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JULY/AUGUST 2017 FEATURES

61 BEST OF THE

BEEHIVE 2017 B Y S A LT L A K E M AG A Z I N E S TA F F

Salt Lake magazine’s guide to the best in art, entertainment, goods, services, outdoor recreation, family fun and food and dining.

74 THE FUTURE IS TINY

BY SUSAN LACKE

We’re told tiny houses are the future and that minimalism is the way forward, as overpopulation makes space more valuable than ever. But how does a simpler lifestyle fit into the everything-is-better-when-it’sbigger Utah mentality?

83 MUSEUM OF FASHION

STYLED BY JEANINE MILLER The Magazine for Utah

Art meets fashion at the new and improved Utah Museum of Fine Arts.

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Best of the Beehive cuts the deck in your favor. Art by John Powell.

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16 contents

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91 a&e 44

29 the hive

Pioneer Day—or Pie ‘N Beer Day, Tots on trikes, a roadmap to the best margarita in town, a pro tells us how to keep our brows on fleek and more

51 biz

High-tech glasses and programmable toys

55 worth a trip

The secret Dinosaur National Monument—more than bones.

49 statewide

Utahns are ma and won’t take it at town halls across the state.

Willie Nelson, local musician Kelli Moyle, a terrarium artist, and must-see events all summer long.

113 dining guide

The best of Salt Lake’s evergrowing and ever-changing dining scene. BY MARY BROWN MALOUF

152 bar fly

Who says you can’t get a drink in Utah? BY ANDREA PETERSON

157 on the town

101 PARK CITY LIFE

The Best of the Beehive, Park City edition

Events and fundraisers that matter to you.

160 my turn

47 years of marriage takes a lot of work—and a great partner. BY JOHN SHUFF

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THE MAGAZINE FOR UTAH PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER

Margaret Mary Shuff EXECUTIVE EDITOR

Mary Brown Malouf M ANAGING EDITOR

Glen Warchol

A S S O C I AT E E D I T O R

Christie Marcy

CON TR IBU TING E DITOR

Susan Lacke

PA R K C I T Y L I F E E D I T O R

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PA R K C I T Y L I F E A S S O C I AT E E D I T O R

Tony Gill

EDITORIAL INTERN

Amy Whiting Megan Skuster COPY E DITOR

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WR ITING & E DITING CON TR IBU TORS

Tony Gill, Jeremy Pugh, Andrea Peterson ART DIRECTOR

Jeanine Miller SENIOR GR APHIC DESIGNER

Jarom West DESIGNER

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Summer’s finally here and we couldn’t be happier. To complement our warmer weather, we’re ready to bring the heat to your kitchen—we’re talking sizzling ginger turkey brats, sweet and spicy shrimp and zesty citrus salsa just for starters. So, gather your crew, fire up the grill and get ready to have a savory summer! Get your Food for Thought summer recipes at HarmonsGrocery.com/Recipes

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2011 Utah’s Entertainment & Choice Choice in Print Media

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editor’s letter

The devil—and the delight—are in the details make a big difference— take a look at the Utah Museum of Fine Art, recently re-opened after a refresh. The new jewel-tone wall colors

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make the artwork pop and allow you to see familiar images in a whole new way (p. 82.) Life is better when you take the time to notice details. A million little things go into forming a general impression. Our annual Best of the Beehive article (p. 61) of Salt Lake magazine gives editors, writers, friends and contributors a chance to shine a light on some of those little details that might go unheralded or get lost in the overall favorable opinion. For example, Campfire Lounge is a nice neighborhood bar—good drinks, friendly people—but one unusual detail, the thing that makes it special, is that you can sip your drink and pat your dog at the same time (with a little practice). And, amid the sea of craft cocktails invented by relentlessly creative young bartenders, it’s nice to find that Water Witch serves an unadorned, Hemingway-worthy daiquiri. Or maybe, in the whirl of our elaborately designed

good times—ziplines, escape room adventures, pop-up dinners—you’ve forgotten how much fun it is to bowl a few old-fashioned frames at Bonwood and dine at the snack bar. No artisanal anything. Little things, but all add their weight to the plus side of living in Utah. There are negatives. We take a look at some of those in Wasatch Faults (p. 72). Because the flip side of appreciating the details is being vigilant about taking care of them. Utah is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. We enjoy a vigorous and growing economy. It’s our job to make sure one doesn’t destroy the other. Apathy towards little mistakes and carelessness create big problems. It’s our job to notice.

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By the Numbers . . . . . Cheers . . . . . . . . . . . . . Home Style . . . . . . . . . Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How To . . . . . . . . . . . . Hot List . . . . . . . . . . . . Beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . . Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chatter . . . . . . . . . . . . . State Wide . . . . . . . . . .

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f the word “craft” conjures up loomed potholders and macrame, think again. Craft Lake City’s DIY Festival brings together 200 artisans for a three-day event that broadens the definition of handmade art to include music, artisanal food, jewelry, clothing and a whole building dedicated to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). The not-for-profit festival facilitator, Craft Lake City, was founded in 2009 by SLUG magazine publisher Angela Brown to “educate, promote and inspire local artists.” And engineers and scientists. August 1113, Gallivan Center, 239 Main Street, SLC, craftlakecity.com/diy-festival J U LY / A U G 2 0 1 7 | S A LT L A K E M A G A Z I N E . C O M

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Pioneer Day by the numbers BY GLEN WA RCHOL

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Pie and Beer Day. SLC's best chefs provide fantastic (or at least interesting) pies and the microbreweries bring the beer for finest community radio (KRCL) fundraiser ever.

Pioneers’ wake up call for another 15-mile day on the trail.

words that Brigham Young really said when he saw the valley: “It is enough. This is the right place, drive on.” Still better than “Enough already, Brig.This’ll do,” which is probably what the rest of the expedition murmured after 111 days on the trail.

900

The number of feet between the This is the Place Monument and where the event really happened—marked in 1921 with a 10-foot obelisk.

1,,300

The distance in miles the Mormon pioneers traveled to reach Utah.

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Two most common names among the pioneers:

JOHN AND MARY

Two most common names among Mormons today:

JOSÉ AND MARIA

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Keeping it Classic MARGARITA magic is easy—don’t over-think. BY MARY BROWN MALOUF

he margarita is at once America’s favorite and most mistreated cocktail. It should be simple, but no one seems to be able to leave the margarita alone. Here’s a primer to see you through the common missteps, mistakes and misunderstandings.

1. CHOOSE A GLASS:

2. GATHER INGREDIENTS—WHAT CHEFS CALL YOUR MISE EN PLACE:

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THE GLASS: Use a stemmed glass with a small-to-medium bowl. The stem keeps the drink cold without using ice, which would dilute it. The small bowl lets you drink this extremely potent libation in small, chilled doses. THE RIM: Coarse salt sticks more sparingly—if you use table salt you’ll end up with a heavily coated rim and a mouth full of salt. THE TEQUILA: If you like cactus flavor, use a silver tequila; if you prefer things more mellow, use a reposada. In any case, use a good-quality tequila. The point of a margarita is to show off the taste of the tequila, not mask it. THE ORANGE LIQUEUR: Just as vermouth separates us from the savages when it comes to martinis, orange liqueur is what makes it a margarita, not a tequila shot.

FOR TWO DRINKS Lime wedge, plus 2 lime wheels for garnish 2 Tbsp. coarse salt for rims 4 ounces tequila 2 ounces Cointreau 1½ ounces fresh lime juice (about 2 limes) Squeeze of agave

THE REASONS:

LIME JUICE: Do not use anything but freshsqueezed lime juice.

3. HAVE THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT:

INSTRUCTIONS: Rub the rim of the glasses with a cut lime wedge and rotate in salt; set aside. Put the tequila, liqueur, lime juice and agave into a cocktail shaker and shake it until it’s frosty. Pour into glasses. Put the leftovers into an insulated container until the second round.

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HAWK WAS BECOMING INDEPENDENT— WHAT ONE- OR TWO-YEAROLD CAN GAIN INDEPENDENCE? –JUSTIN HEWLETT

The Strider Cup World Championship will be held July 22 at Gallivan Center, 239 Main St, SLC. Spectators welcome. For official rules and registration details visit striderbikes. com/events.

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Stride Right Tots take BALANCE BIKES to the next level BY CHRISTIE MARCY

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here are people who are really into biking and it takes over their whole lives,” says Justin Hewlett. “That’s not the case for me or my wife,” says the Draper resident, “but it is for our kids.” It all started with the purchase of a balance bike for their oldest son, the now-5-year-old Hawk. “We saw the benefits right away,” Hewlett says. “Hawk was becoming independent—what one- or two-year-old can gain independence?” When the couple went online to buy another balance bike, this time for Hawk’s little brother, Lincoln, they saw an advertisement for the Strider Cup—an annual event hosted by the Strider bike company for cyclists between the ages of 2 and 5 at locations all over the world, including Salt Lake. This year, the worldwide races will culminate in the Strider Cup World Championship at the Gallivan Center. There, kids will run the 600-foot course, complete with ramps, tunnels and other obstacles to keep it interesting. Strider Events Manager Ted Huettl says he’s received confirmation that attendees will travel to Salt Lake from as far away as Asia. “It’s the big enchilada,” he says. “It’s the culmination of all the Strider Cups around the world.” And in addition to the 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-year-old categories, the Strider Cup offers races for special-needs racers of any age—in fact, Strider offers larger bikes for this category. It’s a touching event, watching them cross the finish line, says Huettl. “In many cases, these kids were told they couldn’t ever ride a bike because of physical limitations,” he says. “But yet, there they are, and they’re keeping up with their brothers and sisters.” Justin Hewlett agrees. “The independence has given my kids a lot of confidence that they can do other things,” he says. “It’s part of who Hawk is, his bike. It’s a big part of his identity.”

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Bauman has some tips for viewing the great absence. ive yourself plenty G of time to get there— traffic could keep you from seeing the phenomenon. You don’t want to be sitting in your car when the sun goes dark. on’t ever look at D eclipse with your naked eye until totality—it can damage your eyes. Wear eclipse glasses or use a pinhole viewer. I f you don’t have a filter, don’t take a photograph until it’s total. ook away instantly L when you see the “diamond ring” effect as the eclipse is ending. That’s the brilliant light flash as the sun’s corona is uncovered.

Moon Shadow Watch The Great American ECLIPSE BY MARY BROWN MALOUF

“A crescent shadow starts eating away the sun, but nothing spectacular happens for quite awhile. Then, just as the eclipse is about to begin, the sky darkens like twilight, birds stop singing

ost importantly, M don’t lose the wonder of the moment in the recording of it.

You’ll want to be somewhere in the yellow band on eclipse day

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and get ready to roost—they think night is coming. A shadow comes rushing across the landscape and when you look up, it’s like a science fiction film: The sun is a black disk with filmy

spooky light streaming out from it. It’s dark in the middle of the day—almost a sacred feeling.” Joe Bauman, a retired journalist, writer and local amateur astronomer, describes the first eclipse he witnessed. Since then, he has experienced four more. On August 21 the sun will disappear from the sky in much of the country during the first total eclipse of the sun in 38 years—the first to cross the United States since 1918. The swath of total shadow will run diagonally from Oregon, where the sun will rise while totally eclipsed, southeast to Georgia. The whole event will affect the U.S. for only about an hour and a half; at the center line of the path, the sun will be dark for about two minutes. People travel from all over the world to view an eclipse, gambling that the weather will be clear enough to actually see it. In Hawaii in 1991, eclipse tourists only saw the clouds get darker. Utahns don’t have far to travel to not see the sun this August: Parts of Idaho, Wyoming and Oregon are all within the 70-mile-wide path of totality. In Salt Lake City itself, the eclipse will be 91 percent total. “But a partial eclipse is nothing like a total eclipse,” says Bauman. “It’s one of the most beautiful things you can see in Nature.” For more information go to eclipse2017.org.

If the eclipse inspires you to keep looking up, check out Joe Bauman’s blog, the-nightly-news. com, and go to slas.us for information about Salt Lake’s very active amateur astronomy group.

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Bright Lights, Big Stars NATIONAL ACTS you don’t want to miss BY CHRISTIE MARCY

ZZ TOP

The members of ZZ Top have been growing their beards since 1979. That’s 38 years of facial hair and counting.

Even 50 years after ZZ Top’s debut, they’re still going strong—and still rocking those iconic beards. The Texas-based roots-rockers’ stop at the Red Butte

Garden Outdoor Concert Series was widely regarded as the must-see show when the series’ full line-up was announced. Bring your favorite sharp-dressed man. August 31, Red Butte Garden, 801-585-0556, redbuttegarden.org

LESLIE ODOM, JR. Musical theater lovers know him as Aaron Burr in the original Broadway cast of the smash hit Hamilton. Leslie Odom, Jr. may have hung up his theatrical dueling pistol, but the Tony Award-winner will perform with the Utah Symphony to sing classic standards, and of course, some Broadway tunes. July 15, Deer Valley Snow Park Amphitheater, 2250 Deer Valley Dr. South, PC, 801-533-6683, deervalleymusicfestival.org

BOOK OF MORMON Turn it off! Book of Mormon, the play that got the whole world talking about LDS missionaries, is back in Zion and playing at our state-of-the-art Broadwaystyle theater—it’s a match made in the Celestial Kingdom. August 1-20, Eccles Theater, 131 Main Street, SLC, 385-468-1010, artsaltlake.com

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High Brow Eyebrows are back BY CHRISTIE MARCY

It’s not just brows. Big City Brows also works on eyelashes, forgoing the everpopular lash extensions and focusing on a temporary procedure called the Lash Lift. “It puts your natural lashes on display and lifts your lashes up and out,” says Lavey. “Your natural lash is actually being styled, too, now.”

LAVEY’S TIPS FOR GREAT BROWS:

rends come and go. One generation’s Brooke Shields is another’s Cara Delevingne, but one thing is for sure—brows are back. Vanessa Lavey, owner and brow stylist at Big City Brows in Sugar House, says there’s a good reason for that. “The brow is the frame of the eye and your eyes are the first thing people see when they meet you,” she says. “It is all about a big eyebrow right now,” Lavey says. “You do have to have genetics to make that happen, so I work with clients to determine what they want and what’s possible.” Lavey says there’s a lot that goes into a good brow—waxing, tweezing, trimming, tinting and microblading among them.

1 “Less is more.” Less

work, that is. “Don’t overdo it. It’s better to be a little bit messy.”

2 “If you’re doing your own maintenance, don’t get so close to the mirror. Ask yourself what your brows will look like from a

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“There’s some subtleties,” she says. “It’s about your face, your brow bone, your brow color, volume and texture. My job is to ask, ‘What is the maximum amount of drama and beauty we can bring to your face?’ ”

normal distance and look at yourself from farther away. Some of those hairs that look messy close up are really part of your shape.”

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Flip Flop No, we’re not talking politics—we’re talking about everyone’s FAVORITE SUMMER FOOTWEAR. BY MARY BROWN MALOUF

umans have been wearing flip-flops for thousands of years—the Egyptians made them out of papyrus and palm leaves. But their popularity in the U.S. dates from WWII when soldiers returned with Japanese zori. Within a decade or so, midcentury modern-style had transformed the traditional Japanese footwear into a brightly colored, cheap thong that quickly became a beach culture icon. But the flip-flop has never stopped evolving, as you can see here. That’s right, there’s no flipflopping on flip-flops.

Barack Obama was the first president of the United States to be photographed wearing flip flops.

Clockwise from top left: Navy striped, Gap, City Creek ($8); Leopard, Old Navy, multiple locations ($5); Mint cactus, Forever 21, City Creek ($4); Havaianas, Nordstrom, City Creek ($32); Pink flamingo, Forever 21, City Creek ($4)

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Crank Art Chris Peterson’s 54 x 22foot mural on the north wall of Crank SLC, 749 S. State St., gives a cyclist’s eye view of Salt Lake. You can download a more portable map from bikeslc.com.

GET SOME. MORE. National S’MORES Day is August 10. The Vista Terrace at Montage Deer Valley serves s’mores from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the winter months, and from 8-9 p.m. during the summer. They’re classics— honey graham crackers with Hershey’s chocolate (both milk and dark) and Jet-Puffed Jumbo Marshmallows—but to treat yourself to Montage’s five-star treatment, get your marshmallows custom-made and opt for vanilla, cinnamon, mocha, peppermint or caramel flavors.

Locals sound off

We asked three Salt Lakers, “What’s an unforgettable thing you did as a kid?” BY AMY WHITING

LIBATION: house-made hot cocoa

Campfire Lounge serves original s’mores for $3 apiece— and for an additional 50 cents you can get one with peanut butter or Nutella and banana. LIBATION: a S’mores-tini—3 Olives S’mores Vodka and cream with crème de cacao, graham crackers and toasted marshmallows 837 E. 2100 South, SLC, 801-467-3325, campfirelounge.com

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“The boys were always playing cowboys and didn’t want us to play. So my sister and I took Monopoly money and created the Last National Bank. The cowboys would cash their paychecks before they could buy lemonade at our saloon next door. I turned out to be a banker [at Zions], so that was my start.” —PAT RICHARDS, UTAH SYMPHONY CEO

“We turned one of the campers in the communal storage area into our ‘clubhouse’. We couldn’t figure out why the owner was so upset when he finally discovered us.” —TIFFANY MIDGLEY, PRINCIPAL AT WINDRIDGE ELEMENTARY

“I spent three summers in high school lifeguarding at Raging Waters—where I got a head start on my melanoma, met Bill Murray and was nearly drowned by a woman who jumped into the deep pool trying to save her kid and then remembered she couldn’t swim. I got mother and child to safety and Bill Murray is exactly how you’d expect him to be.” —ROBERT GEHRKE, COLUMNIST AT THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE

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Lorenza Rosé Four Provence classics— grenache, cinsault, mourvedre, carignan—come together in a dry rose with the summer charm of the grapes’ origins. $18

Tracey Thompson of Vine Lore, a local brokerage specializing in boutique wines and craft spirits, recommends refreshing wines for summer sipping.

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Alpha Zeta wants to revive the popularity of Soave, a Veneto favorite, in the U.S. And why not? Its crisp fruitiness, balanced by citrus, is a great warm weather glass. $10

A simple— but not too simple—wellrounded red, that complements Italian foods with similar qualities. Like pizza. $11

Redwood Drive-In Theatre 3688 Redwood Rd., West Valley City, 801-973-7088, redwooddrivein.com/ Adults, $9, 5-9, $1

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Echo Drive-in

25 W. Route 40, Roosevelt, 435-722-2095 Adults, $6; ages 6-11, $3

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Stars-struck Movies Beyond car culture and rock-n-roll, the ‘50s were a popculture fail. The only escape from poodle skirts, Tang and casual racism was to drive your ‘55 Bel Air or Galaxie 500 to the drive-in to watch The Blob and—if you were lucky— an impromptu intermission to watch the U.S.A.’s Echo satellite passing overhead. You can recapture some of that wonder by driving your Prius (sigh) to one of Utah’s six drive-ins. Set your watch to dusk.

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UTAH WEIRD Q: Did the Air Force really cover up a flying saucer crash in the West Desert? A: Much of the weird stuff that has gone down in Utah’s West Desert, home of a bombing range and biological warfare labs, could make even strangerer episodes of Stranger Things. Here’s the story: In 1963, a test pilot out of Nevada’s infamous Area 51 lost control of his top-secret A-12 spy plane. He ejected and the plane crashed about 11 miles due south of Wendover. Within hours, the Air Force had “sanitized” the crash site and questioned the pilot under sodium pentathol (the Cold War was not noted for trust). Military efficiency being what it is, titanium bits and pieces still litter the area. Or was it all an elaborate cover-up for a UFO visit?

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IN THE YEAR 2020 Much of the frustrated rage of Utah independents and Democrats and Utah’s declining voter turnout could be alleviated in part with redistricting to make everyone’s vote count somewhat equally. Movements such as Count My Vote, Salt Lake Undivided and others are incensed by the secret backroom dealing that has sliced and diced political districts to make it impossible for Democrats, or moderate Republicans for that matter, to get a toe hold in elections. Every 10 years, armed with new census data, the state’s districts are redrawn. In the past, it has been done by the overwhelmingly GOP Legislature. For decades, citizens’ groups have called for a non-partisan commission to draw the lines, only to be frustrated. The next opportunity for reform is 2020.

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Why is Everyone So Angry? Calls for civility miss the point for disenfranchised Utahns. BY GLEN WA RCHOL

U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart’s town hall meeting would have made Thomas Jefferson proud. Elderly couples filed into West High’s auditorium along with young hipsters, parents pushing strollers and people in wheelchairs to meet their representative eyeball to eyeball. Jefferson

would have delighted in the spectacle of government answering directly to its citizens. Then all hell broke loose. In seconds, Stewart’s March town hall, like one a month earlier for Rep. Jason Chaffetz, rocked with anger, as the overflowing crowd chanted

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“Protect Bears Ears” and “Save Obamacare” while waving “DISAGREE” and “Wild Utah” placards. Could it be possible that polite, famously docile Utahns were screaming “Do your JOB!” at their extremely nervous congressmen? “It’s a cultural thing. Utah, everybody knows, is civil and polite and reasoned,” says Madalena McNeil of Utahns Speak Out. “But this is not just young agitators. It’s people of all ages who are fed up with being polite and quiet. [Politicians] have never seen anything like this before in Utah. Behind closed doors, they are scared.” Ever since these messy explosions of democracy, Utah’s delegation has run for cover, avoiding contact with large groups of constituents. Beyond tele-town halls, Rep. Mia Love will meet with no more than five

constituents at a time, and her staff wants to vet participants and bar recording or media. Pundits lament what they call the “incivility” at the meetings. But incivility doesn’t quite describe it—a more accurate term for the voters’ behavior is rage. “They didn’t expect people to be as angry as they are,” says McNeil. “There’s a power dynamic at play, and [politicians] know they have the power. I have no power except to vote for Stewart’s opponent, which won’t change anything because gerrymandering has taken my vote. Or, I can shout at him at a town hall. The power difference is so big being civil doesn’t work—he just doesn’t care.” Stewart gets credit for holding a town hall in enemy territory. Salt Lake City— predominantly Democratic—has been surgically divided between the dominantly GOP congressional districts, making it nearly impossible for a Democrat to win. The GOP bubble of arrogance was obvious when Stewart seemed sincerely dumbfounded to learn the crowd of more than 1,000 disagreed vehemently with the Utah delegation’s far-right agenda on healthcare, public lands and immigration. Stewart appeared baffled by the shouts of “gerrymandering” when he bragged that more than 60 percent of the district voted for him. Chaffetz faced 1,000 protestors at Brighton High who chanted “Do your job” and “Investigate Trump!” Outside another 1,800 protestors chanted “Bring him out!” eerily echoing the mobs in Frankenstein movies. Chaffetz responded by losing his cool and baiting the crowd that he later claimed was seeded with paid agitators. (Attendees cheekily billed Chaffetz for their time.) But some observers, including former Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers, who has been leading the Count My Vote effort to restructure Utah’s caucus system to allow more public participation, see an upside to the raucous meetings. Utah voter turnout this year dipped to nearly its lowest point in two decades with only about 55 percent of voters showing up at the polls. The meetings prove democracy still has a pulse.

THIS IS NOT JUST YOUNG AGITATORS. IT’S PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WHO ARE FED UP WITH BEING POLITE. [POLITICIANS] HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE IN UTAH. BEHIND CLOSED DOORS, THEY ARE SCARED. –MADALENA MCNEIL “People are frustrated,” says Jowers, a staunch Republican. “Democracy is tough enough as it is without so many artificial means of making voters feel disenfranchised. You walk onto the football field feeling like you’ve already lost the game.” Katie Matheson of the CD4 Coalition that is trying to get Love to hold a town hall says constituents are beyond frustration. “Utah politics and gerrymandering go hand in hand,” she says. “I told Mia Love ‘I’m progressive and I’m disenfranchised. What are you going to do to give me a voice?’ Love was genuinely surprised that someone felt that they didn’t have a voice in Utah politics. I’ve been to Love’s office three times. I feel like I’m talking to a wall.’” The congressional delegation, Matheson says, seems to think town halls should be rallies for their supporters. “A town hall is not a place where we are going to debate the semantics of their legislation,” she says. “The point is to show our representatives that there are people who care deeply and are not happy with what they are doing. We need to be heard. A town hall is a place for voters to join together to tell our representatives, ‘You are our voice in Washington, too.’ “ McNeil says it’s a last resort for the disenfranchised: “These town halls are not just venting. It’s a way to tell our representatives, ‘You work for us and we aren’t afraid of you.’” Jefferson couldn’t have phrased it better.

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Kristy Sevy tosses her Zubi Flyer.

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Fuze Flies High A HACKABLE flying saucer keeps kids learning. BY AMY WHITING

It was 2015 and Kristy Sevy was running out of answers to her daughter’s questions. She found herself filling up shelves with wasted science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) toys and constantly Googling to explain how things worked. “Kids are growing up in a world where problems are shoved in their face constantly, and because of that they are asking more questions. As an adult, I felt a responsibility to do something about it.” And so she did. Sevy, a stay-at-home mom with no background in coding, started a tech company, Fuze, to produce Zubi Flyer, a hackable flying disk toy, for kids to assemble and program. Unlike many other options for kids interested in STEM and coding, it’s affordable and unintimidating to someone without a tech background. Zubi Flyer allows kids to see immediate results from what they code, giving them control over the otherwisemysterious technology that has filled their lives.

Kristy Sevy and cofounder Kyle Muir program a flyer.

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If you’re interested in hacking into one yourself, you can order a Zubi Flyer for $129 at fuzeplay.io. The folks at Zubi are also planning a summer coder camp to help kids understand their new toy and Arduino, Zubi’s coding language.

The Zubi Flyer comes with the disk (aka “Frisbee”], circuit board, screwdriver and several other parts to interact with the toy. The builder has 13 pre-programmed games to play when throwing it. The disk can be connected to a computer and “hacked” to change how the games work using Fuze’s instruction guide and simple programming software. It’s perfect for anyone who isn’t afraid to make mistakes and take things apart. “After kids learn how to change the color, they can change the timing or the sound of the buzzer until they have a skillset of being able to change all the variables.” And, unlike your iPhone, it’s all open-source, so anything can be changed and connected to other programmable gadgets. “Kids not understanding how technology can manipulate, enhance and create an entirely new reality has really scary implications,” Sevy says. “So that’s one thing we stand by in the company. We show kids how stuff works.”

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A U of U engineering professor brings EYEGLASS TECHNOLOGY into the 21st century. BY SUSAN LACKE

Carlos Mastrangelo

when you have this problem!” Mastrangelo was disheartened at the lack of innovation in vision technology: “The latest multifocal lenses were developed in the ‘50s. Today’s solutions are based on 70-year-old technology.” For a 21st century fix, the University of Utah engineering professor applied his knowledge of micro-fluidics, or the manipulation of fluids on an infinitesimal scale. His resulting “smart glasses” have liquid lenses which adjust their

–CARLOS MASTRANGELO

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needed a new pair of spectacles. Like most 50-year-olds, Mastrangelo’s vision was blurry, and like most 50-year-olds, he hated the eyeglasses prescribed by his optometrist. “I take them on and off throughout the day, depending on whether I need to see near or far,” laments Mastrangelo. “If I need both, it is impossible. Like driving: I need to see cars ahead, so I do not wear glasses, but then I can’t see anything on the dashboard. Try using the GPS

focus automatically. The lenses are programmed and finetuned with a smartphone app. If your prescription changes, as most do every two years, you don’t need to buy a new pair of glasses. Enter the new prescription into the app and the correction changes. “This technology will revolutionize eyeglass technology, as it solves problems that cannot be solved with conventional eyeglasses,” says Mastrangelo. Though the design still needs refining—the current prototype resembles a thicker, heavier version of Iris Apfel’s iconic spectacles or the X-ray glasses advertised in the back of 50’s comic books— Mastrangelo expects to see a consumer-ready version on shelves in late 2017, with mass market production by 2019.

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Funky Fossiltown Going into Dinoland or coming out, Vernal is a trip. When you can’t look at another interpretive plaque about another fossil or hike to yet another fabulous panoramic overlook, head for Vernal. There you’ll find a tourist town trapped, as it were, in 1950s amber, complete with cute pastel dinosaurs of subspecies that not even Hanna-Barbera could dream up. If a pink Brontosaurus with tresglamorous false eyelashes doesn’t banish your camp fever, a burger with a couple local craft brews will. We recommend Vernal Brewing’s Allosaurus Amber. At The Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum, a fossil garden and kid-friendly hands-on approach educates visitors. The visitor center at the museum offers maps, recreational tips and a staff that knows the local attractions, lodging and restaurants. Altogether Vernal makes an excellent base camp for Dinosaur National Monument day trips, but note— the town is mostly closed on Sundays. dinoland.com.

