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JULY/AUGUST 2019 Church and State

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Salt Lake magazine calls out the Beehive State’s bests in art, entertainment, goods and services, recreation, family fun and dining out. From squeaky-clean humor in Utah County to grabbing a tasty taco at Daniel’s—these stand out. And from one bee to another, they deserve a big buzz.

From Work Hive to Impact Hub, behold the rise of shared, open coworking spaces. Let’s find out more about those who are participating in the rentable workspace game. With coffee stations and showers, you may never leave work again.

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65 the 435

Try-before-you-buy can apply to more than just cars; in Park City, find out how a local mountain bike shop is offering something extra.

BY TONY GILL

99 a&e

Local 17-year-old singer/ songwriter Sammy Brue is climbing the charts, while legendary alpinist Mark Twight climbs a new type of peak—and we get swole pics of Jason Momoa.

108 The social

A local art exhibit becomes a dreamy interactive, and in #loveutah, casual dining and social activism meet up in a backyard.

113 on the table

When your BBQ grill meets technology, no 3D printer can simulate this—well, not yet.

BY MARY BROWN MALOUF

146 bar fly

Drink high, drink low—summer elbowbenders.

BY MARY BROWN MALOUF

152 my turn

33 the hive

Instant Replay: the worst (no) call, and the human beings who make them.

50 years ago, a human walked on the moon, a local artist is building a lunar module in their backyard. This summer festival isn’t for arachnophobes; re-think that tattoo and wear some sunscreen while you’re at it.

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BY JOHN SHUFF

46 business

FRESHLY PICKED: A local businesswoman makes a diaper bag a stylish accessory.

BY JEREMY PUGH

49 worth a trip

A trip south to Kanab will surprise you; especially good news if you’re vegan.

BY MARY BROWN MALOUF

60 outdoors

In summer, we’re always looking for the the cool; Moab is a surprising place to find it.

BY TONY GILL

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Reaching for the Moon Usually it’s hard for me to pick just one thing, but in this issue of Salt Lake magazine I have a favorite: It’s on p. 38—I love the interactive model O.A.S.I.S.C.A.F.E., a local art group, is making of the lunar module. That’s right, these folks are making a full-sized replica of the moon lander in a Salt Lake City backyard. I realize that at the stage we’re showing it, it’s not objectively the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen, but the idea is so eccentric and touches on such tropes of hope and idealism that I find it lovely.

In a way, it’s sheer lunacy. Yes, that means craziness because it was once believed that certain kinds of nutty behavior were linked to the phases of the moon. And that’s how I think of the O.A.S.I.S. project: touched by the moon.

Last May, NASA announced its goal of reaching the moon by 2024 as part of its larger Moon to Mars plan.

That sounds like lunacy, too, but we did reach the moon 50 years ago.

Human dreams and ideas are often called lunacy at their genesis—some are (think cold fusion) and some aren’t (think the Wright Brothers.) In any case, the loveliness of lunacy is in the idea, the effort to make a dream come true, the outrageousness

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of human imagination and the answers to our quests, large and (mostly) small.

In very small ways, that’s what we look for to include in Salt Lake magazine, especially our Best of the Beehive issue—new ideas, new efforts, new answers. What’s the best way to hike with your parrot? What’s the best way to help co-workers with health problems? Where’s the best place to pitch horseshoes? Get a gluten-free cupcake? How will we grow vegetables on Mars?

It’s not so much about providing the answer as asking the question.

Curiosity is a kind of lunacy, a little bit crazy. We need more of that. Is our new gig economy good or bad? Ashley Szanter examines that question on P. 90. Does recycling work? Rebecca Walsh looks into the fate of tin cans and trash on p. 76. And—important to know for the summer—what does tiki mean, anyway? (See Bar Fly.) Here’s to the crazy questions.

And to the answers, when we can find them.

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Literal Lunacy What is it? Why, it’s an artistic model of the Lunar Module, being created for the Element 11 Art Festival, part of the Regional Burning Man Network on July 11. In celebration of the moon landing’s 50th anniversary, Artistic group O.A.S.I.S.C.A.F.E. is reinventing the Lunar Module as an interactive installation to show the marriage of art and science. We can’t possibly explain it all here, go visit: kickstarter.com/projects/oasiscafelmp/ oasiscafe-lunar-module-project

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ASK A TATTOO ARTIST: We talked with Jackrabbit Jim at Anchor Ink to find out the questions he asks before agreeing to inject even one drop of ink.

WHAT ARE THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOU RECEIVE A TATTOO? Does your tattoo have any special meaning to you, or is it just the latest trend on Pinterest? The idea is that fads eventually die, your tattoo doesn’t.

On the topic of placement, one can ask, “Do you see yourself wearing this for eternity?” “How may its placement affect your job/career?”

HAVE YOU BEEN ASKED TO CHANGE A TATTOO BECAUSE IT WAS BOTCHED OR WANTED TO ALTER SOMETHING? Cover-ups are very, very common.

However, some tattoos are impossible to cover. It depends on how old the tattoo is, the style of the tattoo and how bold the ink is. Re-work is also common, adding things to improve the original tattoo. This happens more than I care to admit. That’s why you’ve got to really think about your ideas and research your artist, and their styles.

WHAT IS THE YOUNGEST YOU WOULD EVER CONSIDER TATTOOING SOMEONE? The legal age is 18, which seems appropriate. In Utah, you can be as young as 16 with parental consent.

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ometimes it’s where, other times it’s what. But you may come to regret that skull and crossbones on your shoulder.

Tattoos are personal, they reflect identity.

Permanently marking yourself with an important date, a relationship or your spirit animal isn’t necessarily a bad idea. Until it is a bad idea. We change and our identity evolves and here comes the “RA-gret.” (See We’re the Millers, ca. 2013.) Tramp stamp be gone, you say. What are your options?

Beyond altering or re-work, tattoo-concealing cosmetics or clothing can provide a temporary solution. But if that tattoo is affecting your life, reminding you of an ex, or just a drunk mistake, it’s time to go blank.

The process and technology of tattoo removal has made strides; it’s much more effective and

safer than it used to be. But it is still very expensive and, yikes, painful. Like very painful, way more than getting the tattoo you now want to get rid of. Many have suffered as a result of unqualified laser practices. And a botched removal is worse than a lame tattoo.

The PicoWay laser is considered the most advanced technology in laser tattoo removal and is used now at most removal offices. It’s also expensive. Get a medical professional to do this.

Scroll through the Instagram posts from Inklifters Tattoo Removal in Lindon (@ inklifters). Their IG posts allow you to read through and even submit your own burning questions. Best of all, you can watch all sorts of unwanted-tattoo-removal videos, allowing you to satisfyingly gaze while technicians zap a laser over some actual skin.

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f there were a Between-the-Bread Olympics, some classic contenders would certainly take gold. The American Grilled Cheese. The French Dip. The Reuben. The BLT. The Hoagie. Note that most of these come from the Western half of the world. I’m just guessing, but maybe this is because the Eastern half is less bread-centric.

And a sandwich without bread isn’t one.

There is however, a notable exception.

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(Probably more than one, but I’m spitballing here.) The Banh Mi. In Salt Lake City, get one at Oh Mai. A banh mi is constructed on a baguette, itself a legacy of the French occupation of Southeast Asia. With much of the crumb hollowed out, leaving mostly crisp crust, the filling is a layering of Vietnamese culinary history and may include pate, pork head cheese, cilantro, fish sauce, pickled daikon,

bean thread, jalapeno, ham, mayo, basil, sriracha…it’s up to you. Somehow all these disparate elements combine in the mouth to make one spicy, salty, sweet, hot, umami, crunchy, fresh flavor. Just another example of how world diplomacy could take a lesson from world cuisine.

There are several Oh Mai locations; this was the original. 850 S. State St., SLC, 801-575-8888, ohmaisandwich.com

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Utah in Space From red rocks to MOON ROCKS

An airglow fan from lake to sky as captured next to Bryce Canyon.

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ifty years ago, Neil Armstrong took his one small step.

(For a thrilling account of how it went down, or actually, up, see Apollo 11 which premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival on opening night.) As well as Cape Canaveral and Houston, Utah contributed to the giant leap for mankind and other U.S. space endeavors.

SHOOTING STARS

Space travel began when humans first looked up into the night sky. Utah offers access to more dark sky than anywhere

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else in the country and we’re encouraging more, helping all the movers and shakers understand the value of dark skies and the problem of light pollution. Dark skies mean Utah’s a mecca for astro-photographers—David Lane and other astro-photographers flock to Bryce Canyon; the park holds regular astronomy and photography workshops. nps.gov/brca

NERDS WERE FIRST

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) a nonprofit research corporation owned by USU, was founded in the era of pocket-protectors, just as U.S. Space programs really got off

the ground. Since then, SDL has created sensors for more than 400 payloads ranging from aircraft to rocket-borne experiments that traveled in the Space Shuttle and to the International Space Station.

The Center for Atmospheric and Space Sciences at U.S.U. aims its famous “Green Beam,” a sophisticated LIDAR, or light laser, at the upper reaches of our atmosphere. CASS is figuring out how to determine what space weather is like because it can interfere with human space missions—like satellites, communications systems and GPS accuracy. Space weather is a result of solar storms.

THE AIRGLOW It sounds like a hippie’s acid dream, but airglow is a real thing being studied at—where else?—USU NASA chose the school’s Atmospheric Wave Experiment (aptly dubbed AWE) to study airglow from the International Space Station.

USU physics professor Mike Taylor has studied atmospheric gravity waves for decades. He’s leading the project which will mount a camera on the ISS to capture airglow images, colorful light bands caused by planetary atmospheres to explore forces driving space weather.

Lift-off: August 2022.

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Your Friendly Neighborhood Spiders Get to know UTAH’S ARACHNIDS better on Antelope Island

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ou spot the biggest, nastiest spider in your bedroom.

What do you do?

1. Live and let live.

2. Smash!

3. Burn the house down.

FYI, insurance probably won’t cover second-degree arson. Attending the Antelope Island Spider Fest may help you decide on the more practical and merciful choice No. 1. Entering its seventh year, the fest dispels myths that spiders are pests, and explains why spiders are valuable to Utah’s ecosystem, even the bad black widow. The main point: Spiders eat the real pests, like ants, flies and mosquitoes.

Primarily, Spider Fest focuses on Antelope Island’s resident spiders, including wolf spiders, jumping spiders, funnel-weavers, orb-weavers and, yep, black widows. Bring the kids to watch spider presentations, make crafts, bang on drums to mimic how spiders communicate and take guided walks.

To find spiders.

“When we go on our guided walks, we’ll let folks get as close as they’re comfortable getting,” says Wendy Wilson, Antelope Island’s resident spider savant. If you prefer having safety glass between you and the spiders, many will be in terrariums as well. New this year, the festival will include spider poetry and storytelling, which apparently is a thing.

Wilson expects about 1,000 guests at this year’s event. Even if you’d rather “burn them all,” she hopes you’ll be among them. “It’s just good to learn more about the critters that live with us,” she says. “Come up and see what you can learn.”

Where: Antelope Island State Park Visitors Center When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Info: stateparks.utah.gov/parks/antelope-island

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he sun and the skin— why can’t we be friends?

It wasn’t always this way; in the ’80s, we were slapping on baby oil and sunbathing on a sheet of aluminum foil.

Nowadays, taking it outdoors without some form of skin protection is met with fear, fear of a burn, fear of cancer, fear of sun damage or as Grandma calls them, “liver spots.”

Fear of our skin someday appearing like a worn out leather handbag.

As with extremes, too much sun exposure isn’t good, but no sun isn’t fun.

Just like our attitudes, sunscreens have also come a long way, offering many light, sheer and protective

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options for face and body at all prices—no need to coat your nose with thick, greasy white zinc oxide, or live in a cave.

The American Academy of Dermatology recommends products that are water-resistant while offering a broad-spectrum SPF of at least 30, and advises frequent reapplication!

But. Beware. The latest news points out some of the ingredients in sunscreens are no good. Only two ingredients, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, have been clinically tested for safety. Minimize additive ingredients like emulsifiers, fragrances and parabens. PABA is a big no-no. It can aggravate the skin of many folks.

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Bootiestrapping Meet SUSAN PETERSON, the Utah entrepreneur who built a Mommy Empire.

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It’s the classic bootstrap tale but, in this case, the bootstraps are more like booties, for babies.

In 2009, Susan was living in Salt Lake City. She was 21 and had moved here from Washington with her husband and two young children while he attended the University of Utah. From their small apartment, Susan came up with a big idea that, at first, was a small idea. She couldn’t find baby shoes for her son’s chubby feet and, well, she knew how to sew. Using scrap leather, she sewed the first pair of what have now become the famous Freshly Picked baby moccasins at her kitchen table.

Susan was on the tip of the spear of a big trend in clothing—the idea that mass-produced products with limited sizes and variety needn’t be the norm, that quality and durability could be included in quantity and sensibilities beyond the bottom line could be factored into a company culture. Of course, at the time, she was just trying to contribute to the family budget, and she sewed her moccasins from that table until 2013, when she earned a spot on The Shark Tank and these concepts, just growing in Susan’s mind burst onto the scene. Her company Freshly Picked is now a multi-million-dollar endeavor, its products are sold at major retailers like Lord & Taylor, Macy’s and

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47 million-dollar endeavor, its products are sold at major retailers like Lord & Taylor, Macy’s and Nordstrom. Her baby shoes have been worn by baby Kardashians and millions of children and have a passionate following among a very loyal group, new moms.

How’s that for a bootie-strap story?

Freshly Picked truly revolutionized e-commerce and still sells 70 percent of its products directly through its own website. Its success got other entrepreneurs thinking about smaller, more customized manufacturing. Now, for example, companies like Third Love and True and Company sell bras made for actual women directly to those actual women, while offering a range of half-sizes and other customizations (and a repudiation of the hypersexualized Victoria’s Secret model of bra sales.)

“There is something cool happening,” Susan says. “The buyer who ordered, say, an Old

Navy shirt probably had to order 2,000 shirts in different sizes probably many more, that’s just a minimum. But I’m small and control my own manufacturing. If I sell five pairs of one color of shoe it doesn’t mess up our manufacturing flow. We can adjust. We’re not stuck with 2,000 shirts ahead of us. We can look at what’s selling and put a rush on it.”

I’M VERY SCRAPPY AND I’M REALLY STUBBORN –SUSAN PETERSON And what’s selling is more than just the moccasin that launched a million moccasins.

Susan’s mommy empire has expanded its line beyond booties into clothing, footwear and accessories for both mom and baby. Take diaper bags, for example.

“We asked moms to literally dump out the contents of their diaper bag and justify everything they had in there,” Susan says. “And of course, they could. And then we set out to make a bag that could handle all that stuff but didn’t have Winnie the Pooh on it, like my first diaper bag. Just because you become a mom doesn’t mean you lose your sense of fashion.

You’re still a woman.”

Susan has kept her business here in Utah, recently moving into a new HQ on the Silicon Slopes and says there’s an energy and excitement in the state about what’s next.

“Turns out I love building stuff and watching other people build things too,” she says. “So I don’t have a high school education, so I don’t have formal training. I’m very scrappy and I’m really stubborn.

I come from a long line of women who get sh** done and I feel really fulfilled to be a part of building something opens my kids eyes up to opportunities we never had.”

Moccasin Love The success of Freshly Picked’s moccasin-style booties isn’t just because they are super cute, which they so are. It’s also because they’re made of soft leather and stretch and grow with baby’s feet.

This means moms aren’t buying new ones as often.

