple Square views. 15 E S Temple, Salt Lake City, UT
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2019 EVENT SCH EDULE more…the Fear Factory Finish is there to give you that much needed ego boost and reward you with a festival full of music, food, games, contests, and spooky fun things! Learn more at saltlakerunning.com.
live music, capturing your Foodie posts for Instagram with the food vendors, snagging cool merch, and enjoying all the available activities with your friends and family, you’ll release lanterns full of dreams, goals and wishes into the universe. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
OCT 26 MAKING STRIDES OF UTAH Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks unite communities behind the American Cancer Society’s efforts to save lives from breast cancer. Come together with survivors, caregivers, men and women from all walks of life who are passionate about saving lives from breast cancer. Celebrate your shared efforts. Inspire each other to carry on. And take comfort in the knowledge that because of your dedication, no one walks alone. Liberty park, 500 E 900 S, Salt Lake City, UT. Learn more and register at acsevents.org.
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OCT 2 GREAT SALT LAKE CHILI AFFAIR We will have delicious chili from various local chefs, as well as salads, breads, desserts, live entertainment, a silent auction, and a supervised children’s area. Wear your sports gear or come casual to this tail-gating themed party! Learn more at visitsaltlake.com. OCT 3-6 WINE FESTIVAL Experience more than 100 food artisans, wineries, breweries, distilleries, epicurean purveyors, and locally-made products at this ultimate food and wine experience. Whether you are a full-fledged foodie or an emerging gourmand, you are sure to find more than one event to fill your appetite. There is something for everyone – from food and wine tastings, to seminars and luncheons, to outdoor adventures with food & wine influences, there are tastes and temptations at every turn. Learn more online at localwineevents.com.
November NOV 9 5:00PM-7”30PM ADULT PAINT NIGHT: LIONS Bring your friends, family members, or a group of coworkers for a guided painting event. No experience necessary! Our artists will guide you step-by-step through the featured painting below and will ensure that you stay on track to complete your masterpiece by the end of class. Visit our Lions, learn how we care for them at the Zoo and some of the challenges their counterparts face in the wild, then paint your masterpiece. Learn more at visitsaltlake.com.
OCT 18-19 ANIME BANZAI Anime Banzai is Utah’s premier and largest anime convention. A 3-day weekend featuring celebrity guests, gaming competitions, scavenger hunts, panels, cosplay, an arcade, and much more! Details at animebanzai.org.
NOV 9-10 ILLUMINATE FESTIVAL This event invites the community to explore our city in entirely new ways and to see it in a whole new light, by illuminating our culture and community through art and technology. Learn more at utaharts.org.
OCT 19 THE HAUNTED HALF SLC Utah’s favorite party run! Come R.I.P. (Run, Indulge, Party) with us at the Haunted Half this October. Dress up in your best non-chafing costume and get ready to run for your lives… and treats of course.
NOV 21-23 DICKENS CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL & MARKET The Dickens’ Festival is not just another craft show, but a unique and unusual entertainment and shopping experience. Olde English shops, hundreds of period costumes, fortune tellers, orphans, royalty, and the REAL Father Christmas all combine to offer our guests a Christmas experience like no other! Learn more at dickenschristmasfestival.com.
With the option to run in the half marathon, 5K, or Halloween Half Mile this cursed course is great for all abilities! The party begins at the Expo, continues at the Start, goes off the charts along the beautiful downhill course, and just when you think you can’t take any
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LGBTQ COMM U NI TY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
Utah AIDS Foundation The Utah AIDS Foundation, through education and services, helps to prevent HIV infection and empowers people living in the Intermountain region, who are affected by or living with HIV/ AIDS, to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. 1408 South 1100 East, Salt Lake City, UT Phone: 801.487.2323 or 800.FON.AIDS utahaids.org
Utah Pride Center Utah Pride unites, empowers and celebrates Utah’s diverse LGBTQ+ community by providing a safe and welcoming space for education, partnerships, services and events which advance our collective health, wellness and success. Community Counseling Center: 1380 Main St, Salt Lake City, UT Web: utahpridecenter.org Equality Utah Equality Utah works to build a community where every Utahn is valued for being who they are regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. We believe everyone in our state deserves to be treated with respect and understanding and to be afforded the same basic freedoms and opportunities as everyone else. 175 West 200 South, Suite 1004, Salt Lake City, UT Phone: 801-355-3479 | www.equalityutah.org Pride Counseling Pride Counseling offers a safe, discrete and relevant alternative, an unprecedented holistic healing center that eliminates the potential therapist/client barrier of differing sexual orientation. Gay and Gay-Friendly therapists working with GLBTQ clients make the difference. 1174 East Greystone Way 2760 South, Salt Lake City, UT Phone: 801.595.0666 | pridecounseling.tv
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