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Jurassic Lark Dinosaur National Monument offers more than fossils—go east for adventure. BY GLEN WA RCHOL

Our first glimmer that we had passed through a secret door was a road sign on the twolane blacktop that said “No fossils in this part of Monument.” How often do you encounter a sign telling what’s not to be found in a park or monument? A better sign, as we soon learned, would have been “Jaw-dropping vistas and solitude in this part of Monument.” Call Dinosaur National Monument the Rodney Dangerfield of Utah’s national wonders—in a state with five iconic national parks, its heart-stopping magnificence gets no respect. National monuments, a public-land concept that even Utah politicians can’t seem to grasp, have been at top of mind lately. Utahns are riveted

over the controversy surrounding the rollback of the state’s newest monuments, Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante. Yet somehow, the wonders of 330-square-mile Dinosaur National Monument, located uncomfortably close to Utah’s northeast drilling fields, has flown under the radar for more than a century. Like most things, it comes down to publicity. The Utah Tourism Office bombards tourists with clever marketing campaigns on the state’s “Mighty Five” national parks—Arches, Canyonlands, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef and Zion. Yes, the M5 are impressive, but Dinosaur, the unsung monument, spreads across 200,000 acres. That’s six times the size of Bryce Canyon,

Drives & Hikes

Tour of the Tilted Rocks is a 10-mile auto tour route along Cub Creek Road, starting at the Quarry Visitor Center. You’ll pass petroglyph and pictograph panels created by ancient North Americans, exposed geologic layers and Josie Bassett’s cabin, built in 1913. nps.gov/dino

Despite sounding like a Lord of the Rings landmark, the Gates of Lodore is where John Wesley Powell began his float through the canyon in 1869. A short hike from the campground offers expansive views nearly unchanged from when the one-armed Civil War veteran led his expedition down river. nps.gov/dino

more than twice the size of Arches and fully equal in expanse to Capitol Reef. Much of the attention deficit is because adventure seekers, even three hours away in Salt Lake City, think Dinosaur National Monument is just its “Wall of Bones,” a rock face with more than 1,500 partially exposed fossils from the Jurassic Period. The spectacular Quarry Exhibit is, of course, particularly fascinating for families wanting to plant the seeds of paleontology, geology and history in young minds. But Dinosaur National Monument is much more.

The Earl of the Dinosaurs

Paleontologist Earl Douglass at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh was given a mission worthy of Indiana Jones: “Dig up dinosaur bones east of Vernal.” A few weeks later, Douglass was hiking the rocky ridges in northeast Uintah County on Aug. 17, 1909, when he saw a rock formation that had an uncanny resemblance to a sauropod dinosaur’s tail, sticking out of

a rock ledge. It was, in fact, what it looked like, although the jury is still out on whether it should be called Apatosaurus or Brontosaurus (“Thunder Lizard”) as it had been when Douglass spotted it. “It was a beautiful sight,” said Douglass, who would soon be joined at the excavation by his family and would not stop hunting the area’s 149-million-year-old fossils for the next 14 years. At this point in the story, gradeschool-age dinosaur nerds usually black out in ecstasy. Since Douglass’s sauropod, 800 sites have been excavated in the monument, turning up dinosaur fossils from the vicious 28-foot-long Allosaurus and Deinonychus of the “terrible claw” to Abydosaurus (another sauropod). To protect this paleontological treasure trove, President Woodrow Wilson designated 200,000 acres around it as a national monument in 1914. And other than President Barack Obama refurbishing the Quarry Exhibit Hall in 2009, nothing else has changed much in the last few million years.

Sheep Creek Geological Loop: A gravel road follows Sheep Creek mountains west of Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Interpretive signs along the drive describe geological features and wildlife in the area. It makes a great fall drive. utah.com/scenic-drive/ sheep-creek

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John Jarvie Historic Ranch: The ranch, along with a general store, a dugout, the stonehouse, the blacksmith shop and a cemetery, offers a window into 1800s pioneer life. utah.com/jarvie-property McConkie Ranch Petroglyphs: The McConkie trail leads to crisp and larger-than-average petroglyphs. utah. com/hiking/vernal Ouray National Wildlife Refuge: Just west of Vernal on U.S. 191, a Green River wetland provides an ecosystem for wildlife including Canada geese, grebes, owls, prairie dogs, cranes, muskrats, porcupines, red-tailed hawks and mule deer. fws.gov

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Sustenance and Suds VERNAL BREWING CO. For the brew-tourist. 55 S. 500 East, 435-781-2337, vernalbrewingco.com

DINO BREW HAUS House-smoked meats, grilled salmon and open Sundays. 550 E. Main St., 435781-0717

LITTLE B’S Divey bar to hang with the locals and it's open Sundays. 65 S. Vernal Ave., 435789-9963

Secret Dinosaur National

Dinosaur National Monument’s fossils make the three-hour drive from Salt Lake City worthwhile. But a more fundamental connection with the region’s geology awaits if you continue east, across the Colorado state line. There you’ll find the other Dinosaur National that straddles the Utah-Colorado line—where it’s cut into crazy layer cakes by rivers. You'll encounter vistas and hikes offering views matching any in southern Utah’s much-hyped and over-crowded red-rock country. The best part is that you'll share your experience with few other visitors. You’ve entered the more than 90 percent of Dinosaur National that is wilderness. The quickest way to scout for hikes and camping is to drive the 31-mile Harpers Corner Road auto tour that begins just beyond the town of Dinosaur, Colorado. Stop at the Canyon Area Visitor Center just off U.S. Rt. 40 for a brief audio-visual program that will orient you to the lonesome side of the park. Pick up a tour guide and get any necessary backcountry permits at the bookstore. And check on talks, walks and stargazing programs. Along

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Harpers Corner Road, you can pull off at Plug Hat Nature Trail for a short, quiet hike that will introduce you to the pinyon-and-juniper forest ecosystem. At the end of the road, a short hike leads to the Harpers Corner overlook where the Green and Yampa rivers meet at Steamboat Rock. Those odd stone disks underfoot? They’re the petrified stumps of ancient trees. A turnoff on Echo Park Road, impassible when wet, will take you past overlooks on the Yampa River, including Wagon Wheel and Castle Park. The most spectacular way to Dinosaur’s remote canyons is by whitewater rafting on the rivers carving its geology. The Green and Yampa Rivers surge down from the high Rockies, winding their way across plains cutting through the Uinta Mountains. The rivers hose through tight channels amid dizzying cliffs—the result is whitewater rapids with names like Hell’s Half Mile. Families, groups and singles can leave the planning and heavy lifting to professional guides approved by the monument. The trip can be a day float or a multi-day adventure.

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BEST COFFEEHOUSE VIBE

On the second Friday of each month, from September through May, Eliot Hall at The First Unitarian Church transforms into a cafe—complete with Coffee Garden coffee and an open mic. The $5 admission fee goes

A LITTLE BIT LOUDER NOW We all connect music to places, memories and feelings. On A Little Bit Louder Now, KRCL’s afternoon drive-time show, DJ Bad Brad Wheeler takes it a step further—connecting music to current events. His shows in the months since the inauguration have oft included songs with a topical thread throughout,

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hitting on issues like Russia and immigration, giving us all an outlet for our political frustration and proving that art matters most in times of turmoil. krcl.org

directly to the Intermountain Acoustic Music Association to pay for the room rental, and you can bring your own food, beer or wine. Save the hard liquor for the afterparty. iamaweb.org

BEST COMMUNITY SHOWS

INTERMOUNTAIN ACOUSTIC MUSIC ASSOCIATION 569 S. 1300 East, SLC

BEST PLAYLISTS

EXCELLENCE IN THE COMMUNITY 239 S. Main St., SLC

Remember when Twilight shows were at Gallivan Center? Relive those glory days with fewer drunk 21-year-olds and more people who are actually there to enjoy live music with the

BEST NEW VENUE

CLUBHOUSE In 1877, the Ladies’ Literary club was founded to provide women with culture and education. Twenty-five years later they commissioned the construction of a largely overlooked architectural gem on South Temple, which has been recently restored to its vintage glory. Renamed Clubhouse, it can be a venue for plays, concerts, arts workshops and other cultural events, in a space like no other in town. 850 E. South Temple, SLC, 385- 313-8285, clubhouseslc.com

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PHOTOS: CLUBHOUSE, DAVE BREWER OF PHOTO COLLECTIVE; BRAD WHEELER, ADAM FINKLE

Inspired by the Joseph Smith Sphinx at Salt Lake’s Gilgal Garden, this joker card represents the fun and playfulness of the Salt Lake City we know and love.

venue’s year-round Excellence in the Community concerts—free, all-ages and year-round (outdoors in the summer, indoors in the cooler months) concerts featuring local musicians, from jazz to the Utah Symphony to world music. excellenceconcerts.org

BEST USE OF QUARTERS BRICKS 579 W. 200 South, SLC, 801-328-0255

When you were a teenager, you spent a lot of time at the arcade, perfecting your pinball game. As an adult, you probably spend about as much time at the bar, perfecting your pick-up game. Finally, Salt Lake has an option to combine your two loves—the bar that was formerly known as Club Sound is now once again known as Bricks and they have coin-operated video games and a full bar, so you can get drunk and get your Ms. Pac Man on at the barcade. facebook.com/ bricksslc/

BEST NEW BAR GAME PHOTOS: BONWOOD BOWL, DIABOLICAL RECORDS, ADAM FINKLE

B-I-N-G-O 161 E. 200 South, SLC, 801-355-3618

In the face of proposed cuts to nonprofits, local watering hole Beer Bar has picked up some of the slack, hosting themed trivia quiz nights and bingo as fundraisers for embattled nonprofits like Planned Parenthood, International Rescue Committee and ACLU, giving you a chance to put your money where your beer is. beerbarslc.com

BEST PLACE TO STUMBLE INTO A SHOW

DIABOLICAL RECORDS Tucked in an unassuming alley downtown, Diabolical Records has made itself a favorite among local musicians for its willingness to showcase small bands, whom you might find playing there any time of day. Mix in a nice selection of vinyl, and Diabolical is a stop worth making for any music lover. 238 S. Edison St., SLC, 801-792-9204, diabolicalrecords.com

BEST ANIMAL ENCOUNTER

BEST STRIKE BONWOOD BOWL 2500 S. Main St., SLC, 801-487-7758

Sure, there are swankier bowling alleys in town—the kind with fancy carpet and on-trend shoes for rent. But for our money it doesn’t get better than the retro-cool Bonwood Bowl. It’s a bowler’s bowling alley with poor lighting, shoes you’d prefer not to wear, a divey bar and bowling leagues that will put your form to shame. bonwoodbowl.com

BEST SUMMER CONCERT SERIES SNOWBASIN’S BLUES, BREWS AND BBQ 3925 Snow Basin Road, Huntsville, UT 801-620-1021

ZOO BREW 2600 E. Sunnyside Ave, SLC, 801-584-1700

It is the best summer concert series going right now. Why? First, it’s free (OK, the food and beer are spendy, but it’s craft beer and good BBQ). Second, they have a stellar lineup. Third, (although this little write-up might change this) it is blessedly uncrowded. Our fourth and perhaps most important reason? Unlike other mountain resorts that feel more and more like condominium parks, Snowbasin is straight up in the mountains. This summer’s series runs Sundays from June 11 through Sept. 24 and the lineup includes Los Lobos and Old 97’s. www.snowbasin.com

Let’s address the elephant in the room: We all know the zoo would be better without, ahem, all the kids. Even Hogle Zoo knows it—that’s why a few times a year they host Zoo Brew. It’s an opportunity to see all of the animal exhibits without whining children but with beer vendors. It’s a morethan-fair trade-off. hoglezoo.org/zoo-brew/

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SHOPPING & SERVICES

Always shopping and focused on self-care, this queen is Salt Lake’s perfect customer. With her charge cards in hand, she knows just where to go and always tips well.

BEST BOOZEADJACENT SHOPPING

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF SALT LAKE CITY

BEST EVIL HABIT UNTIL POT IS LEGALIZED BEEHIVE CIGAR 1860 S. 300 West, SLC 801-566-5178

It’s not quite the opiumden experience, but there’s something dissipato about ducking down an industrial alley to lose yourself in a fragrant world

surrounded by shades of claro and maduro. A humidor room keeps the cigars at an ideal humidity and pipe tobacco abounds. If you’re looking for a gift for an interesting man (or an extremely interesting woman), this is the place to shop for a cigarillo, pipe, lighter or the all-important guillotine. utahcigars.com

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All data suggests that Salt Lake is quickly becoming a destination for recently graduated millennials to put down roots, but can be a tough place to fit in. Young Professionals of Salt Lake City aims to make Salt Lake a little more inclusive for newcomers and local natives alike with meet-ups at festivals, mix-and-mingles at local restaurants, organized volunteer projects and more. ypslc.com

No, you still can’t buy alcohol in regular stores in Utah, but you can buy bitters, syrups, cocktail shakers, decanters and more at Boozetique, located conveniently around the corner from the downtown wine store. It’s not one-stop shopping, but it’s the closest thing to it in Zion. 315 E. Broadway, SLC, 801-363-3939, facebook.com/pg/BooztiqueSLC

BEST ANGER MANAGEMENT TITLE BOXING CLUB

according to your abilities. And did we mention you get to punch stuff? titleboxingclub.com

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It’s okay to punch things at Title Boxing Club. In fact, it’s encouraged. The workouts are intense interval trainings—somedays just the warmups almost feel like a workout—but the breaks every few minutes make it seem not so bad. Plus, you can adjust the workout

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BEST GIFTS CAHOOTS 878 E. 900 South, SLC, 801-538-0606

To find a gift for the cliched person who has everything, head to Cahoots. Clever greeting cards, books you never

knew existed and kitsch that changes often—on our last visit it included Sigmund Freud prayer candles, a squirrel feeder in the shape of a horse head and a unicorn sprinkles shaker. facebook. com/cahoots.cards

BEST INTERIOR STUFF

HUMBLE DWELLINGS Furniture, books, jewelry, design accessories, vintage wares—despite its name, Humble Dwellings is anything but. In addition to offering a retail storefront, the relative newcomer also offers interior design services at prices for nearly any budget. 1265 Draper Pkwy., Draper, 801-613-9570, humbledwellingsliving.com

BEST POKER HAND

CARDS FROM QUALITY BILLIARDS

PHOTOS: NAILED BOUTIQUE, MAGDELENE, CAHOOTS, ADAM FINKLE

1630 S. State St., SLC, 801-466-6815

BEST SUMMER SATURDAY

NAILED! BOUTIQUE

Yes, Nailed! Boutique is the go-to spot to get your nails done. And, yes, its location next to Tulie Bakery makes it almost mandatory to grab a buttery croissant on the way in. But what you may not know is that you can also bring a bottle of wine to your appointment. The only caveat is that you can’t lounge at your pedi-spot when the makeover is over. But lucky for you, you can perch on the porch in the provided lounge chairs to finish your glass. 875 E. 700 South, SLC, 801-532-6245, nailedboutique.com

You’ve probably noticed the playing card theme of this issue of “Best of the Beehive.“ For your own best hand, check out the playing cards at Quality Billiards—these are not the Bicycle brand cards you’re used to. 100 percent plastic, washable and long-lasting, they also don’t crease or bend— keeping everyone at poker night honest. qualitybilliardsut.com

BEST RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE MAGDELENE RELIGIOUS GOODS AND COFFEE GROTTO 836 E. 3300 South, SLC, 801-953-1820

It’s a churchy store with a caffeine fix. Sure, it’s an odd combination, but Magdalene Religious Goods

and Coffee Grotto makes it work with prayer cards, candles and more Popethemed merchandise than you ever knew existed. You don’t have to be Catholic to appreciate this spot, recently relocated from its Sugar House location, but you should appreciate a good cuppa. facebook.com/ magdalenereligiousgoods

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FAMILY & PETS BEST STAYCATION HOTEL MONACO 15 W. 200 South, SLC, 801-595-0000

Full of whimsy and curiousity— with his best friend by his side—Jack knows that the best places are the spots where kids and pets are not only welcome, but celebrated.

BEST CHARMING THEATER BEST PLACE TO TAKE A HIKE BONNEVILLE SHORELINE TRAIL Sure, everyone knows Tanner Park is the place to been seen with your pooch, but if you and Winston want to take a leisurely stroll without meeting every other dog in the valley, we suggest you take your pup (and a leash) to select trailheads on the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.

EGYPTIAN THEATRE 328 Main St., Park City, 435-649-9371

Sure, there’s the glamour and the glitz of the Eccles Theater’s Broadway musicals and plenty of local theaters doing plenty of good, sometimes experimental, plays, but for small-town charm, look no further than Park City’ s Egyptian for familyfriendly stage productions. Familiar productions of Annie, Little Shop of Horrors and

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You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown all played the stage in the last year. egyptiantheatrecompany.org

BEST HAYRIDE WHEELER FARM 6351 S. 900 East, Murray, 385-468-1755

See cows, horses, pigs, goats and sheep. Milk a cow. Take a hayride. Wheeler Farm is a county-owned fully operating farm open for visitors seven days a week. It has all the comforts of a real farm, with one notable exception—the shopping centers that surround it. wheelerfarm.com

BEST PLACE TO NERD OUT

WATCHTOWER CAFE As a coffee shop with drinks named Tattooine Sunrise, Donkey Kong and Snozzberry, Watchtower Cafe is definitely not a pretentious joint. Add in comic books and a video game station and plenty of nooks and crannies at which to play the cafe’s many board games and you’ve found a great place to spend the afternoon with kids of any age. 1588 S. State St., SLC, 801-477-7671, watchtower-cafe.com

PHOTOS: WATCHTOWER CAFE, ADAM FINKLE

There you’ll find good hikes for both man and beast, with much less, well, dog. bonnevilleshorelinetrail.org

It’s not just the hippest hotel in town—it also has the most generous pet policy in Salt Lake. Bring your pup, cat, bird or lizard to the hotel for no extra charge. Plus: a pet concierge, water bowls in your room and available pet beds. monaco-saltlakecity.com

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QUIDDITCH There are wizards among us—or, at least, athletic collegiate nerds. Pulled from the Harry Potter Universe, Quidditch is an actual sport now—complete with broomsticks and someone dressed in all yellow/gold as a selfproclaimed Snitch. The rules are unfathomably complicated and the chaos is often conducive to friendly violence, so maybe let the kids just watch this sport. But if they’re still obsessed with The Boy Who Lived, there’s nothing quite like it. For up-to-date information on leagues, teams and other happenings search for the “All of Utah Quidditch” group on Facebook.

88 W. 3300 North, Pleasant Grove, 385-265-2605

Ground control to Major Tom—all of your astronaut fantasies come to life at Discovery Space Camp. There you’ll be given a briefing and mission objectives. What follows is basically a choose-yourown-adventure in space. Camps are available for kids, or families can reserve a “ship” for a two-and-ahalf hour mission. discoveryspacecenter.com

BEST DOG RESORT

BEST INSTRUCTION PETERSEN ART CENTER 1025 E. 2100 South, SLC, 801-467-5444

Hidden above the Dick Blick store in Sugarhouse

is Petersen Art Center, which provides oil painting, water color, drawing and colored pencil and pottery classes for kids. Once students reach their freshman year of high school, they can enroll in adult classes. Sounds like a parent-child bonding opportunity! petersenartcenter.com

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CAMPFIRE LOUNGE

TUMBLEWEEDS FESTIVAL

Film festivals aren’t just for Hollywood insiders. Salt Lake Film Center’s Tumbleweeds Festival is for the ultimate film fans, the ones who can watch the same movie over and over...and over. Kids. Complete with workshops and premieres, your little ones will feel like VIPs. September 22-24, utahfilmcenter.org

Some family vacations just can’t include the four-legged members of your tribe. While you’re gone, your pup will feel like he’s on his own vacation at Unleashed. It’s kennel-free boarding, with an onsite veterinarian, grass, an agility course and—get this—a dog bone-shaped pool. They even have webcams so you can check in on your pet 24/7. 5241 Commerce Dr., Murray, 385-309-3647, dogsunleashed.com

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BEST SUNDANCEALTERNATIVE

UNLEASHED

800 E. 2100 South, SLC, 801-467-3325

To paraphrase the film Sweet Home Alabama, “Look at you, you have a dog! In a bar!” Yes, there’s a lot a dog-friendly patios in Salt Lake, but one of the first on the scene remains the best. Campfire Lounge has a leash

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and current vaccination policy, water bowls, a dog-friendly crowd and signage is even translated to dog. campfirelounge.com

BEST ART ROLL UMOCA Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, 20 S. West Temple, SLC, 801-328-4201

If you want to appreciate modern art but without

people who will, at best, ignore your screaming toddler, UMOCA’s stroller tours are just what you need. On preselected dates, moms and dads can engage in high-brow discussions of the state of art and kiddos are invited to channel their inner Rothko in an organized activity after the tour. Sorry kids, you still can’t touch the art. utahmoca.org

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OUTDOORS

Whether he’s king of the mountain or king of the campsite, this guy knows this-is-the-place for adventure.

BEST PANORAMIC VIEW OF THE THREAT TO WILDLANDS

OURAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

The eastern view from high points within the wildlife refuge reveals pump-jacks dotting the landscape to the horizon. Recently opened gasand oil-exploration permits surround the vital sanctuary for migratory birds. At risk are not only the refuge’s migrating species, but the headed-for-the-endangered-list sage grouse. Uintah County, fws.gov/refuge/ouray

LEAST-CROWDED PLACE TO ENJOY UTAH VISTAS THE ‘OTHER’ DINOSAUR NATIONAL MONUMENT You’ll have to drive through Colorado and back into Utah to get to it, but it’s well worth it. Don’t expect the park’s famous dinosaur fossils, instead you’ll get grand vistas, raptors, petrified stumps and, best of all, few tourists. nps.gov/dino (Complete article on page 53)

BEST CRASH COURSE WASATCH ROLLER DERBY Learn how to jam, pivot and hip-check with the best of them at Wasatch Roller Derby’s beginner courses held on Wednesdays 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays 9-11 a.m. Skates required; fishnet tights optional. wasatchrollerderby.co

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BEST SERVICEABLE OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT RECREATION OUTLET 3160 S. State, SLC, 801-484-4800

If you need basic equipment for camping, hiking, skiing or snowshoeing, this place will likely have it, particularly if your fashion sense doesn’t require your being a billboard for North Face or Patagonia logos. In exchange, you’ll get what you want at a great price. Also, in a nod to old-fashioned Army-Navy stores,

you’ll find bins of compass zipper fobs, kineticpowered flashlights, tent stakes, socks, emergency whistles, wire saws and other stuff to which you wouldn’t want to trust life and limb. recreationoutlet.com

BEST MIGRATION UTAH BAT BARN, SHORELANDS PRESERVE

The Nature Conservancy recently erected Utah’s first bat barn for bats that migrate to the Great Salt Lake to feast on its bounty of insects. Watch in awe as large swaths of Mexican freetailed bats swoop through the air, perch on baffles and take in the view from their swanky new digs. nature.org/utah

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BEST BUCKET LIST ADDITIONS HIKE CALF CREEK CANYON IN GRAND STAIRCASE ESCALANTE — it’s an easy hike, but can sizzle in the summer. You’ll end up at a magnificent waterfall with a sweet swimming hole. Calf Creek is a great example of why it’s important to protect our Bill Clinton-given national monument. Garfield County, 435-679-8981, blm.gov

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HOUSE ON FIRE RUIN IN THE CEDAR MESA’S SOUTH FORK OF MULE CANYON — House on Fire, an ancient Anasazi cliff dwelling, earns its name at sunset when fire and smoke seem to be flowing up the red-rock overhang. A 3-mile round-trip hike, House on Fire is a well-known and visited ruin, a perfect place to learn how to respect and preserve the 100,000 antiquities in Bears Ears National Monument. San Juan County, bearsearscoalition.org

BEST WAY TO EARN YOUR PANCAKES SALT LAKE MARATHON FESTIVAL Whether you race the full marathon along the Wasatch Mountains, glide past Salt Lake monu-

ments in the 10K skate, or cheer your babies on in the Diaper Dash, you’ll find local flavor everywhere, including the fresh pancakes from Kodiak Cakes at the finish line. saltlakecitymarathon.com

Since 1999, the Utah Nordic Alliance (TUNA) has maintained a cozy yurt in Norway Flats near Kamas for cross-country skiers, hikers, mountain bikers and horse packers. Come to refill your water bottles, but stay to hear backcountry enthusiasts one-up each other with tales of adventure. utahnordic.com/yurt

BEST SLIP AND SLIDE EVER UTAH OLYMPIC PARK 3419 Olympic Park Way, Park City, Utah, 435-658-4200,

Standing around the backyard with a hose and some garbage sacks? Yeah. You’re lame. Three times each summer, The Utah Olympic Park turns its freestyle ski jumps into the ultimate slip and, well, soar. The brave and the bold slide down the ramps and off the kickers into the Olympic Freestyle team’s

training pool. It is as crazy as it sounds. Just sign the waiver and get soaring. This year’s events will be held July 4 and Aug. 19. http://utaholympiclegacy. org/park-activities/

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curvy course (think barrel racing) and the dude on skis must A) hang on for dear life B) grab some rings and negotiate jumps like a dang video game. It’s called Skijoring and it’ll happen at Soldier Hollow this February. “It brings two groups of people—cowboys and ski bums— together and forms a whole new group,” says Skijoring America’s RJ Klotz. Also, there’s beer. skijoringutah.com

SKIJORING 2002 Soldier Hollow Drive, Midway, 435-654-2002,

Where to start? A dude puts on skis, then ties himself to a horse, which then takes off through a

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BEST ESCAPE TO YOUR PRIMATE ROOTS GREG’S TREEHOUSE Kid: You will love this quirky treehouse built on a massive Douglas fir in the Uinta Mountains. Adult: You will love that it comes with a super-comfy bed and full working bathroom. airbnb.com/rooms/3635074

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STAR PARTIES It’s hard to see the stars in the city. Our cruddy air and the bright city lights damper all but the boring Big Dipper. But down south at Cedar Breaks National Monument, just outside of Brian Head Resort, you’ll find Star Parties every Saturday from Memorial Day to Labor Day. (The celestial conga line moves to Brian Head Resort during the winter months.) “Dark Sky Rangers” from Cedar Breaks lead tours of the firmament with powerful laser pointers illuminating everything from Cassiopeia to Scorpio. Utah Highway 143 East, Brian Head, UT, 435-586-9451, www.nps.gov/cebr/star-parties.htm

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FOOD & DINING BEST NEW CATERER SPICE INCUBATOR

BEST ICED-TEA ALTERNATIVE Food, dining, wine, cocktails— those in-theknow already know that Salt Lake is a foodie paradise. Consider this list your ace in the hole.

SHAKSHOUKA AT LAZIZ KITCHEN 912 S. Jefferson St., SLC, 801-441-1228

The Pile. The Godawful. The Roundhouse. If one of these is your usual Saturday morning breakfast it means

1) you probably don’t remember much about Friday night, and 2) you may not be ready for breakfast at Laziz Kitchen. The little cafe serves Middle Eastern food with the emphasis on clean, locally sourced ingredients. Like an egg wrap—two scrambled eggs, tomatoes, green onions, parsley, zaatar, mixed greens, cheddar, and tartar tahini dressing. Or the hipsters’ latest fave: shakshouka. Eggs, poached in a red sauce nicely spiked with mint, peppers and garlic, and eye-openingly spicy.

60 E. 800 South, SLC, 801-528-3675

Tart but not tannic, fruity but not sweet, this infusion is the most refreshing (nonalcoholic) drink we know of on a midsummer Utah day. Eklektik makes theirs fresh every day from dried flor de jamaica, or hibiscus. It’s a popular quaff in Mexico where they know something about hot.

BEST RENDEZVOUS FOR ROMANCE STONEGROUND’S WINDOW SEAT 249 E. 400 South, SLC, 801-364-1368

It’s so secluded, you probably never noticed it. A small table for two with a panoramic view of the glittering architectural beauty of the City Library. It’s in the southeast corner of Stoneground’s main dining room, tight against the glass and dark. It’s such a secret, if you call to reserve it, ask for the “affair table.” They’ll know. stonegroundslc.com

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CHOCOLATE MOUSSE AT ZUCCA

First flourless chocolate cake took over, then molten chocolate cake dominated as the epitome of chocolate delight, but the ‘80s called and wanted their desserts back. Time for chocolate memories to prevail—the chocolate mousse at Zucca is not one of those wimpy fluffs made mostly of whipped cream, but a dark, dense, properly cooked custard lightened with just enough cream to fool you into thinking you can eat the whole thing. Fabulous. 225 25th St, Ogden, 801-475-7077

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HIBISCUS INFUSION AT THE EKLEKTIK

Entertaining? Hosting a dinner party but you’re tired of coconut chicken, beggars purses and vegetable medleys? Next time, choose a new cuisine—Afghan, Indian, Sudanese, Peruvian, Nepalese—and offer your guests an adventure. Check out the catering services at the Spice Kitchen Incubator. The Spice Kitchen Incubator is a partnership of Salt Lake County Refugee Services and the International Rescue Committee. It provides refugees and immigrants, some who speak little or no English, the education and resources to build a viable food business. spicekitchenincubator.org

BEST PIE BY THE PARK TRADITION 501 E. 900 South, SLC, 385-202-7167

Whether you’re eating brunch, lunch or dinner, save room for pie at the new-ish cafe on the north side of Liberty Park. Chef Max, who is also the pie man at Burr Trail Grill in Boulder, makes his doublecrust pies every day from scratch—choose ginger berry, caramel apple, spiced cherry or whatever they have. And yes, a la mode.

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nomically feasible for most restaurants. But those are the kinds of counter-intuitive decisions made by the chefs at Table X. Not only that, but they culture milk from local Rosehill Dairy into creme fraiche before churning it into butter. A lump of butter and a freshly baked loaf is the beginning of a Table X experience. tablexrestaurant.com

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You may know Lola, Audrey, Nina, Suzie and Trudy. Did you know that some of them and some of their sisters are available as a theater snack at the new Eccles? Ruby Snap Cookies—each one with a dame’s name—are large gourmet cookies, with no noisy wrappers or crunch to annoy your neighbors. Could there be a more appropriate snack to sustain you during Book of Mormon? We doubt it.