But while mom’s don’t have to, they do, because again, they’re super cute and there are so many colors and styles. For example, the initial release of the Disney branded Toy Story version (yes, with a scrawled ‘ANDY’ on the sole) maxed out the initial pre-order sale, Petersen says. freshlypicked.com

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The draw of Best Friends’ Animal Sanctuary is bringing a NEW KIND OF TOURIST to this scenic wonderland.

BY MARY BROWN MALOUF

The literally breath-taking gorgeousness of the red rock cliffs and canyons of Kane County, Utah— an area that includes the famous and elusive “Wave,” the slot canyon Peekaboo and the eye-popping Vermillion Cliffs— has, in the past, only been matched by the utter absence of human cultural delight. No place to eat. No place to stay.

No events to attend. The scenic wonder land surrounding Kanab has long been a literal and metaphorical desert for miles. It’s all great, until you finish a day of hiking and want a glass of wine.

This kind of dichotomy has been true in many Utah towns and the towns have responded in different ways. “Not another Moab!” It’s the rallying cry of many residents of Bluff, Blanding and Boulder, all villages poised for change because of increased tourism as a result of National Park and Monument designations.

Now, Kanab, in deep southern Utah, on the edge of Arizona, faces the crossroads of tradition and tourism.

Kanab has long been a “gas-and-go” community but in the last five or six years Kanab has changed, and perhaps the food on the plate in front of me tells that story most succinctly: Beef Wellington. You know, Beef Wellington— one of the defining dishes of French haute cuisine, especially as it was imagined in America. Rare beef, shrouded in mushrooms and encased in puff pastry.

Except. This “beef” isn’t beef. It’s “Impossible Burger,” the much-touted meat substitute beloved by ecologists and animal lovers. It looks like beef, tastes like beef, but no animal was harmed in the making of this “meat.” The Wellington is a star on the menu at Peekaboo Wood-fired Kitchen, the vegetarian restaurant run by Kathie Chadbourne, where the selections also include wood-fired

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Kanab has changed—to such an extent that Lonely Planet says it is the “next Sedona.”

The scenery, of course, has always been there, as old as time. What ignited the Kanab renaissance and sparked interest in the previously sleepy mostly Mormon town was one organization.

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary opened more than three decades ago, bringing moneyed bi-coastal and European tourists to town for something other than scenery: Best Friends’ zealous mission to “Save Them All.” “Kanab has always been a tourist town,” says Camille Johnson Taylor, Executive Director of the Kane County Office of Tourism, a seventh-generation Kanabite. “We’re celebrating the 150th anniversary of John Wesley Powell’s expedition and we’ve been known for decades as ‘Little Hollywood.’”

WHERE TO GO: Kanab Visitors Center has an excellent collection of single-sheet itineraries for enjoying the area’s scenery according to your abilities and preferences.

Access to everything from scenic driving routes to family-friendly hikes to ATV excursions and difficult, restricted hikes like The Wave is spelled out in detail, allowing you to plan your ideal trip.

Kanab Visitors Center, 745 E., US-89, Kanab, 435-6441300, visitsouthernutah.com

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Monuments to A- (and many B-) list actors who frequented the town to film Westerns in the ’50s and ’60s line Kanab’s streets. “And we’re very close to the Maynard Dixon homestead and to Lake Powell.”

But today’s tourists are a more demanding bunch. The Canyons Collection has developed a group of hotels and motels, each one distinct in its charm, emphasizing individuality as well as creature comforts.

Quail Park Lodge, for example, is a classic ’50s tourist court, redone with a keen eye for today’s mid-century love affair. Canyons Boutique Hotel has been completely modernized while keeping a slight Victorian vibe. The hotels offer services like complimentary bikes and dog-friendly rooms—another influence from Best Friends, which allows visitors to take animals on “sleep-overs.”

Best Friends’ animal-friendly ethos has influenced Kanab in lots of ways besides the Impossible Beef Wellington on the plate before me. You can choose from more than half-dozen good restaurants—most all with vegetarian or vegan options. The Rocking V Cafe, serving a southwestern menu of

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WHERE TO EAT: •W ild Thyme Cafe, 198 S. 100 East, Kanab, 435-644-2848, wildthymekanab.com • Sego Cafe, 190 N. 300 West, Kanab, 435-644-5680, segokanab.com • Peekaboo Canyon: Woodfired Kitchen, 233 W. Center St., Kanab, 435-689-1959, peekabookitchen.com • Rocking V Cafe, 97 W. Center St., Kanab, 435-644-8001, rockingvcafe.com • Kanab Street Bakery, 238 W. Center St., Kanab, 435-6445689, kanabcreekbakery.com.

WHERE TO STAY: HOTELS/INNS • Canyons Hotel, 190 N. 300 West, Kanab, 435-644-8660, canyonshotel.com • My Star Vacation Rentals, has several unique rental houses.

435-990-5850, mystarvr.com • Quail Park Lodge, classic ’50s hotel, redone: 125 N. 300 West, Kanab, 435-215-1447, quailparklodge.com • Black Feather Tipi B&B (it’s a real tipi), 514 N. 200 East, Kanab, 435-899-9092, kanabstars.com/tipi.html •C ave Lakes Canyon offers tipis, hogans and conventional rooms, 435-644-3812, cavelakescanyon.com

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vegetarian and vegan specialties as well as bison and beef, was one of the first. Now you can order a healthy bowl meal from Wild Thyme Cafe, start the morning with fresh-made pastries (croissants warm from the oven) from Kanab Creek Bakery, enjoy Asian flavors at Fusion House JapaneseAsian Grill or authentic French cuisine at Vermillion 45, where we stop in after dinner to visit with the chef and share some wine and food in an evening of joyful hospitality Lumiere would be proud of.

Chadbourne bubbles with enthusiasm about the future in Kanab—she’s working to form a community of chefs, maybe even a restaurant association so that chefs and owners can cooperate on events and sourcing, which can be tricky in a place so far from anywhere. After running restaurants in Oregon and Salt Lake City, she says Canyons Hotel Kanab is the closest thing yet to her ideal.

People arrive at their dreams in strange ways. Shon Foster, chef at Sego, grew up in Utah and went to high school in Kanab, a place he never thought he’d come back to. He went on to become an audio engineer for punk bands in

• Fusion House JapaneseAsian Grill, 18 E. Center St., Kanab, 435-644-8868, fusionhousekanab.com

Los Angeles for labels like Pennywise, Epitaph, Phat Records and he still looks the part when I meet him to talk about his latest venture—the vaguely military haircut, the black sox and T-shirt, baggy shorts. The only attire that reveals he belongs in a kitchen is his clogs. He ended up as executive chef and F&B chief for Amangiri, one of the most exclusive resorts in the world, but left to start Sego Cafe in Kanab.

“Sego Cafe is more democratic,” jokes Foster. “We try to appeal to a broad audience and want the food to be affordable and local. The goal is to connect the food, the diner and the land. We feel we are in a position of stewardship of land and animals, stewardship of the planet via green kitchen.”

According to Francis Battista, co-founder and board chair of Best Friends, this is the larger goal of the foundation.

“Once you’re in the mindset of kindness and caretaking, it spreads to other things besides animals.”

Of course, says Taylor, there have been a few collisions between original town folk and the idealistic newcomers. But in the end, there seems to be agreement on the goal of creating a community in harmony with its place—specifically, not another Moab.

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ALASKAN INN & SPA Nestled on the banks of the Ogden River among deep wooded forests, snow capped mountains and majestic cliffs is the Alaskan Inn. Beautiful Ogden Canyon brings to mind the scenery of Alaska itself. The Alaskan Inn features 22 Alaskan inspired themed suites and private cabins. Our secluded boutique hotel is situated northeast of Ogden City, and less than 20 minutes from Snowbasin and Powder Mountain ski resorts, and about 3 miles from Pineview Reservoir.

ROMANCE

Indulge in a romantic getaway in the heart of the Ogden Canyon. Add one of our romance packages to your reservation, and our Concierge will help you create a truly memorable experience. A chilled bottle of sparkling cider and house-made chocolate dipped strawberries await you in your elegant guest room or cabin. The romance continues with rose petals and tea light candles to help set the mood. Relax in your room’s two person luxury jetted tub.

In the morning, enjoy a complimentary breakfast for two delivered directly to your door. Additionally, our Concierge will arrange everything from dining reservations to an in-house couples massage upon request.

SPA

Stroll down the tranquil pathway between our guest cabins to arrive at the spa at Alaskan Inn where we are pleased to offer single and couples massages as well as facials and body treatments.

ADVENTURE

Adventure awaits in the Ogden Canyon. Enjoy fly fishing in our own backyard on the Ogden River. Some of Utah’s most beautiful hiking and biking trails are only minutes away. Just up the Canyon, Pineview Reservoir has an array of activities, including boating, water skiing, wake boarding, sandy beaches and so much more family fun! During the winter months enjoy the “Greatest Snow on Earth” at one of the three ski resorts located within the Ogden Valley.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Each guest room offers a unique design and is appointed with a two person luxury jetted tub, in-room coffee, and plush guest robes.

Chilled cider and artisan chocolates are complimentary and await you in your room upon check in. Desserts and Coffee are available for in room or lobby service. Enjoy ping pong, shuffleboard and table games in our newly designed game room. The majestic view in our outdoor plaza makes it a lovely place to enjoy the outdoors, have a picnic, or host an event or wedding.

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INN AT 500 CAPITOL BOISE, IDAHO

A CITY THAT MAKES IT HARD TO JUST SIT. There’s a reason so many national publications, bloggers, and Instagrammers are talking up Boise: there’s lots to talk up. Good eats. Great nightlife. And biking, hiking and hanging out with friendly locals make it hard to keep quiet about.

The Inn at 500 Capitol is a very special boutique hotel where pride of place, exceptional service, and thoughtful amenities come together to create the ultimate luxury experience in Idaho’s capital city. Packed with amenities and designed with your satisfaction in mind, each stylish detail of the hotel, from the complimentary MercedesBenz shuttles and cruiser bikes to the local wine tastings in the lobby, incorporates the comforts of home into your sublime Idaho stay.

EXPLORE IDAHO WINES

SW Idaho wine is fun, approachable and deeply rooted in our agricultural heritage. Why is SW Idaho producing some of the best wine? Our climate!

Here, rich soils combine with ideal rainfalls and warm summers to produce outstanding grapes for world-class wines—and, as a result, one of the nation’s most recognized up-and-coming appellations.

BOISE’S 8TH STREET

Taking a walk down 8th Street in downtown Boise gives you a real sense of the up-and-coming culinary scene. Do a progressive dinner down the block and be sure to hit some of our favorites: Fork, Alavita, Juniper and Red Feather. All of these establishments have a fierce loyalty to showcasing local products – you can’t go wrong!

IDAHO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

Any evening at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival is simply unforgettable. The stories. The intimate, river-front setting. The homegrown and nationally-regarded talent. All of it. Not a fan of the Bard? No worries, only two of the company’s five seasonal productions are the work of Shakespeare. To get the full local experience, grab a bottle of Idaho wine or beer, a picnic-style meal, and show up early for the Green Show.

500 S. Capitol Blvd, Boise ID | 208.227.0500 | innat500.com

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STEAMBOAT SPRINGS When summer winds down, Steamboat Springs comes alive with color.

This fall, explore Northwest Colorado as the mountains turn brilliant shades of gold and red and the fun is still in full swing. In Steamboat, the beauty and hospitality of the American West is alive and waiting for you.

UNWIND IN HOT SPRINGS

Geothermal hot springs have soothed locals and visitors alike for generations. Tucked away just outside of town, Strawberry Park Hot Springs’ steamy stone-lined pools offer a heavenly respite. Old Town Hot Springs’ eight natural mineral pools, 230-foot water slides and fitness center provide hours of entertainment for every member of the family.

PEDAL THROUGH ASPENS

Plenty of biking opportunities make it easy to maximize postsummer beauty. Access miles of single track from downtown through the Emerald Trail network or pedal through Buffalo Pass, where panoramas of aspen groves juxtaposed with clusters of mossygreen pines are truly unforgettable.

Wind through gravel or paved roads or cruise through town on a paved path.

CONNECT WITH YOUR INNER COWBOY

A proud ranching community, Steamboat Spring is true cowboy country, and there are many ways to experience the city’s Western heritage. Browse authentic Western wear at F.M. Light & Sons, who have dressed area residents since 1905.

Then saddle up for a horseback ride or admire Western-themed art at many of the downtown galleries.

EXPERIENCE UNIQUE DINING Adventure doesn’t just take place in the wilderness. In town, you’ll find all sorts of dining options in a variety of new restaurants and brewpubs.

Spend a day in town and find out how Steamboat had evolved into a haven for foodies.

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SNOWPINE LODGE Discover a superior mountain experience at Snowpine Lodge, Alta’s finest year-round luxury hotel. Nestled in Utah’s Wasatch mountains, the Snowpine provides guests with a superior alpine experience boasting brand new accommodations and facilities, while offering unrivaled access to the world’s best mountain recreation. From rejuvenating spa treatments and gourmet cuisine to outdoor recreation and time well-spent with family, Snowpine Lodge offers something for everyone.

STILLWELL SPA

Offering a range of soothing massages and replenishing facials, Stillwell Spa’s menu is designed to pamper your body and nourish your soul. After a treatment, soothe your muscles in the indoor grotto and unwind in the steam room and sauna before putting your feet up in the relaxation room.

There is no better way to end a day of mountain adventures than an evening at Stillwell Spa.

OUTDOOR RECREATION AND ACTIVITIES

Mountain adventures abound just outside Snowpine’s doors. The hotel offers direct access to hiking, mountain biking, and wildlife adventures including guided birding tours and spotting wildflower blooms, while activities such as rock climbing and fly-fishing can also be arranged.

FAMILY FUN

With a bustling game room to a slopeside outdoor swimming pool, families will find something for everyone to enjoy. Pull up a chair in the theater room and catch the big game or movie, or visit the Kids’ Zone, where little ones can explore and unleash their creativity.

In the evenings, take in the majestic surroundings from the fire pit on the terrace or gather around one of the indoor fireplaces with your favorite board game.

SWEN’S RESTAURANT

Serving up delicious food and wine pairings with stunning views to match, Swen’s offers the ideal mountaindining experience. With a bustling open kitchen, family and communal seating, and a sophisticated menu featuring globally-inspired, regionallysourced cuisine, Swen’s strikes the perfect balance between casual and fine dining.

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cool Spend your DOG DAYS in the HIGH desert

BY TONY GILL

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Take a look to the east just before the sun comes up and you’ll see Sirius rising just ahead of our friendly neighborhood star. The dog star’s heliacal rise is what led the Greeks and Romans to refer to the annual midsummer heat wave as the “dog days,” but my dogs are obeying our ideological misinterpretation by lousing around even more than normal. Sure, people call it “a dry heat,” but it’s still hot.

The Moab area is paradoxically inviting this time of year—the desert is rather famed for being warm, after all—if you’re willing to abstain from

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MOUNT PEALE IS THE HIGHEST POINT IN THE STATE OUTSIDE OF THE UINTAS. PEOPLE DON’T REALIZE HOW BIG THE LA SALS REALLY ARE.” —JONATHAN DUTROW

Burro Pass mountain bike trail

its postcard-certified attractions. Towering above Moab, the La Sal Mountains are an oft-overlooked asset with elevation-induced coolness. Deep within the walls of Cataract Canyon, the Colorado River provides an oasis among an arid sea of rock.

Look high or low, and you can find unexpectedly temperate climes in unlikely places.

GO HIGH “Geyser Pass is right around 10,500 feet. Mount Peale is the highest point in the state outside of

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the Uintas. People don’t realize how big the La Sals really are,” says Jonathan Dutrow, owner and operator of Talking Mountain Yurts. Talking Mountain operates three yurts, primarily for backcountry skiers in search of southern powder on the steep slopes of the La Sals, but the Geyser Pass Yurt is open year round and is an ideal high-elevation getaway.

“Because the yurt’s up so high in Geyser Pass, The weather in the summer is much cooler than people expect,” Dutrow explains. “It’s a perfect starting point for Moonlight Meadows, Burro Pass and the famous Whole Enchilada mountain bike trails. There are four pretty impressive peaks you can hit in an easy day, and you can quickly get to Clark Lake, which isn’t accessible by car so it’s rarely crowded.” The Geyser Pass Yurt comfortably sleeps eight, which makes the $175 for the first night—$125 for each subsequent night—a bargain. You can park about 70 yards from the yurt, allowing you to get gear for the whole family up there without drama.

If a well-appointed yurt sounds a bit lavish for your tastes, there are nearly endless high-elevation camping options in the Manti-La Sal National Forest.

Mike Craig is a ski patroller in Park City who worked summers as a mountain bike guide in Moab. Craig spent his off hours camping up in the La Sals, which allowed him to avoid succumbing to late-season heat waves. “There are primitive camp sites all along Geyser Pass Road. And they’re on public land, so they’re free. If you’d rather camp in a public camping area with some amenities, Warner Campground is above 9,000 feet right next to Warner Lake.” Craig

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says. “No matter where you camp, you can access great hiking and running trails. One of my favorites is the Miner’s Basin Trail. You start at Warner Campground and head up over Gold Knob with views of Canyonlands National Park and Castle Valley.”

435-260-7601, talkingmountainyurts.com

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ICE CREAM YOU SCREAM Whether you’ve just finished up a mountain bike ride down the Whole Enchilada or gotten off the river, it’s important to keep cool by ingesting an outrageous number of refreshing calories at Milt’s Stop & Eat. Milt’s isn’t a well-kept secret, but once you put down a buffalo burger and shake with homemade ice cream—I’m particularly partial to Oreo and peanut butter—you’ll know exactly why Moab’s oldest restaurant is still so popular 65 years after it opened.

Moab’s parched character draws apt comparisons to a Martian landscape, but the Colorado River has carved through the land, indelibly altering the scenery and providing the perfect playground to beat the summer heat. Cataract Canyon is the jewel of whitewater rafting in Southern Utah, a 46-mile chasm of jaw-dropping scenery and rowdy whitewater. Rafting in Cataract Canyon is like taking on a miniature version of the Grand Canyon, and while late summer may not have the massive flows you’ll find during peak spring runoff, the challenging whitewater provides plenty of thrills.

For the full Cataract Canyon experience without having to manage the myriad logistics of a multi-day adventure through technical whitewater, book a trip with OARS. You’ll enjoy several days of relaxing flat water floating and

one day of raucous rapids. Along the way you’ll stop to explore side canyons and ancient ruins, float through Canyonlands National Park, eat incredible meals while camping under the stars and enjoy a scenic flight back to Moab after entering Lake Powell. Plus you’re never more than a quick jump away from cooling down in the water.

The minimum age for six-day trips down Cataract Canyon is nine years old. Trips can be booked directly through the OARS website.

800-346-6277, oars.com

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KIMBALL COMES TO MAIN

BY TONY GILL

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he Park City Kimball Arts Festival will transform the town's center into an enormous, vibrant gallery from August 2-4. Now in its 50th year, Arts Fest will feature work from more than 220 artists, 30 live musical acts, food trucks, a beer garden, a gallery stroll highlighting 10 local institutions, art instruction for the kids and after hours events for

the adults. In addition to being a pretty lively party, the event also serves as the primary fundraiser for the Kimball Arts Center, which brings world-class exhibitions to Park City year-round and free of charge. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children. Summit County residents can receive free admission all weekend long by registering online in advance. parkcitykimballartsfestival.org

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COMEBACK

Park City Bike Demos RELAUNCHES with new ownership to redefine ‘try before you buy’

BY TONY GILL

Park City is competitive, and for those involved, second chances don’t often come easy. It looked like Park City Bike Demos (PCBD) had reached the end of the line when they shuttered the business in August 2018, but the shop has found new life after being purchased and relaunched earlier this spring by Robert DeMartini, new CEO of USA Cycling and former CEO of New Balance.

PCBD started life as a mobile rental program with two converted cargo vans that would meet customers at trailheads or hotels in town, but quickly expanded to include a full-service bike shop on UT-248.

“Around 90 percent of our customers wanted to be able to walk into a shop

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and have an experience that went beyond just rentals,” says PCBD Founder Andre Shoumatoff. “When one in eight of your customers ends up purchasing a bike, you’re really in the business of selling bikes more than just renting them.”

With the shop came a shift in priorities, including a focus on demo-ing and ultimately selling high-end bikes with rental credits. The try before you buy model was great for consumers—especially important when you’re about to plunk down thousands of dollars on a bicycle.

The business, however, struggled to adapt.

“We made plenty of mistakes initially,” says Shoumatoff, who is still involved with PCBD as General Manager. “We were overly ambitious in some areas, which got expensive. We needed a space for such a large inventory of bikes that we ended up with a warehouse masquerading as a bike shop. But we maintained customer ratings that were consistently high, and that will

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always be our primary goal.”

DeMartini has helped to restructure the business, but will be relatively hands off in its day-to-day operations. His daughter-inlaw Alyssa DeMartini is co-General Manager along with Shoumatoff, while Gina Magnuson—who has years of industry experience managing retail finance for Specialized and POC—will be in charge of the store’s finances. Today, you can walk into PCBD to test out their latest high-end products for around $10 less per day than at competing shops, and receive up to $600 in transferrable rental credits which can be applied to a bike purchase.

“The trucks were our origin, and they’re still prominently featured in our logo, but we’re trying to deliver an in-shop experience that’s unrivaled in town,” Shoumatoff says. There’s even a coffee bar in the shop, providing a space perfect for caffeinated discussion and the needed geeking out with other bike nerds.

Trust me.

Park City Bike Demos aims to be a destination bike shop selling only the best and most trusted brands. You can find bikes from DeVinci, Ibis and Felt along with cutting edge suspension components from Utah's own Trust Performance.

Bike components aren't inexpensive, so come test what's right for you before putting down your hard-earned dough. 1500 Kearns Blvd, 435-659-3991, parkcitybikedemos.com PHOTOS ADAM FINKLE

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The End of Free Parking?

The elimination of free parking at Park City Mountain’s base area will ruffle some feathers, but it’s probably a necessary step.

Paid parking may finally compel skiers to change behavior rather than merely complain about increased traffic. If—and that’s a big if— the change is accompanied by infrastructure that turns the base area into a viable public transportation hub, skiers and the community at large could benefit from an area catered to maximizing quality of life rather than maximizing the number of vehicles that can pass through.

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A Lot will Change.

Three Lots, Actually.

Provo-Based Firm Plans Development of PCMR Parking Lots.

BY TONY GILL

The bulldozers are lining up and belching diesel fumes. Local factions are at the Home Depot gathering pitchforks. Shadowy figures laugh maniacally while counting stacks of money in clandestine boardrooms. It’s a development showdown in the heart of Park City.

Here we go again.

“Wait. What’s being developed this time?” some are asking. “Is there even open space remaining upon which to build?” If that sounds like you, you’re probably feeling the effects of Development Opinion Fatigue, in which the deluge of development-related opinions have muddied your working knowledge of what’s

actually going on in Park City. Earlier this spring, Vail Resorts agreed to sell the parking lots at the base of Park City Mountain to the Provo-based firm Peg Companies, opening the door for imminent development at the base of the resort.

Both PEG Companies and Vail Resorts declined to disclose the purchase price for the 10-acre plot, which includes the upper parking lot and both lower parking lots at Park City Mountain. Because the development will encompass a significant area of where Park City the town and Park City the resort intersect, it will undeniably have an impact on the character of each. As such, immediate public reactions ranged from, “This welcome

71 development shall keep Park City on par with other world-class destinations,” to, “These ruthless corporate entities will stop at nothing to gut what remains of our once-quaint mountain paradise.”

Naturally, some ire was directed towards Vail Resorts for their role, though the seeds of the deal were sown back in the 1990s when the resort’s previous owner, Pwdr Corp., secured an approval of the area’s development rights. It was only a matter of time before one entity or another would ultimately look to capitalize on the immense value attached to those rights, and Vail Resorts did so after acquiring those rights when they purchased Park City Mountain in 2014 following a lawsuit with Pwdr Corp. If or when Pwdr Corp. would have ultimately done the same is anyone’s guess.

The ultimate impact of large-scale development in the Park City Mountain lots will take on a different quality depending on one’s point of reference, but it should be easier to stomach than other recent proposals—such as the scratched

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development of Treasure Mountain—because unspoiled open space—a non-renewable, diminishing resource—is not under threat.

The lots themselves are nothing more than an expanse of slackly-maintained, fractured asphalt. They serve little purpose in the summer apart from overflow parking space for the town’s most popular events. During winter, the lots provide free parking for the resort, which is lackadaisically managed and falls short of requisite capacity. Though the lots were the site of some epic closing day parties over the years, anxiety over their demise seems misguided.

The planning process has just begun, but the proposed project includes a hotel and spa, restaurants, retailers, residences and workforce housing. The loss of the surface lots is said to be offset by improved access to public parking—which likely means parking garages and the end of free parking—as well as transit and traffic infrastructure. “PEG is the lead in addressing community concerns, and Vail Resorts will assist as needed,” Vail Resorts

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Corporate Hospitality Communications Manager Maggie Meisinger, said. “PEG is still in the early stages of planning, but traffic, transit, safety and pedestrian connectivity issues will be a primary focus.

PEG understands an enhanced base area must reflect city and community priorities.”

Vail Resorts has eschewed directly developing land in recent years and has instead sought outside firms to take the lead, allowing Vail to focus on resort operations and improvements. PEG as lead developer will seek to balance the requirements of the resort and the town, which they should understand well from previous projects in Jackson and Sun Valley.

The planning process is subject to community input and an approval process by the Park City Municipal Corp. We were unable to get a comment directly from PEG prior to publication, but vice president Robert Schmidt has said publicly PEG hoped to submit an application to City Hall by spring 2020 with groundbreaking following one to two years after.

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Celebrate Life and Beauty

BY ASHLEY SZANTER

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Summer in Utah is a beautiful sight—the mountains, trees, animals, water. The Water Lantern festival aims to celebrate the beauty of the world around us as well as the inherent beauty of life itself. The Water Lantern festival brings everyone in the community together regardless of age, genders, backgrounds and walks of life for one night of celebration and bonding. Tickets are still available and include your own lantern to float at the Jensen Nature Park on Saturday, August 17th. Get details and tickets at waterlanternfestival.com.

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Ogden Valley Balloon Festival

BY ASHLEY SZANTER

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The Ogden Valley Balloon & Artists Festival is likely one of the most spectacular events of the summer. This year’s event on August 16th-18th happens in Eden Park in honor of the very first balloon festival held back in 1994. The festival will feature balloon launches, art booths,

live entertainment, music, family games and, of course, tons of food and vendors. Make sure to go the night of the 16th and 17th at dusk to watch the popular Balloon Glow event as all 15 balloons start inflating simultaneously, creating a magnificent glow. Check out ogdenvalleyballoonfestival.com for details.

RED ROCKS AND COOL TUNES The 3rd Annual Moab Free Concert Series is back, with epic plans for our Fridays in July. Always opening with a local act followed by a touring headliner, it invites you to come enjoy folk, alt-country, Americana and more while indulging in the food, beer and wine you can buy at the event. You can visit moabfreeconcerts. com for info on this year’s line up and ways to get involved.

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Saturday the 17th, as any who dare try can scale the same course the pros will take the following day. Almost a full decade since the opening circuit, Tour of Utah returns August 12th-18th in locations across our beautiful Beehive State. For all of the information you need, go to tourofutah.com.

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Tour the Tour

The Tour de France is the pinnacle of international cycling, but the Tour of Utah becomes a bigger contender every year as it showcases some of the world’s most prestigious teams and cyclists for seven grueling days in August. Make sure to keep tabs on the Ultimate Challenge,

Enterprise Cornfest To celebrate the harvest, get down to Enterprise (not, the starship) Utah, where you can be a part of its 29th annual Cornfest. Mouths have been watering all season for that fresh sweet corn, but the event also showcases vintage cars, toe-tapping entertainment and bushels of fun. Proceeds from the fest as well as Enterprise Elementary’s Dutch Oven Dinner support the areas schools and other local do-good organizations. Awww, shucks. Saturday, August 24th. enterprisecornfest.com

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It’s the disposable diapers that keep her up at night.

Stay-at-home mom Crystal Bruner Harris has achieved Salt Lake City’s Master Recycler status and hosts an Instagram feed called “wecanbegreenertogether” with weekly sustainable living challenges and advice. But still, her 11-month-old daughter’s daily Pampers load is a tickle of guilt at the back of her mind.

“In so many ways, I’ve been able to give up convenience for the good of the Earth,” Harris says. She uses quart-sized yogurt containers instead of Rubbermaid. Chops up clothing for rags. Covers her

microwaveables with a glass dome or silicone splatter guard. Ordered a custommade dining table from a local woodsmith.

Fills her dog beds with bits of denim and cloth. Posted her garden plant tubs on KSL Classifieds as “free for the taking” and some anonymous taker took them. She’s researching how to dispose of the polyethylene foam blobs that came as packing material for some mail-order bike parts a few weeks ago because she still refuses to just put them in the garbage.

And yet—the diapers. (It’s a true dilemma—most research indicates both cloth and disposable diapers have equally negative environmental impact.)

Part of what torments Harris is the aspirational concept of “zero waste.”

Facebook and Instagram are filled with guilt-inducing feeds like Living Zero Waste in a Non Zero Waste Home, Zero-Waste Student Living, Going Zero Waste, Zero Waste Home and Zero Waste Nerd. These feeds are followed by thousands of aspiring waste-not-want-nots. The Washington Post story featuring an aluminum trash can the size of a Mason jar is posted on Salt Lake City’s recycling website. It’s meant to inspire but is sort of, like, hey, more of a guilt trip.

Jennifer Farrell, director of education and outreach for Salt Lake City’s Waste and Recycling Division, knows the pressure of the “zero waste” obsession that can drive a well-intentioned citizen to lose enthusiasm.

And there are growing rationalizations for slowing our culture’s nascent green habit. New reports that say 91 percent of the world’s plastic isn’t being recycled anyway.

There are giant floating islands of plastic garbage circling the oceans and plastic microparticles suffocating whales. And what’s this? Chinese waste management companies are starting to refuse America’s plastic, cardboard and electronic waste?

It’s a bummer. For years our communities have gotten savvier about recycling. We’ve all dutifully filled our blue bins with everything we figure could be recycled, which it turns out, often can’t be. Paper towels and plastic grocery bags aren’t recyclable, used pizza boxes and un-rinsed

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77 milk bottles aren’t recyclable, cloth and styrofoam clamshells aren’t recyclable.

Everything in your blue bin ends up at waste management companies where workers use magnets, screens, gravity and optical sorters to separate streams of recyclables which are packed into bales and sold to whatever buyer can be found, which is getting harder.

“People are getting discouraged,” Farrell says. “We need to think further upstream.”

Farrell says the renewed priority list for environmental stewardship starts with reducing and reusing plastic packaging and non-recyclables and, adding one new “R” word to that trope: “Refuse.” Don’t take plastic lids. Ask your server not to bring you a straw when you order. Refuse plastic forks and spoons when you order take out. Don’t buy bottled water (like really, ever) and so on and so on. After that, way down the line, priority wise, comes recycling.