WE OLIVE & WINE BAR 490 S. 700 East, SLC, 801-448-7489

The front of this new franchise in Trolley Square is given over to a huge variety of infused and varietal bulk and bottled California olive oil, as well as vinegars and a few other condiments. But in the back, owner Josh Garcia serves a great nosh menu from a kitchen equipped only with an oven and a panini maker. Nibble on a char-

cuterie plate (a recent one held Humboldt Fog, Seahive cheddar, Creminelli tartufo and wild boar salamis, along with various condiments.) Have a hot panini or one of the flatbreads topped with cheese or chicken. Have a salad, dressed with some

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9460 S. Union Square #100, Sandy, 801-748-3542

HOUSEMADE AT TABLE X 1457 E. 3350 South, SLC, 385-528-371

The repeated kneading and lengthy rising required for true artisan bread—which used to be called “bread”— takes more time than is eco-

of the house oils. And if you feel like, have a glass of wine from the list of small producers. We won’t tell the boss. weolive.com/salt-lake-city/

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT GELATO BOMBE AT STONEGROUND ITALIAN KITCHEN

Stoneground Kitchen: 249 E. 200 South, SLC, 801-364-1368

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SUNCHOKE CHIP PIZZA AT FIRESIDE ON REGENT

The pizza looks like someone opened a Lay’s bag over the top of it, but these are actually sunchoke chips on top of guanciale, sunchoke cream, arugula and thyme. The layer of crispness on top of the pie makes this pizza extraordinary, like some kind of teenage snacker’s dream junk food. Only it’s not junk, it’s artisanal. 126 S. Regent Street, SLC, 801-359-4011

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Sweetaly: 465 E. 3300 South, SLC, 801-467-6808 and 1594 E. Stratford Ave. (2600 South), SLC, 801-467-8049

It’s only served one day a week but it’s served all day long and it’s the best Polynesian meal in town, according to Big Budah and he oughta know. Spam and eggs? Banana pancakes?

BEST BREAD & BUTTER & BEST GLUTEN-FREE ALTERNATIVE

RUBY SNAP COOKIES AT THE ECCLES

It really is the bomb. Looking like a simple scoop of chocolate ice cream, this dessert gets more delightful by the bite. You probably think you don’t want dessert after your pizza and pasta, but you’re wrong. You want this satiny symphony of Italy’s classic flavor pair, chocolate and hazelnut. You’ll want it, the more you eat it and by the time you finish it, you’ll want another. One of the few things that isn’t made in Chef Justin Shifflett’s kitchen, this is made by Sweetaly Gelato.

DAIQUIRI AT WATER WITCH 163 W. 900 South, SLC, 801-462-0967

It’s a barstool horror story—how the delightfully simple daiquiri was Frankensteined into a lurid, sweet slush spewed out from a machine. The abomination tainted all rum drinks with spring-break tawdriness. Fortunately, in the middle of the craftcocktail maelstrom, the shakers at Water Witch are restoring a respect for rum and making a classic daiquiri: rum, lime, simple syrup. waterwitchbar.com

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the real joke was the 2016 Utah Legislature’s resolution that pornography is a public health crisis, followed by a 2017 law allowing victims to sue porn websites for mental-health damages.

DEAD MANS HAND

Legend says folk hero and cowboy Wild Bill Hickok was holding “The Dead Man’s Hand” when he was killed. We celebrate the luck of the draw here with the notso-good parts of living in the Beehive State.

BEST GREAT WHITE FATHER ORRIN HATCH TALKS DOWN TO TRIBES. Yes, Orrin actually said Indians “don’t fully understand” what was at stake in the Bears Ears controversy. They were being “manipulated,” Orrin said, stopping short of accusing liberals of bribing them with glass beads and iron tomahawks. Indian leaders said it’s “blatantly racist” for Hatch to think “Native Americans do not have a will of their own, or ... their

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the Outdoor Retailers shows that have brought 40,000 people and $100 million annually to Utah for the last 20 years. Then, in an attempt to remove the ludicrous Zion Curtain bar requirement, the Legislature ends up adding a “Zion Moat” and a “Zion Fence” to the law and jacking up the price of booze. And, if the message to conventioneers and tourists that Utah is a glorified Sunday school weren’t clear enough, the Lege lowers the bloodalcohol level to .05 percent, the lowest in the nation.

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position is influenced by a non-native person.” This is same Great White Father in Washington who is insisting on picking his replacement. At 83 (that’s only 34 in tortoise years— which Orrin has begun to resemble), we had thought he was going to step aside. With all due respect, Orrin, the serfs, like the Native Americans, want to make their own decisions.

BEST REASON TO BLOCK DUMB ABORTION LAWS TOTAL FAIL OF FETUS PAIN-KILLER LAW Utah enacted last year a first-in-the-nation law, based on no science, requiring that fetuses receive anesthesia before abortions starting at 20 weeks. The law changed nothing because doctors—

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nor even the state—can figure out how to comply with it. One doctor said: “I guess I’m breaking the law, but I don’t know how to not break it because no one would tell me.”

BEST GOOF ON THE LEGISLATURE’S PORN PUBLICHEALTH CRISIS SL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT’S APRIL-FOOLS GAG The Health Department announced on social media that it was offering a “porn vaccine” that attacks “porn-addicted” cells and gives an “80-percent immunity against porn after the first dose.” Of course,

Rep. Mia Love says she will only do tele-town halls, with the exception of face-toface meetings with five constituents or less, with no recording devices or media allowed. Progressive fiveperson squads are already signing up to take turns holding the speaking stick.

BEST BOOST TO COLORADO TOURISM UTAH LEGISLATURE RUNS AMOK First the Legislature made an empty gesture (aka “resolution”) asking Trump to overturn the recent Bears Ears National Monument designation and drastically reduce the size of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. It did have one concrete effect—it drove away

BEST POLITICAL SUICIDE JACKIE BISKUPSKI’S HOMELESS INITIATIVE One question applies to everything the mayor has done on the homeless crisis: “What was she thinking?” The mayor selected four sites for homeless shelters without public input, saying it was not a matter for debate. Then when Sugar House exploded with rage, Jackie withdrew two sites. Later, it emerges that Jackie cut a deal with UTA and The Gateway’s management to erect a fence along the 200 South Trax line to keep homeless jaywalkers “safe”— and out of The Gateway.

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THE FUTURE IS TINY

The new American dream is

LIVING BETTER WITH LESS. by Susan Lacke

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Chris and Tamara

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irst came love, then came marriage, then came the tiny house. When Chris and Tamara started their life together, they wanted to do so with clarity and purpose—a life of experiences, friendships and leaving the world a better place than they found it. For them, that meant reducing their material possessions and building a tiny house in Summit County. “We both experienced moments of minimalism in our lives, going through college and post-graduate programs and not acquiring too much,” says Tamara (who asked her family’s names be withheld). “We assumed going tiny would be a natural progression, and relatively easy.” But as they packed their relatively meager belongings to make the move to their 240-square-foot tiny home, they discovered they had already acquired an excess of clutter—the basement was full, the attic was stuffed, and seldom-used items were stashed all around the house. “If you live without these conveniences for a while, you really end up surprising yourself,” says Tamara. “Pare down, and then add things back into your life when there truly is a need. That true need gives those items all the more value in the end.”

77 IN AMERICA, bigger is better: we want our meals supersized and our SUVs with extra cargo room. Our Big Gulp cups runneth over, as do our artificiallyenhanced DD’s from Victoria’s Secret. We want everything to be, as the orange man in the White House says, yuge. Nowhere is this more true than in Utah, where we tout the nation’s largest average household size and the World’s Largest Costco, a whopping 235,000 square feet in Salt Lake City, bursting with barrels of Utz Cheese Balls and gallon jugs of Worcestershire sauce. To contain all this, we build houses—big ones. The median home size in Utah is 2,300 feet, the largest in the nation. Utah is also the only state to post a median four bedrooms for the typical home—the other 49 tout a measly three. And yet this still isn’t enough space—our holiday decorations, DVD collections and too-small clothes fill the millions of rentable storage units throughout the state. We buy things we can’t afford with credit card money we don’t have. To repay our debt, we forego family time for extra shifts and second jobs—in the name of the American Dream. Cornell University researchers confirm that materialistic goods can only make us so happy—in a process formally known as “Adaptation Level Theory,” consumers get an initial thrill from acquiring new trinkets, only to quickly lose their satisfaction upon realizing what else is out there. We’re “stuff junkies,” constantly looking for our next high in the aisles of big-box stores and on Amazon.com. In the face of materialistic madness, younger generations are redefining the American Dream. The minimalist movement—a lifestyle that eschews material accumulation for simplicity—believes the American Dream is no longer an accumulation of material goods and a McMansion, but freedom from debt and pursuing one’s passions.

A borrower be. The biggest question Ben and Esther Trueman get about their minimalist lifestyle is “But what do you do when you need…?” The concerned friend or family member ends the question with an essential for home ownership: a rake when the leaves fall, a mixer for baking birthday cakes, a large serving platter for the Thanksgiving turkey. Though it’s true that these items can’t be found in the Trueman home, that doesn’t mean they don’t have them. Their answer to every variation on this question is the same: “I ask my neighbors.” The Truemans live in Salt Lake’s Glendale neighborhood, in a co-housing subdivision where neighbors know each other, help each other, and work together. The cluster of 26 private homes surround a common house that is shared by the neighborhood. Community members gather twice a week for community meals in the common house, meet regularly to discuss neighborhood needs, and share the responsibility for (and bounty of) the

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neighborhood’s community gardens, fruit trees and chicken coop. The couple’s foray into minimalism wasn’t intentional. They fell in love with the neighborhood first, then the lifestyle. “Instead of everyone owning a lawn mower, weed-whacker, household tools and other so-called necessities a house should have, we borrow and share these things with each other,” says Esther. The couple soon realized the financial freedom that came with minimalist living—by not accumulating so much stuff, their bank account was stable, even flourishing. They cut out even more of their expenses—eliminating cable TV, riding bikes to work instead of paying for gas and making purchasing decisions based on need. “Now we get to purchase what we truly want, like a master’s degree without student loans, nice bikes, traveling,” says Esther. “People think of our sparse lifestyle as self-deprivation or even torture. But nothing can be farther from that. I feel like we live like kings and queens! What makes us happy is not owning a bigger house to fill it with ever more stuff. The new American dream consists of experiences, knowledge, relationships and achievements—you know, the stuff that lasts forever.”

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MINIMALISM KIDS ASK FOR THINGS WHEN THEY SEE THEIR PARENTS CONSTANTLY CONSUMING, AND THAT WAS NOT SOMETHING WE WANTED TO TEACH CONNOR. –HEATHER S A LT L A K E M A G A Z I N E . C O M | J U LY / A U G 2 0 1 7

WHEN JERRY AND HEATHER DILLON built a new 4,000-square-foot home in Daybreak, they swelled with pride. Their pristine home in the burgeoning South Jordan neighborhood was the embodiment of the American Dream, with its tree-lined streets and immaculately landscaped lawns. But Daybreak, like so many suburban neighborhoods, is afflicted with “Keeping-UpWith-The-Joneses” Syndrome. Young families try to outdo one another with big houses, big cars and big pools. At first, the Dillons bought into it. But when their son, Connor, entered the “I Want” phase of toddlerhood, demanding everything from brightly colored cereal on the shelf to fancy toys in TV commercials, they reconsidered. “Kids ask for things when they see their parents constantly consuming, and that was not something we wanted to teach Connor,” recalls Heather. “He was three

years old, which we felt was a really crucial age to start setting a better example.” In the case of the Dillons, Jerry spotted a 30-day minimalism challenge on social media: “The idea is to get rid of one item on day 1, two items on day 2 and so on. When we first started decluttering, we were looking to bring more peace into our home and lives. We had no idea we would identify our values and priorities along the way and truly change our lives in the process.” The Dillions were shocked at how much stuff they had—stuff they no longer needed, but other people might. They made donations to charitable organizations. They were also surprised at how much time and energy they had dedicated to maintaining status symbols, and started focusing on values and priorities. Even Connor found joy in giving instead of receiving. “Connor has really taken to our lifestyle change. He picked things out on his own to donate. He gave his best friend his tricycle when he wasn’t using it anymore. One time, he also tried to give someone the jacket off his back,” Heather laughs. “I had to explain how sweet it was, but that it was still adding value to his life by keeping him warm and dry.” It’s more work living a minimalist lifestyle with a child, and extended family members sometimes find it hard to understand (especially on major holidays, when the Dillions really mean it when they say they don’t want gifts). The family remains in Daybreak, where they acknowledge their lifestyle is an anomaly. And yet, there’s a sense of peace. “Living more meaningful, intentional lives and spending less money on things that don’t truly add value to our lives should be the norm,” says Heather. “If we are holding back from living intentional lives, we need to ask ourselves why this is the case?”

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Dreaming Small CHRIS AND TAMARA are pursuing the new version of the American Dream. “We donated so much stuff before the move,” says Tamara. “It felt great.” One year later, the couple continues to downsize, realizing what they once thought was essential really isn’t: A small space in the kitchen that once held a microwave is empty; the same goes for a spot once designated for a washer/dryer unit. Their life isn’t picture-perfect—despite their miniature floor plan, they still misplace things all the time. When their 60-pound dog shakes off his fur after coming in from a walk, mud is easily flung to all four walls of the home. Making the bed involves acrobatic contortions in the small space. For the newlyweds, it’s a small price to pay for the life they envisioned. “Our dream is a life full of experiences,” says Tamara. “We have freedom from debt and to pursue our passions. Expensive houses, cars and dinners don’t equal fulfillment and happiness. Living in a tiny

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house forces us to assess what we need, what we buy and how we fill our lives. We love it.” Tiny houses get a lot of buzz, but they don’t get built a lot. Stew MacInness of Maximus Extreme Living Situations says even the most motivated builders become discouraged by the red tape of banks and zoning boards. “Tiny homes are hard to place, harder to finance,” says MacInness, who has built tiny homes since 1991. “There are people who would make the jump, but are unable to do so because of the limited number of locations, and the ability to purchase them is quite difficult.” Despite their low price tag, no consistent financing is available for tiny homes. If a loan is secured, most communities in Utah require a minimum square footage (800-1000 square feet) for newconstruction homes. But as lifestyle, economics and social change create more demand for smaller floor plans, cities are beginning to listen. Salt Lake Mayor Jackie Biskupski has proposed cutting red tape by providing pre-approved tiny-home plans and more financing options.

Carpe, don’t buy, the diem. A 2012 study published in The Journal of Positive Psychology confirms what you’ve always heard, but never believed: MONEY CAN’T BUY HAPPINESS. Using an Experiential Buying Tendency Scale, researchers broke down the purchasing habits of almost 10,000 people. Their discovery? Those who spent disposable income on experiences, not goods, had higher levels of happiness and well-being.

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Urban Lifestyle UTAH HOUSING TRENDS are changing to meet the demands of a younger population. Unlike their parents’ generation, famous for suburbia and second mortgages, Millennials are seeking out smaller floor plans that allow them to live where

they work and play. “The former generational model of ‘drive until you qualify,’ has proven less sustainable, disruptive to family life and downright dull,” says real estate developer James Alfandre. “[The younger population] now wants

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well-designed housing within walking distance to the heartbeat of a thriving neighborhood’s jobs and amenities, where families of all sizes have eyes on the street, and the neighborhood then becomes an extension of the living space.”

Alfandre saw this trend coming years ago. When McMansions were all the rage, Alfandre was viewed as crazy for investing in the run-down Granary District southwest of downtown Salt Lake. Today, the neighborhood is in high demand with Millennials.

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80 Simple ways to Simplify Minimalism doesn’t have to be a one-day transformation involving dumpsters and Deseret Industry trucks. In fact, those who practice minimalism suggest small steps toward the lifestyle. In addition to removing the shock of “going without,” a gradual transition can help you reflect on each item in your home to help you determine what’s truly necessary (and what’s not). Small minimalist challenges to try:

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Donate your “just in case” clothing – pants that are too small, dresses you haven’t worn for years, and those impulse-buy shoes collecting dust in the corner. If you haven’t worn them in two years, you likely won’t wear them again.

Follow the buy one, donate one rule: For every new item you buy, you must donate a similar item. Purchasing a new pair of shoes becomes a more mindful process when you consider whether you like them more than the pair you already have.

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Pick a single space, like a junk drawer, underneath a sink or a shelf in the basement, to declutter. You may be surprised by the number of items you never use and it helps to choose a project you know you can finish in a reasonable time.

Don’t forget SLC’s Neighborhood Pickup program. Every neighborhood in the city has a designated day when you can get rid of bulky unwanted items—bedsprings, old furniture, tree limbs. For dates, details and rules, go to slcgreen.com

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Maximum Experience IT’D BE EASY to dismiss minimalism as a passing fad of coastal elites, but a demand for a simpler lifestyle is very much alive in Utah, says Stephen Goldsmith, Associate Professor of City & Metropolitan Planning at the University of Utah: “Ours is not a mono-culture, as convenient as it is for some people to think. We are seeing a terrific evolution of consciousness, and it is very encouraging. The old view of a homogenous culture is just that, a vestige of times past. While there will always be that segment of our community wanting their F-150 truck and three-car garage, the trend toward this lifestyle is destiny.” “Utah is changing,” says Cody Derrick of City Home Collective. “It isn’t all big families in builder-grade homes. It is a mixture of everything from New York bachelors to L.A. families with one or two kids. We have people from all walks of life.” The shifting demographics of Utah are reflected in the housing preferences of the state; Derrick says more and more of his real estate clients are shying away from purchasing large houses, instead opting for smaller, simpler homes and condos. Such homes free up time and income for experiences, not things. In Utah, the minimalist movement takes many forms—from co-housing to tiny housing to no housing at all—but the common theme prevails: happiness is no longer tied to square footage and stuff.

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The New Nomads Matt—opportunities like popping LIKE MOST OUTDOOR down to southern Utah for a enthusiasts, Matt and Sarah Park week-long assignment as a lived for the weekend—days climbing guide or taking a spent hiking and rock climbing five-week job to climb Mount and nights spent at campsites Denali. Their blog, Simply with friends. They worked at their Mountain People, contains more tedious 9-to-5 jobs during the adventure from two years of van week, counting down the life than most people experience minutes until Friday afternoon, in a lifetime. They don’t make a where they could breathe in lot of money or have a lot of stuff, mountain air and relief until they admit, but they don’t really Monday morning. Then the grind need much, either. would begin again. The dread of “The freedom, not being tied Monday morning hit them like a down, not needing a lot of ton of bricks each week. What money—it’s quite liberating. were they doing? And why? Being out in the world and “I realized I didn’t want to be meeting people is fun, hearing tied down to a job I didn’t like to their stories and learning from pay for an apartment I didn’t really them. Being able to need,” says Matt. travel slow and not Sarah agreed. The have to rush back decision to quit their from a weekend of jobs, end their rental climbing to be at work lease in Lehi, and on Monday is convert a Chevy awesome.” Express into a home “I think the on wheels was a risky American dream is one, but they soon changing,” says Park. realized bigger risks “A lot of people in my yield bigger rewards. generation are going “By living in a van, against the grain—not we can afford to only going for the career, work part-time at house and boat. We flexible jobs that saw what our parents allow us the freedom and grandparents to pursue did and want opportunities at the something different.” drop of a hat,” says –HEATHER

I REALIZED I DIDN’T WANT TO BE TIED DOWN TO A JOB I DIDN’T LIKE TO PAY FOR AN APARTMENT I DIDN’T NEED.

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Hiram Powers (American), Eve Disconsolate, 1862, marble bust. One of the most sought-after sculptors of 19th-century America, Hiram Powers worked in Florence and Rome to access the region’s rich marble deposits and experienced craftsmen. Dress, Natalie Workman ($1,200), Shoes, International Concepts, Macy’s ($120); Jewelry, Pomellato Tango hoop earrings in rose gold ($30,400); Monica Rich Kossan link bracelet with diamond link in 18k yellow gold ($14,950); Monica Rich Kossan telescope necklace in 18k yellow gold ($2,475); Monica Rich Kossan kaleidoscope pendant with rose cut yellow sapphires and rock crystals in 18k yellow gold ($4,700), all from OC Tanner

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of fashion Utah Museum of Fine Artsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; boldly colorful makeover is the perfect showcase for Utah couture.

ontext is everything. The setting in which we see something colors our appreciation and opinion of it. When the Utah Museum of Fine Arts needed to update the building to accommodate the latest in conservation technology, the galleries were reconfigured to better suit the diverse art collection and the walls received dazzling new colors. What better way to show off beautiful rooms than with beautiful clothes? So we framed the eyepopping creations of local Utah designers within the new UMFA. Bask in the beauty.

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George Henry A. Hall (American), September, 1858, oil on canvas. Fruits ripen and flowers bloom as autumn arrives in George Henry Hall’s September. The composition’s large scale and sensual subject matter must have seduced potential patrons when it was exhibited publicly in 1859. Jumpsuit, Afa Ah Loo ($250); Shoes, Model’s own shoes; Belt: Model’s own belt; Jewelry: Ole Lynggaard chandelier earrings with rutilite quartz, moonstone, citrine and diamonds in 18k rose and yellow gold, OC Tanner ($11,700); Krysia Renau Vertical Quartz Ring ($415), Sophia & Chloe Home Cuff Bracelet ($355), Liesl Pawliw Asymmetrical Cuff ($180) all from Farasha

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Left: Marie Louise Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun (French) Princess Evdokia Ivanovna Golitsyna as Flora, 1799, oil on canvas. Vigée-Lebrun was the chief portraitist of Queen Marie Antoinette. The turbulence of the French Revolution forced the artist to launch a second career in Russia, where she painted this portrait. Right: Jose Aparicio e Inglada (Spanish) Portrait of Jean-Louis Reynier, 1806, oil on canvas.

Dress, Mckell Maddox ($600); Shoes, International Concepts, Macy’s ($119.50); Jewelry, May & Associates blue sapphire drop earrings with diamonds in platinum ($30,500); May & Associates blue sapphire ring with cluster diamonds in platinum ($29,500) Mattia Cielo bangle with pavé set diamonds in 18k white gold ($33,800) all from OC Tanner

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86 Unidentified artist (Asmat people, Papua, Indonesia), shield, 20th century, wood and pigment. The Asmat people are indigenous to the island of New Guinea, residing in the presentday Papua province of Indonesia. This Asmat shield, made from Mangrove wood, is exemplary of their well-known woodcarving traditions. Dress, Heggy Gonzalez ($1,200); Shoes, Modelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own shoes; Jewelry, Jade Trau Luna cuff earrings with diamonds in 14k white gold, OC Tanner ($2,420); HermĂŠs Medor watch set with diamonds on an alligator leather strap, OC Tanner ($11,700); Krysia Renau Statement Rhodonite Necklace, Farasha ($330)

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Dress, Afa Ah Loo ($550); Shoes, Bandolino, Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ($54.87); Jewelry, Krysia Renau Triple Druzy Earring ($309) and Statement Druzy Ring ($320) all from Farasha

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Jann Haworth (American), The White Charm Bracelet, 1963/1964, remade 2004, canvas, muslin, stuffing, and thread. A pioneer of soft and stuffed sculpture, the Salt Lake City-based Haworth often works with materials and techniques that challenge the art world’s devaluation of “women’s work.” Here, Haworth’s giant charm bracelet is handsewn out of raw canvas, a material traditionally reserved for the “high art” of oil painting. Dress, Afa Ah Loo ($350); Shoes, International Concepts, Macy’s ($90); Jewelry, Pomellato gold and white agate earrings in rose gold ($5,050); Pomellato Nudo rose quartz ring ($2,350) all from OC Tanner

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Ku Ch’iao (Chinese), Snowy Mountains, 1691, ink, colored ink, Chinese silk. In this large scroll the artist pays homage to China’s 2,000-year-old landscape painting tradition. Dress, Melody Noy ($415); Shoes, Bandolino, Macy’s ($54.87); Jewelry, Armenta Old World earrings in 18k yellow gold and blackened sterling silver, OC Tanner ($3,490); Susana Galanis Cross Necklace ($550); Krysia Renau Aquamarine Oval Ring ($320) all from Farasha J U LY / A U G 2 0 1 7 | S A LT L A K E M A G A Z I N E . C O M

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Still is Still Moving WILLIE NELSON tours about 200 days a year. In fact, the 84-year-old seems to be at his best when he’s “On The Road Again” with his travelworn guitar, Trigger. And though it's his element, there's little doubt that the country music legend won't be touring much longer. This is why we're issuing a hearty Salt Lake magazine recommend for his stop in Salt Lake this summer. Go on, let the whiskey river take your mind. August 13, Usana Amphitheatre, 5150 S 6055 West, West Valley City, 801-467-8499, smithstix.com

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Tiny Favorite For the last couple years Moyle has entered NPR’s annual tiny Desk Concert contest, and last year she was voted a fan favorite for a music video featuring her on a Frontrunner train. “I didn’t win anything but bragging rights,” Moyle says, “but I had my moment.” Check out Moyle’s Small Lake City videos at saltlakemagazine.

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In Her Own Voice Local folk musician KELLI MOYLE BY CHRISTIE MARCY PHOTOS BY NATALIE SIMPSON

elli Moyle says she has always had music in her blood. “Before I could read I would sing storybooks to my stuffed animals, for my fifth birthday the only thing I wanted was a Bangles tape and when I was 12 I taught myself how to play Nirvana on my brother’s guitar. My parents listened to music all the time—I was always into music,” she says, “but I never had a good singing voice.” OK, so maybe that last part isn’t true, but Moyle says, “I didn’t have the kind of voice you could get into the school musical with.” As a result, she didn’t start singing in front of crowds until she was 18 or 19-years-old. “I’ve never tried to make my voice sound like anything I just started singing and it came out.” The voice that came out is at once raspy and soulful—and after playing the Salt Lake circuit as part of everything from punk to Americana bands, Moyle is now in the process of recording a solo album. “I’ve always just called it sad girl music,” she says, but concedes it’s likely indie-folk. Moyle started writing her own music, which is featured on the new album, when she was just 19. “I was like, ‘I need to sing. I need to write these songs with my heart in them.’ It ended up being an outlet,” she says. “It’s kind of like therapy, you can let it go and have it out there—even if no one ever hears it, getting it out is therapeutic.” reverbnation. com/kellimoyle

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tepping into the home of artist Jodi Mardesich Smith—who sells her work under the name Jyotimedia—is like entering a secret greenhouse. Potted plants adorn the shelves, mosses and air plants hang from the ceiling, greenery blooms in the windows and spills out of the top of jars of all shapes and sizes. Terrariums crowd the surface of every table, each one a unique, miniature world. Empty containers—everything from antique bottles to hollowed-out doll heads—are ready to be transformed into her next masterpiece. Sunlight streams through the windows of her studio in the back of the house, and a humidifier churns out steam, keeping the plants happy and healthy. There’s a calm that comes from being around nature, transforming an ordinary house into an oasis.

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“I’m just fascinated with plants,” said Smith. “We wouldn’t have life without them, we could not exist without plants. So I sort of worship them in a way.” Smith started building terrariums seven years ago, after her husband bought a craft kit to build together as part of a date night before they were married. She was hooked, and her passion bloomed along with the plants. Though it takes artistic talent to create her products, Smith doesn’t consider herself an artist in the traditional sense. Rather, she believes she is a caretaker and an observer of plants, and her work is never finished. “It’s not like a painting or a photograph where it’s done and you can just appreciate it and look at it once in awhile. It’s more of a relationship, and they need care,” Smith says. Smith has learned a lot about the plants she works with and the world in general through

Terrariums by Smith feature unique vessels and fauna.

her art. She collects plants from around the globe—plants from the Uinta mountains and mosses from Japan and Spain—in order to diversify her projects. “I like imagining where they live and then trying to make a little microclimate like that for them,” she says. Terraria are different from typical potted plants because the jars create a kind of greenhouse effect, and the plants recycle some of their own water. Finding and maintaining the right balance of moisture, sunlight and temperature is key to keeping a terrarium healthy, Smith explains. She hopes that her creations will foster a relationship between humans and nature. “It’s a movement. It’s this hope that other people will get an understanding of the beauty of nature and the importance of nature to our lives and cultivate that,” she says. Smith’s work is available for purchase at Iconoclad, Thyme and Place and J GO Gallery in Park City. She also holds monthly workshops, teaching clients how to make their own terrariums. jyotimedia.com

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Lyle Lovett and His Large Band Size matters when Lyle Lovett and His Large Band come to town, as they do nearly every summer concert season. The Texas crooner is the best kind of alt-country, seamlessly mixing country, gospel, blues and sometimes even spoken word. The ultimate performer, Lovett is guaranteed to wear a suit and leave the audience wanting more. July 21, Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, SLC, 801585-0556. redbuttegarden.org

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Salt Lake Picks Events you won’t want to miss BY CHRISTIE MARCY, AMY WHITING AND MEGAN SKUSTER

MUSIC

Alt-country rockers Old 97’s have been on the scene for over 20 years but consistently get less respect than their longgone contemporaries like Uncle Tupelo and Whiskeytown. But, if drinking songs and handsome frontmen are your thing, they’re a must-see. August 6, Snowbasin Resort, 3925 Snow Basin Rd., Huntsville, snowbasin.com

BOOKS

Local author Ella Joy Olsen follows up her novel Root, Petal, Thorn, about women living in the same Sugar House home over the span of decades with more Salt Lake-themed fiction in its sequel Where the Caged Bird Sings—you’ll find familiar locations including Vosen’s German Bakery, Downtown Farmer’s Market and even the Liberty Park Drum Circle. The book will be released on August 29 and you can join the release party at The King’s English bookstore on September 7. ellajoyolsen.com

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Snowbird GET AWAY

It’s not quite Labor Day, but it’s not too early to make plans. Park City’s Stein Eriksen Lodge offers up a family-friendly farewell to summer, with movies on the lawn, tacos by the pool, group hikes, BBQ and more. Labor Day Weekend, 7700 Stein Way, Park City, 435-649-3700, steinlodge.com

FINE ART

When Urban Arts Gallery say they’re doing a show about something “bold, unforgiving and beautiful” they’re not talking about your mother-in-law, they’re talking about ink. Their show will feature a variety of ink-based art. July 4-30. Urban Arts Gallery, 137 S. Rio Grande St., SLC, 801230-0820, urbanartsgallery.org

THEATER

Off Broadway Theatre and Laughing Stock Improv will be revisiting everything you love about the musical Oklahoma with the added cultural twist of our dry (in more than one way) state in their original show, Utahoma. Aug. 11-Sept. 16, 272 S. Main St., SLC, 801-355-4628, theobt. retailregister.com

Celebrate the 4th of July at Snowbird with an all-youcan-eat pancake breakfast, live music and, of course, celebrations of freedom. There will be family-friendly rides and games on the Plaza Deck and live music. July 4, Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, Highway 201, Little Cottonwood Canyon, 801-933-2222, snowbird.com

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OUTDOORS

Harry Potter “The Boy Who Lived” will be returning to the big screen through a marathon of all 8 original Harry Potter films. Salt Lake Film Society calls it Weekend at Dumbledore’s and enhances the screenings with potion making, wand selecting and costume contests. July 29-30, Tower Theatre, 876 E. 900 South, SLC, 801-321-0310, saltlakefilmsociety.org

The Outdoor Foundation wants to make sure we still care about our frail earth, so they’re speaking in a language we’ll all respond to: party. This summer they’ll host the Outsider’s Ball on the eve of Utah’s famous Outdoor Retail Fair (2017 will be their last year) including a hodgepodge mix of music, auctions, local food and booze. July 25, Gallivan Center, 24 E. 200 South, SLC, 801-535-6110, outdoorfoundation.org

SCIENCE/ EDUCATION

Join neuroscientist Pablo Maldonado to learn about the creepy, crawly, glowing mutant worms that are helping scientists understand the human brain. (Those with sensitive stomachs might want to stay home.) Mutant Worms is part of the Natural History Museum’s Scientist in the Spotlight program. July 7, Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, SLC 801581-6927, nhmu.utah.edu

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Welcome to Night Vale is a twice-monthly podcast styled after community updates for the small, fictitious desert town of Night Vale. The cast comes to Salt Lake to record an episode of the hilariously haunting show on July 17. Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South, SLC, 801-355-2787, welcometonightvale.com

FOOD

Taste seasonal food specials and sip wine, craft cocktails and local beers at Eat Drink SLC. This event celebrates the growing culinary scene in Utah and gives back to the community, with all proceeds benefiting local non-profits. Ages 21+. July 6, Tracy Aviary, 589 E. 1300 South, SLC, 801-596-8500, eatdrinkslc.com

FILM

The Sundance Summer Screenings are as free as they are awesome. (That is to say, very.) And this year they’ll be rewatching the 2004 classic that encouraged us all to “Vote for Pedro,” Napoleon Dynamite. Bring your picnic blanket, lawn chairs and make yourself a dang quesadilla. Additional summer screenings are listed on the Sundance website. July 5, Red Butte Gardens, 300 Wakara Way, SLC, 801585-0556, sundance.org/utah

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Ingrid Calame, #233 Drawing (Tracings up to the L.A. River Placed in the Clark Telescope Dome, Flagstaff, AZ), detail, 2006, colored pencil on Mylar, UMFA2006.44.1, purchased with funds from The Paul L. and Phyllis C. Wattis Fund.

PARKCITYLIFE PEOPLE | CULTURE | ATTITUDE

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Park City’s Best Bets Parkites know that Park City is its own Best of the Beehive. So, Salt Lake magazine’s Park City editors have called out the best of the Wasatch Back in its own list of don’t-ignore bests. Mountain-town living has never been better. NO BLUFF.

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Shopping & Services BEST SPOT TO LIFT YOUR STYLE: PROSPECT

In a town lousy with elite athletes, state-of-theart athletic facilities and clinics for the treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries, the people who lay their hands on the superstars know their stuff, and Stacy McCooey is one of the best. Board certified in orthopedics and working through a manual-therapy fellowship, McCooey will soon have an alphabet soup behind her name (DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT— that’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach). On the side, she’s a cyclist, Nordic skier and has done handstands on top of Kilimanjaro and the base camp of Mt. Everest. “I am,” she says, “ridiculously passionate about my job.”

509 Main St., 435-655-3250, prospect509main.com

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BEST SPOT FOR A LAST MINUTE GIFT: DOLLY’S BOOKSTORE

Layers of unique and interesting books, toys, jewelry and other specialty items provide a happy hunting ground for last-minute gifts and birthday presents. Wellstocked with a helpful and knowledgeable staff, free gift wrapping and the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory next door ensure you won’t leave empty-handed. 510 Main St., 435-649-8062, dollysbookstore.com

SUGATI SPA BOUTIQUE

Hotel Main & SKY have created a wellness center in Sugati spa, incorporating Ayurveda and alpine remedies to treat guests and locals. An in-depth yoga program, seasonal cleanse calendar and staff nutritionist complement services in energy work, reflexology, massage and beauty, including a body treatment enhanced by native plants and flower extracts. 201 Heber Ave., 435-658-9411, skyparkcity.com

BEST PLACE FOR SOUVENIRS: PARK CITY MUSEUM GIFT SHOP

In addition to a host of interesting books and keepsakes celebrating Park City’s historic mining industry, the museum creates annual holiday ornaments featuring iconic landmarks such as the Main Street Trolley, McPolin Farm, Silver King Boarding House and the Daly West Mine. Crafted in brass, these limited edition ornaments travel well and are as meaningful as they are elegant. 528 Main St., 435-435-649-7457, parkcityhistory.org

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Hero: Stacy McCooey, PT

Elevate your style with a new pair of kicks or denim from a range of laid-back, friendly designers inspired by snowboarding, skateboarding and surfing. Footwear, accessories and apparel come from Native, Tretorn, Vans, Rainbow, Gstar Raw, Dish & Duer, Stance, and Coal, just to name a few. Feels like

raiding the cool kid’s closet, except you do have to pay before you leave.

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Food & Dining MOST SELFINDULGENT SLOPE-SIDE FEAST:

CLOUD DINE’S KOBE PRETZEL DOG Decency has long since been abandoned as far as menu prices on on-mountain menus, so make your order count. Cloud Dine’s Kobe Pretzel Dog is a finely churched-up throwback to a favorite from your younger days. It’s not only nostalgically delectable, but with a mountain of fries it’s substantial enough to keep even the most ravenous skier (or two) fueled for a full day of shredding.

BEST TRAVELED BREAKFAST:

FIVE5EEDS SHAKSHOUKA MOROCCAN BREAKFAST

Aussies know how to breakfast the world around, and Five5eed’s Shakshouka is no joke. Moroccan baked eggs, feta, and dukkah with toast and spicy sausage is a vacation in an earthenware skillet. Breakfast, brunch and lunch, with a great espresso bar and cold-pressed juices. 1600 Snow Creek Drive, 435-901-8242, five5eeds.com

of food before turning in for the evening. Their delicious flatbread menu is a beacon of light escaping from Main Street’s last call cuisine black hole. 352 Main Street, Park City, 435-615-1618, thespurbarandgrill.com

BEST LATE NIGHT FOOD: FLAT BREAD AT THE SPUR

The recently face-lifted Spur has cracked the code to witching hour success by realizing people who have been indulging into the morrow might want another round

BEST DRINK IN TOWN WHEN YOU WANT TO SKIP THE LINE: BUENA VISTA IRISH COFFEE AT BUTCHER’S

When the masses are jockeying for a spot in the queue at the world’s

first ski-in ski-out distillery, smart guys skirt the hype and walk across the street to Butcher’s. Order a Buena Vista Irish Coffee, and enjoy it in the low-key atmosphere with some reasonably priced appetizers and no malarkey. 751 Main Street, Park City, 435-647-0040, butcherschophouse.com

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BEST RARE BIRD SIGHTING: FRIED CHICKEN AT TUPELO

It’s not always on the menu, but if it is, order it! 508 Main St., Park City, 435-615-7700

Tupelo fried chicken

Hero: Karleen Reilly Karleen Reilly and daughter Nivin put a lot of love in the homemade soups, sandwiches, salads and sweets served at Uptown Fare. The cozy lunch spot is legendary for barring celebs during Sundance, hiring a bouncer to help enforce its “locals only” clause during a time when it’s, ahem, not so easy for regular folk to find a seat. Recently relocated into the Kimball Art Center’s Café Gallery, Uptown Fare continues to offer delicious, hearty and decidedly unpretentious food, with plenty of parking spaces to boot. Order a half-and-half with white bean, sweet potato and kale soup and a roasted veggie and hummus sandwich and don’t forget a brownie. Located in the Kimball Art Center’s Café Gallery, 1401 Kearns Boulevard, kimballartcenter.org

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Outdoors

Bonanza Flats is a 1,350acre tract of land along Guardsman Pass with access to gorgeous peaks, mountain lakes and popular trailheads. It’s under threat from the unyielding development tide. Utah Open Lands is spearheading the effort to permanently protect Bonanza Flats, which required raising $13 million on top of the $25 million bond Park City residents approved on the ballot in 2016. Park City Mayor and City Council—Jack Thomas, Andy Beerman, Tim Henney, Cindy Matsumoto, Nann Worel and Becca Gerber—offered a personal $25,000 challenge grant from their own pockets to match fundraising goals. Seeing public leaders act with ethical conviction? That’s something truly special. savebonanzaflats.org

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ELEVATED ADVENTURE COMPANY

Not content with a run-ofthe-mill, #vanlife “glamping”

802-779-2464, elevatedadventurecompany.com

BEST WAY TO GOLF IF YOU’RE NOT A HEDGE-FUND MANAGER:

TWILIGHT GOLF PC GOLF COURSE

Golf in Park City isn’t the exclusive domain of gated communities and high rollers. The Park City Golf Course always offers reasonable pricing all the time, but the real steal comes when you play at twilight. For around ten bucks, you’re let loose for the last two hours of daylight to play as many holes as possible before you decide it’s too dark to risk screwing up your handicap. 1541 Thanes Canyon Dr., Park City, Parkcity.org

BEST SKI PASS FOR THE TRAVEL ADDICTED: EPIC PASS Concerns about the monopolization of the ski industry and the homogenization of mountain-town character are well founded. But if you can’t beat ‘em—join ‘em and enjoy the perks. For $600, the Epic Local Pass gives you affordable access to great skiing in Park City in addition to more resorts and locations seemingly every week. From Whistler to Stowe and countless resorts in between, the Epic Pass stretches your ski bucks around the globe. Snow.com

BEST RACES TO GET FIT: MOUNTAIN TRAILS

FOUNDATION TRIPLE TRAIL CHALLENGE

5K road races are better suited for justifying a holiday eating binge than for inspiring you to make training a regular activity. The Mountain Trails Foundation’s Triple Trail Challenge takes participants on a tour of the best trails Park City has to offer with three races—The Round Valley Rambler, the Jupiter Peak Steeplechase and the Mid-Mountain Marathon—that could inspire anyone to unleash their inner Prefontaine. Mountaintrails.org

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Hero: Park City Mayor and City Council

BEST BALLER OUTDOOR ADVENTURE:

trip? Call up Elevated Adventure Company for a personalized Utah adventure that includes customized itineraries, fully-catered meals, luxury camping accommodations and private flights from Heber Airport to the most dramatic desert landscapes in a fraction of the time it takes to drive there. Less time traveling means more time adventuring.

FOR EVERY SEASON, FOREVER MEMORIES. At Victory Ranch, year-round recreation and amenities await those seeking a Park City mountain home to call their own. It is a place for your family to escape the everyday, and where great moments in the great outdoors become memories to treasure for a lifetime. Come summertime, our Rees Jones Golf Course challenges your game while a 4,000acre backcountry offers miles of mountain biking trails, yurt camping and 5-stand shooting. Hit the legendary slopes of Park City and Deer Valley in the winter or fly fish along the Upper Provo year-round.

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6,700 Pristine Acres Near the Legendary Ski Resorts of Deer Valley and Park City • 18-Hole Rees Jones Golf Course • The Post Clubhouse & Pool • The Barn Activity Clubhouse & Spa • Ski-in/Ski-out Park City Clubhouse • World-class Fly Fishing • Freestone Lodge Riverside Dining • 20 Miles of Hiking and Mountain Biking Trails • 5-Stand Shooting • 4x4 ATV Adventures • Jordanelle Water Sports • Backcountry Yurts

Homesites from $475,000, Cabin Homes from $1,975,000 Call 435.785.5000 Find yourself at VictoryRanchUtah.com Victory Ranch does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Read the property report for Victory Ranch before signing anything. No federal or state agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of property in Victory Ranch. Access to golf and other amenities is restricted to Victory Ranch Club members and subject to applicable membership fees and other limitations. Each office is independently owned and operated.

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Family & Pets

BEST (AND ONLY) CAMP WHERE YOU CAN SWIM WITH YOUR SKIS:

UOP FUNDAMENTALS

From hosting the Lego Club to throwing Dr. Seuss a birthday party, Youth Services Director Katrina Kmak packs singing, dancing, movement and music into the art of literacy, delighting children (and adults) with engaging programs including the ever-popular story time. Before moving to Park City, Kmak honed her considerable musical and vocal talents traveling and performing in regional theatre. “I do my best to spread love, laughter and literacy through the programs I run, and treat all our guests—big and small—like family.” 1255 Park Avenue, 435-6155600, parkcitylibrary.org

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Silver Star Ski and Sport know how to have a good time, and their family friendly cruiser rides (often followed by a BBQ) should be on your summer bucket list. Part party, part parade, cruiser rides start and finish from Silver Star Ski & Sport, following a mix of dirt and paved trails. Silver Star Ski & Sport, 1825 Three Kings Drive, 435-645-7827, silverstarskiandsport.com

BEST SPOT FOR PLAY: WILLOW CREEK PARK

Pull off Old Ranch Road from HY 224 to experience the mother of all playgrounds and picnic spots. Willow Creek has it all—big and little kids play equipment, soccer fields, basketball, tennis and pickleball courts and a fenced-in dog park with a pond. If you station yourself at the south side of the park, you can keep an eye on Fido while pushing your kid on the swings. 4460 Split Rail Lane, basinrecreation.org

BEST TREAT FOR FURRY FRIENDS: BARKING CAT Easily the best one-stop-shop for your pet, the Barking Cat is well stocked with a wide line of pet food, litter, toys and a great selection of gluten-free treats, including every canine’s favorite “bully sticks” (100 percent bull testicles). 1708 Uinta Way, 435-649-2275, thebarkingcatparkcity.com

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Hero: Katrina Kmak, Youth Services Director, Park City Library

MOST FUN ON BIKES FOR EVERYONE: SILVER STAR CRUISER RIDES

Kids signed up for Utah Olympic Park’s FUNdamentals Sport Camps can say buh-bye to rock painting and Capture the Flag. In

addition to a featured sport (golf, tennis, swimming, water polo, skating and more). Kids get gymnastics, skate boarding and an art class, with an opportunity to try freestyle skiing skills in the Spence Eccles Olympic Freestyle Pool. Through August. 3419 Olympic

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Experience summer at Deer Valley Resort with lift-served mountain biking, hiking and scenic chairlift rides along with outdoor concerts. Enjoy premier dining, outstanding service, and luxurious accommodations with attractive lodging packages. Discover your #deervalleymoment.

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Arts & Entertainment BEST NEW VENUE:

DEJORIA CENTER

Independent film doesn’t die when the Sundance Fest closes. The Park City Film Series provides outstanding programming throughout the year. Since 2012, Executive Director Katy Wang has been challenging the community with films, ideas and conversation. “High artistic quality can be difficult to find, but our job is to spotlight gems we think will speak to the hearts and minds of our community,” Wang says. The goal, she says, isn’t simply to show great art, but also to share it with a more diverse population. PCFS accomplishes this by offering free films during school breaks as well as traveling around Summit County to bring free films directly to the people who want to see them. parkcityfilmseries.com

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970 UT-32, Kamas, Dejoriacenter.com

SUMMER’S BEST TRIBUTE:

UTAH SYMPHONY: MUSIC OF PRINCE Prince once referred music journalists as “mammajammas wearing alligator shirts behind a typewriter.” The legend has been gone for just over a year, but, oh boy, is my shirt still lame. Fortunately his music will never leave us, and you can catch an outstanding tribute at Deer Valley on July 20 courtesy of the Utah Symphony. As always, outside food and drink are permitted, so party like it’s 1999. 2250 Deer Valley Dr., Park City, Usuo.org

BEST WAY TO BECOME A STARVING ARTIST:

OPEN AIR ART SPACE ART SCHOOL Prefer the life of an artist rather than a soulless desk jockey counting minutes until the weekend? Thankfully, it’s never too late to unleash your creativity—as proven by Bush 43, who has made a cottage industry out of painting after bluffing his way through the highest levels of government. David Riley’s Open Air Art Space offers classes, workshops with visiting artists and studio space for artists from the most rudimentary finger painters to expert amateurs looking to take their craft to the next level. Openairartspace.com

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Hero: Katy Wang: Executive Director, Park City Film Series

Sitting in the shadow of the Uinta Mountains at the High Star Ranch is Summit County’s best new entertainment venue. With a diverse lineup highlighted

by the likes of magician David Blaine, comedian Sinbad and American Idol/Utah native David Archuleta, the DeJoria Center brings heavy hitters to a beautiful location in Kamas.

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BEST LOCAL FEST THAT ISN’T ORGANIZED BY JA RULE: BONANZA CAMPOUT

The Bonanza Campout brings three days of music, art, camping and the finest in festival debauchery. Boasting headliners like Lauryn Hill and emerging stars like Kaiydo, Bonanza Campout gives you the chance to see your favorites and discover new artists to add to your Spotify playlist. Best of all, it’s located right in Heber on the banks of the Jordanelle, so the odds of it devolving into a trust-funded Lord of the Flies on a Bahamian Island formerly owned by Pablo Escobar are pretty slim. Bonanzacampout.com

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Parkites Make Their Best Call. BY VA N ESSA CON A BEE

WE ASKED PEOPLE ON THE STREET: What’s best in Park City?

FAMILY: Basin Recreation’s Family Friendly Power Hour

OUTDOORS: Park City Trails

Jake Eisenhauer

Jess Horton

“I used to be a skier and snow-

“When the weather is nice they

boarder but it’s gotten pretty

host it at Matt Knoop Park.

expensive, and hiking and fish-

Part of the fun and challenge is

ing is right in the backyard. I

dodging the kids. It’s good for

just moved here from Colorado

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Ask Park City folks about their favorite restaurant, bar, sports club or salon and they start hedging. With so many choices for great food, music, art and services from spa to ski, bike to dog, it’s no wonder people found it nearly impossible to name one ultimate favorite. After many rounds of compliments to a dozen close contenders, we finally narrowed it down. Here’s what they had to say.

kids to see their parents work

and it feels pretty similiar. Park

out, and it’s a great way for par-

City is a beautiful place.”

ents to get out and exercise.”

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT: Deer Valley Concert Series

Michelle Lemire “Great location and really reasonable prices. I love packing up a picnic and meeting friends for a concert or the Utah Symphony, and I really appreciate the accessibility of the free public bus system in Park City.”

FOOD: Freshies Lobster Company

SPA: Align Spa

Brittany Shuhmacher

Claudia McMullin “I go to Holly. She’s fabulous. I

“I’m from the East Coast and I

have a membership. I’ve been

appreciate getting good lobster

everywhere else a million times

out west. I’m happy they’ve

and she’s totally the one. I love

opened a storefront. Delicious.”

me some Holly.”

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SQUATTERS Since 1989, Salt Lake’s original brewpub has been featuring award-winning fresh brewed beers, eclectic daily specials and traditional pub favorites for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. “Squatters. Good For What Ales You.” pictured: Blackened Tilapia Salad

147 West Broadway 300 South Salt Lake City, UT 84101 801.363.2739 squatters.com

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The Infinity of Pie . . . 114 Sur La Table Kids . . 120 We Olive . . . . . . . . . . 122 CHOM Burger . . . . . 124 Gospel Brunch . . . . . 128 Tradition . . . . . . . . . 132

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Vertical Pizza Ian Brandt, Salt Lake’s champion of organic/natural/vegetarian/vegan food, has opened VERTICAL PIZZA with the same vegan philosophy he put behind Vertical Diner, Cali’s Natural Foods, Sage’s Cafe and Cafe Supernatural (now closed.) In fact, thanks largely to Brandt’s efforts, Salt Lake is a pretty easy place to be a vegan. Vertical Pizza has an all-pizza all-the-time menu—breakfast pizza, dessert pizza— and adds gluten-free to the organic options. It’s open seven days a week, there’s a latenight menu and even live local music. 2280 S. West Temple, SLC, 801-485-1939

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The infinity of pie

the re-re-re-re-return of pizza. NEW PIZZA joints are popping up everywhere. BY MARY BROWN MALOUF

I’ve always said that pizza is the gourmet-gateway food—average folks will eat anything if it’s presented on a pizza: exotic Italian salumi, stinky cheese, unusual vegetables. Get them

used to eating it on a woodfired crust, then slyly take the crust away and voila! Turns out everyone LOVES sunchokes. And you’ve got a new taste adventurer. Endless versatility and a low

price point guarantee pizza profits. It’s no wonder that every few years eaters see a pizza renaissance. Salt Lake City is having one now. Fireside on Regent started it off, and now we have more.

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Mr. Natural does it again.

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The Salt Lake Dining Guide is edited by

Mary Brown Malouf All restaurants listed in the Salt Lake Dining Guide have been vetted and chosen based on quality of food, service, ambience and overall dining experience. This selective guide has no relationship to any advertising in the magazine.

Pizza Nono’s Kale Caesar Salad, left, and Beehive Pizza, above.

Review visits are anonymous, and all expenses are paid by Salt Lake magazine.

GUIDE LEGEND

State Liquor License

Pizza Nono

The name says it all—this downtown outpost of a national chain serves it up by the slice, the only way to eat pizza for lunch without a scheduled nap. 12 W. Broadway, 385-415-2924

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Inexpensive, under $10

Moderate, $10–25

Expensive, $26–50

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pizza crust was (is) now wonderful— bubbled, yeasty, crisp underneath but with a nice chew—and we loved the kale Caesar salad, its dressing strong enough to stand up to the hefty texture of the leaves. The other salad option is a simple arugula with radishes and a lemon vinaigrette. And our most recent visit at Pizza Nono was the best—the special side dish was roasted asparagus, a big stack of tender green logs showered with lemon and grana, perfect to eat with your fingers. The special pizza involved the usual tomato, mozzarella and pepperoni but added slivered onions, kalamata olives and lots of oregano and garlic. We also loved the beehive pie with calabrese, pickled jalapenos and a surprising honey drizzle. Nono now serves beer and wines, several from Evan Lewandowski’s natural Ruth Lewandowski line. And—the place was packed. With a line waiting. 925 E. 900 South, SLC, 385-444-3530

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Johnny Slice

Nono is a true neighborhood restaurant—many customers actually walk to this little pizza nook on 9th and 9th, Salt Lake’s model for small, mixed-use, walkable neighborhoods.. Kickstarted into existence, Pizza Nono (“nono” means “ninth” in Italian) keeps it simple with a menu of four regular pizzas, a pizza of the week, a couple of salads and a seasonal side. Help yourself to water from the cooler, pick up plates, napkins and forks from the sideboard and set yourself a place at one of the picnic tables, inside or out. Exhibit A in why a critic must try a restaurant more than once: Our first meal at Pizza Nono was lackluster. The pizza seemed to take too long, considering the emptiness of the little restaurant and the brevity of the menu, the crust was limp and the restaurant didn’t have a liquor license. A few weeks later we returned because some people we pay attention to had said some positive things besides “it’s close to my house.” The

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Grand America Grand America Hotel’s Garden Cafe is one of the dinner stars of the city, and the kitchen makes sure other meals here are up to the same standard. The setting here is traditionally elegant but don’t be intimidated. The food shows sophisticated invention, but you can also get a great sandwich or burger. 555 S. Main St., SLC, 801-258-6708. EGN HSL The initials stand for

2A 017D “Handle Salt Lake”—Chef Briar

FRIED CHICKEN LIVE

La Caille Utah’s original glamor girl

has regained her luster. The grounds are as beautiful as ever; additions are functional, like a greenhouse, grapevines and vegetable gardens, all supplying the kitchen and cellar. The interior has been refreshed and the menu by Chef Billy Sotelo has today’s tastes in mind. Treat yourself. 9565 Wasatch Blvd., Sandy, 801-942-1751. EGMM

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Pallet As Portlandia as SLC

2A 017D gets, this warehouse-chic bis-

tro provides the perfect setting for lingering over cocktails or wine and seasonally inventive food, whether you’re in the mood for a nibble or a meal. 237 S. 400 West, SLC, 801-935-4431. EGM WAR

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Go to saltlakemagazine.com/videos to see how HSL Chef Briar Handly fries his chicken.

Pago Tiny, dynamic and food-driven, Pago’s ingredients are locally sourced and reimagined regularly. That’s why it’s often so crowded and that’s what makes it one of the best restaurants in the state. The list of wines by the glass is great, but the artisanal cocktails are also a treat. 878 S. 900 East, SLC, 801532-0777. EGM – N G

Handly made his name with his Park city restaurant, Handle, and now he’s opened a second restaurant down the hill. The place splits the difference between “fine” and “casual” dining; the innovative food is fine but the atmosphere is casually convivial. The menu is unique—just trust this chef. It’s all excellent. 418 E. 200 South, SLC, 801-539-9999. EGLLL – MLL WAR

New Yorker Will Pliler has been in the New Yorker’s kitchen since the get-go. His cooking is a mix of traditional flavors and modern twists. A good example is the BLT salad which had us scraping the plate most inelegantly. Café at the New Yorker offers smaller plates—perfect for pre-theater dining. 60 W. Market St., SLC, 801-363-0166. EO

sions about food based on sustainability and the belief that good food should be available to everybody. Using a Burgundian imagination, he turns out dishes with a sophisticated heartiness three times a day. 202 S. Main St., SLC, 801-363-5454. EGLLL – MLL

restaurant, the old log cabin is pretty in every season. Chef Dave Jones has a sure hand with American vernacular and is not afraid of frying although he also has a way with healthy, low-calorie, high-energy food. And he’s an expert with local and foraged foods. 6451 E. Millcreek Canyon Road, SLC, 801-272-8255. EGN – O

Provisions With Chef Tyler

2A 017D Stokes’ bright, fresh approach

to American craft cuisine (and a bright, fresh atmosphere to eat it in), Provision strives for handmade and local ideals executed with style and a little humor. 3364 S. 2300 East, SLC, 801-410-4046. EGM – N WAR

Listings

Shallow Shaft A genuine taste of Utah’s old-school ski culture—rustic and refined, cozy and classy. A classic. The excellent wine list offers thoughtful pairings. Alta, 801-742-2177. EN ININ

AMERICAN FINE DINING

Bambara Nathan Powers makes deci-

HAofLL Log Haven Certainly Salt FA M E Lake’s most picturesque

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MAR/ APR

A select list of the best restaurants in Utah, curated and edited by Mary Brown Malouf.

Table X A trio of chefs col-

2A 017D laborate on a forward-thinking

WAR thoroughly artisanal menu— vegetables are treated as creatively as proteins (smoked sunchoke, chile-cured pumpkin, barbecued cannelini beans,) bread and butter are made in-house and ingredients are the best (Solstice chocolate cake.) Expect surprises. 1457 E. 3350 South, SLC, 385-528-3712. EGM – N

AMERICAN CASUAL

Avenues Bistro on Third This tiny

antique storefront offers an experience larger than the square feet would lead you to expect. The food is more interesting than ever, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Don’t skip a visit to the stellar bakery in the back and take home a treat for later. 564 E. Third Ave., SLC, 801-831-5409. EGL

Blue Lemon Blue Lemon’s sleek interior and high-concept food have city style. Informal but chic, many-flavored but healthy, Blue Lemon’s unique take on food and service is a happy change from downtown’s food-as-usual. 55 W. South Temple, SLC, 801-328-2583. GL – M Blue Plate Diner Formica

tables, linoleum floors, Elvis kitsch and tunes on the jukebox make this an all-American fave, along with comfort food classics like pancakes, patty melts and chicken-fried steak in sausage gravy over smashed potatoes and burgers. 2041 S. 2100 East, SLC, 801-463-1151. GL

Cafe Niche Anytime is the best time to eat here. Food comes from farms all over northern Utah and the patio is a

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Hands-on This is how humans learn best. And that’s what the kids and teens cooking classes at Sur La Table provide in summer cooking camps.

IN THE KITCHEN

Kids with Knives Sur La Table cooking classes Your first reaction may be that teaching children to play with knives and fire is not a good idea. But you’d be wrong. You’ve heard all about our increasingly obese and sedentary kids, sipping their giant sugar-bombs while assisting Link on his 20-somethingth attempt to save Zelda or somebody. And it may sound counterintuitive that a fix for that would be to get your kid into a

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kitchen. But, cooks are on their feet all the time. Cooking tests your memory, challenges your fine motor ability, forces you to focus on the task at hand—all while improving your math skills, especially fractions. Consider signing your kid up for a cooking class at SUR LA TABLE. The week-long camps are designed for different age levels, but even young children learn

knife skills by making a rainbow salad with toasted sesame vinaigrette, ginger and veggie yakisoba and pineapple and lime sorbet with fresh mint. That’s just on Day One. And if you think that sounds like more vegetables than your child would eat in a lifetime, remember research has shown that kids are more likely to try—and even like—unfamiliar food if they have prepared it themselves. Each day of Cooking Camp has a theme—measuring and baking, sauces, pasta, etc. By the end of the week, they’ll be making souffles and snacking on sugar snap peas. For teens, the curriculum is similar but more complex, each day’s lesson ending in a complete meal. And/ or, look into the week-long course all about baking. Think raspberry mousse-filled layer cake with vanilla buttercream and carrot cake cupcakes with cream-cheese frosting and marzipan carrot decorations. Or chocolate eclairs. Oh yes. You want your kids to learn to cook. Find out more at surlatable.com.