And it doesn’t have to be nuts. Do just one new thing, take baby steps, be practical. No need to cut up children’s pajamas to make washcloths, or swear off that new outfit. Wear out or repair what you have. Find places to donate. Complete the green commerce circle by buying local and shopping for vintage items.

“Zero waste can be very intimidating,” says Jamaica Trinnaman, owner of HelloBulk Markets, a one-year-old bulk food store recently relocated from Square Kitchen’s incubator warehouse to a new store right by the Union Pacific tracks at 355 N. 500 West.

“We’re always pushing progress over perfection. It’s really just about finding a couple of changes.”

Jamaica To that end, Trinnaman Trinnaman, encourages her customers to owner of re-use the packaging they HelloBulk Markets. already have—brown sugar

ziplock bags, mayonnaise and jam jars, shampoo bottles, bread bags—to pack up the beans, nuts, detergent and other bulk items she sells at HelloBulk.

“We’ve all been forced to buy excess packaging,” she says. “You can bring all of that. Just use it up until it’s dead.”

Mom Harris compensates for her disposable diaper guilt by using a spray bottle and toilet paper on her toddler’s bottom, cutting up avocados and sweet potatoes instead of buying baby food in jars, and using bar soap instead of pump bottles. She and her husband Josh installed solar panels on their midcentury Holladay home and just bought a Nissan Leaf. She stores foil and paper bags in a big kitchen drawer until they can be used. There isn’t a paper towel or ziplock baggie to be found in her house.

“The term ‘zero waste’ is intimidating and misleading,” she says. “And when people hear zero waste, they think, ‘Well, that’s impossible. There’s no way.’ But I think it means that very little of your waste is going to the landfill, that the landfill is a last resort. And I strive for that every day.”

IS RECYCLE RUINED What happens when a greasy pizza box gets put in a blue bin? Is that whole load of recycling just waste? Yep. To try and mitigate inevitable human error (first, blame the teenagers) SLC runs a recycling education team to spot check blue bins for errant pizza boxes and other straight up garbage.

But with 40,000 blue bins in SLC the team is only able to tag about 150 cans a week.

So they’re also asking residents to educate themselves. But still it’s confusing, right? So we asked Allen Lance from Salt Lake City’s Waste and Recycling Division a few of our burning questions:

Plastics? Does the # really matter?

Resin codes (#1 – #7) are used to identify the type of resin used in making the product, not necessarily whether the product is recyclable or not. A better qualifier is just that the product is made from plastic. Any containers with a screw on top, typically used for soap, beverages, etc. are recyclable in any program.

Are beer and soda cans recyclable?

Yes! Aluminum is one of the most recyclable materials on the market today. Nearly 75 percent of all aluminum produced in the U.S. is still in use today.

What about glass?

The city has an agreement with Momentum Recycling to collect glass curbside ($9 a month) or at drop off locations. The glass is used for insulation by Owens Corning in Nephi, filtration systems, aggregate in concrete, road base and counter tops and industrial abrasives right here in Utah.

Where does it all actually go?

Waste Management in West Jordan processes SLC’s single stream material (stuff in the blue bins). The company is building a new $16 million materials recovery facility (MRF) in SLC. An MRF separates the various commodities into marketable grades. Typically: Aluminum stays in the U.S. to make new aluminum cans; steel (i.e. tin cans) is sold locally to Metro Steel; plastic containers stay in the U.S. and various resins are used for new containers, carpet, carpet pads, etc.; paper stays in the U.S. depending on the grade and some goes to foreign buyers to make tissue paper, paper towels, etc; cardboard mainly stays in the U.S. and used for new cardboard or fiber board.

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Every year the list is different. We don’t do categories, we don’t fill in forms, we don’t count votes. We just pick our brains and everyone else’s for the coolest, newest and unexpected superlatives in the Beehive State. Every year we surprise ourselves and are delighted at the discoveries. You too will be surprised and delighted. And, no doubt, disgruntled. Because we left out one of your favorites. Let us know. Go to saltlkemagazine.com and give us your two cents.

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Best Place for the Naturally Curly

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For those who have issues with their hair, which either behaves, or behaves badly–step it forward. It doesn’t matter what you’ve done, dreamed or prayed for, those with naturally curly hair have to learn the rules and the issues. Big, dry, frizzy issues. From the team at Curl Co. Hair & Beauty Salon, you’ll get the right cut, learn the basics in curl care techniques and get steered towards the products especially made for your most-epic hair type.

You can go full-on natural any day, any weather, with less effort than, well, swiping left on your current dating app. 777 E. Broadway, SLC, 801-359-4288, saltcitycurlco.com

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In a valiant effort to break the “cider barrier”—the U.S. idea that apple juice is a sweet drink for kids— Mountain West is making dry, European-style cider perfect for sipping on their new cider garten. 425 N. 400 West, 801-935-4147. mountainsestcider.com

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Best Hiker

Todd Powelson, Parrot Whisperer City Creek Canyon is one of Salt Lake’s treasures. But it’s not just the babbling brook, the wildlife, birds and changing foliage that make it so charming—it’s the people you run into. Like Todd Powelson, who hikes City Creek with his parrot in fine weather.

Say hello to the hiker with the birdcage on his back. And say hello to Saffron, too.

Best Yoga Slumber Party

Schole yoga

Can’t bend like a pretzel? A little rusty on your Sanskrit? Nidra yoga is not about a skill level.

You only need a willingness to cooperate and be quiet in a darkish room with other people.

It’s been said that an hour of meditation is equals 40 hours of sleep–obviously, this is not your typical

seventh-grade slumber party.

Expect a calming voice, possibly singing bowls and, of course, patchouli. 824 S. 400 W., SLC, scholeyoga.com/studio

Best Way to Seem Like a Civilized Human

Tabula Rasa

Remember paper before our forest-guzzling paperless society? It’s depressing to think how many reams businesses go through these days, but here’s what we’ve forgotten about: pretty paper. And the nearly lost graciousness of a handwritten note. Or engraved invitation. Tabula Rasa is the only place in town to procure that elusive but still necessary etiquette.

330 Trolley Square, SLC, tabularasastationers.com

Best New Popup

Little City’s FLEET FLEET is a new pop-up space in Salt Lake City’s Granary District. Its creators Michael Yount (Yo Coach!) and Tim Sullivan, have created gathering space out of what else? Shipping containers.

They’ve taken a small stretch of asphalt on 400 West, along the edge of the old “Fleet” block between 800 and 900 South. Fleet Nights, a rotating set of local brewer tap takeovers, started last May and will continue throughout the summer. But Yount envisions much more than just beer (like that’s not enough).

Stay tuned. littlecityinc.com

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sugarhouse The former star of walkable culture, the neighborhood’s a victim of its own success, but there are still some places.

Best gourmet sandwich (ice cream, that is.)

The Penguin Brothers

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Best When You Don’t Want to

Blo Dry Bar It’s as plain as the hair on your head, oh wait, that’s the nose on your face, but this still works. Hair styling can be a chore and unless you’re a baby or bald, you’ve taken care of it daily pretty much for your entire life. Once in a while, isn’t it nice to let someone take over and do the heavy hairstyle lifting? Take a load off your shoulders, arms, wrists and hands and let the folks at the Blo Dry Bar take on your next full blowout, classic up-do, or create a fancy fishtail braid. 202 E. Wilmington Ave. Suite 150, SLC, 801-466-2090, blomedry.com

If there’s one thing SLmag loves it’s a good sandwich. At their shop in Sugarhouse, The Penguin Brothers just swaps out the bread with fresh-baked cookies then crams in some gourmet ice cream. They offer really cool sandwiches like “Luigi’s Mansion” (double fudge with mint oreos) and “Frequent Flier” (snickerdoodle + biscoff). What’s better than break-up sex? Penguin Bro’s “The Breakup” of course. It’s their dark chocolate sea salt ice cream served in a little pie plate all ooey gooey with a warm double-fudge pizookie. 2040 S. 1000 East, SLC, 801-709-0599, thepenguinbrothers.com

Don’t even think about the polyester gingham and calico prints available at most local fabric stores. If you’re going to go to the effort of creating your own original, you want the finest silks, chiffons, beading and brocade. Browse the bolts at Tissu, and don’t neglect the embellishments— beautiful buttons and details do make the dress. 1779 S. 1100 East, 435-896-7286, tissuefabrics.com

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Aside from offering sought-after hair and skin care brands, like Eminence and DevaCurl, Utah’s own Got Beauty leads the pack for professional beauty and spa services. You can opt for a free makeup consult. And from spray tans to a Spa Queen manicure, you can adjust your price point by booking your appointment with an apprentice, a new artist or a seasoned professional. Something for everyone, including the guys— they got it, and we love it. 904 E. 2100 South., SLC, 801-474-2090, gotbeauty.com

Don’t be scared. Of needles, lasers or beautiful women. The SLC Med Spa has all of these, but after the work is done and the Botox does its thing, you’ll be looking years younger by the weekend. The rejuvenating effects continue with customized hormone-replacement therapy.

Fifty is the new 40, and with the wisdom that only comes with age, taking it back has never been better. 2138 S. Highland Dr., SLC, 801-419-0551, slcmedspa.com

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Everyday Elegance Each piece of handcrafted jewelry from Pixel + Torch displays a simple, complete sense of design, confident in its minimalism and beautifully sensitive in its wearability. Johanna Kirk, owes her sensibility to time spent in Scandinavia, but the craftsmanship is purely hers. 2030 S. 900 East, SLC, pixelandtorch.com

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Best Unexpected Dessert

Strawberry Nachos at Last Course It’s really tough to ruin nachos, but it’s also a challenge to up the ante and create a new type of nacho. Last Course does it with their incredible Strawberry Nachos. Dip white, milk, and dark chocolate “chips” into decadent strawberry “salsa” and officially put nachos in both the savory and sweet columns of your food brain. 835 W. East Promontory, Farmington, 801-410-4708, lastcourse.com

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Best Savory Waffle

Honey Chipotle Pastrami at Waffled The savory waffle is a divisive food, but Waffled, an innocuous booth in the middle of Station Park, can mend the relationships of savory waffle lovers and sweet waffle purists. The Honey Chipotle Pastrami Waffle brings out the dense heartiness of the liege waffle while melding flavors so good you’ll run back for seconds. Believe it. 25 N. East Promontory, Farmington, 801-447-9175, waffledeats.com

Best Sensory Overload

Allegiant Nonstop Clearfield is stepping up their entertainment game with new additions to the newly named Allegiant Nonstop, formerly G4CE. Their 100,000 square foot building features go-karts, laser tag, arcade games, virtual reality, bowling, mini golf, escape rooms, play zones, a restaurant, snack bar, soda bar and frozen yogurt station. Our heads started spinning just listing all they offer.

1400 E. 700 South, Clearfield, 801-416-2388, playnonstop.com

Best Way to Lose Your Voice

Hive Winery Raspberry Honey Wine Ah, mead. The drink of ancient warriors and those who lived before modern booze making provided us with limitless options. The Hive Winery is resurrecting honey-wine and giving it new life. Stop by their tasting room and sample the awardwinning, and mouthwatering, Raspberry Honey Wine before the secret gets out. 1220 W. 450 North, Layton, 801-546-1997, thehivewinery.com

Cannibal Roller Coaster Adrenaline junkies, rejoice!

While many lament the absence of a Six Flags in Utah, Lagoon has one major entry into the roller coaster hall of fame. Featuring the steepest vertical drop in North America, Cannibal also holds the world record for tallest beyond-vertical drop on any coaster. Prep your pipes and enjoy the ride. 375 Lagoon Dr., Farmington, 801-451-8000, lagoonpark.com

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Rooster’s B Street Taproom

Rooster’s laid the cornerstone for hip Ogden when they opened their brewpub on Historic 25th Street.

After that, the cool places sprang up like houses on a Monopoly board. Now, they’re doing it again: With the opening of the B-Street Taproom, across the bridge from downtown Ogden, Rooster’s is breaking in another new concept. This one is, gasp, for adults only. The menu echoes downtown, the brew-friendly munchies of the original and the beer is made right there. 2325 B. Ave., Ogden, 801-689-2879, roostersbrewingco.com

Best Way to Indulge Your Prepper Obsession

Forget the legendary gnats.

Ignore the lake stink.

Antelope Island is one of the most beautiful places in Utah. The salt-shimmer of the shallow water, the views of the mainland, the sheer other-worldliness of its earthly landscape are best seen from the top of Mt. Frary. After a short but strenuous hike spend some time catching your breath and absorbing the wonder. utah.com/hiking/frary-peak

We know; Doomsday Preppers has got us on a paranoia binge as well.

Luckily, Smith & Edwards is a wild place where you can buy insane amounts of prepper gear to make you feel better about the end of the world as we know it.

Our advice? Literally just wander around the store—it’s seriously nutter butters. 3936 UT-126, Willard, 801-731-1120, smithandedwards.com

Frary Peak on Antelope Isle.

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TWO BIT KLETTERSACK Take it from trail to office.

This rugged pack has special space for your laptop and add-on camera pouch. ogdenmade.com

Best Piano

City Club Bar All-Beatles all the time—that’s the theme of the City Club bar upstairs in Ogden. From the Fab Four of 1963 to the grizzled seers of their waning days, the faces of John, Paul, George and Ringo (which one was your crush?) are plastered all over the walls, ceiling and—most impressively—this hand painted piano. Yeah. Yeah, Yeah. Porter Block Building, 264 Historic 25th St., Ogden, 801-392-4447, thecityclubonline.net

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Best New Beer Idea

Half brownie, half cookie, zero animal products, 100 percent delicious. Lavender Kitchen is disrupting Ogden’s food scene by churning out incredible, fully-vegan deliciousness on a daily basis. Check out their signature brookie or any one of their unbelievably vegan goods. We seriously can’t believe there’s no butter.

2276 Washington Blvd., Ogden, 801-628-1576, thelavkitchen.com

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Camper Reparadise Okay, Camper Reparadise doesn’t actually make these trailer homes—but they do RE-make them so their vintage charms shine like new. From refurbishing the kitchens to polishing the outside, the experts here make the old new again. Hit the road, Jack. camperrepearadise.com

Best Way to Bulk Up

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Hello!Bulk Markets Let’s be logical. It’s really astounding how little power we believe we actually have. A straw here, a bottle of shampoo, a disposable coffee lid there. If the sum of all that stuff we so casually use and dispose of were piled up on your bed, well, you couldn’t sleep there. Owner Jamaica Trinnaman (yes, of course she’s a woman) created Hello!Bulk Markets to kick back at the piles of trash which are polluting our world.

Bring or buy reusable containers to weigh out just about everything you’d find at a grocery store: coffee beans, spices, laundry soap and gummy bears. 355 N. 500 West, SLC, 385-775-4191 hellobulkmarkets.com

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Best Effort to Cross the Great Divide

A complete Middle Eastern grocery, lifestyle store, caterer, delivery service and restaurant.

The first thing you notice when you walk into this modest space is the head-filling exotic aroma. Spices are the soul of Middle Eastern cooking and at Shahrazad they’re sold by the pound, used in the cooking and permeate the atmosphere of the store. Breathe deep, have a seat and enjoy lunch before shopping for pristine halal meat and fresh-baked breads. 1616 W. 2100 South, SLC, 801-972-3468, shahrazadslc.com

The SLC prejudice against the West side of the city is so strong that some West side city leaders talk seriously about splitting the city. The West Side Festival organizers and participants want to heal the breach another way.

The organization Restore North Temple and the River District Chamber combined forces to present the Westside Festival in June, bringing together artists, food, music and people to celebrate this mysteriously unappreciated part of our city.