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Citris Grill Most dishes come in either “hearty” or “petite” portion sizes. This means you can enjoy a smoked salmon pizzetta or fried rock shrimp appetizer and then a petite order of fire-roasted pork chops with adobo rub and black bean–corn salsa. Expect crowds. 3977 S Wasatch Blvd, SLC, 801-466-1202. EGM

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Copper Kitchen A welcome addition to Holladay, Ryan Lowder’s Copper Kitchen reprises his downtown Copper Onion and Copper Common success with variations. The menu is different, but the heartiness is the same; the interior is different but the easy, hip atmosphere is the same, and the decibel levels are very similar. 4640 S. 2300 East, Holladay, 385-237-3159. EGL – N Copper Onion An instant

2A 017D hit when it opened, constant

WAR crowds attest to the continuing popularity of Ryan Lowder’s Copper Onion. Though the hearty, flavorful menu changes regularly, some favorites never

leave: the mussels, the burger, the ricotta dumplings. Bank on the specials. 111 E. Broadway, SLC, 801-355-3282. EGL – N

The Dodo It’s hard even to update the

review of this venerable bistro. So much stays the same. But, like I always say, it’s nice to know where to get quiche when you want it. And our raspberry crepes were great. Yes, I said crepes. From the same era as quiche. 1355 E. 2100 South, SLC, 801-486-2473. EGM

Em’s Restaurant Housed in an old Capitol Hill storefront with a valley view, much of Em’s appeal is its unique charm. For lunch, try the sandwiches on ciabatta. At dinner, the kitchen moves up the food chain. 271 N. Center St., SLC, 801-596-0566. EGM Epic American food here borrows from

other cuisines. Save room for pineapple sorbet with stewed fresh pineapple. 707 E. Fort Union Blvd., Midvale, 801-748-1300. EGM

Hub & Spoke Scott Evans’ (Pago,

Finca) diner serves the traditional three a day with an untraditional inventive-

ness applied to traditionw al recipes. Like, artisanal grilled cheese with spiked milkshakes. And mac and cheese made with spaetzle. Breakfast is king here–expect a line. 1291 S. 1100 East, SLC, 801-487-0698. EGM

Lamb’s Grill Café They say it’s the oldest continually operating restaurant in Utah. Breakfasts include oatmeal, trout and housemade corned beef hash. For dinner: spaghetti, barbecued lamb shank or grilled liver. 169 S. Main St., SLC, 801364-7166. EGM Left Fork Grill Every booth comes

with its own dedicated pie shelf. Because no matter what you’re eating—liver and onions, raspberry pancakes, meatloaf or a reuben—you’ll want to save room for pie. Tip: Order your favorite pie first, in case they run out. Now serving beer and wine. 68 W. 3900 South, SLC, 801-266-4322. EGL

Little America Coffee Shop Little America has been the favorite gathering place of generations of native Salt Lakers. Weekdays, you’ll find the city

LESS IS MORE Utah portions are famously huge—at Citris Grill you can order half-portions, allowing a more varied menu for dinner (appetizer, entree and dessert) and saving a doggie bag.

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NEWCOMER

Fruit of the Vine and Tree We Olive & Wine Bar

Mother/Son Operation When Stephanie Garcia tasted the stuffed peppadew peppers at We Olive in La Jolla, she thought of her son the chef, Josh. Together they opened a branch of We Olive in Trolley Square. Now you can pop a pepper.

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Food is all about fat. The kind of fat used in cooking defines a cuisine— Mediterranean food is built around olive oil, northern European food is all about butter, Jewish Ashkenazi food relies on schmaltz or chicken fat. The Chinese stir-fry in soybean oil and season with sesame oil. Americans? We use it all, but right now we’re having a love affair with olive oil. If you want to know more, drop by WE OLIVE in Trolley Square, where mother-son team Stephanie Ennis Garcia and Josh Garcia have opened a Salt Lake City version of the California chain. Hold on. Did I say chain? Yes, I did and you’re right: I don’t usually write about chains. But We Olive is different and I am impressed. Josh Garcia is a trained

chef; when his mother discovered We Olive in La Jolla, she convinced her son that he would be able to have enough creative input into the shop that he would enjoy it. So far, they’re having fun and running a great little lunch place as well. The shop, designed by Stephanie, is small but airy, and one entire wall is lined with fusti—airtight olive oil dispensers that replace the oxygen as the oil is released to avoid rancidity. As customers enter the shop, a knowledgeable staff member invites them to taste the various olive oils—some are single-variety oils (made from one kind of olive), some are flavored, all are Californiagrown and Josh works directly with growers. And from what

I’ve tasted, these are superlative flavored oils—not flavored with extracts, but from real ingredients. For example, the smoked extra-virgin olive oil comes from a grower that smokes the olives for 23 hours after harvest and presses them in hour 24. The back of the shop is taken up by a small wine bar, where you can order flights of wine and food—panini, stuffed peppadews, charcuterie—yes, Creminelli—olives, of course, and a tasting of olive oil. Josh has been given some leeway with the menu suggested by We Olive HQ. This has turned into one of our favorite lunch and after work places. It all goes to show that you really can’t stereotype. 602 E. 500 South (in Trolley Square), SLC, 801-448-7489

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Lucky H Bar & Grille The classic hotel restaurant is aimed at its clientele—generations of guests. Thus, the new menu is full of familiar dishes. Chef Bernard Gotz knows his diners and besides offering new items like housemade gravlax and escargots, the men includes plenty of meat and potatoes. Little America Hotel, 500 S. Main St., SLC, 801-596-5700. EGL – N Martine One of downtown’s most charming spaces, the atmosphere here trumps City Creek’s new eateries. A new executive chef and chef de cuisine have updated the menu to great effect. 22 E. 100 South, SLC, 801-363-9328. EN Meditrina Meditrina has secured its

place as a great spot for wine and apps, wine and supper or wine and a late-night snack. And their Wine Socials are a habit for convivial types. Check meditrinaslc.com for the schedule. 165 W. 900 South, SLC, 801-485-2055. EGLM

Moochie’s This itty-bitty eatery/takeout joint is the place to go for authentic cheesesteaks made with thinly sliced steak and griddled onions glued together with good ol’ American cheese and wrapped in a big, soft so-called French roll. 232 E. 800 South, SLC, 801-596-1350 or 364-0232; 7725 S. State St., Midvale, 801-562-1500. GL Oasis Cafe Oasis has a New Age vibe, but the food’s only agenda is taste. Lots of veg options, but meat, too. The German pancakes are wonderful, but the evening menu suits the space—imaginative and refreshing. 151 S. 500 East, SLC, 801-322-0404. EGL – M

Pig and a Jelly Jar Terrific breakfasts, but southern-seasoned suppers are good, too. Great chicken and waffles, local eggs, and other breakfasts are served all day, with homestyle additions at lunch and supper on Thursdays through Sundays. 410 E. 900 South, SLC, 385-202-7366. 227 25th St., Ogden, 801-605-8400. GM

Porch A chef-owned restaurant in the New Urban community of Daybreak,

this sleek little cafe was conceived by Meditrina owner Jen Gilroy and focuses on locally-sourced cuisine with Southern touches. 11274 Kestrel Rise Road, Building C, South Jordan, 801-679-1066. EGM

Porcupine Pub and Grille With 24 beers on tap available for only $2 every Tuesday, Porcupine has practically created its own holiday. Chicken noodle soup has homemade noodles and lots of chicken. Burgers and chile verde burritos are good, too. 3698 E. Fort Union Blvd., SLC, 801-942-5555. 258 S. 1300 East, 801-582-5555. EGM Red Butte Café This neighborhood

place emphasizes Southwestern flavors and premium beers. Try the portobello with mozzarella and caramelized onions or beef with ancho jus. 1414 S. Foothill Blvd., SLC, 801-581-9498. EGL

Restaurants at Temple Square There are four res-

taurants here: Little Nauvoo Café (801-539-3346) serves breakfast, lunch and dinner; Lion House Pantry (801-539-3257) serves lunch and din-

SWEET STUFF You may not remember that besides brunch, lunch, dinner and beer, Red Butte also has a notable bakery where you can buy whole cakes and other pastries.

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Chom Burger

What makes a family happy? Hamburgers make a family happy.

Beyond Burgers Besides the burger meals, Chom serves breakfast from 8 a.m. -11 a.m. You’ll recognize the potato bun and bacon and cheese— add an egg and it’s a good morning.

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That’s right—Tolstoy got it wrong. McDonald’s got it right. Hamburgers are happy meals, without the capital letters and trademark, as every mother who’s taken a deep breath of appreciation of the silence that ensues when their kids’ mouths are stuffed with burgers and fries knows. Colton Soelberg, co-founder and chef of several of Utah’s notable restaurants—Communal and Pizzeria 712—is the father of four and when a chef’s career and parenting started to overwhelm, he solved his problem with hamburgers. “Now I can work until 5 p.m. And then go home,” he says from behind the counter at CHOM BURGER, his new burger venture in Provo. It looks pretty much like most restaurants look these days: A line forms past the posted menu, you give your order to the server/ cashier, take a number and wait to be called. (But the chalkboard Star Wars mural that covers one wall is breathtakingly detailed and wonderful and I hope plans are in place to preserve it forever.) Soelberg is a specialist when it comes to elevating the seemingly ordinary—family dining became craft cuisine at Communal and pizza was elevated to haute at Pizzeria 712. That doesn’t mean that the burgers at Chomburger are fancy, like the foie gras-topped extravaganza-

burgers we’ve seen at Burgers & Bourbon. Chomburgers are still just hamburgers and they don’t aspire to be more. But the potato buns are made by a Provo bakery, the beef comes from Wasatch Meats, the buns are well-toasted and the beef is still pink. My bacon-cheeseburger was excellent. My dining amigo’s green chile-guacamole burger was not as good; there was just too much slippery stuff piled on for one bun and patty to handle and the chiles weren’t hot enough. Still, the taste was good. Fries are fresh and milkshakes are made with ice cream from Rockwell Creamery just around the corner, which uses a base (according

to Soelberg) from world-famous Reed’s Dairy in Idaho, flavored with local honey and other ingredients. This is premium ice cream, with a higher percentage of butterfat than most. Soelberg wants Chom to be a great middle-of-the-road burger— moderately priced, made with good quality and sustainably-aspossible-sourced local ingredients. He calls it “accessible”—and has plans for replicating the restaurant. Maybe he’ll open one in Salt Lake City. Watch out, Tonyburger. P.S. No, I don’t know what chom means. 45 W. 300 North, Provo, 385-241-7499

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Roots Café A charming little daytime

cafe in Millcreek with a wholesome granola vibe. 3474 S. 2300 East, East Millcreek, 801-277-6499. EGLL

Ruth’s Diner The original

funky trolley car is almost buried by the beer garden in fine weather, but Ruth’s still serves up diner food in a low-key setting, and the patio is one of the best. Collegiate fare like burgers, BLTs and enchiladas in big portions rule here. The giant biscuits come with every meal, and the chocolate pudding should. 2100 Emigration Canyon, SLC, 801-582-5807. ELM

Rye The food rocks at this hip new

version of a diner connected to Urban

Silver Fork Lodge Silver Fork’s kitchen handles three daily meals beautifully. Try pancakes made with a 50-year-old sourdough starter. Don’t miss the smoked trout and brie appetizer. No more corkage fees, so bring your own. 11332 E. Big Cottonwood Canyon, Brighton, 888-649-9551. EGL – M Stella Grill A cool little arts-and-

crafts-style café, Stella is balanced between trendy and tried-and-true. The careful cooking comes with moderate prices. Great for lunch. 4291 S. 900 East, SLC, 801-288-0051. EGL – M

Tiburon Servings at Tiburon are large and rich: Elk tenderloin was enriched with mushrooms and demi-glace; a big,

creamy wedge of St. Andre came with pork belly. In summer, tomatoes come from the garden. 8256 S. 700 East, Sandy, 801-255-1200. EGLLL D

Lounge. At breakfast (which lasts until 2 p.m.), the soft scrambles or the waffles with whiskey syrup are called for. At lunch try the shoyu fried chicken, the street dumplings and the lettuce wraps, which can make a meal or a nosh. Call to confirm hours—right now it’s open for weekend dinners. 239 S. 500 East, SLC, 801-364-4655 .EGLL

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ner buffet-style (it’s famous for the hot rolls, a Thanksgiving tradition in many Salt Lake households); The Garden (801-539-3170) serves lunch and dinner (don’t miss the fried dill pickles); and The Roof (801-539-1911), a finer dining option eye-to-eye with Moroni on top of the Temple, which is open for dinner with a mammoth dessert buffet. 15 E. South Temple, SLC. GLM

Tin Angel From boho bistro,

2A 017D Tin Angel has grown into one

WAR of Salt Lake’s premier dining destinations, still with a boho touch. Chef J erry Liedtke can make magic with anything from a snack to a full meal, vegetarian or omnivore. Bread pudding is famous. 365 W. 400 South, SLC, 801328-4155. EGLL

Zest Kitchen & Bar How 21st

century can you get? Zest’s focus is on vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free food (as locally sourced as possible) combined with a creative cocktail list. Forget the notion that hard liquor calls for heavy food—Zest’s portobello dinner with lemon risotto has as much heft as a flank steak. Try it with one of their fruit and veg-based cocktails. And Zest’s late hours menu is a boon in a town that goes dark early. 275 S. 200 West, SLC, 801-433-0589. EGLL

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Amour Cafe The jammin’ duo John and Casee Francis have found a new home for their Amouro Spreads business and are sharing the new space with a light-filled cafe with pastry cases filled by gifted chef Amber Billingsley. Plus, gelato. 1329 S. 500 East, SLC, 801-467-2947. GL

FLOUR FIRST Eva’s bread is made with local organic flour from Central Milling—Eva’s owner, Charlie Perry, is from the family that owns part of Central Milling. Quality starts with ingredients.

Bake 360 This family-owned Swedish bakery cafe specializes in scrumptious breakfasts, but the star of the show is the bakery. Cases are packed with pastries you may not have heard of. Yet. 725 E. 123000 S, Draper, 801-571-1500. GL Bagel Project “Real” bagels are the

whole story here, made by a homesick East Coaster. Of course, there’s no New York water to make them with, but other than that, these are authentic. 779 S. 500 East, SLC, 801-906-0698. GL

Biscott’s An Anglo-Indian teahouse,

Lavanya Mahate’s (Saffron Valley) latest eatery draws from intertwined cultures, serving tea and chai, English treats and

French pastries with a hint of subcontinental spice. 1098 W. Jordan Pkwy., South Jordan, 801-890-0659. GL

Bubble and Brown Morning Shop

Downstairs in the business incubator called Church & State, Andrew Scott has a pastry shop worth finding. Relying on the goodness of butter and local fruit, Scott turns out roast peach tarts, scones, quick breads and other baked delights, according to the season. Closes at 2 p.m. 370 S. 300 East, SLC, 385-212-4998. GL

Caffe d’Bolla John Piquet is a coffee wizard—a cup of his specially roasted siphon brews is like no other cup of coffee in the state. His wife, Yiching, is an excellent baker. 249 E. 400 South, SLC, 801-355-1398. GL Carlucci’s Bakery Pastries and a

few hot dishes make this a fave morning stop. For lunch, try the herbed goat cheese on a chewy baguette. 314 W. 300 South, SLC, 801-366-4484. GL

Elizabeth’s English Bakery Serving

oh-so-British pasties, scones, sausage

rolls and tea, along with a selection of imported shelf goods for those in exile from the Isles. 439 E. 900 South, SLC, 801-422-1170. GL

Eva’s Boulangerie A smart Frenchstyle cafe and bakery in the heart of downtown. Different bakers are behind the patisserie and the boulangerie, meaning sweet and daily breads get the attention they deserve. Go for classics like onion soup and croque monsieur, but don’t ignore other specials and always leave with at least one loaf of bread. 155 S. Main St., SLC, 801-359-8447. GL Fillings & Emulsions This little Westside bakery is worth finding—its unusual pastries find their way onto many of Salt Lake’s fine restaurants. Pastry Chef Adelberto Diaz combines his classical French training with the tropical flavors of homeland. The results are startlingly good and different. 1475 S. Main St., SLC, 385-229-4228. Gourmandise This downtown mainstay has cheesecakes, cannoli, napoleons, pies, cookies, muffins and flaky croissants. And

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Utah’s culinary landscape is as diverse and exciting as the state’s terrain, ranging from lofty culinary landmarks to down-home cafés. Check out some of our favorites.

At 350 main guests enjoy eclectic American cuisine in an upscale mountain dining atmosphere. This playful and flavorful cuisine is created by using traditional preparation techniques combined with fresh ingredients. Chef Matt Safranek strives to use local and sustainable food sourced right here in the Wasatch Mountains.

350 Main Street, Park City • (435) 649-3140 • 350main.com

MEXICAN KITCHEN

Alamexo provides authentic Mexican cuisine in a spirited atmosphere with top shelf tequilas and warm hospitality all found in downtown Salt Lake City. We feature Niman ranch meats, responsible seafood, and buy from local farmers in season.

Best Restaurant – 2017, Salt Lake magazine

2017 WINNER

268 South State Street Suite #110, SLC • (801) 779-4747 • alamexo.com

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dining guide don’t forget breads and rolls to take home. 250 S. 300 East, SLC, 801-328-3330. GL

La Barba Owned by local coffee roaster La Barba coffee—a favorite with many local restaurants, this little cafe off of Finca serves coffee, tea, chocolate, churros and other pastries. 327 W. 200 South, SLC, 801-457-0699. GL

La Bonne Vie Cuter than a cupcake,

Grand America’s pastry shop has all the charm of Paris. The pretty windows alone are worth a visit. 555 S. Main St., SLC, 800-621-4505. GL

Les Madeleines The kouing aman still reigns supreme among Salt Lake City pastries, but with a hot breakfast menu and lunch options, Les Mad is more than a great bakery. 216 E. 500 South, SLC, 801-355-2294. GL Mini’s Leslie Fiet has added 7-inch pies

to her bakery’s repertoire of cupcakes. (“Breakfast at Tiffany’s” has Tiffany-blue icing.) Don’t forget the box lunches. 14 E. 800 South, SLC, 801-363-0608 GL

Publik A super cool coffeehouse serv-

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Gospel Brunch Sing Loud, Do Good The Gospel Brunch’s $25 admission includes two drinks—additional drink tickets are $3. Proceeds benefit Downtown SLC Presents. Held the second Sunday of every month.

Hallelujah in the morning. Everyone loves brunch. Except for me. There are lots of reasons. I generally dislike buffets, I’m allergic to eggs and tomato juice, mimosas are always made with Cook’s champagne (to which I’m not actually allergic but I might as well be), plus the midday buzz ruins the rest of the day, especially if it’s nice weather, which is best for brunch because you can eat outside. That said, I think the new GOSPEL BRUNCH at the Gateway is a great idea and a terrific remedy for those Sunday morning coming-down blues. Cubby’s does the catering, serving breakfast and lunch menus, which is fine, and Casey Metzger’s

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Top Shelf Services does the bartending, which is terrific. Gospel music is soulful and joyous—two qualities that Sunday mornings in SLC are often lacking—and the Debra Bonner Unity Gospel Choir is awesome. It’s nice to sit outside, kids are running around digging the music. No one has to wear suits or Sunday clothes, but the music and the mimosas make the morning an uplifting experience. And, it turns out, I can forget that I hate brunch—I just eat bacon and ask them to put vodka in my orange juice and sing along when I can. A revelation, as it were. Every second Sunday morning.

ing the latest in great coffee; an oldschool java joint made for long conversations; a neo-cafe where you can park with your laptop and get some solo work done. Publik serves a multitude of coffeefueled purposes. Plus, they have a great toast menu and cold-brewed iced coffee. 975 S. Temple, SLC, 801-355-3161; 638 Park Ave., Park City, 435-200-8693. GL

Publik Kitchen See Publik above, only the Kitchen has a more extensive menu. Don’t miss the BLT, made with tomato jam. 931 E. 900 South, SLC, 385-229-4205. GL Salt Lake Roasting Company At

SLC’s original coffee shop, owner John Bolton buys and roasts the better-thanfair-trade beans. Baker Dave Wheeler turns out terrific baked goods, and lunch here is your secret weapon. 320 E. 400 South, SLC, 801-748-4887. GL

So Cupcake Choose a mini or a full cake, mix and match cakes and icings, or try a house creation, like Hanky Panky Red Velvet. 3939 S. Highland Dr., SLC, 801-274-8300. GL The Rose Establishment The Rose

is a place for conversation as much as coffee–especially on Sunday mornings. Coffee is from Four Barrel Coffee Roasters. 235 S. 400 West, SLC, 801-990-6270. GL

129 Aristo’s is simple but elegant, offering a taste of authentic southern Greek Cuisine. Live Bouzouki Music every Thursday night. Serving lunch Mon - Sat and dinner nightly. For reservations and information: aristosUT.com

DINING AWARDS

Best

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of Utah

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224 S. 1300 East, SLC • (801) 581-0888 • aristosUT.com

PROPER BREWING CO & PROPER BURGER CO Having started as Utah’s smallest craft brewery at Avenues Proper Restaurant & Publick House, Proper Brewing Co’s new Main Street location offers high-quality craft beer, cocktails, and wine, bar and arcade games (Skee-ball!), large screen TV’s, and a regular rotation of weekly events. On-site bottle shop is open 7 days a week. Casual fare is available next door from the family-friendly Proper Burger Co, which specializes in innovative burgers, hand-cut fries, and weekly shake specials.

2016 Gold Medal Proper Beer

2015 Bronze Medal Stumblebee Lager

2014 Silver Medal RoggenSchwarz Rye Black Lager

857-865 S Main St, SLC • (801) 953-1707 • properbrewingco.com

Open year-round and serving dinner nightly, The Brass Tag restaurant is located in the Lodges at Deer Valley. The menu features Deer Valley-inspired brick oven cuisine including fresh seafood skillets, seared meats, oven roasted fresh fish, locally sourced produce and seasonal pizzettes. The Brass Tag is open from 4 to 9 p.m. and serves the full dinner menu from 5:30 to 9 p.m. A full bar, wine and beer are available.

2900 Deer Valley Drive East, Park City • (435) 615-2410 • deervalley.com/thebrasstag

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Tulie Bakery You can get a little spiritual about pastries this good on a Sunday morning, but at Tulie you can be just as uplifted by a Wednesday lunch. 863 E. 700 South, SLC, 801-883-9741. GL

BARBECUE & SOUTHERN FOOD

Pat’s Barbecue One of Salt Lake

City’s best, Pat’s brisket, pork and ribs deserve the spotlight. Don’t miss “Burnt End Fridays.” 155 E. Commonwealth, SLC, 801-484-5963. EGL

R and R From a winning turn on

BUY THE POUND For summer dinner parties that taste slow-cooked but only take a minute, buy ribs, beef, pork, etc. by the pound at R & R.

the competitive barbecue circuit, twin brothers Rod and Roger Livingston have settled down into a brick-and-mortar restaurant. Ribs and brisket are the stars here, but the handbreaded fried okra almost steals the spotlight. 307 W. 600 South, SLC, 801-364-0043. GL – M

The SugarHouse Barbecue Company This place is a winner for pulled

pork, Texas brisket or Memphis ribs. Plus killer sides, like Greek potatoes. 880 E. 2100 South, SLC, 801-463-4800. GM

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BAR GRUB & BREWPUBS

Avenues Proper Publick House

It’s a restaurant and brewpub, with the emphasis on small plates and late hours. The food is inventive, the beer is good and—big plus—they serve cocktails as well as brew at this neighborhood hot spot. 376 8th Ave., SLC, 385-227-8628. EGM

Black Sheep at Epic This is Epic

Brewing Company’s brewpub, though the main brewery is on 300 West. The menu has been rejiggered several times and is now done by the crew from Black Sheep and is the best it’s ever been. The food is paired with and stands up to the considerable heft of the beers. 1048 E. 2100 South, SLC, 801-742-5490. EGM

Bohemian Brewery & Grill Bohemian

keeps a firm connection to its cultural history—so to go with the wonderful Czech beer, you can nosh on potato pancakes, pork chops and goulash. There’s also plenty of American beer fare. 94 E. Fort Union Blvd., Midvale, 801-566-5474. EGM

Fats Grill & Pool Keep Fats Grill in

your brain’s Rolodex. It’s a family-friendly pool hall where you can take a break for a brew and also get a homestyle meal of grilled chicken. 2182 S. Highland Dr., SLC, 801-484-9467. EGM

MacCool’s Public House An American gastropub, MacCool’s emphasizes its kitchen, but Guinness is still front and center. 1400 S. Foothill Dr., Suite 166, SLC, 801-582-3111; 855 W. Heritage Park Blvd., Layton, 801-728-9111. EGL The Pub’s Desert Edge Brewery

Good pub fare and freshly brewed beer make this a hot spot for shoppers, the business crowd and ski bums. Beer classes are run by brewmaster Chris Haas. 273 Trolley Square, SLC, 801-5218917. EGM

The Red Rock Brewing Company

Red Rock proves the pleasure of beer as a complement to pizzas, rotisserie chicken and chile polenta. Not to mention brunch. Also in Fashion Place Mall. 254 S. 200 West, SLC, 801-521-7446. EGM

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SUSHI BAR & ASIAN CUISINE

Chop-fu-ku /chop-foo-koo/ noun 1. lucky chop chop, the sound of a cutting knife. 2. lucky chopsticks A new, fun, and creative take on Asian cuisine with flavors that matches Salt Lake City’s elevation. #foodelevated JOIN US FOR EVERDAY SUSHI AND DRINKS HAPPY HOUR! 4546 S Atherton Dr., Taylorsville • (801) 819-0072 • chopfuku.com

Cummings Chocolates on 7th East and 9th South is the only original Cummings handmade chocolates anywhere. We are in the original corner shop in Salt Lake City, Utah. Stop by the shop to help us CELEBRATE OVER 90 YEARS of making the most-delicious, hand-made chocolates for our fine customers.

700 E 900 S, SLC • 801.328.4858 • cummingsstudiochocolates.com

ESCAPE AT DEL MAR AL LAGO. Our Peruvian cebicheria serves classic Peruvian cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails–try our Pisco Sour–and amazing homemade desserts. Reservations highly recommended.

WINNER

310 West Bugatti Dr., SLC • (801) 467-2890 • delmarallago.com

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HAofLL Squatters Pub Brewery

FA M E One of the “greenest” restau-

rants in town, Squatters brews award-winning beers and pairs them with everything from wings to ahi tacos. 147 W. Broadway, SLC, 801-363-2739. EGLM

Wasatch Brew Pub Part of the same

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as these. Tradition dubs its food “comfortable” and that means none of the originality is jolting. The leg and thigh of an enormous chicken were fried in a crisp and very spicy crust, served with creamy cheese grits and collard greens. Big chunks of braised pork came with sweet potato hash and rapini. A few days later, we stopped cooking like Mom never could by for lunch and ate inside—familiar story: very cool I thought that pie looked familiar. décor, loud as a Friday night at The menu at TRADIClub Jam. Cool young servers, TION is half pie, and I saw a most without a clue. We waited couple pieces being delivered to ten minutes to be greeted in a neighboring tables, so I curbed half-full restaurant and longer for my appetite during dinner at the a server to take us on. So we felt new restaurant by Liberty Park. justified ordering a glass of wine By chance, we ate there the first to go with our burger and Reuben. night Tradition was open for dinMeat comes from Beltex Meats ner. But the cool-looking building so the burger patty was cooked next door to Beltex Meats had rare as requested and definitely been open for lunch awhile. worth risking my health for. The The evening’s weather was Reuben wasn’t quite that—the even nicer than the hip-looking house-corned beef was more restaurant and bar, so we settled like uncorned brisket and the in with our first glasses of Vinho sauerkraut was more like slaw Verde of the season and took our (And does anyone anywhere time with the menu. make anything but marble rye? Appetizers were uppity homeDid purely rye bread just die?), but style—we chose pigs in blankets it was a delicious sandwich and (sausages made by Beltex) and fumy mouth waters a little bit when neral potatoes (potato cakes with I think of it. bacon jam.) Elevating beloved but Of course, we had to take half our banal dishes is a favorite chef trick sandwiches home, because, pie. but seldom do they turn out as well 501 E. 900 South, SLC, 385-202-7167

Pie and Beyond Tradition does home

Slice of Heaven Loved the caramel apple and the ginger berry. The chocolate bourbon cream pie was so intense we (almost) couldn’t eat all of it. But I was right about the pie looking familiar. The owners are Ashton and Max— Max owns Burr Trail Grill in Boulder, Utah. Famous for what? Pie.

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mega “boutique” group that produces Squatters and Wasatch beers and runs the pubs in Salt Lake City and Park City with those names, this extension is everything you expect a brewpub to be— hearty food, convivial atmosphere, lots of beer and a great late-ish option. 2110 S. Highland Dr., SLC, 801-783-1127. EGLM

BREAKFAST/LUNCH ONLY

Eggs in the City On the weekends, this place is packed with hipsters whose large dogs wait pantingly outside. It’s a good place to go solo, and the menu runs from healthy wraps to eggs florentine. 1675 E. 1300 South, SLC, 801-581-0809. GM

Finn’s The Scandinavian vibe comes from the heritage of owner Finn Gurholt. At lunch, try the Nordic sandwiches, but Finn’s is most famous for breakfast, served until the doors close at 2:30 p.m. 1624 S. 1100 East, SLC, 801-467-4000. GM Millcreek Café & Egg Works This spiffy neighborhood place is open for lunch, but breakfast is the game. Items like a chile verde–smothered breakfast wrap and the pancakes offer serious sustenance. 3084 E. 3300 South, SLC, 801-485-1134. GL

BURGERS, SANDWICHES, DELIS

Cucina Deli Cucina is a café, bakery

and deli—good for dinner after a long day, whether it’s lasagna, meatloaf or a chicken pesto salad. The menu has recently expanded to include small plates and substantial beer and wine-bythe-glass lists. 1026 E. Second Ave., SLC, 801-322-3055. EGM

Feldman’s Deli Finally, SLC has a

Jewish deli worthy of the name. Stop by for your hot pastrami fix or to satisfy your latke craving or your yen for knishes. 2005 E. 2700 South, SLC, 801-906-0369. GL

Proper Burger and Proper Brewing Sibling to Avenues Proper, the new

place has expanded brewing and burger capacity, two big shared patios. And skiball. 865 Main St., 801-906-8607. EGM

RedHot Hot dogs so huge you have

to eat them with a fork. Made by Idaho’s

133 Fresh, flavorful, festive, and sexy. Frida Bistro has been Salt Lake City’s home for Modern Mexican Gastronomy for more than five years. Jorge Fierro’s vision to create a funky feast for the senses comes together in the most unlikely of places: an industrial space in Salt Lake City’s Warehouse District. At Frida, each dish is a memorable experience to be savored. Frida Bistro. Where local art meets regional Mexican flavors. Celebrate life deliciously!

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545 West 700 South, SLC • (801) 983-6692 • fridabistro.com

RATED TOP RESTAURANT IN PARK CITY Executive Chef Ryan Burnham expertly melds an old world charm with a farm-to-table ethos to craft a refreshing take on modern alpine cuisine. Drop in for our world-renowned cheese fondue and stay for our award-winning seasonal fresh menus. Open for the season starting June 14. Please come and enjoy the mountain breeze and our European atmosphere for dinner, Wednesday through Sunday 5:30pm – 9pm. We are also available for private events, including holiday, corporate and family events.

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7570 Royal Street East. Park City • (800) 252-3373, (435) 649-7770 GoldenerHirschInn.com

Enjoy the view while dining lakeside on the outdoor deck. Deer Valley Grocery~Café serves fresh roasted coffee and espresso drinks, soups, salads, panini sandwiches, creative appetizers and entrées, freshly baked breads, desserts and more. A selection of gourmet grocery items, take-away entrées as well as wine, beer and seasonal cocktails are available. Deer Valley Grocery~Café is open daily year-round from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and until 8:30 p.m., June 16 through September 4, 2017. 1375 Deer Valley Drive, Park City • (435) 615-2400 deervalley.com/deervalleygrocerycafe

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Siegfried’s The only German deli in

town is packed with customers ordering bratwurst, wiener schnitzel, sauerkraut and spaetzle. 20 W. 200 South, SLC, 801355-3891. EGL

Tonyburgers This home-grown

burger house serves fresh-ground beef, toasted buns, twice-fried potatoes and milkshakes made with real scoops of ice cream. No pastrami in sight. 613 E. 400 South, SLC, 801-410-0531. GL

CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICAN

Braza Grill Meat, meat and more meat is

the order of the day at this Brazilian-style churrascaria buffet. On the lighter side are plated fish entrees and a salad bar. 5927 S. State St., Murray, 801-506-7788. GM

Del Mar Al Lago A gem from Peru—

the best selection of cebicha in town, plus other probably unexplored culinary territory deliciously mapped out by Frederick Perez and his team. 310 Bugatti Drive, SLC, 801-467-2890. EGM

Rodizio Grill The salad bar offers

plenty to eat, but the best bang for the buck is the Full Rodizio, a selection of meats—turkey, chicken, beef, pork, seafood and more—plus vegetables and pineapple, brought to your table until you cry “uncle.” 600 S. 700 East, SLC, 801-220-0500. EGM

Texas de Brazil The Brazilian-style

YOUR OWN PRIVATE FINCA For special events and dinners, don’t forget Finca has two beautiful private dining rooms and creates custom menus for them.

CHINESE

Asian Star The menu is not frighten-

ingly authentic or disturbingly Americanized. Dishes are chef-driven, and Chef James seems most comfortable in the melting pot. 7588 S. Union Park Ave., Midvale, 801-566-8838. ELL

Boba World This mom and pop place

is short on chic, but the food on the plate provides all the ambiance you need. Try the scallion pancakes, try the Shanghai Fat Noodles, heck, try the kung pao chicken. It’s all good. 512 W. 750 South, Woods Cross, 801-298-3626. GL – M

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Hong Kong Tea House & Restaurant Authentic, pristine and slightly weird is what we look for in Chinese food. Tea House does honorable renditions of favorites, but it is a rewarding place to go explore. 565 W. 200 South, SLC, 801-531-7010. GM

J. Wong’s Asian Bistro Drawing from their Thai and Chinese heritage, J. Wong’s menu allows you to choose either. Lunch—Chinese or Thai—isn’t a good deal. It’s a great deal. Don’t miss the ginger whole fish or the Gunpowder cocktail. Call ahead for authentic Peking duck. 163 W. 200 South, SLC, 801-350-0888. EGM

FRENCH/EUROPEAN

Bruges Waffle and Frites The

original tiny shop turns out waffles made with pearl sugar, topped with fruit, whipped cream or chocolate. Plus frites, Belgian beef stew and a gargantuan sandwich called a mitraillette (or submachine gun). The slightly larger Sugar House cafe has a bigger menu. 336 W. Broadway, SLC, 801-363-4444; 2314 S. Highland Dr., 801-486-9999. GL

Café Madrid Authentic dishes like garlic

soup share the menu with port-sauced lamb shank. Service is courteous and friendly at this family-owned spot. 5244 S. Highland Dr., Holladay, 801-273-0837. EGM

Finca The spirit of Spain is alive and well on the plate at this modern tapateria. Scott Evans, owner of Pago translates his love of Spain into food that ranges from authentically to impressionistically Spanish, using as many local ingredients as possible. The new location brings a hip, downtown vibe to the whole enterprise, larger now and with a cool lounge area. 327 W. 200 South, SLC, 801-487-0699. EGM – N Franck’s Founding chef Franck Peissel’s influence can still be tasted— personal interpretations of continental classics. Some, like the meatloaf, are perennials, but mostly the menu changes according to season and the current chef’s whim. 6263 S. Holladay Blvd., 801-274-6264. EGN

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Paris Bistro Rejoice in true

2A 017D French cuisine via escargots,

WAR confit, duck, daube and baked oysters, steak and moules frites and a beautifully Gallic wine list. The Zinc Bar remains the prime place to dine. 1500 S. 1500 East, SLC, 801-486-5585. EGN

Trestle Tavern Another concept from

Scott Evans, owner of Pago, Finca, Hub & Spoke, etc., this restaurant in the former Fresco space, is built around Eastern European food—pierogi, cabbage rolls, beer and pretzels, along with the fine beer, wine and spirits list you can count on at all Evans’ restaurants. 1513 S. 1500 East, SLC, 801-532-3372. EGM

INDIAN

Bombay House This biryani main-

stay is sublimely satisfying, from the wise-cracking Sikh host to the friendly server, from the vegetarian entrees to the tandoor’s carnivore’s delights. No wonder it’s been Salt Lake’s favorite subcontinental restaurant for 20 years. 2731 E. Parley’s Way, SLC, 801-581-0222; 463 N. University Ave., Provo, 801-373-6677; 7726 Campus View Dr., West Jordan, 801-282-0777. EGM – N

Copper Bowl An excellent Indian

restaurant, Copper Bowl is chic, upscale and classy, with a full bar and an adventurous menu, especially compared with most local Indian eateries. 214. W. 600 South, SLC, 801-532-2322. EGM

Curry in a Hurry The Nisar family’s

restaurant is tiny, but fast service and fair prices make this a great take-out spot. But if you opt to dine in, there’s always a Bollywood film on the telly. 2020 S. State St., SLC, 801-467-4137. GL ININ

churrascaria offers all-you-can-eat grilled meat, carved tableside and complemented by a mammoth salad bar. City Creek Center, 50 S. Main St., SLC, 801-232-8070, EGN

CY Noodle House Another Chinatown eatery, CY features an open kitchen and a choose-your-own menu that allows you to make up your own combination. No liquor license—indulge instead in a boba smoothie. 3370 State St., SLC, 801-488-2777. GM

Snake River Farms from 100 percent Kobe beef, they are smoked over hardwood and come in out-there variations, like the banh mi dog. 2236 S. 1300 East, d5., SLC, 801-486-1327. GL

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Himalayan Kitchen SLC’s

2A 017D premier Indian-Nepalese res-

WAR taurant features original art, imported copper serving utensils and an ever-expanding menu. Start the meal with momos, fat little dumplings like pot stickers. All the tandoor dishes are good, but Himalayan food is rare, so go for the quanty masala, a stew made of nine different beans. 360 S. State St., SLC, 801-328-2077. EGM

Kathmandu Try the Nepalese specialties, including spicy pickles to set off the tandoor-roasted meats. Both goat and sami, a kibbeh-like mixture of ground lamb and lentils, are available in several styles. 3142 S. Highland Dr., SLC, 801-466-3504. EGM

135 From the dock to your table, we bring the harbor to you. We wanted to create a neighborhood restaurant that gives our guests a sense of home. We give our guests not only the freshest seafood and prime steaks but also serve an affordable wine selection and craft cocktails. Open for dinner Monday through Sunday. Book us now for your next holiday party or cater. Harbor Seafood & Steak Co. is now offering private catering for all functions! From office holiday parties to home dinners, our Executive Chef Justin Jacobsen will design a menu that will set your party off. 2302 Parley’s Way, SLC • (801) 466-9827 • harborslc.com

RESTAURANT – Offering scratch seasonal dishes, with focus on live fire cooking, our HEARTH is the ‘heart’ of our kitchen. We support local farms and ranches by incorporating their most beautiful products into our menu to offer a dining experience that is unrivaled in the area. LOUNGE – Our Title 32B Lounge, named after Utah’s post-prohibition liquor law, features handcrafted cocktails based on classic templates from a scratch bar, with hand cut ice and premium spirits. PANTRY – Our pantry retails the finest ingredients from our scratch kitchen and abroad, such as our fresh and dried house made pasta, and over forty flavors of the freshest extra virgin olive oils and aged balsamic vinegar, complete with a tasting bar! Utah’s Winner - Top 50 Restaurants in the U.S. Worth Traveling For – Trip Advisor

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195 Historic 25th Street, 2nd Floor, Ogden • (801) 399-0088 • hearth25.com

A UNIQUE CULINARY AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCE AWAITS YOU. Traditional Nepali and Indian Cuisine is prepared daily with the freshest ingredients from scratch by dedicated Nepali chefs. We welcome you to walk through our doors and experience the mouth-watering aroma and flavors of our curries, warm hand made naan, sizzling Tandoori grills, organic Himalayan coffee and more. All served in an inviting atmosphere by our friendly staff. Namaste!

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360 South State St., SLC • (801) 328.2077 • himalayankitchen.com 11521 South 4000 West, Suite105, South Jordan • 801-254-0800

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Royal India Northern Indian tikka masalas and Southern Indian dosas allow diners to enjoy the full range of Indian cuisine. 10263 S. 1300 East, Sandy, 801-572-6123; 55 N. Main St., Bountiful, 801-292-1835. EGL – M Saffron Valley East India Cafe

Lavanya Mahate has imported her style of Indian cooking from South Jordan to SLC. Besides terrific lunch and dinner menus, East Indian Cafe offers regular celebrations of specialties like Indian street food or kebabs. Stay tuned. 26 East St., SLC, 801-203-3325. EGM – N

Saffron Valley Highlighting South

Indian street food, one of the glories of subcontinental cuisine, Lavanya Mahate’s restaurant is a cultural as well as culinary center, offering cooking classes, specialty groceries and celebration as well as great food. 1098 W. South Jordan Parkway, South Jordan, 801-438-4823. GL – M

Spice Bistro India meets the Rat Pack

in this restaurant, but the food is all subcontintental soul: spicy curries, Nepalese momos, chicken chili, goat and lots of vegetarian options. A number of American dishes are on the menu, too. 6121 S. Highland Dr., 801-930-9855. EGM – N

DRINK ITALIAN A classic Negroni is the perfect starter for a leisurely meal at this Salt Lake classic.

Tandoor Indian Grill Delicious salmon

tandoori, sizzling on a plate with onions and peppers like fajitas, is mysteriously not overcooked. Friendly service. 733 E. 3300 South, SLC, 801-486-4542. EGL – M

ITALIAN & PIZZA

Arella’s Chic pizza in Bountiful.

Arella’s pies appeal to pizza purists, traditionalists and adventurers, with wood-fired crusts and toppings that range from pear to jalapeño. 535 W. 400 North, Bountiful, 801-294-8800. EGL

Café Trio Pizzas from the wood-fired

brick oven are wonderful. One of the city’s premier and perennial lunch spots; in Cottonwood, the brunch is especially popular. Be sure to check out the new big flavor small plates menu. 680 S. 900 East, SLC, 801-533-TRIO; 6405 S. 3000 East, Cottonwood, 801-944-8476. EGM

Caffé Molise The menu is limited, but excellent. Our penne al caprino tasted as if it had been tossed on the way to our table. The spacious patio is a warm weather delight and the wine list rocks. Order the custom house wine. 55 W. 100 South, SLC, 801-364-8833. EGM

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Caffé Molise BTG A sibling of Caffe

Nuch’s Pizzeria A New York–sized

Cannella’s Downtown’s essential Italian-American comfort food spot, with takeout pizza shop Amore, next door. 204 E. 500 South, SLC, 801-355-8518 EGL – M

Per Noi A little chef-owned, red sauce Italian spot catering to its neighborhood. Expect casual, your-hands-on service, hope they have enough glasses to accommodate the wine you bring, and order the spinach ravioli. 1588 E. Stratford Ave., SLC, 801-486-3333. GL

Molise, BTG is really a wine bar. Because the food comes from Caffe Molise’s kitchen, we’re listing it here. The draw, though, is the selection of more than 50 wines by the glass (hence the name). Beer, cocktails and specialty spirits also available. 67 W. 100 South, SLC, 801-359-2814. EGM

Caputo’s Market and Deli A great selection of olive oils, imported pastas, salamis and house-aged cheeses, including one of the largest selections of fine chocolate in the country. The deli menu doesn’t reflect the market, but is a reliable source for meatball sandwiches and such. 314 W. 300 South, SLC, 801-531-8669; 1516 S. 1500 East, SLC, 801-486-6615. EGL Cucina Toscana This longtime

favorite turns out sophisticated Italian classics like veal scaloppine, carbonara and a risotto of the day in a chic setting. A tiny cup of complimentary hot chocolate ends the meal. 282 S. 300 West., SLC, 801-328-3463

Este Pizza Try the “pink” pizza,

topped with ricotta and marinara. Vegan cheese is available, and there’s microbrew on tap. 2148 S. 900 East, SLC, 801-485-3699; 156 E. 200 South, SLC, 801-363-2366. EGL

Fireside on Regent Chef Michael

Richey put his money where your mouth is and invested in a state of the art Valoriani pizza oven, but the menu doesn’t stop at the stupendous pies. Inventive pastas, salads and other dishes come and go on the menu at this cool little place behind the Eccles Theater. Don’t miss it. 126 S. Regent St., 801-359-4011

Granato’s Professionals pack the store at lunch for sandwiches, bread, pasta and sauces. 1391 S. 300 West, SLC, 801-486-5643; 4040 S. 2700 East, SLC, 801-277-7700; 1632 S. Redwood Rd., SLC, 801-433-0940. GL Mia Sicilia A family-run restaurant

with a huge number of fans who love the food’s hearty and approachable style, friendly service and touches of show biz— famous for its pasta carbonara, prepared in a wheel of Parmesan. 4536 Highland Dr., Millcreek, 801-274-0223. GEL – M

eatery (meaning tiny) offers big flavor via specialty pastas and wonderful bubbly crusted pizzas. Ricotta is made in house. 2819 S. 2300 East, SLC, 801-484-0448. EGL

The Pie Pizzeria College

students can live, think and even thrive on a diet of pizza, beer and soft drinks, and The Pie is the quintessential college pizzeria. (There are other locations.) 1320 E. 200 South, SLC, 801-582-0193. EL

Pizzeria Limone The signature pie at

this new local chain features thinly sliced lemons, which are a terrific addition. Service is cafeteria-style, meaning fast, and the pizza, salads and gelato are remarkably good. 613 E. 400 South; 1380 E. Fort Union Blvd., SLC, 801-733-9305. EGL

Roma Ristorante Don’t be deterred by the strip mall exterior. Inside, you’ll find dishes like prosciutto-wrapped pork tenderloin and chocolate cake with pomegranate syrup.5468 S. 900 East, SLC, 801-268-1017. EGM Salt Lake Pizza & Pasta And sand-

wiches and burgers and steak and fish… The menu here has expanded far beyond its name. 1061 E. 2100 South, SLC, 801484-1804. EGL – M

Sea Salt The food ranges from ethere-

ally (baby cucumbers with chili flakes and lemon) to earthily (the special ricotta dumplings) scrumptious. Pappardelle with duck ragu and spaghetti with bottarga (Sardinian mullet roe) show pure Italian soul, and while we have lots of good pizza in Utah, Sea Salt’s ranks with the best. 1700 E. 1300 South, 801-340-1480. EGN

Settebello Pizzeria Every Neapolitan-

style pie here is hand-shaped by a pizza artisan and baked in a wood-fired oven. And they make great gelato right next door. 260 S. 200 West, SLC, 801-322-3556. GEL –M

Siragusa Another strip mall momand-pop find, the two dishes to look out for are sweet potato gnocchi and osso buco made with pork. 4115 Redwood Rd., SLC, 801-268-1520. GEL – M

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NOW SERVING BRUNCH LUNCH AND DINNER A thoughtfully curated dining experience driven by the seasons and our community. Our menu highlights local and regional ingredients sourced at the height of freshness.

418 E 200 S, SLC • 801.539.9999 • hslrestaurant.com

Fresh, sophisticated Thai & Chinese cuisine in a stylish, contemporary setting. Full service bar with specialty cocktails. Private dining & banquet room. Take-out orders welcome/delivery available. Free valet parking on Friday and Saturday nights. Open Monday-Saturday for lunch; Monday -Sunday for dinner. Patio Dining.

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200 S. 163 West (south of Salt Palace), SLC • (801) 350-0888 • jwongs.com

J&G Grill offers a tantalizing selection of chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s greatest recipes including refreshing salads, fine locally-raised meats, and the freshest seafood flown in from both coasts. Come enjoy Seasonal Tasting Menus and favorites like Maine Lobster, RR Ranch Beef Tenderloin, Black Truffle Pizza and our famous Mussels Mariniere. Outdoor dining slope-side, intriguing house-made cocktails and the largest wine collection in Utah. Easy access via the St. Regis Funicular! Breakfast, lunch, dinner and private events.

2017 WINNER

4 The St. Regis Deer Valley 2300 Deer Valley Dr. East, Park City • (435) 940-5760 • jggrillparkcity.com

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Stanza Main Course Management,

the group that brought us Current and Undercurrent, has transformed the former Faustina into an equally cavernous Italianesque restaurant. Beverage manager Jim Santangelo has laid in lots of Italian wines and amari. Va tutto bene! 464 E. 300 South, SLC, 801-746-4441. EGLLL – MLL G

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joint has blossomed into a full-scale Italian restaurant with chef Justin Shifflet in the kitchen making authentic sauces and fresh pasta. An appealing upstairs deck and a full craft bar complete the successful transformation. Oh yeah, they still serve pizza. 249 E. 400 South, SLC, 801-364-1368. EGL – M

Tuscany This restaurant’s faux-Tuscan kitsch is mellowing into retro charm, though the glass chandelier is a bit nervewracking. The double-cut pork chop is classic, and so is the chocolate cake. 2832 E. 6200 South, 801-274-0448. EGN Valter’s Osteria Valter Nassi’s res-

Veneto Ristorante This small place, owned by Marco and Amy Stevanoni, strives to focus on one of the many regional cuisines we lump under the word “Italian.” Hence the name and forget what you think you know about Italian food except the word “delizioso.” 370 E. 900 South, SLC, 801-359-0708. EGN

Always save room for dessert at Takashi. Trust me.

Kobe Japanese Restaurant This

is Mike’s place—Mike Fukumitsu, once at Kyoto, is the personality behind the sushi bar and the driving spirit in the restaurant. Perfectly fresh fish keeps a horde of regulars returning. 3947 Wasatch Blvd., SLC, 802-277-2928. EM

Kyoto The service is friendly, the sushi is fresh, the tempura is amazingly light, and the prices are reasonable. Servings are occidentally large, and service is impeccable. 1080 E. 1300 South, SLC, 801-487-3525. EM Shogun Relax in your own private

room while you enjoy finely presented teriyaki, tempura, sukiyaki or something grilled by a chef before your eyes. 321 S. Main St., SLC, 801-364-7142. GM

Simply Sushi Bargain sushi. All-

you-can-eat sushi, if you agree to a few simple rules: Eat all your rice. No takehome. Eat it all or pay the price. 180 W. 400 South, SLC, 801-746-4445. GEL – M

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Café Med Get the mezzes platter for

some of the best falafel in town. Entrees range from pita sandwiches to gargantuan dinner platters of braised shortribs, roast chicken and pasta. 420 E. 3300 South, SLC, 801-493-0100. EGM

Layla Layla relies on family recipes.

The resulting standards, like hummus and kebabs, are great, but explore some of the more unusual dishes, too. 4751 S. Holladay Blvd., Holladay, 801272-9111. EGM – N

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hallmark of Middle Eastern food and a great range of dishes, Mazza has been a go-to for fine Lebanese food in SLC before there was much fine food at all. 912 E. 900 South, SLC, 801-521-4572; 1515 S. 1500 East, SLC, 801-484-9259. EGM – N ININ

Manoli’s Manoli and Katrina

2A 017D Katsanevas have created a

WAR fresh modern approach to Greek food. Stylish small plates full of Greek flavors include Butternut-squashfilled tyropita, smoked feta in piquillo peppers and a stellar roast chicken. 402 E. 900 South, SLC, 801-532-3760. EGML

the freshest fish and serving it in politely eye-popping style. Check the chalkboard for specials like Thai mackerel, fatty tuna or spot prawns, and expect some of the best sushi in the city. 18 W. Market St., SLC, 801-519-9595. EGN

Olive Bistro This downtown cafe offers light salads and panini, some tapas, a list of wines and beers. 57 W. Main St., SLC, 801-364-1401. EGM

Ahh Sushi!/O’shucks The menu fea-

Tosh’s Ramen Chef Tosh Sekikawa,

Padeli’s One of Salt Lake’s original

Ichiban Sushi Sushi with a twist—like

Tsunami Besides sushi, the menu offers crispy-light tempura and numerous house cocktails and sake. 2223 S. Highland Drive, SLC, 801-467-5545; 7628 S. Union Park Ave., Sandy, 801676-6466. EGM

JAPANESE

SWEET JAPANESE

Koko Kitchen This small, family-run restaurant is a genuine, low-key noodle shop. The ramen is outstanding. 702 S. 300 East, SLC, 801-364-4888. GL

greatest hits like gyros and skordalia to Cretan dishes like the chicken braised with okra, but the grilled Greek octopus is what keeps us coming back for more. 224 S. 1300 East, SLC, 801-581-0888. EGM – N

taurant overflows with his effervescent personality. The dining room is set up so Valter can be everywhere at once. New delights and old favorites include a number of tableside dishes. 173 W. Broadway, SLC, 801-521-4563. EGN

and thoughtfully served. Best just to trust your server and taste it all. 67 W. 100 South, SLC, 801-595-8888. GEM

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tures classic sushi, plus trendy combos. Try the Asian “tapas.” Then there’s the beer bar side of things, which accounts for the peanuts. 22 E. 100 South, SLC, 801-596-8600. EM

the spicy Funky Charlie Roll, tuna and wasabi filled, then fried. 336 S. 400 East, SLC, 801-532-7522. EM

Ikigai Johnny Kwon changed his mind

and now Naked Fish is Ikigai, a whole new Japanese fusion cuisine from the head, hands and palate of Executive Chef David Hoppes, lately from Saison in San Francisco. Make no mistake—this is adventurous food, but it’s exquisite

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formerly of Naked Fish, is our own ramen ranger. His long-simmered noodleladen broths have a deservedly devoted following—meaning, go early for lunch. 1465 State St., SLC, 801-466-7000. GL

MEDITERRANEAN

Aristo’s The best of local Greek eateries is also one FA M E of the city’s best restaurants, period. Fare ranges from Greek

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Greek restaurants, Greek Souvlaki, has opened a contemporary version of itself. Padeli’s also serves the classic street fare, but these excellent souvlaki come in a streamlined space modeled after Chipotle, Zao and other fast-but-not-fast-food stops. The perfect downtown lunch. 30 E. Broadway, SLC, 801-322-1111. GL

Spitz Doner Kebab This California

transplant specializes in what Utahns mostly know by their Greek name “gyros.” But that’s not the only attraction. Besides the food, Spitz has an energetic hipster vibe and a liquor license that make it an after-dark destination. 35 E. Broadway, SLC, 801-364-0286 EGM

139 Welcome to Kimi’s Chop & Oyster House, European influenced fine dining and elegant social atmosphere, now in Commons at Sugarhouse. We promise an intimate and relaxed dining experience that offers something different to local and foreign patrons and ensures you enjoy a memorable food experience every time.

Enjoy our outdoor patio seating with fire pits and cozy blankets! Après Work: Oyster Bar Lounge, Monday - Saturday 4 pm - 9 pm Dinner: Monday - Saturday 5 pm - 9 pm Brunch: Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 2 pm

2155 S Highland Dr, SLC • (801) 946-2079 • kimishouse.com

CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE Located at the base of Little Cottonwood Canyon on 20 acres, La Caille offers an unmatched experience & atmosphere. Explore the grounds, host an unforgettable event, or enjoy dining at it’s finest. Fine Dining Seven Days a Week Monday - Saturday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sunday 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday Brunch 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Sunday Brunch 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Elegant Dining & Special Occasions 9565 South Wasatch Boulevard, Sandy • 801-942-1751 • lacaille.com

Classically trained Pastry Chef Romina Rasmussen has been capturing the attention of food lovers near and far since 2003 with her innovative take on the classics, from her beloved Kouing Aman (Utah’s original) French macarons (buttons), and a wide variety of desserts that change monthly. We’re excited to announce housemade gelato and gelato pops in time for summer -- we can’t think of a better way to beat the heat.

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216 East 500 South • (801) 355-2294 • lesmadeleines.com

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2A 017D Mexican food from award-

THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD

Chile Tepin Instantly popular for its

generous servings of not-too-Americanized Mexican food, this place usually ahs a line on Friday nights. Heavy on the protein—the molcajete holds beef, pork and chicken—but cheese enchiladas and margaritas and other staples are good, too. 307 W. 200 South, SLC, 801-883-9255. EGM

Chunga’s These tacos al pastor are the real deal. Carved from a big pineapplemarinated hunk, the meat is folded in delicate masa tortillas with chopped pineapple, onion and cilantro. 180 S. 900 West, SLC, 801-328-4421. GL

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Eklektik Yes, it is. The boutique in front sells handmade jewelry, clothes and home accessories. The walls are covered with whimsical original art. And the food has the soul and Latin American spice of the owners. Pay attention to the sauces and drink some hibiscus tea. 60. E. 800 South, SLC, 801-528-3675. Frida Bistro Frida is one of

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WAR Salt Lake dining, ever. This is not your typical tacos/tamales menu—it represents the apex of still too little-known Mexican cuisine, elegant and sophisticated and as complex as French food. Plus, there’s a nice margarita menu. 545 W. 700 South, SLC, 801-983-6692. EGM

Lone Star Taqueria Lone Star serves a burrito that’s a meal in itself, whether you choose basic bean and cheese or a special. 2265 E. Fort Union Blvd., SLC, 801-944-2300. GL

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Salt, which still has mysteriously few good Mexican restaurants. Mole is what you want. 736 W. North Temple, SLC, 801-322-1489; 866 W. South Temple, SLC, 801-214-6050. EGL – M

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Taco Taco A tiny, charming little taqueria, perfect for pick-up and sunny days. Owned by neighboring Cannella’s. 208 E. 500 South, SLC, 801-355-8518. EGL Taqueria 27 Salt Lake needs more

Mexican food, and Todd Gardiner is here to provide it. Artisan tacos (try the duck confit), inventive guacamole and lots of tequila in a spare urban setting. 1615. S. Foothill Dr., SLC, 385-259-0712; 4670 Holladay Village Plaza (2300 E.), 801-676-9706; 149 E. 200 South, SLC, (801-259-0940). EGM

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Current Fish & Oyster 2A 017 House An all-star team

The Oyster Bar This is one of the best selection of fresh oysters in town: Belon, Olympia, Malpeque and Snow Creek, plus Bluepoints. Crab and shrimp are conscientiously procured. 54 W. Market St., SLC, 801-531-6044; 2985 E. Cottonwood Parkway (6590 South), SLC, 801-942-8870. EGN

SOUTHEAST ASIAN

Chanon Thai Café A meal here is

like a casual dinner at your best Thai friend’s place. Try curried fish cakes and red-curry prawns with coconut milk and pineapple. 278 E. 900 South, SLC, 801-532-1177. L

Indochine Vietnamese cuisine is under-represented in Salt Lake’s Thai-ed up dining scene, so a restaurant that offers more than noodles is welcome. Try broken rice dishes, clay pots and pho. 230 S. 1300 East, 801-582-0896. EGM

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You may have heard that this venerable Mexican restaurant has new owners (who also own Dodo and Porcupine Pub) but don’t worry: The train is still running.