Watch out for a repeat next year: restorenorthtemple.com/ westsidefestival

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The West Side Festival Best Reason to Skip the Swedish Meatballs

Walker Edison Furniture A hidden gem for those on a home furnishing budget. Their ready-toassemble furniture is sold by big-name retailers like Target and Amazon. And you know, they sell those cool fireplace TV consoles. The issue is with their returns— once built, pieces cannot be resold as new merchandise. With a fully loaded warehouse, the returned furnishings are steeply (make an offer) discounted. Just load it and go, no assembly guide or Allen wrench needed. 4350 W. 2100 South, SLC, 801-433-3008, walkeredison.com

Best Place to Get your Head Cut

Cutthroat Barbershop

Cutthroat owns its westside location with pride. Think of it like a graffitied junkyard chop shop only for hair. Despite his gruff exterior and the Sweeney Todd vibe of his shop’s name, owner Mike Canales is a real sweetie.

2851 S. Redwood Rd., West Valley City, 385-242-7523, cutthroatbarbershopslc.com

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Best Kitty Fix

Cache Humane Society Cat Cabana What if we told you that you could cuddle kittens and help a charity? The Cache Humane Society’s Cat Cabana lets visitors sign in to play and cuddle the kitties so they can socialize before finding their furever homes. Or, be an even cooler person and adopt one of these fluff balls for yourself. 2370 W. 200 North, Logan, 435-7923920, cachehumane.org

Best Sugar Rush

Temptation Cupcake If you want one of the best cupcakes you’ve ever had, you need to head up to Logan ASAP. Known for their buttercream frostings, Temptation Cupcakes are so sinfully good, they put it in the name. Bring your gluten-free friends with you, their GF offerings are just as tasty as their regular flavors. 1010 N. Main St., Logan, 435-787-8272, temptationcupcake.com

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Pepperidge Farm Factory Cookies All those Pepperidge Farm cookies you gaze longingly at in the store are manufactured up in their Richmond factory. But, when the cookies come off the line looking less than perfect, they end up in the on-site store where their loss is your gain. Bring the kiddos and buy rejected cookies still as good as their flawless counterparts. 901 US-91, Richmond, 435-258-2491

Best Pancake the Size of Your Head

Cinnamon Swirl at Herm’s

The only thing that could possibly make a great pancake better is more of it, and Herm’s has that down.

Tucked away off a back road, Herm’s Inn is serving up pancakes the size of your head and then covering them with frosting, caramel and cinnamon sugar. It’s not a waffle, but we think Leslie Knope would approve. 1435 Canyon Rd., Logan, 435-792-4321, hermsinn.com

Original Butcher’s Bunches Liz Butcher has been jammin since 2010, starting in her own kitchen and selling at farmers’ markets and now distributing their jams and jellies nationwide—thousands of jars a year. Based on local fruit and partnering with other local food producers like Amano Choccolate and High West Whiskey. butchersbunches.com

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Best Glimpse of the Future

Martian Tomatoes.

Yes. Martian Tomatoes.

You can’t grow tomatoes in outer space—little water, lots of CO2 and not much nitrogen. And there’s no take out on Mars. That’s a problem for future Mars inhabitants or explorers. They’re going to have to grow their own.

USU biochemist Lance Seefeldt and botanist Bruce Bugbee have been trying to solve this future problem for 30 years. This year, NASA tapped them to start a $15 million, five-year project, Center for the Utilization of Biological Engineering in Space or CUBES. (Space types love their acronyms.)

Caesar salad on Mars can’t be that far away.

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Daniel’s

The concept of a taco: Small enough to eat out of hand. Simple enough to sell for cheap. Flavorful enough that small is big enough. Daniel’s tacos are all this and don’t need to be more, but they are. They’re fresh, for one thing. Plus you can order oysters, horchata and beer. 1017 N. 900 West, SLC, 801-521-9404. tacosdanielutah.com

Make Salt Lake

Jarrett Miller hosts game night every Wednesday

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Co-working spaces are all the rage but Make Salt Lake is different—it offers you tools, space and instruction so you can make it yourself— anything from woodworking to metal craft to electronics to welding. Make yourself the master. makesaltlake.org

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Best Way to Live a Happy Life

Order in from Happy Dumpling All dumplings, all the time and if you like dumplings like we like dumplings, these will make you very happy indeed, just like the logo promises. It’s so easy! Go to the website, check the maps to make sure you’re in the zone and place your order.

They take weekend orders up until Thursday mornings. 3359 S. Main St., 801-635-4818, happydumplingslc.com

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Best Thing to do in a Brewpub Besides Drink Beer

TF Brewing’s Game Night

Beer is not enough anymore.

Brewpubs must have entertainment and while the Big Game of the moment is draw enough for some, there are those of us who are tired of balls—be they thrown, kicked or bounced. And we are certainly Trivia’d out. The questions are too culture specific, or too stupid. TF Brewery offers an alternative pastime to go with with your ale. Actually, several of them. A game sommelier brings a whole menu of board games so you can settle in, sip and learn how to do something new and pointless. 936 South 300 West, SLC, 385-270-5972, tfbrewing.com

Best Excuse to Buy a Sari

Salt City Studios Bollywood Dance Class How do they swivel their hips like that?? The gorgeous, sinuous dance used in Bollywood films is a style unto itself—a combination of belly-dancing, Indian folk dancing and modern jazz. The point is though, when you add it all up into a five-week workshop at Salt City Studio, you’ve had an amazing workout. You don’t need prior dance experience or a partner, just the urge to take some exercise that makes you happy. 1321 E. 3300 South, SLC, 801-699-6809, saltcitystudio.com/bollywood-slc

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Best Street Food Without a Street

Magnolia Street Food

Best Art Residency in a Ghost Town

Shamble, Cisco, Utah

Best Way to Explore Inner Demons

Red Mountain Resort’s Despacho Fire Ceremony Okay, so you’ve been watching too many episodes of Sabrina the Teenage Witch and are contemplating worship of the Dark Lord. Yikes.

Here’s where can you regain and discover the courage to cast off those inner demons for good.

Get your sorry soul down to the Red Mountain Resort and join in a Fire Ceremony. Also, the resort’s heavenly spa amenities like a natureinspired salt scrub and agave body wrap couldn’t hurt. 1275 Red Mountain Circle, Ivins, 435-6734905, redmountainresort. com

It’s a food truck going nowhere.

Parked in Boulder, Utah, the blue bus offers all kinds of locally sourced picnic foods—breakfast, sweet potato, picadillo, mushroom and all kinds of other yummies stuffed into burritos, plus sodas and sides. Eat at the picnic table or take it on the road. Anasazi State Park Museum, 460 N. Highway 12, Boulder, 801-6433510, magnoliasstreetfood.com

Cisco really is a ghost town, a classic Western railroad relic. Eileen Muza, an artist and the only resident, lives in a Winnebago parked by the shambles near Canyonlands. She’s gradually restoring the place with found objects. And she’s offering it as an artist’s residency. The artists will be provided with a $500 stipend, a private outdoor kitchen, and studio space in an old Winnebago camper with skylights and a private deck. Check out eileenmuza.org.

Best Little-known Champion Sport Arena

The St. George Area Sports Commission In 2017, Alan Francis captured his 22nd world title, cementing his reputation as the greatest horseshoe pitcher of all time. Francis is from St. George, and he has the advantage of one of the best home courts in the country—the largest (and newest) Horseshoe Pitching facility in the Western U.S. The 30-court complex is in J.C. Snow Park. 300 E. 900 South, St. George, stgeorgesports.com

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Kathie Chadbourne Goes to Kanab

The beloved eccentric restaurateur who brought us Avenues Bistro and created the Avenues Bistro on Third, has moved her unbridled enthusiasm to Kanab. Kanab is becoming an interesting destination (see p. 50); part of it is Chadbourne’s Peekaboo Canyon Wood-fired Kitchen.

Chadbourne’s new place is vegetarian, but cocktails and a cool patio provide their own spiritual umami. 233 W. Center St., Kanab, 435- 689-1959, peekabookitchen.com

St. George Pistachios Who knew? The warm, high desert climate in Southern Utah is perfect for pistachio trees. The Red Rock Pistachio Orchards—20 acres of trees—are in Hurricane, just west of Zion National Park. Harvested, sun-dried, salted and roasted, the nuts are packaged and sold directly. rpistachios.com

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Rockwell Ice Cream Justin and Summer Williams had a Dream about ice cream. Well, who doesn’t sometimes?? But the Williams made their dream come true at Rockwell’s where they make superpremium flavors every day. Think Biscoff, Snickerdoodle and the traditionals Van/Choc/Straw. rockwellicecream.com

Comedy Clean Enough for Utah County (and the world)

Dry Bar Comedy Club

Modern comedy tends to the dark side of dirty. But the jokes at Dry Bar Comedy Club are clean enough that you can bring your 10 kids. It turns out there was a huge hankering for PG comedy not just in Provo but everywhere.

Well-produced YouTube videos are rivaling giants like Comedy Central in views (102,307,857 and counting) and Dry Bar has become a must-play venue for touring comedians who usually play blue but will clean up their material to play the club. Oh my heck! 295 W. Center St., Provo, drybarcomedy.com

Best Re-use. Plus, Pancakes.

Tru Religion Pancake and Steakhouse We wept, we wailed, we gnashed our teeth when the venerable Lamb’s restaurant, a Main Street fixture since it opened in 1919, was passed over by SLC restaurateurs and dismantled. What can we say but thank God for Tru Religion?

The pancake and steakhouse opened its dark mahogany doors in Orem and revealed the classic booths (with hat racks!) tables, chairs, bars, doors and woodwork hails from the former Lamb’s Grill. 360 S. State St. Suite 158, Orem, trureligionpancakeandsteakhouse.com

Best Hip Family Sport

Ghost Long Boards

Best Workout for Hello!

My name is Elder Price!

Rx Fit’s Weekly “Missionary Workouts” Only a fitness facility in Utah County would think of creating a “missionary workout.” From its two locations, one in Springville and one in Provo, Rx Fit designs 20-minute do-anywhere subscription fitness workouts. Sent via weekly emails, missionary workouts don’t require gym equipment, yip-yipee class instructors, or worrying about wearing dirty P-Day clothes. Created for actual missionaries — because we are all brothers and sisters— these workouts are also available to gentiles.

And best of all—they’re free! rxfit.health/index. php/missionary-workouts/

Skateboarding has not historically been considered a family sport, but neighbors and business partners Russ Warner and Brent Johnson are on a mission to challenge the stereotypes of skate culture. Their company is Ghost Long Boards. Located in Cedar Hills, it makes plexiglass longboards designed to get the whole family outside and active.

4240 W. Mesquite Way, Cedar Hills, 801-599-7447, ghostlongboard.com

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The High of Utah

By Tony Gill

Most Scenic Ski Run

Stein’s Way at Deer Valley Some skiers are in it for the steeps, the deeps and the thrills, but a lot of us are just here for the views.

Stein’s Way traces its way down the ridge of Bald Mountain, overlooking the Jordanelle Reservoir and surrounding mountains.

You’ll enjoy the immaculate grooming too.

There’s no better place to get lost taking it all in.

2250 Deer Valley Dr, 435-649-1000, deervalley.com

Best Boot Fitter

Cole Sport Resort Center Park City Mountain Ski boots can be either vice-like instruments of torture designed to give you frostbite or the single most important piece of equipment to help you ski better.

The difference is in finding and crafting the right fit, and nobody does that better than Cole Sport. Their boot fitters are trusted and recommended by ski instructors and patrollers—you know, the people who spend all day every day in ski boots. Go where the pros go. 1385 Lowell Ave, 435-649-4600, colesport.com

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Ditch your car in Prospector Square—there are numerous public lots off Bonanza Drive—and explore the bewildering mixture of new age and traditional wellness establishments populating the area.

You can therapeutically freeze yourself at Cryo Lodge or warm yourself in a sensory deprivation float pod at Float Park City in the very same building!

You’ll be walking distance from three different acupuncture facilities— Longevity Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Stillpoint Healing Center and Mountain Sage Natural Health and Acupuncture—and four different chiropractors—Phillips Chiropractic, Namaste Chiropractic, Park City Chiropractic and Chiropractic Works of Park City! Leave your peerreviewed concerns at home and come seek your own path to wellness.

Best Recovery Breakfast After A Long Night

Biscuits and Gravy from Woodland Biscuit Company Park City is as well known for its après scene as it is for its mountainbased adventures. Combine those good times with high elevations, however, and you’re in for some rough mornings. Nothing alleviates the ill-effects of irresponsible choices quite like biscuits and gravy from Woodland Biscuit Company. 2734 E State Hwy 35, Francis, 435-7834202, woodlandbiscuitcompany.com

Best Way to Stay Current on Beehive Film Culture

Park City Film Series Made in Utah Park City has been tangentially associated with the film industry ever since Sundance came to town, but more homegrown talent and local projects hit the screen each year. The Park City Film Series Made in Utah program puts on local showings of Utah-made films so you can stay up to date with what the Beehive state’s creatives put on the big screen. parkcityfilm.org

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89 Best Mountainside Dinner Entree

Mushroom Stroganoff at Silver Star Cafe Silver Star Cafe has elevated roots cuisine, a patio with inspiring mountain views and live music Thursday through Saturday evenings, but nothing tops eating their wild mushroom stroganoff with balsamic cipollini onions and house-made späetzle on a pleasant evening. It’s one of those rare instances in which the gluten-free, vegetarian option is the best on the menu, regardless of your dietary inclinations.

1825 Three Kings Dr., 435-655-3456, thesilverstarcafe.com

Best Artsy Bang for Your Buck

For Her: Lunatic Fringe

With cutting edge cuts, coloring and styling, personalized, attentive service and a hipper-than-it-should-be vibe, Lunatic Fringe is the place to be for luxury hair care. Throw in a complimentary beverage, and what more could you ask for? 4343 UT-224, 435-658-0298, lunaticfringesalon.com

For Him: Billy’s Barber Shop Come for the old-timey barber chairs, classic aesthetic and excellent, modern haircuts. Stay for the life-changing satisfaction of a hot shave. There’s nothing better. 509 Main St, 435-9012475, billysbarbershop.com

Best Brunch Spot For Your Out-of-Town Big-City Friends

Kimball Art Center

The galleries lining Main Street have some gems to be sure, but the eye watering price tags attached to bland artwork destined for the vacuous interiors of mountaincontemporary palaces makes the Kimball Art Center all that much more important to Park City’s community. Where else can you see Warhol’s artwork free of charge in a podunk ski town? 1401 Kearns Blvd, 435-649-8882, kimballartcenter.org

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Harvest

Looking for a spot to take cosmopolitan visitors who are convinced Utah is some uncultured backwater? Harvest has the minimalist-chic atmosphere, elaborately-crafted coffee drinks and avocado-based menu options to make even the most cynical urbanites feel like they’re dining in Williamsburg. In all seriousness, it’s the best pre-lunch meal you’ll find near Main Street. 820 Park Ave, 435-604-0463, harvestparkcity.com

Original Soul Poles Now that old-school, fluorescent one pieces have been commoditized and rendered un-ironic, the idiosyncratic skier needs a new way to stand out. Soul Poles let you customize your pointy sticks with personalized laser engraving, artistically painted bamboo shafts and colorful grips and baskets. Plus they’re made right here in Park City from super durable, sustainably-harvested bamboo.

1490 Munchkin Rd, 888-612-7685, soulpoles.com

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91 THE GIG ECONOMY

BY ASHLEY SZANTER

“Why does he want us to be lazy?”

My husband and I were diving into the same argument we’d had every Saturday afternoon for the last few weeks. He says: “You need to take a break! You work 40-plus hours during the week and then you come home and work these other jobs in the evenings and on the weekend.”