WAR winning chef Matthew Lake whose New York Rosa Mexicano was “the gold standard.” More upscale than a taco joint, but nowhere near white tablecloth, this bright, inviting cafe offers tableside guacamole. The rest of the menu, from margaritas to mole, is just as fresh and immediate. 268 State St., SLC, 801-779-4747. EGM

Rio Grande Café As bustling now as it was when it was still a train station, this is a pre-Jazz favorite and great for kids, too. Dishes overflow the plate and fill the belly. 270 S. Rio Grande St., SLC, 801-364-3302. EGL

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drawn from the resources of owners Mikel Trapp (Fresco, Trio) and Joel LaSalle (Faustina, Oasis) made this cool downtown restaurant an instant hit. Excellent and inventive seafood dishes and cocktails by Jimmy Santangelo and Amy Eldredge in a rehabbed downtown space—it all adds up to success. 279 E. 300 South, SLC, 801-326-3474. EGM - N

Harbor Seafood & Steak Co. A much-needed breath of sea air refreshes this restaurant, which updates their frequently according to the availability of wild fish. A snappy interior, a creative cocktail menu and a vinecovered patio make for a hospitable atmosphere. 2302 Parleys Way, SLC, 801-466-9827. EGM - N Kimi’s Chop & Oyster House Kimi

Eklund and Chef Matt Anderson are bringing a touch of glam to Sugar House with their high-style, multi-purpose restaurant: It’s an oyster bar, it’s a steakhouse, it’s a lounge. However you use it, Kimi’s makes for a fun change from the surrounding pizza and beerscapes, with dramatic lighting, purple velvet and live music. 2155 S. Highland Dr., SLC, 801946-2079. EGLLL

Market Street Grill SLC’s fave fish

restaurants: Fish is flown in daily and the breakfast is an institution. 48 W. Market Street, SLC, 801-322-4668; 2985 E. 6580 South, SLC, 801-942-8860; 10702 River Front Pkwy., South Jordan, 801-302-2262. EGM

Mi La-cai Noodle House Mi La-cai’s noodles rise above the rest, and their pho is fantastic—each bowl a work of art. The beautiful setting is a pleasure. It’s even a pleasure to get the bill. 961 S. State St., SLC, 801-322-3590. GL

My Thai My Thai is an unpretentious mom-and-pop operation—she’s mainly in the kitchen, and he mainly waits tables, but in a lull, she darts out from her stove to ask diners if they like the food. Yes, we do. 1425 S. 300 West, SLC, 801-505-4999. GL Oh Mai Fast, friendly and hugely flavorful—that sums up this little banh mi shop that’s taken SLC by storm. Pho is also good and so are full plates, but the banh mi are heaven. 3425 State St., SLC, 801-467-6882. EL Pawit’s Royale Thai Cuisine Curries are fragrant with coconut milk, and ginger duck is lip-smacking good. The dining room conveys warmth via tasteful décor using Thai silks and traditional art. 1968 E. Murray-Holladay Rd., SLC, 801-277-3658. ELL Pleiku This stylish downtown spot serves a selection of Vietnamese dishes made from family recipes and served tapas-style. Note the pho, which is brewed for 36 hours and served in a full-bowl meal or a preprandial cup. 264 Main St., SLC, 801-359-4544. EGM Sapa Sushi Bar & Asian Grill

Charming Vietnamese stilt houses surround the courtyard. Sapa’s menu ranges

141 Enjoy premium wines “on tap”, Kumamoto oysters grown exclusively for Market Street, seasonal Bruce’s Beach House Oysters from Washington and fresh, wild salmon, straight from the icy waters of Alaska along with many other delicious seafood and non-seafood menu items. Outstanding cocktails and wine selections featuring local brewers and distillers. LUNCH: Mon-Fri 11:30 – 2:00, Sat: 11:30 – 3:00 DINNER: Mon-Thu 5:00 – 9:00, Fri 5:00 – 9:30, Sat 4:00 – 9:30, Sunday 4:00 – 9:00 DOWNTOWN: 48 West Market Street (340 S) • Salt Lake City • 801.322.4668 COTTONWOOD: 2985 East Cottonwood Parkway • Salt Lake City • 801.942.8860 SOUTH JORDAN: 10702 South River Front Pkwy (700 W) • South Jordan • 801.302.2262 marketstreetgrill.com

Mazza Middle Eastern Cuisine has been an institution in Salt Lake City for more than a decade. Mazza’s menu features your old favorites along side new dishes and seasonal specialties. Mazza takes pride in authentic dishes made from scratch, with the highest quality ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible. Enjoy lunch and dinner, Monday through Saturday, at either of our neighborhood locations, 9th and 9th or 15th and 15th.

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912 E. 900 S. • (801) 521-4572 • mazzacafe.com 1515 S. 1500 E. • (801) 484-9259

NEW LOCATION IN THE CENTRAL 9TH MARKET Serving weekend brunch, lunch and dinner. Catering and private dining room available. “Like” us on Facebook for exclusive offers and updates on Food & Wine Events.

165 W 900 S, SLC • (801) 485-2055 • meditrinaslc.com

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from Thai curries to fusion and hot pots, but the sushi is the best bet. 722 S. State St., SLC, 801-363-7272. EGM

Sawadee Thai The menu goes far

outside the usual pad thai and curry. Thai food’s appeal lies in the subtleties of difference achieved with a limited list of ingredients. 754 E. South Temple, SLC, 801-328-8424. EGM

Skewered Thai A serene setting for some of the best Thai in town—perfectly balanced curries, pristine spring rolls, intoxicating drunk noodles and a wellcurated wine list. 575 S. 700 East, SLC, 801-364-1144. EGL – M SOMI Vietnamese Bistro But

there’s also Chinese food and a cocktail menu at this stylish Sugarhouse restaurant. Crispy branzino, pork belly sliders on bai and braised oxtail are some of the highlights to the menu, which also includes the standard spring rolls and pho. 1215 E. Wilmington, SLC, 385-322-1158. EGN

Thai Garden Paprika-infused pad

thai, deep-fried duck and fragrant gang gra ree are all excellent choices—but there are 50-plus items on the menu. Be tempted by batter-fried bananas with coconut ice cream. 4410 S. 900 East, SLC, 801-266-7899. EGM

Thai Lotus Curries and noodle dishes hit a precise procession on the palate—sweet, then sour, savory and hot—plus there are dishes you’ve never tried before and should: bacon and collard greens, red curry with duck, salmon with chili and coconut sauce. 212 E. 500 South, SLC, 801-328-4401. EGL – M Thai Siam This restaurant is diminu-

MORE VEGAN See p. 114 for info about Ian Brandt’s new vegan pizza place, Vertical Pizza.

tive, but the flavors are fresh, big and bold. Never expensive, this place is even more of a bargain during lunchtime, when adventurous customers enjoy the $6.95 combination plates, a triple Thai tasting that’s one of the best deals in town. 1435 S. State St., SLC, 801-474-3322. GL

Zao Asian Cafe It’s hard to categorize this pan-Asian semi-fast food concept. It draws from Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese traditions, all combined with the American need for speed. Just file it under fast, fresh, flavorful food. 639 E. 400 South, SLC, 801-595-1234. GL

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Tasty Thai Tasty is a family-run spot, absolutely plain, in and out, but spotless and friendly, and the food is fresh and plentiful. And it’s so close to a walk in the park. 1302 S. 500 East, SLC, 801467-4070. GL

PARK CITY & THE WASATCH BACK

STEAK

Apex Enjoy fine dining at the top of the

Christopher’s The menu is straightforward chilled shellfish and rare steaks, with a few seafood and poultry entrees thrown in for the non-beefeaters. 134 W. Pierpont Ave., SLC, 801-519-8515. EGN Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse This local branch of a national chain has a famously impressive wine list. With more than 100 available by the glass, it has selections that pair well with anything you order. 20 S. 400 West, The Gateway, SLC, 801-355-3704. EGO Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse This

Ugly Betty building has inner beauty. Stick with classics like crab cocktail, order the wedge, and ask for your butter-sizzled steak no more than medium, please. Eat dessert, then linger in the cool bar. 275 S. West Temple, SLC, 801-363-2000. EGN

Spencer’s The quality of the meat

and the accuracy of the cooking are what make it great. Beef is aged on the bone, and many cuts are served on the bone—a luxurious change from the usual cuts. 255 S. West Temple, SLC, 801-238-4748. EGN

AMERICAN FINE DINING

world. Apex at Montage exudes luxury in the most understated and comfortable way. No need to tux up to experience pampered service; the classy lack of pretension extends to the menu—no unpronounceables, nothing scary or even too daring—just top-of-the-line everything. Quality speaks for itself. 9100 Marsac Ave., Park City, 435-604-1300. EGN

350 Main Now being run by Cortney Johanson who has worked at the restaurant for 20 years, this mainstay cafe on Main Street is seeing another high point. With Chef Matthew Safranek in the kitchen, the menu is a balanced mix of old favorites and soon-to-be favorites like Five Spice Venision Loin in Pho. Amazing. 350 Main St., Park City, 435649-3140. EGN The Farm Restaurant Food is at the

forefront of the newly named Park City Mountain Resort, and the Farm is the flagship featuring sustainably raised and produced food. Resort Village, Sundial Building, North of the Cabriolet. 435-615-4828. EGO

Firewood Chef John Murcko’s new

Abou-Ismail’s Rawtopia is a destination for those seeking clean, healthy food in Salt Lake. Faves include the Nutburger (named as one of SLmag’s 75 best), the falafel bowl and the amazingly indulgent desserts—like chocolate caramel pie and berry cheesecake. 2148 Highland Dr., SLC, 801-486-0332. L

place on Main Street is all about cooking with fire—his massive Inferno kitchen grill by Grillworks runs on oak, cherry and applewood, depending on what’s cooking. But that doesn’t mean flavors here are all about wood and char, each dish is layered and nuanced, with influences from all over the world. Definitely a new star on Main Street. 306 Main Street, Park City, 435-252-9900. EGN

Sage’s Café Vegan and organic food,

Glitretind The service is polished, and

Vertical Diner Chef Ian Brandt, of

Goldener Hirsch A jazzed up Alpine

VEGETARIAN

Omar’s Rawtopia Owner Omar

emphasizing fresh vegetables, herbs and soy. Macadamia-creamed carrot butter crostini is a tempting starter; follow with a wok dish with cashewcoconut curry. 900 S. 234 West, SLC, 801-322-3790. EL – M

Sage’s Café and Cali’s Grocery, owns Vertical Diner’s animal-free menu of burgers, sandwiches and breakfasts. Plus organic wines and coffees. 2290 S. West Temple, SLC, 801-484-8378. EGL

the menu is as fun or as refined or as inventive as Chef Zane Holmquist’s mood. The appeal resonates with the jet set and local diners. The wine list is exceptional. But so is the burger. 7700 Stein Way, Deer Valley, 435-645-6455. EGO theme—elk carpaccio with pickled shallots, foie gras with cherry-prune compote and wiener schnitzel with caraway-spiked carrot strings. 7570 Royal St. East, Park City, 435-649-7770. EGO

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A Salt Lake City icon that set the stage for fine dining in Utah and has been providing delicious food and outstanding hospitality in a warm, inviting atmosphere for decades of diners. The New Yorker changed the way we dine in Utah – Salt Lake magazine, June 2017 Executive Chef, Will Pliler, continually delivers fresh, innovative food concepts to delight our guests. Have dinner, relax, and take our shuttle to Abravanel Hall, Capitol Theatre and Eccles Theatre events. Reservations recommended. Closed Sunday

60 West Market Street (340 S) • Salt Lake City • 801.363.0166 newyorkerslc.com

Primo Restaurant For over 20 years, Primo Restaurant has been serving the best Italian food in Salt Lake City with unique and authentic cuisine and exceptional service. Now in our new home for the last three years, we have a lot more to offer to our valued customers. In addition to great food and service, we have the capability of doing big events like weddings and business meetings for up to 200 people with free parking. We also have a beautiful patio and many private rooms for all you need in one place.

4699 S. Highland Dr., Holladay • (801) 947-0025 • primoslc.com

AN AMERICAN CRAFT KITCHEN At Provisions we believe in the value of carefully executed, ingredient driven small batch cookery, produced in partnership with responsible farming and animal husbandry. We love to cook, it’s our passion and we respect the ingredients by keeping it simple, preparing it the best way we know how. We work closely with a community of passionate producers, importers and makers to ensure a memorable experience. We cook and eat with the seasons as it’s better for the environment and for our health. The bounty of nature guides our menus and gives us inspiration. We change the menu often and never compromise, we use the best when it’s at its best, to achieve peak flavor in peak season. Open for dinner Tuesday thru Sunday from 5 -10pm. Sunday Brunch from 10:30-2:00pm.

2017 WINNER

3364 South 2300 East, SLC • (801) 410-4046 • slcprovisions.com

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2A 017D Vongerichten lends his name to

WAR this restaurant at the St. Regis. The food is terrific, the wine cellar’s inventory is deep, and it’s not as expensive as the view from the patio leads you to expect. 2300 Deer Valley Drive East, Park City, 435-940-5760. EGO

Mariposa at Deer Valley (Open seasonally) Try the tasting menu for an overview of the kitchen’s talent. It’s white tablecloth, but nothing is formal. 7600 Royal St., Park City, 435-645-6715. EGO Mustang A duck chile relleno arrives

in a maelstrom of queso and ranchero sauce. Braised lamb shank and lobster with cheese enchiladas share the menu with seasonal entrees. 890 Main St., Park City, 435-658-3975. EGO

Royal Street Café (Open seasonally)

Don’t miss the lobster chowder, but note the novelties, too. In a new take on the classic lettuce wedge salad, Royal Street’s version adds baby beets, glazed walnuts and pear tomatoes. 7600 Royal Street, Silver Lake Village, Deer Valley Resort, Park City, 435-645-6724. EGM

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Snake Creek Grill The setting is straight outta Dodge City; the menu is an all-American blend of regional cooking styles. Corn bisque with grilled shrimp is a creamy golden wonder. Yes, black-bottom banana cream pie is still on the menu. 650 W. 100 South, Heber, 435-654-2133. EGM – N Tupelo Chef Matt Harris

2A 017D brings a touch of the South

DEVILED DELUXE Deviled eggs have made a comeback—they’re on every wannabe bar menu in town. Check the luxe devilment at Tupelo, made with crème fraiche and country ham.

WAR and lot of excitement to Main Street. This is a far cry from greens and grits but the dishes that come out of his kitchen show a passion for full flavor and a rootsy approach to fine dining that signifies Southern style. A much needed shot of excitement for Main Street. 508 Main St., Park City, 435-615-7700. EG N

Viking Yurt (Open seasonally) Arrive by sleigh and settle in for a luxurious five-course meal. Reservations and punctuality a must. Park City Mountain Resort, 435-615-9878. EGO

AMERICAN CASUAL

Blind Dog Grill The kitchen offers imaginative selections even though the dark wood and cozy ambience look like an old gentlemen’s club. Don’t miss the Dreamloaf, served with Yukon gold mashed potatoes. 1251 Kearns Blvd., Park City, 435-655-0800. EGM – N

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The Blue Boar Inn The restaurant is reminiscent of the Alps, but serves fine American cuisine. Don’t miss the awardwinning brunch. 1235 Warm Springs Rd., Midway, 435-654-1400. EGN Eating Establishment Claiming to

be the oldest, this restaurant is one of Park City’s most versatile. On weekend mornings, locals line up for breakfasts. 317 Main St., Park City, 435-649-8284. M

Fletcher’s on Main Street A fresh

Sammy’s in our world? Try the bacongrilled shrimp or a chicken bowl with your brew. 1890 Bonanza Dr., Park City, 435-214-7570. EGL – M

Silver Star Cafe Comfort food with

an upscale sensibility and original touches, like shrimp and grits with chipotle or Niman Ranch pork cutlets with spaetzle. Morning meals are also tops—try the breakfast pizza!—and the location is spectacular. 1825 Three Kings Dr., Park City, 435-655-3456. EGM

idea on Main Street, Fletcher’s has a casual approach designed to suit any appetite, almost any time. Talented Chef Scott Boborek’s carefully sourced dishes range from burgers to Beef Wellington— with lobster mac and Utah trout. 562 Main St., Park City, 435-649-1111. EGN

The décor is formal, the fare is hearty but refined—salmon in a morel cream, or pearl onion fritters dusted with coarse salt. 700 N. Homestead Dr., Midway, 888-327-7220. EGN

Gateway Grille Folks love the breakfasts, but you’re missing out if you don’t try the pork chop. Roasted until pale pink, its rich pigginess is set off by a port and apple sauce. 215 S. Main St., Kamas, 435-783-2867. EGL – M

Spin Café Housemade gelato is the big star at this family-owned café, but the food is worth your time. Try the pulled pork, the salmon BLT or the sirloin. 220 N. Main St., Heber City, 435-654-0251. EGL – M

Handle Chef-owner Briar Handly made

The Brass Tag In the Lodges at Deer Valley, the focal point here is a wood oven which turns out everything from pizza to fish and chops, all of the superior quality one expects from Deer Valley. 2900 Deer Valley Drive East, Park City, 435-615-2410. EGM

his name at Talisker on Main. In his own place he offers a pared back menu, mostly of small plates, with the emphasis on excellent sourcing—trout sausage and Beltex Meats prosciutto, for example. There are also full-meal plates, including the chef’s famous fried chicken. 136 Heber Ave., Park City, 435-602-1155. EGN

High West Distillery Order a flight

of whiskey and taste the difference aging makes, but be sure to order plenty of food to see how magically the whiskey matches the fare. The chef takes the amber current theme throughout the food. 703 Park Ave., Park City, 435-649-8300. EGML

Jupiter Bowl Upscale for a bowling

Simon’s Grill at the Homestead

Zermatt Resort The charming, Swissthemed resort is big on buffets—seafood, Italian and brunch. 784 W. Resort Dr., Midway, 866-643-2015. EGM – N

BAKERIES & CAFÉS

Park City Coffee Roasters The

town’s fave house-roasted coffee and housemade pastries make this one of the best energy stops in town. 1680 W. Ute Blvd., Park City, 435-647-9097. GL

alley, but still with something for everyone in the family to love. Besides pins, there are video games and The Lift Grill & Lounge. In Newpark. 1090 Center Dr., Park City, 435- 658-2695. EGM

Peace, Love and Little Donuts

Road Island Diner An authentic 1930s diner refitted to serve 21st-century customers. The menu features oldfashioned favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 981 W. Weber Canyon Rd., Oakley, 435-783-3466. GL

Wasatch Bagel Café Not just bagels,

Sammy’s Bistro Down-to-earth

Park City’s most popular noshing spots— especially on Taco Tuesdays. The bakery behind turns out desserts and pastries

food in a comfortable setting. Sounds simple, but if so, why aren’t there more

Doughnuts all day long at this Park City outpost of an East Coast favorite. And you can choose your own toppings. 738 Main St., Park City, 435-731-8383. GL

but bagels as buns, enfolding a sustaining layering of sandwich fillings like egg and bacon. 1300 Snow Creek Dr., Park City, 435-645-7778. GL

Windy Ridge Bakery & Café One of

145 With its trendy, urban vibe, live music and historic setting in Park City’s renovated Masonic Hall, Riverhorse On Main treats its guests to an inventive array of upscale, eclectic American cuisine and uncomplicated, seasonal dishes, all crafted by award-winning executive chef Seth Adams.

540 Main Street • (435) 649-3536 • riverhorseparkcity.com

America’s First Brazilian Steakhouse Est. 1995. Rodizio Grill features a parade of three-foot grilled meat skewers, perfectly seasoned and carved tableside by Brazilian Gauchos. Unlimited Brazilian sides, gourmet salads and traditional homemade desserts make for an unforgettable dining experience! Our brand-new Meeting and Celebration Center is perfect for your corporate or social event!

In Historic Trolley Square, 700 East 600 South, SLC • (801) 220-0500 • rodizio.com

Located mid-mountain at Silver Lake Lodge, Royal Street Café offers creative American and international casual cuisine with scenic deck dining and is open daily for lunch, June 16 through Labor Day, September 4, 2017, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Menu options include creative appetizers and salads, panini sandwiches, Deer Valley Turkey Chili, specialty burgers and entrées. Children’s and take-out menus are available as well as fine wine, beer and refreshing seasonal cocktails. Reservations are recommended. 7600 Royal Street, Park City • (435) 645-6724 • deervalley.com/royalstreet

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for Bill White’s restaurants as well as take-home entrees. 1250 Iron Horse Dr., Park City, 435-647-0880. EGL – M

BAR GRUB & BREWPUBS

Burgers & Bourbon Housed in the

luxurious Montage, this casual restaurant presents the most deluxe versions of America’s favorite foods. The burgers are stupendous, there’s a great list of bourbons to back them, and the milkshakes are majorly good. 9100 Marsac Avenue, Park City, 435-604-1300. EGN

Red Rock Junction The house-

brewed beers—honey wheat, amber ale or oatmeal stout, to name a few—complement a menu of burgers, brick-oven pizzas and rotisserie chicken. 1640 W. Redstone Center Dr., Ste. 105, Park City, 435-575-0295. EGM

TWICE THE SPICE Tarahumara, one of the best Mexican places in the state, has opened a restaurant in Park City proper: 1300 Snow Creek Drive, 435-645-6005.

Squatters Roadhouse Everyone loves the bourbon burger, and Utah Brewers Co-op brews are available by the bottle and on the state-of-the-art tap system. Open for breakfast daily. 1900 Park Ave., Park City, 435-649-9868. EGM Wasatch Brewpub This was the

first brewpub in Utah, and it serves handcrafted beer and family-friendly fare without a hefty price tag. Everyone loves Polygamy Porter, and the weekend brunch is great, too. 240 Main St., Park City, 435-649-0900. EGL – M

CONTINENTAL & EUROPEAN

Adolph’s Park City locals believe the steak sandwich is the best in town. You’ll also find classics like wiener schnitzel, rack of lamb and Steak Diane. 1500 Kearns Blvd., Park City, 435-649-7177. EGO Bistro 412 The coziness and the low

wine markups make you want to sit and sip. Mainstays here are classic French favorites like beef bourguignon. 412 Main St., Park City, 435-649-8211. EGM

Café Terigo This charming café is the spot for a leisurely meal. Chicken and bacon tossed with mixed greens and grilled veggies on focaccia are cafégoers’ favorites. 424 Main St., Park City, 435-645-9555. EGM

ITALIAN & PIZZA

Fuego Off the beaten Main Street

track, this pizzeria is a family-friendly solution to a ski-hungry evening. Pastas, paninis and wood-fired pizzas are edgy, but they’re good. 2001 Sidewinder Dr., Park City, 435- 645-8646. EGM

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Vinto The only location of this chic

pizzeria, Vinto has a great patio, as well as personal pizzas (try the Tuttabello), a nice wine list and a rotating selection of excellent gelato. A great PC deal. Don’t overlook the pasta specials. 900 Main St, Park City, 435-615-9990. EGM

Ghidotti’s Ghidotti’s evokes Little Italy more than Italy, and the food follows suit—think spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna and rigatoni Bolognese. Try the chicken soup. 6030 N. Market St., Park City, 435-658-0669. EGM – N Grappa Dishes like osso buco and

grape salad with gorgonzola, roasted walnuts and Champagne vinaigrette are sensational, and the wine list features hard-to-find Italian wines as well as flights, including sparkling. 151 Main St., Park City, 435-645-0636. EO

JAPANESE/PAN-ASIAN

Sushi Blue Find the yin and yang of

Asian-American flavors in Bill White’s sushi, excellent Korean tacos, crab sliders and other Amer-Asian food fusions, including the best hot dog in the state, topped with bacon and house-made kimchi. 1571 W. Redstone Center Dr. Ste. 140, Park City, 435-575-4272. EGM – N

Momo Haiku Mountain Asian fusion

featuring all the current hot dishes—ramen, banh mi, steamed buns—at reasonable prices. And the inside is way cool. 1890 Bonanza Dr., Park City, 435-121-6942

Wahso Restaurateur Bill White is known for his eye-popping eateries. Wahso is his crown jewel, done up with lanterns and silks like a 1930s noir set. Don’t miss the jasmine tea-smoked duck. 577 Main St., Park City, 435-615-0300. EGO

MEXICAN & SOUTHWESTERN

Baja Cantina The T.J. Taxi is a flour

tortilla stuffed with chicken, sour cream, tomatoes, onions, cheddar-jack cheese and guacamole. Park City Resort Center, 1284 Lowell Ave., Park City, 435-6492252. EGM

Billy Blanco’s Motor City Mexican.

The subtitle is “burger and taco garage,” but garage is the notable word. This is a theme restaurant with lots of cars and motorcycles on display, oil cans to hold the flatware, and a 50-seat bar made out of toolboxes. If you’ve ever dreamed of eating in a garage, you’ll be thrilled. 8208 Gorgoza Pines Rd., Park City, 435575-0846. EGM - N

Chimayo Bill White’s prettiest place, this restaurant is reminiscent of Santa Fe, but the food is pure Park City. Margaritas are good, and the avocado-shrimp appetizer combines guacamole and ceviche flavors in a genius dish. 368 Main St., Park City, 435-649-6222. EGO El Chubasco Regulars storm this

restaurant for south-of-the-border eats. Burritos fly through the kitchen like chiles too hot to handle—proving consistency matters. 1890 Bonanza Dr., Park City, 435-645-9114. EGL – M

Tarahumara Some of the best Mexican food in the state can be found in this family- owned cafe in Midway. Don’t be fooled by the bland exterior; inside you’ll find a full-fledged cantina and an adjoining family restaurant with a soulful salsa bar. 380 E. Main St., Midway, 435-654-34654. EGM – N

MIDDLE EASTERN & GREEK

Reef’s Lamb chops are tender, falafel

is crunchy, and the prices fall between fast food and fine dining. It’s a den of home cooking, if your home is east of the Mediterranean. 710 Main St., Park City, 435-658-0323. EGM

SEAFOOD

Freshie’s Lobster Co. After years

as everyone’s favorite summer food stop at Park Silly Market, Freshie’s has settled into a permanent location selling their shore-to-door lobster rolls all year round. 1897 Prospector Ave., Park City, 435-631-9861.

SOUTHEAST ASIAN

Shabu Cool new digs, friendly ser-

vice and fun food make Shabu one of PC’s most popular spots. Make reservations. A stylish bar with prizewinning mixologists adds to the freestyle feel. 442 Main St., Park City, 435-645-7253. EGM – N

Shabu Shabu House The second

shabu-style eatery in PC is less grand than the first but offers max flavor from quality ingredients. 1612 W. Ute Blvd., Park City, 658-435-5829. EGLL

Taste of Saigon Flavor is the focus here, with the degree of heat in your control. Try the specials such as lemongrass beef and rice noodle soup. 580 Main St., Park City, 435-647-0688. EM

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Ruth had a certain way of doing things. How to run a restaurant. How to treat people. How to prepare the best steak of your life. When people would ask her how she made her food so good, she’d simply say “Just follow the recipe.” Come in tonight and experience how Ruth’s timeless recipe is alive and well to this day.

Salt Lake City • (801) 363-2000 • 275 S West Temple • ruthschrisprime.com Park City • (435) 940-5070 • 2001 Park Ave • ruthschris.com

THE SPUR CELEBRATES 15 YEARS IN BUSINESS WITH A GRAND EXPANSION! We’ve added an outdoor patio and a new Main Street entrance. Come by for breakfast, lunch or dinner, or just stop by for dancing and drinks—we offer wine and beer on tap and, of course, our signature cocktails. We are open and serving food from 10am to 1am. Live music every night! We hosts local, regional, and national music acts with genres ranging from rock, country, celtic, folk, bluegrass, cover bands, blues and singer/songwriters. 352 Main Street, Park City • (435) 615-1618 • thespurbarandgrill.com

BREWING LEGENDARY BEERS FOR OVER 27 YEARS Salt Lake’s original brewpub since 1989 features award-winning fresh brewed beers, eclectic daily specials and traditional pub favorites for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. With an urban garden patio and private event space with spectacular city views, Squatters is the perfect choice for large group reservations, parties and events. Look for us in Park City and at the airport too! Squatters. Good For What Ales You.

DINING AWARDS

Salt Lake City • 147 W. Broadway • (801) 363-2739 Park City • 1900 Park Avenue • (435) 649-9868 Salt Lake International Airport • (801) 575-2002 • squatters.com

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Butcher’s Chop House & Bar The

draws are prime rib, New York strip and pork chops—and the ladies’ night specials in the popular bar downstairs. 751 Main St., Park City, 435-647-0040. EGN

Grub Steak Live country music, fresh

salmon, lamb and chicken, and a mammoth salad bar. Order bread pudding whether you think you want it or not. You will. 2200 Sidewinder Dr., Prospector Square, Park City, 435-649-8060. EGN

Edge Steakhouse This beautifully

fills the beef bill at the huge resort, and the tasting menus take you through salad, steak and dessert for $45 to $60, depending on options. 3000 Canyon Resort Drive, Park City, 435-655-2260. EGO

Prime Steak House Prime’s recipe

for success is simple: Buy quality ingredients and insist on impeccable service. Enjoy the piano bar, and save room for molten chocolate cake. 804 Main St., Park City, 435-655-9739. EGN

Lespri Prime Steak A quiet treasure tucked away off the Main Street circus, Lespri’s forte is service as well as fine steak and sushi. That’s right, turf and surf. 1765 Sidewinder Dr., Park City, 435-649-5900.