I say: “Well. I need to. I can’t be lazy.” My husband is in school full-time and my one full-time job wasn’t paying enough for me to feel okay about unwinding on the weekends. I had fallen into the attractive clutches of the “gig economy.” The promise is “if you just work a little more, you can have the money you need to feel secure.” With all of the companies today that need a part-time, build-your-own-schedule labor force, the options to bring in a little extra income are seemingly limitless. With little effort, I found myself with a full-time writing job and hours scheduled as a worker on DoorDash, Shipt, Instacart, Upwork and Rev Transcription.

My situation is hardly uncommon. For Utahns across the state, side hustles and “gigs” are becoming a new norm. It seems few people have just one full-time job anymore. What is going on? And how did conversations about work/life balance turn into a never-ending mobius strip?

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SLC GREENBike Director Ben Bolte says the gig economy is bad for workers, especially in the transportation sector.

as a delivery driver for Postmates, a popular food delivery app. “I really enjoy the convenience of the hours,” says Jennings. “I complete a lot of my deliveries while traveling home from school.” But for those who are trying to make a full-time job out of gigs, things can get tricky.

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The gig economy has always existed but in the past decade the recently coined phrase for what used to be called free-lance work has gained a new status. And stigma.

Adding to the traditional mix of seasonal workers, independent contractors, temps and firms that provide services to other firms, disruptive enterprises like Uber and Lyft and the increasing use of independent contractors in Web development and digital startups have created a way of working that’s significantly different from your typical 9-to-5, W-2 standard-withholding experience. The new 1099 lifestyle means you get to set your own hours, work wherever and however you please and put together a mix of income streams. It seems perfect for the stereotypical, don’t-box-me-in mentality of the millennial generation whom we all imagine working in their pajamas.

But it’s not all free-wheeling make-it-up as you go along, describing your work with hyphenated vocabulary and nouns that used to be verbs. You are also responsible for negotiating your own terms, managing your own contracts, sending out your own invoices and withholding your own taxes. Not to mention maintaining your own computer, printer, phone system and coffee-maker.

For some, particularly students, the life less-scheduled works well. Derek Jennings is a full-time bank employee who attends Weber State University full-time while working

93 THE 1099 GAP The agencies that study, control and keep tabs on American workers still don’t know that much about our burgeoning gig economy. In 2017, Lawrence Katz of Harvard and Alan Krueger of Princeton estimated that the share of U.S. workers in “alternative work arrangements” rose from 10.7 percent of total employment in 2005 to 15.8 percent in 2015.

But the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) found that these workers made up just 10.1 percent of total employment, almost exactly what it was in 2005 (10.7 percent).

Meanwhile, a 2016 Pew Research Center survey found that 1 in 4 Americans now earn money from a side hustle.

And though we may think of gigs as a young person’s solution, a Salt Lake Tribune article quoted Steve King, a partner at Emergent Research, a California-based organization that studies the future of work, to the contrary.

According to King, many gig workers are Americans 55 and up, an age group that is growing “quite rapidly” as those people go into retirement “ill-prepared financially,” he said.

People of color are also more likely to participate in the side-gig economy, King said.

Actually, the BLS doesn’t even have a precise definition for a gig worker, or a way of tracking them. Elisabeth Buchwald, a reporter for MarketWatch, concluded that “gig workers are essentially invisible to the government. Though the agency is a key source of information about the labor market, it doesn’t keep tabs on how much people make in what the government calls “non-primary work.” Not only does the BLS lack an explicit definition, it has no formal way

of tracking gig workers. It comes closest in a survey called the Contingent Worker Supplement, which studies “contingent workers” in temporary working arrangements that they don’t expect to last more than a year.

GREENbike’s Executive Director Ben Bolte doesn’t think much of the gig economy. He works out of the Impact Hub, an established co-working space that serves as, well, a hub for full-time independent contractors, entrepreneurs building businesses and non-profits, like GREENbike.

Bolte has deliberately built the 501(c)(3) Bike Share program to offer full time, w-2 employment with benefits to keep the GREENBike program and, literally, the bikes on the road.

“Every study I read says over and over again that the gig economy is great for companies and bad for workers,” Bolte says. “Most people that work in the gig economy have other jobs. I think it’s a bad sign when people need to work multiple jobs just to make ends meet.”

GREENbike’s non-profit model means that he doesn’t have to please VC investors or focus on the market. The goal is reliability, customer safety and longevity, not showing maximum profit for investors. If he can provide a decent wage and stability for employees, that helps the community too.

“I work in transportation,” Bolte says. “And unfortunately, nearly all of the for-profit transit sharing services (Uber, Lyft and scooter companies) use the gig economy for their workforce. In transportation, these people aren’t saving for retirement, they’re trying to pay their bills. They don’t get healthcare, a 401k, paid time off or sick leave. Massive companies are more than happy to not pay benefits to employees.”

Bolte is right, many 1099 workers fall between the cracks. With few exceptions, they do not receive any kind of medical or life insurance benefits. In fact, many are not even protected or eligible for worker’s compensation if they are injured or assaulted on the job—a very real risk for Uber or Lyft drivers. And many gig workers find themselves doing nothing but work—slaves to their own freedom.

“Being a better employer and building a model that includes worker benefits is about long-term thinking, not quarterly returns,” Bolte says. “Most of our employees have been with us since we started back in 2013. Doing the right thing increases retention which increases productivity.”

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94 Lest you think, however, that 1099 jobs are limited to driving drunks around after last call or picking up someone’s take out, you’re wrong. Lots of jobs are adaptable to working at out-of-home offices, or posted up at the Coffee Garden poaching wi-fi or co-working at for-rent office spaces (see below) designed for high-level giggers, who move from project to project.

Salt Laker Jennifer Bigler, for example, hasn’t received more than a few W-2s for over a decade. She got her start producing automotive events in California and then moved to New York where she started getting gigs in event production. These events aren’t weddings or kid birthday parties, they’re massive multi-million dollar sales and marketing events—like national sales meetings for InBev (Heineken), shareholder meetings for Wal-Mart, the Google Next conference or film launch parties at Sundance.

“When I say I work in events, people always ask me if I know any caterers,” Bigler says. “If you’ve hired me to coordinate catering, you’re paying way too much.”

Not being tied to an office meant she could cut her expenses with a move to Utah and still work all over the world, taking client calls in her pajamas from her home office. And there’s plenty of work for a qualified producer like Bigler—agencies on both coasts land events and then staff up with contractors for design, content (we used to call that writing but it also includes video and graphics these days), technical direction, sound, lights and everything it takes (yes, caterers too).

And none of this even mentions the lingering social stigma of being a full-time freelancer. Bigler’s parents still ask her when she’s going to get a job.

“I’m like, ‘Mom, I have dozens of jobs. Sheesh.’”

Jennifer Bigler is a freelance event producer who works full time in the gig economy.

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WORKSPACE FOR RENT Work Hive was the first of its kind in Utah, opening its doors six years ago—it’s 100 percent locally owned. According to one of its founders, Mark Morris, who was a landscape architect, saw the growing need and benefits for himself and others that can be gained through a shared, open co-working space. Since then, dozens of co-working spaces have opened, many catering to special fields or professions. For example, 8 x 8 is great but what if you need something larger?

Appealing to the artsy crowd—what we now call “creatives”— Impact Hub offers affordable and rent-by-the-hour live performance space, and it’s all hip with state-of-the-art sound equipment. Other spaces are set up to help culinarians develop recipes or food business ideas. But the behemoth of all workspaces is probably WeWork.

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“Typically when WeWork enters a new market, we start with one or two locations to build the foundation and then scale it up,” said Nathan Lenahan, WeWork VP and General Manager for the Mountain West and Texas. “When it came to Utah, however, we saw an epicenter of growth and innovation and knew we had to enter in a big way.”

Lenahan isn’t kidding. WeWork is not only the current leader of the shared workspace movement but is also crafting what they call “The Future of Work” where workers meld these two pieces of their life until they are seemingly indistinguishable. (Everyone has read The Circle, right? That dystopia sounds like it’s coming next week.)

And WeWork isn’t the only player getting in on the ground floor of Utah’s rentable workspace game.

Farmington-based Venture X has tongues wagging with their state-of-the-art rentable offices and desks located in Station Park.

“We don’t do contracts,” says Jace Welk, VP of Sales for Venture X Utah. “It’s all month to month and you get everything included.”

What does everything mean? 24/7 access to the building which comes complete with high-end furnishings, conference rooms teched out to the hilt with televisions and tables with built-in microphones and floor to ceiling windows throughout that point right at the picturesque Wasatch mountains all by design.

“The number one thing requested by employees according to Harvard Business Review is natural light,” Welk says. “And that’s one of the bright spots of our location here. This building gives so much natural light and really showcases the mountains.”

One of my central questions when talking to Welk was why a freelancer or small business owner would shell out hundreds to thousands of dollars a month on a rented office space when they could just as easily work from their home or the local coffee shop. His answer: credibility.

“We have virtual offices available. This way, someone working out of their home can use our address for their business address to appear more professional. They can call us their office, and we’ll hold and organize their mail.”

For those who want a physical office space of their own, be prepared to shell out a whopping $850/month or more in rent. The sticker shock is fairly palpable, says Welk, but once you look at the true all-inclusivity of Venture X’s location, it seems much more reasonable. Your membership comes with reception services, full kitchen access, complimentary coffee and sparkling water, printing services, internet access, patio access, a covered bike rack, and even showers— yes, showers.

“We even have an IT support team on staff in case you have any problems. You have them on call to help, even if it’s with your personal computer,” Welk says.

But before you go thinking you can just work there and go home, these workspaces for rent have some big plans—particularly WeWork: “Expectations from both employers and employees have changed with regard to the workplace experience. WeWork builds an

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96 environment that empowers workers to bring their whole selves to work. Purpose is as important as a paycheck.”

For WeWork, this means branching out to create WeGrow schools for member’s children, WeLive apartments above the communal rented workspaces, and complete WeEcosystems for a future that looks much more vertical and integrated than we are accustomed to today. We work to live but maybe in a few years work will be life.

GRIND CULTURE The work/life balance of our parents is no longer a viable option for those with even the most traditional means of employment. WeWork has an excellent point that technological innovations have made work a more constant presence in our lives than in years past.

“The future of work means, in many ways, a blurring of personal and professional life to a scale never seen before.

We text our bosses back at 10 p.m. at night while brushing our teeth; we’re ordering socks from Amazon at 10 a.m. from our desks at work,” says WeWork.

Our work emails come right to our personal phones and our phones are always with us, we respond to those emails or text messages at any time of the day or night. This constant connectedness and work before and after work hours has become pervasive enough to warrant its own name: grind culture. The idea that the harder and more frequently you grind the more successful you become is so deeply American it should appear in the Constitution.

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In 2017, France passed legislation that required companies with more than 50 employees to establish hours when staff are not allowed to send or answer work emails, texts or calls. The goal is to push back against the rise of grind culture— making sure employees are fairly compensated for any time they are doing work and attempting to prevent the inevitable burnout of the grind by protecting private time; essentially, requiring a work/life balance by law.

And it’s not a difficult leap to understand how grind culture gets facilitated by a lot of the perks offered by workspaces for rent like WeWork and Venture X. WeWork actually leans into the grind culture in their own on-site atmospheres. One image included in a WeWork profile done by The New York Times featured phrases around their office like “Hustle Harder,” “T.G.I.M. (Thank God It’s Monday),” and “Don’t stop when you’re tired.

Stop when you are done;” all mantras of grind culture arguing true success can only be achieved when you work harder—and more often—than anyone else. Venture X, like WeWork, offers perks that allow workers to grind all day and all night: 24/7 building access, meditation rooms for naps or rejuvenation time, kitchen access and, again, showers. It’s unnecessary to even leave work; everything is already there.

Meanwhile, there is something deeply inspirational about being immersed in a culture that encourages you to love your work so much you don’t want to leave it. Grind culture is mostly facilitated by a deep desire for individuals to connect to their work on a personal level. Their work is the defining factor in their identity. And it’s going over well, at least for WeWork, which has become a global company with more than 400,000 members in 27 countries across the world.

But while these workspace for rent communities offer everything you need to work impossibly long, life-consuming hours, they also understand that the choice to work the grind culture lifestyle is ultimately up to their members. “[The space] is available if someone wants it.

It’s up to our members to decide how much they want to grind,” says Welk. “We’re gonna give you the proper things to make your business successful and give you the tools necessary to grow. But how you use them is your choice.”

He’s absolutely right. The choice is up to the worker. For better or for worse it’s all on you.

WEWORK

And yes, they do. WeWork supplies individual desks, offices and space for the entire HQ and a color printer—you really can have it all. But maybe what’s most impressive is their beverage selection: craft on draft, micro-roasted coffee and fresh fruit water. With 24/7 access—why would you ever leave? 90 S. 400 West, (and two other locations), 646-491-9060, wework.com

SPICE KITCHEN INCUBATOR The way for our newest Americans to pursue an entrepreneurial food venture as well. The Spice Kitchen Incubator has a proven track record for offering clients with the support, kitchen space and marketing resources needed for success.

With its impact, several small businesses have sprung up from this bustling and creative workspace. 751 W. 800 South, SLC, 385-2294484, spicekitchenincubator.org

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IMPACT HUB

An office space is cool, but what if you need something larger? How about enough room to host an event? Appealing to a more sustainable crowd, Impact Hub offers affordable and rent-by-the-hour live performance space, it’s hip with state of the art sound equipment.

Director Heidi Gress explained that Impact Hub offers both open co-working and private office spaces, and extends discounts to 501(c)3 nonprofits as well. As part of a global network, your membership opens you up to access to over 100+ Impact Hubs around the world. 150 State St #1, SLC, 385-202-6008, hubsaltlake.com

VENTUREX

If your venture is north of SLC, this open office space in Farmington provides tons of natural light (it sure beats an office cube). To keep it cheap you can share a desk, and no-worries, pay is month-to-month. Beyond free coffee, tea or filtered water, VentureX is one-upping by offering a weekly power-networking breakfast/ lunch—or what we term, “brunch.” 262 N. University Avenue Drive, Farmington, 385-2090227, venturex.com

In the heart of downtown SLC, Work Hive offers loads of open and beautiful office space, coffee and— shut up!—they’ve got showers.

For those hosting clients, parking space is available and free for an hour. Only need a desk for a day? Plunk down a Jackson ($20) for a day-pass, and it’s yours. 307 W. 200 South #5002, 801-923-4589, workhiveslc.com

SQUARE KITCHEN

For businesses who cook, bake or cater, a “certified” health-inspected kitchen space is not always doable as a start-up. You’re not alone. Grease traps are expensive. On the west side of SLC, the Square Kitchen offers a top-tier culinary space and assistance for food-based entrepreneurial development.

751 W. 800 South, SLC, squarekitchenslc@ gmail.com, squarekitchenslc.com

CHURCH AND STATE

Separate but not divided. What wasn’t included in the Constitution is that both would come together in a renovated downtown church building. It’s a non-profit with a clever name, their academy and mentorship program is also clever and, it’s all in a chapel—beat that. Pray for success. 370 S. 300 East, SLC, 801-901-0459, cs1893.com

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Grueling Journeys Across Brutal Landscapes

See the exhibit in Salt Lake City • June 29 – September 15, 2019

June 29 – September 15, 2019 Free with Admission

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Yellowstone: Boundaries was produced by the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Cody, Wyoming.

Yellowstone: Invisible Boundaries was producedInvisible by the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Cody, Wyoming.

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A Modern World DIANE STEWART’S MODERN WEST recently celebrated its first gallery stroll. The official opening of the gallery in its new westside space took place April 19, but the Friday night Gallery Stroll sponsored

by Salt Lake Gallery Stroll, is kind of a test. Would the public find their way to an unfamiliar part of town to look at modern art? Well, yes. The gallery was packed with people ogling interpretations of the West—like this ball made from umbrellas, created by Scottishborn Utah artist Jean Richardson. 412 S. 700 West, SLC, 801-355-3383, modernwestfineart.com,

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S Endlessly Positive We asked Brue what he would like to say to folks who hadn’t heard of him or his music. He said: “I hope your day is beautiful, and it stays that way. I have good ideas and so do you.” Awww.