NORTH SALT LAKE & BEYOND AMERICAN FINE DINING

The Huntington Room at Earl’s Lodge Ski-day sustenance and fire-

SAVE THE SPACE! Announcing a long-awaited change to The Mandarin’s reservation system: They accept reservations for eight people or more. So get your friends together and make a plan.

side dinner for the après-ski set. In summer, dine at the top of the mountain. 3925 E. Snowbasin Rd., Huntsville, 888-437-547. EGLL

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The Bluebird The ornate

soda fountain, tile floors and mahogany tables are the setting for daily specials and soups, milkshakes and sundaes. 19 N. Main St., Logan, 435-752-3155. M

Hearth The charming upstairs dining

room is a great setting for some of the best and most imaginative food in Ogden. Handmade hearth bread, espresso-rubbed yak, killer stroganoff—too many options to mention here— this is really a destina-

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tion restaurant. 195 Historic 25th St. Ste. 6 (2nd Floor), Ogden, 801-399-0088. EGN

Prairie Schooner Tables are covered wagons around a diorama featuring coyotes, cougars and cowboys—corny, but fun. The menu is standard, but kids love it. 445 Park Blvd., Ogden, 801-621-5511. EGM Union Grill The cross-over cooking

offers sandwiches, seafood and pastas with American, Greek, Italian or Mexican spices. Union Station, 2501 Wall Ave., Ogden, 801-621-2830. EGM

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Beehive Grill An indirect offshoot

of Moab Brewery, the Grill focuses as much on house-brewed root beer as alcoholic suds, but the generally hefty food suits either. 255 S. Main St., Logan, 435-753-2600. EGL

Roosters Choose from specialty pizzas, baked sea scallops and herb-crusted lamb at this fixture on the historic block. 253 25th St., Ogden, 801-627-6171. EGM

BURGERS, SANDWICHES, DELIS

Caffe Ibis Exchange news, enjoy

sandwiches and salads, and linger over a cuppa conscientiously grown coffee. 52 Federal Ave., Logan, 435-753-4777. GL

CHINESE

Mandarin The rooms are filled with

red and gold dragons. Chefs recruited from San Francisco crank out a huge menu. Desserts are noteworthy. Call ahead. 348 E. 900 North, Bountiful, 801-298-2406. EGM

ITALIAN AND PIZZA

The Italian Place A great sandwich is

about proportion, not quantity, and these balance filling and bread, toasted until the meld is complete. 48 Federal Ave., Logan, 435-753-2584. GL

Marcello’s Eat spaghetti and

meatballs without wine—this is truly Utah-style Italian food. 375 N. Main St., Bountiful. 801-298-7801. GL – M

Slackwater Pizza The pies here are as good as any food in Ogden. Selection ranges from traditional to Thai (try it), and there’s a good selection of wine and beer. 1895 Washington Blvd., Ogden, 801-399-0637. EGM Rovali’s Ristorante This friendly family-owned place on Ogden’s main

drag serves hearty Italian fare and housemade pastry, plus a creative bar menu and live music. 174 E. 2500 S., Ogden, 801-394-1070. EGM

Tona Sushi The charming old space

on Ogden’s main drag houses a meticulously top-notch sushi restaurant. Owner Tony Chen grows herbs and sprouts in the basement and the plates he presents show an artist’s touch. Ask about the secret menu. 210 25th Street, Ogden, 801-622-8662. EGM – N

Zucca Trattoria Chef-Gerladine Sepulveda’s menu features regional Italian dishes—check out the specials. But that’s only part of Zucca. There is also a great Italian market and deli, selling salumi and cheese and sandwiches, a regular schedule of cooking classes and a special menu of healthful dishes. 225 25th Street, Ogden, 801-475-7077. EGM – N

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Maddox Ranch House

Angus beef steaks, bison chicken-fried steak and burgers have made this an institution for more than 50 years. Eat in, drive up or take home. 1900 S. Highway 89, Perry, 435-723-8545. GL – M

PROVO & CENTRAL UTAH AMERICAN FINE DINING

Communal Food is focused on the

familiar with chef’s flair—like braised pork shoulder crusted in panko. Attention to detail makes this one of Utah’s best. 100 N. University Ave., Provo, 801-373-8000. EGM – N

The Tree Room Sundance Resort’s flagship is known for its seasonal, straightforward menu and memorable decor, including Robert Redford’s kachina collection. Try the wild game—spicerubbed quail and buffalo tenderloin. Highway 92, Sundance Resort, Provo Canyon, 801-223-4200. EGN – O

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The Black Sheep The cuisine here

is based on the Native American dishes Chef Mark Mason enjoyed in his youth. But the fundamentals—like Navajo fry bread and the “three sisters” combo of squash, corn and beans—have been

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Best Restaurant, Best Japanese, and Best Sushi — Salt Lake magazine Dining Awards Pushing the envelope of contemporary Japanese cuisine, Takashi presents unrivaled sushi, sashimi, hot entrees and small plates in a memorable downtown setting. Premium sake, wine, imported beer and signature cocktails. Lunch Monday through Friday Dinner Monday through Saturday

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given a beautiful urban polish by this experienced chef. Don’t miss the cactus pear margarita. 19 N. University Ave, Provo, 801-607-2485. EGM – N

The Foundry Grill The café in Sun-

dance Resort serves comfort food with western style—sandwiches, spit-roasted chickens and s teaks. Sunday brunch is a mammoth buffet. Sundance Resort, Provo, 801-223-4220. EGM

Station 22 Ever-hipper Provo is home to some cutting-edge food now that the cutting edge has a folksy, musical saw kind of style. Station 22 is a perfect example of the Utah roots trend—a charming, funky interior, a great soundtrack and a menu with a slight Southern twang. Try the fried chicken sandwich with red cabbage on ciabatta. 22 W. Center St., Provo, 801-607-1803. EGL – M

INDIAN

Bombay House Salt Lake’s biryani mainstay has several sister restaurants worthy to call family. 463 N. University Ave., Provo, 801-373-6677; 7726 Campus View Dr., West Jordan, 801-282-0777; 2731 E. Parley’s Way, SLC, 801-581-0222. EGM – N Pizzeria 712 The pizza menu reaches

heights of quality that fancier restaurants only fantasize about. Not only are the blister-crusted pizzas the epitome of their genre, but braised short ribs, local mushrooms and arugula on ciabatta are equally stellar. 320 S. State St., Orem, 801-623-6712. EGM

MEXICAN

Mountain West Burrito A humble

burrito place with high-flown belief in sustainably raised meats, locally sourced vegetables and community support. Result: everything you’d ever want in a burrito joint, except a beer. 1796 N. 950 West, Provo, 801-805-1870. GL

VEGETARIAN

Ginger’s Garden Cafe Tucked inside Dr. Christopher’s Herb Shop, Ginger’s serves truly garden-fresh, bright-flavored, mostly vegetarian dishes. 188. S. Main St., Springville, 801-489-4500. GL

MOAB & SOUTHEAST UTAH AMERICAN DINING

Café Diablo (Open seasonally) This

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café offers buzz-worthy dishes like rattlesnake cakes and fancy tamales. Save room for dessert. 599 W. Main St., Torrey, 435-425-3070. EGN

HAofLL Hell’s Backbone Grill FA M E Owners Blake Spalding and

Jen Castle set the bar for local, organic food in Utah. Now the cafe has gained national fame. They garden, forage, raise chickens and bees, and offer breakfasts, dinners and even picnic lunches. 20 N. Highway 12, Boulder, 435335-7464. EGM – N

Capitol Reef Inn & Café This fam-

ily spot strives for a natural and tasty menu—and dishes like fresh trout and cornmeal pancakes achieve it. Be sure to look at the great rock collection and the stone kiva. 360 W. Main St., Torrey, 435425-3271. EGL – M

Eklectic Café This is what you hope

Moab will be like—vestigially idealistic, eccentric and unique. Linger on the patio with your banana pancakes, then shop the bric-a-brac inside. 352 N. Main St., Moab, 435-259-6896. GL

Sunglow Family Restaurant This

pit stop is famous for its pinto bean and pickle pies. Yes, we said pickle. 91 E. Main St., Bicknell, 435-425-3701. GL – M

BAR GRUB & BREWPUBS

Moab Brewery A beloved watering

hole for river-runners, slick-rock bikers, red-rock hikers and everyone who needs a bite and a beer, which is nearly everyone in Moab. All beer is brewed on site. 686 Main St., Moab, 435-259-6333. EGM

ST. GEORGE & SOUTHWEST UTAH AMERICAN FINE DINING

Painted Pony The kitchen blends

culinary trends with standards like sage-smoked quail on mushroom risotto. Even “surf and turf” has a twist—tenderloin tataki with chile-dusted scallops. 2 W. St. George Blvd., Ste. 22, St. George, 435-634-1700. EGN

Spotted Dog Café Relax, have some vino and enjoy your achiote-braised lamb shank with mint mashed potatoes on top of rosemary spaghetti squash. 428 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale, 435772-0700. EGN

AMERICAN CASUAL

Oscar’s Café Blueberry pancakes,

fresh eggs, crisp potatoes and thick bacon. We love breakfast, though Oscar’s serves equally satisfying meals at other times of day. 948 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale, 435-772-3232. GL

Mom’s Café Mom’s has fed travelers on blue plate standards since 1928. This is the place to try a Utah “scone” with “honey butter.” 10 E. Main St., Salina, 435-529-3921. GL Red Rock Grill at Zion Lodge Try

eating here on the terrace. Enjoy meltingpot American dishes like smoked trout salad with prickly pear vinaigrette. And you can’t beat the red rock ambience. Zion National Park, 435-772-7700. EGL – M

Whiptail Grill Tucked into an erstwhile gas station, the kitchen is little, but the flavors are big—a goat cheese-stuffed chile relleno crusted in Panko and the chocolate-chile creme brulee. 445 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale, 435-772-0283. EGL – M Xetava Gardens Café Blue corn pancakes for breakfast and lunch are good bets. But to truly experience Xetava, dine under the stars in eco-conscious Kayenta. 815 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins, 435-656-0165. EGM

BAKERIES & CAFÉS

25 Main Café and Cake Parlor

With its hip graphic design, ever-so-cool servers and a loyal cupcake following, this simple sandwich spot could be at home in Soho, but it’s in St. George. 25 N. Main St., St. George, 435-628-7110. GL

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The Bit and Spur The menu stars

Southwestern cuisine—ribs, beef and chicken—as well as chili verde. A longtime Zion favorite, there’s almost always a wait here, but it’s almost always a pleasant one with a view and a brew in hand. 1212 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale, 435-772-3498. EGM

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151 Texas de Brazil, the nation’s premier Brazilian steakhouse, features extensive meat selections of beef, lamb, pork, chicken and sausage all deliciously seasoned and carved table side by the restaurant’s authentically costumed “gauchos.” The restaurant also features a fresh gourmet salad area containing more than 50 items.

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Trio serves simple, fresh Italian food in an intimate neighborhood setting. Enjoy delicious small plates, pizzas, pastas, and more while indulging in a decadent dessert or creative cocktail on our award-winning patio. Our Cottonwood location boasts more than 1,500 square feet of private dining space; the perfect location for your next business meeting or special event! Saturday and Sunday Brunch served at Downtown and Cottonwood locations. Saturday and Sunday Breakfast served at Park City location at 7:30am 680 S. 900 East, SLC • (801) 533-TRIO (8746) 6405 S. 3000 East, SLC • (801) 944-TRIO (8746) 6585 N Landmark Dr, Park City • (435) 649-9654 triodining.com

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Objective: Make Yummy Drinks. Destination: Where the Party is. BY ANDREA PETERSON

You won’t find sleeping bags inside this camper. Your hiking boots and fishing tackle are going to have to stay outside. There’s only room in this metal bungalow for martini glasses, tasty bitters and a large assortment of spirits. Rebuilt from its bare bones up, this 1960s Shasta trailer has been fully restored and turned into a complete functioning mobile bar. This bar is on the go and headed to a party near you. Throwing a party? Getting hitched? Need to win over the executives? Or just wanting to gather family for a fun time? The Jack Rose Caravan is one of Utah’s only mobile bars for hire. Unlike other bartending services, the trailer is fully equipped with running water and ready to roll out or, shall we say, roll into the good times. According to owner Burt Hoagland, “the mobile bar scene is huge in Australia, New Zealand and parts of Europe right now, but it hasn’t really caught on in the States.” He wants to change that.

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Hoagland is no bar-hopping college kid. He’s got deep roots in the industry. His grandfather owned a bar for 25 years and his uncle owned several watering holes in and around Salt Lake and Park City, “I’ve been in the industry for a lot of my life and I have a passion for making events memorable,” he says. The bar’s staff is trained in traditional bartending and can create whatever type of bar best fits your event. They’ve thawed cold ski bunnies with steaming hot-cocoa bars in the winter and encouraged executives to loosen their ties with refreshing alcoholic lemonade drinks infused with essential oils. And don’t worry—they can also shake up a classic martini. The entire Jack Rose team has many years of bartending and service experience. “The recipes are mainly traditional craft cocktails. But we always get together and put our own spin on things and come up with our own recipes as a group. We spend a

lot of time online, researching new trends and making sure we offer the best quality out there.” Right now Hoagland’s favorite cocktail is a Strawberry-Raspberry Mojito. But catch him after last call and he’ll admit he’s traditionally been more partial to the whiskey drinks. “Jack Rose is definitely a craft cocktail bar, but we also do much more,” says Hoagland. If your stomach starts growling, Jack Rose offers food options. They recently partnered with Caputo’s to offer meat and cheese boards during cocktail hour. This saloon on wheels may shortly turn into a thirst-quenching fleet to allow for more events throughout the year. Hoagland says they will “travel anywhere in Utah and the surrounding states if our clients are willing to pay for travel and a few other expenses.” But for now—with just the one trailer—the calendar is filling up fast. For booking you can go to jackrosecaravan.com/contact or call 801-671-5155.

Forget about navigating the state’s labyrinth of liquor laws— the more than 20 bars and pubs listed here prioritize putting a drink in your hand, although most of them serve good food, too. Restricted to 21 and over. (Be prepared to show your I.D., whatever your age. This is Utah, after all.) All bars listed in the Salt Lake Bar Fly have been vetted and chosen based on quality of beverage, food, atmosphere and service. This selective guide has no relationship to any advertising in the magazine. Review visits are anonymous, and all expenses are paid by Salt Lake magazine.

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153 Aerie Thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows,

diners can marvel at nature’s magnificent handiwork while feasting from the sushi bar. The menu is global, and the scene is energetic—with live music some nights. Cliff Lodge, Snowbird Resort, 801-933-2160 EGO

Bar X This drinker’s bar is devoted to

cocktails, and the shakers prefer the term “bartenders.” A survivor of the ups and downs of Utah liquor laws, this was the vanguard of Salt Lake’s new cocktail movement, serving classic drinks and creative inventions behind the best electric sign in the city. 155 E. 200 South, SLC, 801-355-2287 EGL

Beer Bar Ty Burrell, star of ABC’s smallscreen hit Modern Family, is a co-owner of Beer Bar, which is right next to Burrell’s other SLC hipster success story, Bar X. This is a hipster beer joint. It’s noisy and there’s no table service— you wait in line at the bar for your next beer and sit at picnic tables. But there are over 140 brews to choose from, not to mention 13 kinds of bratwurst. 161 E. 200 South, SLC, 801-355-2287 EGL The Bayou This is Beervana, with 260

bottled beers and 32 on draft. The kitchen is an overachiever for a beer bar, turning out artichoke pizza and deep-fried Cornish game hens. 645 S. State St., SLC, 801-961-8400 EGM

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Club Jam The city’s premier gay bar has all that’s necessary: DJs, drag queens and drinks. It rocks out Wednesday through Sunday, with karaoke on Wednesday and Sunday nights at 9. 751 N. 300 West, SLC, 801-382-8567 EGL Copper Common Sibling to hugely popular restaurant The Copper Onion, Copper Common is a real bar—that means there’s no Zion curtain and you don’t actually have to order food if you don’t want to. But on the other hand, why wouldn’t you want to? Copper Common’s kitchen caters to every taste, whether you’re drinking cocktails, beer or wine (on tap, yet). And it’s real, chef-imagined food—a long way from pretzels and peanuts. Reservations are recommended, and thankfully there are no TVs. 111 E. Broadway, SLC, 801-355-9453 EGM Cotton Bottom Inn Remember when

this was a ski bum’s town? The garlic burger and a beer is what you order. 2820 E. 6200 South, SLC, 801-273-9830 EGL

East Liberty Tap House Another bright

spot in a brilliant neighborhood, the Tap House is the creation of Scott Evans, who also owns nearby restaurant Pago. Half a dozen beers on draft and 20 or more by the bottle, and the rotation changes constantly—meaning, stop by often. The menu, by Chef Phelix Gardner, does clever takes on bar food classics, like housemade onion dip and potato chips. Note: It’s open noon to midnight, 7 days a week. 850 E. 900 South, SLC, 801-441-2845 EGM

200 beers—domestic, imported and local—and a long ice rail on the bar to keep the brew cold, the way Americans like ’em, are the outstanding features of this cozy downtown pub. Booths and tables augment the bar seating and downstairs there are pool tables. You can order food from Michelangelo’s next door, but this place is basically all about the beer. 128 S. Main St., SLC, 801-364-4268 EGL

Gibson Lounge Grand America’s inimitable upscale style is translated into a gorgeously cushy but unstuffy bar, the antithesis of the current minimalist hipster style. You can actually wear a cocktail dress to this cocktail bar. 555 S. Main St, SLC, 801-258-6778. EGM

BTG Wine Bar BTG stands for “By the

Good Grammar Gallivan Avenue is be-

Glass,” and the tenacity with which Fred Moesinger (owner of next-door Caffé Molise) pursued the audacious (in Utah) idea of a true wine bar deserves kudos. BTG serves craft cocktails and specialty beer, and you can order food from Caffé Molise, but the pièces de résistance are the more than 50 wines by the glass. You can order a tasting portion or a full glass, allowing you to sample vintages you might not be inclined to buy by the bottle. 63 W. 100 South, SLC, 801-359-2814 EGL

Campfire Lounge Well, don’t go expecting a

real campfire, although patio firepits are a good substitute. The laid-back feeling of sitting around a campfire, sipping and talking with friends, is what the owners were aiming for, with or without flames. And that’s what Campfire is—a relaxed neighborhood joint with affordable drinks. And s’mores. 837 E. 2100 South 801-467-3325 EGL

coming a hipster hotspot. Proof: the crowds playing Jenga on the patio in front of Good Grammar. The decor, with a wall full of pop celebs and heroes, and a soundtrack of eclectic old- and alt-rock, creates a space that bridges old and young imbibers. House cocktails have names inspired by late greats. 49 E. Gallivan Ave., 385-415-5002 EGL

High West Distillery The bartenders at

Utah’s award-winning gastro-distillery concoct two full and completely different cocktail menus, one each for summer and winter, and briefer ones for the shoulder seasons. The focus is on whiskey-based drinks featuring High West’s award-winning spirits, although the bar stocks other alcohol. The food is whiskey-themed, too, and the space—a former livery stable—is pure Park City. 703 Park Ave., Park City, 435-649-8300 EGM

I’ll Take it Neat This ain’t your daddy’s gin

FIRST IT WAS BEER, then it was wine. Now the world of craft is seeping into distilleries. That means the gin of today is not the gin of speakeasies, flappers and Fitzgerald. Unlike the strict rules of spirits like tequila or bourbon, gin is simply a clear alcoholic spirit distilled from grain or malt and predominately created with juniper berries. Sounds simple, right? (That’s how they could make it in bathtubs during Prohibition.) As long as it smells and tastes like you’re drinking a liquid Christmas tree you’ve got craft gin. Well, that might be the easy part if you’re drinking it straight up. But with the alchemy of complex flavors, the hard part is knowing what to mix with what. That takes culinary investigation. The most important thing about tasting and understanding gin cocktails is knowing the botanical makeup of your spirit. “Unfortunately, not all gin makers are forthcoming about their botanical bill,” says Ashley Cross of New World Distillery. So start by drinking your gin neat—no mixings. (Give yourself a moment before you start dropping in olives.) First, you need to smell the flavors. Just as you

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bar fly Garage Everyone compares it to an Austin bar. Live music, good food and the rockingest patio in town. Try the Chihuahua, a chileheated riff on a margarita. 1199 N. Beck St., SLC, 801-521-3904 EGL Gracie’s Play pool, throw darts, listen to live music, kill beer and time on the patio and upstairs deck. Plus, Gracie’s is a gastropub—you don’t see truffled ravioli in a vodkapesto sauce on most bar menus. 326 S. West Temple, SLC, 801-819-7563 EGM Green Pig Green Pig is a pub of a different color. The owners try to be green, using ecofriendly materials and sustainable kitchen practices. The menu star is the chili verde nachos with big pork chunks and cheese. 31 E. 400 South, SLC, 801-532-7441 EGL The Rest and Bodega The neon sign says “Bodega,” and you can drink a beer in the phone booth–sized corner bar. But it’s better to head downstairs to the speakeasy-styled The Rest. Welcome to the underground. Order a cocktail, settle into the apparently bomb-proof book-lined library, or take a booth and sit at the bar where you can examine local artist Jake Buntjer’s tiny sculptures in the niches on the wall—sort of a Tim Burton meets Dr. Who aesthetic. The food is good, should you decide to blow off the dinner plans and stay here instead. 331 S. Main St., SLC, 801‑532‑4042 EGL The Shooting Star More than a

would with a glass of wine, take in the aroma. Your tongue can only chemically pick up salty, sour, sweet, bitter or umami. Imagine all the flavors you’d be missing if you banned your nose from the tasting room. Second, you need to taste the flavors. Crafting a cocktail using gin is much like being a chef. “Vodka is like chicken and tastes however you cook it,” says St. Regis Bar Manager Brett Peretti. Gin, on the other hand, is infused with a plethora of flavors and “mixes very well.” Begin by asking yourself: do I taste citrus or florals? Is it spicy or mellow? Does it have a bite or is it smooth? And finally, since your nose is so important to enjoying your gin, ask your bartender what they recommend as a garnish. If used properly, it is an aromatic ingredient to top off your cocktail recipe. In the end, be it olive or orange peel, mint or cloves—avoid overcomplicating your cocktail. Red Door Bar Owner Louise Hannig says, “Truly, just mix with whatever you want to mix with. If it tastes good to you, then who the hell cares!?”

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century old, this is gen-you-wine Old West. The walls are adorned with moose heads and a stuffed St. Bernard. Good luck with finishing your Star Burger. 7300 E. 200 South, Huntsville, 801-745-2002 EGL

Market Street Oyster Bar The livelier nightlife side of Market Street seafood restaurant, the Oyster Bar has an extensive beverage menu including seasonal drink specials. To begin or end an evening, have one of the award-winning martinis or a classic daiquiri, up, with a dozen oysters—half price on Mondays—or settle in for the night and order from the full seafood menu. 54 W. Market St., SLC, 801-531-6044 EGM Spencer’s The cozy, wood-panelled bar ad-

joining the steakhouse is a handy downtown watering hole with a classic city bar. The pro bartender can mix what you want; but visitors should want drinks based on local spirits like Beehive Gin and Sugar House Vodka. Hilton Salt Lake City Center, 255 W. Temple, SLC, 801-238-4748 EGM

Stanza The heart of the Italian restaurant is

the bar which remains from the space’s former

incarnation and is now stocked with a great selection of Italian bitter liqueurs and wines. 454 E. 300 South, SLC, 801-746-4441 EGM

The Vault In the boutique Kimpton hotel The Monaco, The Vault is themed after the building’s original purpose as a bank. A quintessential hotel bar, with big windows looking out on pedestrian traffic and longaproned servers, this is a favorite place for locals and visitors. There is a list of original concoctions, but look for the special cocktails themed to what’s onstage across the street at Capitol Theatre. You can also order from the wine list of Bambara, the hotel restaurant. 202 S. Main St., SLC, 801-363-5454 EGL Undercurrent Bar Right behind and sister to seafood restaurant Current Fish & Seafood, Undercurrent went to the top of the class the minute it opened ,thanks to the expertise behind it: Amy Eldredge is one of Salt Lake’s best bartenders and Jim Santangelo one of its foremost wine educators. Add in barsnacks by Chef Logen Crews and the availability of Sofie sparkling wine in a can and you’ve got a hit. 270 S. 300 East St., SLC, 801-574-2556 EGL Water Witch Three of Utah’s leading bar-

tenders join forces in this charming tiny bar. Whether you want a classic drink, a draft or glass of wine or a cocktail custom-designed to your taste, this is the place to belly up. 163 W. 900 South, SLC, 801-462-0967 EGL

Whiskey Street Before it was named

Main Street, this stretch of road was dubbed “Whiskey Street” because it was lined with so many pubs and bars. Hence the name of this drinking (and eating) establishment. Anchored by a 42-foot-long cherry wood bar and centered with a narrow stand-up table, booths, and cushy seats at the back, Whiskey Street serves food, but it’s primarily a place to bend the elbow. There’s a selection of neococktails, a list of beer and whiskey pairings and a jaw-dropping list of spirits, some rare for SLC. Wine on tap and an extensive beer list round out the choices. 323 S. Main St., SLC, 801-433-1371 EGL

Zest Kitchen & Bar Besides the healthy

dining, Zest offers hand-crafted fresh juice cocktails with the same emphasis on local and organic ingredients as the food—try an original concoction like the Straw-bubbly Lavender Martini, a Jalapeno Margarita or Summer Beet Sangria. There’s a special latenight menu of bar bites too. 275 S. 200 West, SLC, 801-433-0589 EGL

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onthetown A collection of photos from the many local events covered in greater detail on saltlakemagazine.com

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Utah Bride and Groom White Party April 27, 2017, Eccles Theater, Photos by Pepper Nix

1 Karin Pynes and Michelle Leo 2 Danielle Holmes and Casey Bunson 3 Josh Cazier and Rob Ferre 4 Edward Lopez, BillieJo Kunkler, Kara Jones, Kate Childers and Gabriel Lopez 5 Anne Cummins, Nicole

Thomas, Victoria Miller, Gabie Jackson and Kandace Reede, Lynette LaPoint and Karli Sine

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158 High West Derby Party May 6, 2017, High West Distillery, Photos by Shauna Raso

1 Paul and Amy Pham, Mark and Allie Erickson 2 Cole Shafer, Hailey Krez, Thomas Wade and Cara Mosley 3 Chloe Jones Fryer 4 Jeff Hascall and Tracy Norman 5 Susan Mehregan and Chloe Jones Fryer

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National Ability Center Prom April 8, 2017, DeJoria Center, Photos by Erin West

1 Liz Longhurst, Debbie DiBiase, Patter Birsic, Tami Frohnen, Merry Armstrong, Alexis Bustos, Barbara Connell and Andrea Thompson Note: Names of minors have been withheld to protect their privacy.

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54 and Counting ANOTHER ANNIVERSARY underscores the rare gift of true commitment WRITTEN BY JOHN SHUFF

MARRIAGE DEMANDS COMMITMENT, COURAGE AND GOOD COMMUNICATION. –JOHN SHUFF

ast Saturday night when I saw her across the table I saw the face of the woman I fell in love with almost 57 years ago. It was the same face I saw a few days earlier when I was rummaging through old family pictures. She was much younger then, of course, a lively brunette with a radiant smile. You could see in the picture that great sense of humor, the undaunted spirit. It was the face, now and then, of the person who has been at the center of my life. I met Margaret Mary Scanlan on a blind date my sophomore year at Notre Dame, and after a long courtship we were married in August 1963. During our 54 years of marriage we’ve had our ups and downs, disagreements and fights. I can still remember the plate of meatloaf she dumped on me six months into the marriage. I’d made a remark about her cooking and the food landed on me and halfway up the wall. Then there was the time some years later after we moved to Florida when I mouthed off about something and she pushed me—in my wheelchair—into the swimming pool. Suffice to say that I learned the hard way

not to mess too much with Margaret Mary. I have also learned that marriage demands commitment, courage and good communication. In the eyes of the world, Margaret Mary has always been in the background, her work for our business and our family not always visible. But my life and those lives of our children would be nothing without her. She’s solid as a rock, dependable, a good friend to many and the backbone of our family. In the era when everyone wants to renegotiate—to give less than 100 percent while expecting more—Margaret Mary has always been there for everyone. She has lived patiently with my multiple sclerosis of 42 years. She’s been instrumental in the rearing of our children and has been the leader of our business since its inception in 1981. Given the roller coaster she’s been on during the last 42 years, she’s never tried to renegotiate her deal. Marriage requires work and attention, and ours is no exception. This often entails being honest or even critical of a mate. You simply owe it to your partner to be honest. Such openness, given a setting of love and acceptance, can perpetuate a partnership to a higher level. This is what happened in our case. In its first six years our marriage was nothing to

write home about. In fact, it was headed down the tubes largely due to my inability to communicate. I was the workaholic, the guy who never needed to talk, who did what he did— when he wanted. We were occupying the same space but there was no connection, no sense of a shared life. Marg was the one who called me out. Her deal was simple: “I’ll hang in there if you get help.” After almost two years of counseling things became much better. Our marriage flourished and our respect for one another grew immensely. Marg’s candor and patience and our willingness to adjust helped establish and maintain a much needed equilibrium. This courage on her part to address a problem and be part of the solution has helped shore up our marriage, year after year. Margaret Mary’s accomplishments, while unknown to most people, will endure forever. She’s has been the best partner a guy could ever have. In our 54 years of marriage there have been many bumps in the road, a few flat tires and the realization that riding on the rims is not a pleasant experience. However, Marg’s equanimity has guided us with a steady hand. It has made our life together worth the ride. Thanks for hanging tough when I needed it most. I love you. Happy anniversary.

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