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ammy Brue is making quite a name for himself in Utah’s music scene right now, but that’s not always where he figured he would end up. “Before I became a musician, I was super into tennis and had a dream of becoming a professional,” says Brue.

This long-haired, hippie-lost-in-time seems the opposite of a tennis pro in crisp whites but we’re lucky that he never made it pro. Brue has innumerable, often unexpected interests that infuse his music with a transcendent quality some singer-songwriters only wish they could harness.

Brue unabashedly credits fusing those perfect notes and lyrics to his superpower of constant observation.

“I’ve always been an observer. I like watching things happen around me and thinking about them,” he says. “Every week or so, I make a list of things that have either inspired me or just make me feel good to set the vibe for the week.”

His desire to experience every facet of what life has to offer gives him a fascinating eye for the strange— especially in one so young—that imbues his music with the raw appeal of Johnny Cash or Gillian Welch.

Brue credits the Folk/Americana/

Rock scene in Utah with giving him everything from role models in his youth to connecting him with incredible musicians he is proud to call friends today. But being a young (read: under 21) musician in this state has some unique challenges.

“It really has been challenging for me here. It’s time to change the liquor laws so that young performers can work when they have the opportunity,” he says. “A year or so ago, I was on tour with my label mate, Justin Townes Earle, and we went to almost every corner of the country playing in all kinds of venues, but the one place I couldn’t play with him was here in Utah, my home state.”

Utah should take note because Brue is blowing up (we’re pretty grateful he wanted to do a Small Lake City Concert for us). Heck, this kid was dubbed an “Americana Prodigy” by no less than Rolling Stone magazine. Through it all, he focuses intently on his music and continues his self-described search to find the words and sounds to take him on the next step in his journey.

Whatever Sammy Brue encounters next, he’s definitely up for it: “I want to live a fantasy. I want to live the weirdest paragraph known to man.” sammybrue.com

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Brue’s discography mirrors his mental state and showcases a different facet of his intricate personality.

“For the I Am Nice album, I didn’t know it at the time but I was really exercising my observational skills. I was putting myself in other people’s shoes.”

But his new album Crash Test Kid is more personal. “Every song was written based off of a premeditated thought that I needed to get out.”

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ho wants to be just like their big sister—first-chair clarinet and degree in economics? Mark Twight sure didn’t.

So, he started climbing mountains in his early 20s. One thing though. He was scared of heights. To ease into it,

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or up to it, there were ways he could condition and prepare for a climb in a safer environment, an indoor, warm facility. However, while scaling The Reality Bath, a 3,000-foot frozen waterfall with no ropes, Mark had to face the lights-out reality that would result from failing.

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His athletic prowess is legendary—Mark Twight made first ascents in the Americas, Europe and Asia. For 20 years, his life was climbing. When asked, “How do you mitigate fear while taking those kinds of risks?” he replied: “There’s no hack for that.”

“Our relationship to risk, you can harness and utilize. It’s like driving on a highway. We condition ourselves to its dangers and accept what comes with that, it serves a purpose, and we take that on. You can break it down into component parts, reductionist methods, do the thing you are mentally able to, learn techniques, and ask yourself, why is this scary?”

Mark believes that most of us blow things out of proportion. By merely asking ourselves “What’s the worst thing that could happen?” we often avoid taking on a challenge that we are capable of.

Because, Mark believes, avoiding a challenge isn’t bad. But then again Mark has lost more than 40 friends and close climbing partners along the way.

In 2000, Mark along with Scott Backes and Steve House completed a non-stop push of the 6194-meter Slovak Route on Denali in 60 hours (previous ascents had taken more than a week). After that record, he hit a point where he didn’t have anything else to prove, at least to the climbing world. He walked away from the sport.

But he still needed to prove something to himself. Could life on the valley floor be enough? Even while training Navy military units and hot-stuff actors like, Jason Momoa, he struggled with depression and feelings of hopelessness. Adapting to his new way of life and at his lowest point,

EVEN AQUAMAN NEEDS A TRAINER Mark says that he discovered how to love, something he says he’d never known how to do.

He found Echo, his beloved canine companion who passed away in 2016.

Mark now resides in Salt Lake City. Together with business partner, Michael Blevins, he is working toward building a training facility, a gallery and learning space.

They also started The

NonProphet, a local media company producing Zines, his latest book REFUGE and a weekly podcast, The Dissect— examining the intersection of art and action. While always passionate about photography and writing, he finds the beauty in the small stuff, punk rock, his love of dogs and the unique vantage points from his studio near the 900 East underpass.

The eye-candy associated with this article is none other than Jason Momoa.

As a subject in many of Mark's photos, the two worked together on set, as Mark became Aquaman's personal trainer. Their stars aligned, Jason got ripped and now they're friends.

While shooting photos for his book Jason agreed to model, and aren't we glad he did?

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SANTANA: SUPERNATURAL NOW

2019 STADIUM OF FIRE WITH KEITH URBAN

The legendary band Santana is making its way to Utah with a special performance to commemorate the 20th anniversary of their landmark album Supernatural. Fans will also experience Santana’s new album of energetic and hypnotic tunes, Africa Speaks. Get ready to “make it real, or else just forget about it”.

Make all your hunky cowboy dreams come true as Keith Urban headlines the ever popular Stadium of Fire event at LaVell Edwards Stadium. If that wasn’t enough of a reason, Chuck Norris will also be making an appearance. If you look really close, you may see the third fist he hides under his beard.

HUGH JACKMAN: THE MAN. THE MUSIC. THE SHOW.

USANA Amphitheatre, 5150 S. 6055 West, SLC, smithstix.com

LaVell Edwards Stadium, 17 00 N. Canyon Rd., Provo, freedomfestival.org

Hugh Jackman is bringing his impossibly talented self to Utah for a concert engagement at Vivint.

The Greatest Showman actor will be showcasing his pipes along with his smooth moves as he performs a litany of songs from Broadway and film while you quietly wonder how they never considered a musical version of X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

Vivint Smart Home Arena, 301 S. Temple, SLC, vivintarena.com

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ARETHA: A TRIBUTE TO THE QUEEN OF SOUL

E.T. THE EXTRATERRESTRIAL FILM IN CONCERT

2019 FIRE ON THE WATER

Capathia Jenkins and Ryan Shaw pay some R-E-S-P-E-C-T to late legend Aretha Franklin in the beautiful Deer Valley outdoor amphitheatre. Experience the music of the undisputed Queen of Soul and her incredible career that spanned over six decades.

Deer Valley Outdoor Amphitheatre, 2250 Deer Valley Dr., Park City, deervalleymusicfestival.org

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Make sure to phone home and invite everyone who could possibly remind you how impactful E.T. was in your childhood. Or, bring your kids and let them experience all the wonder of this classic as the Utah Symphony performs John Williams’s incredible score in sync with the film.

Deer Valley Outdoor Amphitheatre, 2250 Deer Valley Dr., Park City, deervalleymusicfestival.org

We all know July is the (un)official month of fireworks in Utah, so take the whole family outside for some sun, water and fresh air at Jordanelle State Park for Fire on the Water. There will be food, beer, fireworks, games and, naturally, a hot dog eating contest. $25 per carload of up to 8 people.

Jordanelle State Park, Heber City, stateparks.utah.gov

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JULY 20 MIRANDA SINGS: WHO WANTS MY KID?

Ogden City Amphitheater, 343 25th St., Ogden, ogdencity.com

Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. President’s Cr., SLC, smithstix.com

REEL BIG FISH JODIE CUNNINGHAM

Dude, seriously, Ogden Twilight has been killing it lately with their booked talent. Check out the Ogden Twilight concert generating the most buzz this summer as The Flaming Lips come to O-town with their signature flair and stellartunes.

Perhaps you know her from her original YouTube fame, or maybe you discovered her later through her original series on Netflix.

Either way, if you’re a fan, you’re not gonna want to miss this hilarious night with your favorite lipstick-clad, epileptic eyebrowed, crooked-smiling lady.

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PIONEER DAY Oh, Pioneer Day. The special Utah holiday where we have to explain to our non-Utah relatives why we have a random second day off work in July. Use your free day right and participate in Heritage Park’s celebrations from candy cannons and a bird show to stick horse races and a watermelon eating contest.

This is the Place Heritage Park, 2601 E. Sunnyside Ave., SLC, thisistheplace.org

REEL BIG FISH AND BOWLING FOR SOUP Millennial and Gen X hearts rejoice!

Reel Big Fish and Bowling for Soup are coming to The Depot to remind you of your formative years. They’ll both be performing their classic hits, so dress like it’s 1985 and remember that, no matter how far you’ve come, you’re still listening to the same ... stuff … you did back then.

The Depot, 13 N 400 W, SLC, depotslc.com

Miranda Sings

The Flaming Lips

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Celebrating Zion’s Artistic Legacy November 6-10, 2019 Zion Canyon has inspired many of the world’s great artists for more than a century. In celebration of Zion National Park’s centennial, eleven of America’s finest painters will continue this artistic legacy by joining us for a week of insight, learning and enjoyment. Activities and events include free outdoor painting demonstrations, instructive evening lectures and wet-paint exhibits, with art sales benefiting Zion National Park. We extend a welcome to all who are inspired by Zion’s beauty and the wonders of nature.

Hosted by the Zion Forever Project.

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THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

HAMLETON: TO BE OR NOT TO BE

AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH KRISTIN CHENOWETH & THE UTAH SYMPHONY

3RD ANNUAL FOOD TRUCK AND BEER BATTLE

Watch as six of the most interesting little overachievers vie for the title of spelling bee champion while chronicling their ever-confusing transition from childhood to adolescence. If you’re looking to bring the kiddos, be sure to know that there is a content advisory, and it is unofficially rated PG-13.

CenterPoint Legacy Theatre, 525 N. 400 West, Centerville, cptutah.org

You’re probably one of the unlucky masses who were unable to get tickets to Hamilton, but you can definitely get tickets to Hamleton—a mashup performance of Hamlet in the musical style of broadway juggernaut Hamilton. These shows may not be funny separately, but together, they’re a riot.

The Off Broadway Theatre, 272 S. Main, SLC, theobt.org

Odds are you’ve already seen something with Kristin Chenoweth in it: Wicked, Glee, Pushing Daisies.

She’s crazy talented and is going to be stopping in Utah to share her incredible voice with the Utah Symphony. Chances are she’s gonna sing one (or all) of your favorites.

Deer Valley Outdoor Amphitheatre, 2250 Deer Valley Dr., Park City, deervalleymusicfestival.org

When food trucks battle food trucks and breweries battle breweries, the only real winner is you. Come out to The Gateway and watch some of the top brewers and food truckers in the biz duke it out for your money and affection for the third year in a row.

The Gateway, 18 N. Rio Grande St., SLC, shopthegateway.com

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Conner Peirson - The Book of Mormon

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BACKSTREET BOYS DNA WORLD TOUR

THE BOOK OF MORMON

2019 OKTOBERFEST

Oh, yes. The nine-time Tony Award winning musical extravaganza that has a special place in Utah’s heart is back. Follow your favorite mismatched Elders as they teach us the Book of Mormon through hilarious song and dance. Take solace in knowing you’re sitting in an audience that understands the jokes with a heightened level of clarity.

Finally, a reason to wear your lederhosen and milk maid costumes without getting all those stares out in public!

Snowbird brings back their famous Oktoberfest every Saturday and Sunday (and Labor Day) so you can partake in food, games and delicious beer to your heart’s content.

STING AND THE UTAH SYMPHONY

Backstreet’s Back, ALRIGHT! Reach back into the recesses of your brain, access the files on boy bands from the 1990s and 2000s and go see the Backstreet Boys biggest tour in the last 18 years. That’s right, even the Backstreet Boys’ absence is old enough to vote.

Vivint Smart Home Arena, 301 S. Temple, SLC, vivintarena.com

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The Eccles Theater, 131 S. Main St., SLC, artsaltlake.org

Snowbird Resort, Highway 210, Snowbird, snowbird.com

Want to experience Sting live while feeling good about yourself for helping preserve national parks? Here is your chance to live out that very specific bucket list item at USANA Amphitheatre as all proceeds will go to the Zion Forever Project. Sting will be accompanied by the Utah Symphony for this one night only engagement in the heart of Utah.

USANA Amphitheatre, 5150 S. 6055 West, SLC, smithstix.com

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Utah Symphony

Hamlet

2019 Season - June 27 to October 12 JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT HAMLET • MACBETH • TWELFTH NIGHT • THE PRICE THE CONCLUSION OF HENRY VI: PARTS TWO AND THREE THE BOOK OF WILL • EVERY BRILLIANT THING

800-PLAYTIX • bard.org • #utahshakes

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A gregarious and experienced party-giver jump-starts the latest communication trend: face-toface conversation.

by Jen Hill Turn off the phone. Put your laptop to sleep.

Pull out the earbuds. It’s time to—yikes!—have an encounter of the old kind. You know, getting right up close to someone’s personal space and talking. Yes, it’s awkward. No, you’ll never be able to organize such a social feat on your own—we’re all just too introverted for that now.

But there is a way. Backyard Social and Co. is kicking back. Anne Dorsey, a nutrition and lifestyle coach and her business partner, Valerie Holt, a born chatterer, gathers a group monthly on Thursday evenings to reset the social pace. Every event has a theme—April’s was “Seeds of Change” and featured four panelists noted for their leading roles in social activism. Anne puts together a great menu, and knows how to socialize even with someone with a Ragnar bumper sticker.

Valerie serves the team best as its moderator—she gets the conversation going and keeps it lively.

Join as a couple or go solo. Enjoy the evening with food, a much-appreciated cocktail and non-virtual human interaction. milkandhoneywellness.com/backyard-social-co

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Dreamscapes Through May 31—and maybe longer, Urban Arts, The Gateway Utah Arts Alliance’s immersive pop-up art experience is unlike anything you’ve seen. Monday-—Thursday from 4 until 9 p.m. and on weekends from noon until 9 p.m. Admission is $15. Walk into a world of pure re-imagination, where immersive physical and digital artworks create a journey full of surprises. Dreamscapes manifests the surreal nature of the subconscious in a 14,000-square-foot labyrinth suitable for all ages.

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HONEY

Queen Keeping

“W Hollow Tree Honey gives away a packet of wildflower seeds with their honey.

IF YOU GO

ADDRESS: Available at Harmons WEB: hollowtreehoney.com PHONE: 385-355-4233

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hat do you want to be when you grow up?” At some point every child is asked this question.

Very few of them ended up in the professional life they wished for when they were 5 or 6.

Tom Bench, owner of Hollow Tree Honey, always wanted to be a beekeeper.

“Like a lot of kids, I spent a lot of time running around catching bees in a Mason jar. I was fascinated by them and loved looking at them up close,” he says. “But I really wanted to taste honey from my own bees.”

Now he looks at thousands of bees every day. And tastes their honey.

Bench majored in Environmental and Sustainability studies at The University of Utah and became interested in local food systems and their effect on local economies. Afterwards, he went to USU to specifically study his

favorite arthropods. He learned how vital bees are to our food system—many foods we eat are pollinated by and wouldn’t exist without bees, almonds for example. There are more than 16,000 kinds of bees. What Bench is interested in is apis, the Western honeybees brought to the east coast of America in 1622; it was 231 years before they reached the west coast.

With professor Amy Sibul, who had studied bees at USU, and Salt Lake County Bee Inspector Chris Rodesch, Bench began work on a project to establish a bee colony at the U. “It took 50 or 60 hours of writing proposals to get the first two hives,” Bench says.

“Now there are 20.”

Bench worked with the U program for several years before going out on his own. He and a partner, Adam Maxwell, each got two hives.

Bench’s bees live mostly in the foothills of Davis County in

an orchard at an altitude of more than 8,000 feet. He packages the honey from each location separately.

“The quantity fluctuates from season to season, but usually we harvest 10,000 to 15,000 pounds of honey a year. We’ll never be a really big operation,” says Bench. “Because we still harvest the old-school way— unheated and unfiltered.”

The company started by selling at farmers markets; now Hollow Tree Honey is sold in many local stores including Harmons. And Bench spends most of his time tending hives.

“That means opening up the hive and checking for overcrowding, mites and foulbrood, but mainly, you’re making sure there’s a healthy queen. You don’t see the queen herself but you do see the eggs—that’s the sign of a healthy hive.”

As the saying goes: If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.

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GRILLING

The taste of technology Above: Traeger Grills use wood pellets instead of logs, chunks or charcoal and WiFire tech.

IF YOU GO

ADDRESS: 1215 E. Wilmington Ave. WEB: traegergrills.com PHONE: 801-701-7180

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an + fire + food. It was the simplest cooking equation of all. Cooked food may have begun accidentally, with a prehistoric person dropping food into flames and discovering deliciousness, albeit probably on the welldone side. However it happened, cooked food was the key to human civilization. It gave us immediate access to nutrients which allowed early humans to do more than forage for food all day. We could grow our brains bigger, paint on the walls and invent things like the wheel, more efficient sharp, pointy sticks and computers and monster trucks.

And, now, that big brain has come up with the new equation: man + fire + food + technology.

The Traeger Grill is the first computerized grill, words that didn’t make sense to me, a

lifelong traditional cook, until I toured Traeger HQ in SugarHouse. I could tell right away from the space that I was in a tech hive—the sleek design, open spaces, the obvious emphasis on company community, the people buzzing around on hoverboards.

Definitely digital space. And as Michael Colston, veep of product development put it, “We are a technology company that produces hard goods.”

The brilliance of Traeger grilling, before we get to the computerized part, is the use of extruded wood pellets instead of chunks of wood as fuel. They look like dog food and lack the soul of a hand-hewn log, they are, Colston explained, way better. A better, sharp, pointy stick, basically.

“We make these from sawdust of previously usedwood,” he explains. “We are

using something that would otherwise be thrown away. The pellets are still pure wood— alder, oak, mesquite and fruitwood—sourced from places where those trees are native and naturally used—and they are much more energy-efficient and produce fewer particulate matter than conventional wood.

Plus, they still impart the flavors from the original wood.”

So you can use fuels appropriate to the food, like Northwest alder for fish, or Texas mesquite for beef.

But the jaw-dropping feature of Traeger grills is that they have an app. The Traeger app, cheekily called “WiFire” (Tinder was taken) lets you preset the desired temperature and cooking time. Meanwhile, the grill knows how many pellets to feed in and controls the fans to keep the cooking temperature precisely consistent.

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It’s Official

Stanza Italian Bistro

We’re in love with al fresco.

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he warm season flirted with us a long time this year, but at this point we’re in a committed relationship. That means we can eat in the best dining room of all, the great outdoors.

THE CLASSICS

Ruth’s Diner

The dining car that was the original Ruth’s is almost indiscernible under all the re-remodels of this Salt Lake classic. You can now order a drink to ease the inevitable wait for a table, which is great but the best part of Ruth’s is the tree-shaded patio out back and it’s bigger than ever. The laid-back vibe and a cold beer—or malt—makes you feel like you’re always on vacation.

2100 Emigration Canyon, SLC, 801-582-5807, ruthsdiner.com

Gracie’s

The sizeable upstairs and downstairs patios are the reason to go to this downtown bar-cum-eatery. The menu ranges from wings and nachos up into the headier areas of halibut and steak.

The upstairs patio has a great view of downtown, and catches a breeze even on warm summer nights. (Gracie’s is open until 2 a.m.) 326 W. Temple, SLC, 801-819-7565, graciesslc.com

Tuscany/Franck’s

These sister restaurants share a shady, secluded flagstone patio with lots of little nooks that shield you from the city and somehow create a

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timeless atmosphere that is rare in Utah. Tuscany, 2832 E. 6200 South, SLC, 801-277-9919, tuscanyslc.com.

Franck’s, 6263 S. Holladay Blvd., SLC, 801-274-6264, francksfood.com

Painted Pony, St. George

The star of St. George dining takes advantage of its southern clime with an outdoor dining patio. Here you can enjoy the restaurant’s white tablecloth service and the tree-shaded ambiance of Ancestor Square at the same time. 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, 435-634-1700, painted-pony.com

Silver Fork Lodge, Brighton

The back deck at this rustic lodge looks directly out on the Wasatch Mountains. It’s one of the originals— part of the log building dates back to old mining camp days and the menu claims that the sourdough starter used for the breakfast pancakes dates back 50 years. The second level of the deck almost overwhelms the space, but we’re counting on them sparing the golden goose.

11332 E. Big Cottonwood Canyon, Brighton, 888-649-9551, silverforklodge.com

Log Haven

This lovely hideaway has gorgeous forest views, a (real) waterfall and a seriously romantic vibe. The playful menu changes with the seasons, just like the views. The wine list is epic, but knowledgeable servers make selection painless. 6451 E. Millcreek Canyon Road, SLC, 801-272-8255., log-havenslc.com

Stoneground Italian Kitchen

One of the most brilliant aspects of this downtown space is the upstairs deck, a lovely place to linger and an ingenious design for an upstairs urban restaurant with no street frontage and a parking lot in back.

Somehow, this adds up to charm. 249 E. 400 South, SLC, 801-364-1368, stonegrounditaalian.com

Stanza Italian Bistro

The patio at this contemporary Italian restaurant is shielded from the street and the driveway; the tables also have umbrellas if (when) the day heats up.

Linger over an extraordinary dessert.

454 E. 300 South, SLC, 801-746-4441, stanzaslc.com CONTINUE

Post Office Place

16 w Market St. • 385.202.7500 FOOD • JAPANESE WHISKY • COCKTAILS

WHERE CULTURES COLLIDE TAKASHI

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NEW, UNDISCOVERED OR OVERLOOKED When Caffe Molise left downtown, we all mourned the loss of the best dining patio in town. But the new location in the gorgeous old Eagle building has an equally gracious outdoor setting.

404 S. West Temple, SLC, 801-3648833, caffemolise.com

Trofi at the Hilton

Most of us, when we think of dining at the downtown Hilton, think of Spencer’s, an excellent, clubby room based on beef. But there’s also a beautiful patio, with lushly planted beds, water features and sensitive lighting where you probably never have been. Plans are set to change that—wine tastings, tasting menus comfy chairs that make the place more like an outdoor living room than a hotel lobby. 255 S. West Temple, SLC, 801-328-2000, 3.hilton.com

Em’s

Em’s big side deck has always been one of the best things about this Capitol Hill favorite; it’s even better now that the menu has been revamped and they’ve added The Day Room, one of the best and most original

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breakfast/brunch menus in town. Plus, they consider 1.5 oz of rye a brunch drink and you can add CBD to any beverage for $3.27 1 Center St. W., SLC, 801-596-0566, dayroomandems.com

Avenues Bistro on Third

The cozy reused cottage is charming all year round, but when the patio opens, it doubles the seating capacity and the charm. At night, when the lights are twinkling, the champagne is sparkling and the lobster beignets are piping … well. It’s hard to find something better. 564 E. 3rd Ave., SLC, 801-831-5409

Eva’s

Walk right through the restaurant, all the way to the back and out the door.

Sipping in the tiny, high-walled patio behind Eva’s has a distinctly urban feel—away from the street but sophisticated in a big city way that suits the imaginative cuisine. 317 S. Main, SLC, 801-359-8447, evaslc.com

Harbor Seafood & Steak Company

We love the interior of Harbor—it’s friendly and shipshape—but once the

vines start covering the outdoor deck, that is the place to be while you eat your pristinely fresh fish. Or wagyu. Or sip one of their craft cocktails. Or, what the heck. All three. 2302 Parley’s Way, SLC, 801-466-9827, harborslc.com

Roots Cafe

The perfect patio for the modern ladies—I mean women—who lunch, who is planting tomatoes instead of buying hats and eating organic chicken salad with a side of baked kale and a glass of coconut water. 3474 S. 2300 East, East Millcreek, 801-2776499, rootscafeslc.com

The Garage on Beck

The outside deck is really the raison d’etre for the Garage. It’s fun and cozy inside on cold nights, but on a summer night with the power plant lights twinkling all around and a wannabe band on stage and a lackadaisical game of cornhole going on, the true experience of leisure creeps into your bones and you know that the meaning of life lies in the next beer. 1199 Beck St., SLC, 801-5213904, garageonbeck.com

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Caffe Molise, Salt Lake City

Come indulge yourself in the sweetest way possible with one of our popular Girls Nights, Corporate Parties, Team Building or Baking Classes

CAKES, BARS, COOKIES, AND TARTS 3362 South 2300 East, East Millcreek | 801-419-0187 |

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

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AMERICAN FINE DINING Bambara Chef Nathan Powers makes

decisions 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.

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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

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“Handle Salt Lake”—Chef Briar WAR 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 excellent and 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

La Caille Utah’s original glamour 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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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, 801-532-0777. EGM–N

Pallet This low-profile warehouse-chic

bistro provides the perfect setting for lingering over cocktails (the bartender is one of the best in the city) 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

Provisions With Chef Tyler 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 ININ

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and Steve Garner, proprietors of Fireside on Regent. The place has been decluttered and the menu has been revamped, but the charm is intact. Rabbit pot pie, lobster beignets, Moroccan-spiced duck and crafted chicken hash are some of the upscale yet homestyle dishes om the menu. 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

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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 veggie 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 favorite in fine weather. 779 E. 300 South, SLC, 801433-3380. EGL–N

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 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

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fine restaurant to its list of descriptors—good for lunch or a leisurely dinner. The menu has recently expanded to include small plates and substantial beer and wine-by-the-glass lists. 1026 E. Second Ave., SLC, 801-322-3055. EGM WAR

The Dodo It’s hard even to update the

POP GOES THE SALAD. Really, the deli part of Cucina Deli is vestigial now.

Chef Joey Ferran has helped owner Dean Pierose put this charming Avenues venue in the top ranks of SLC restaurants.

DO NOT MISS the romaine salad with popcorn chicken, roasted corn and a spicy aioli dressing. OMG.

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. If the weather’s fine, choose to sit on the patio at sunset. 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, 801-7481300. EGM

George This do-over of Finca has made the space more intimate and the menu more eclectic. Food ranges from raw bar to burgers and a smattering of small plates, some left over from the place’s past incarnation. 337 W. 200 South, SLC, 801487-0699. EM Hub & Spoke Diner Scott Evans’

(Pago, Finca) diner serves the traditional three a day with an untraditional inventiveness applied to traditional 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, 801487-0698. 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.

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68 W. 3900 South, SLC, 801-266-4322. EGL

Little America Coffee Shop Little America has been the favorite gathering place for generations of native Salt Lakers.

Weekdays, you’ll find the city power players breakfasting in the coffee shop. 500 S. Main Street, SLC, 801-596-5704. EGL–M 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 menu 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; 7725 S. State St., Midvale, 801-562-1500. GL Nomad Eatery Obviously, you need to keep the Nomad in mind when you’re near the airport, but it’s worth the drive anyway. Justin Soelberg has cheffed in a lot of local kitchens; his menu here reflects his faves. It’s fast and casual, but it’s also chef-driven—pizzas and burgers and salads, but all carefully crafted. Be sure to order one of the ice cream desserts from Normal. 2110 W. North Temple, SLC, 801938-9629. EGM 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 its evening menu suits the space­—being both 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. 401 E. 900 South, SLC, 385-202-7366. 227 25th St., Ogden, 801-605-8400. 1968 E. Murray Holladay Rd. Holladay, 385-695-5148. 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, Bldg. 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, SLC. 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 restau-

rants here: Little Nauvoo Café (801539-3346) serves breakfast, lunch and dinner; Lion House Pantry (801-539-3257) serves lunch and dinner 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-toeye with Moroni on top of the Temple, which is open for dinner with a mammoth dessert buffet. 15 E. South Temple, SLC. GLM

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

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New Fish on the Block Above: Sashimi platter Below: Kaze steak

IF YOU GO

ADDRESS: 65 E. Broadway WEB: 800-800-6768 PHONE: kazesushi.com ENTREES: $$

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his is what food and restaurant writers have to do all the time: Eat their words. I just published a rant about a need for more diversity and imagination in the Utah restaurant population.

Don’t, I pleaded with would-be food entrepreneurs, don’t open yet another sushi restaurant.

Utah, I argued, has hundreds of Japanese restaurants already, most of them in Salt Lake City.

The last thing we need, I declared with delicious certainty, is another sushi restaurant.

So here I am, in the very next issue of Salt Lake magazine, extolling the excellence of a new Japanese restaurant.

Well, that’s the number one rule of critical writing: Never be too proud to be wrong.

Kaze, a Japanese/sushi restaurant in the middle of downtown, opened a few months ago and it is excellent.

Nevertheless, when I met co-owner Echka Nurzed and

chef Peter Dagva, the first question I asked was, why did you decide to open a sushi restaurant in Salt Lake City?

Their other restaurant is a sushi burrito place in Orem. In SLC they wanted to appeal to a “more diverse” audience. That’s the first time I’ve ever heard that particular reason for moving to Salt Lake but it makes sense, because Salt Lakers do eat a lot of sushi and tend to be more open to new tastes—compared to the population of, ahem, Orem.

Kaze, designed by Nurzed’s husband, is a great-looking place, with a giant version of Hokusai’s Wave reproduced on the back wall, a lath ceiling and blue lights under the sushi bar.

The food presentation is equally handsome—as Nurzed points out, “enjoying food is more complicated than just taste,” you want it to look good and, she adds emphatically, “it has to be absolutely fresh.”

To that end, Dagva orders in fish three times a week and uses several vendors to assure that the fish he gets is absolutely top quality. He changes the menu frequently and it will continue to evolve according to his customers’ tastes. “People here don’t just want rolls,” he says. “They want a variety, nigiri and sashimi, more kinds of bites.”

Kaze is working with sake experts to develop a sake menu as well, “We’re looking for some that aren’t served in Utah yet,” says Nurzed. He’s also got wine expert Francis Fecteau handling wine list and wine-service training for the staff. In July, the restaurant will be celebrating with a sake and sushi event—check the website for details. In the meantime, keep Kaze in mind.

It’s open until 10 p.m. on weekdays and serves food until midnight. That’s right.

Midnight.

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EVERY BITE CONSIDERED Rye The food rocks at this hip new ver-

sion of a diner connected to Urban 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

Grilled to your preferred temperature burger and tuna: rare, medium, well done, and anything in between.

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, 801-533-9977. EGL–M Stella Grill A cool little arts-and-craftsstyle 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 Tin Angel From boho bistro, Tin Angel

has grown into one of Salt Lake’s premier dining destinations, still with an eccentric touch. Chef ­Jerry Liedtke can make magic with anything from a snack to a full meal, vegetarian or omnivore. Bread pudding is legend. 365 W. 400 South, SLC, 801-328-4155. EGLL

Traditions Plan your meal knowing there will be pie at the end of it. Then snack on pigs-in-blankets (sausage from artisan butcher Beltex) and funeral potatoes. No, really. Entrees—fried chicken, braised pork, chicken and dumplings—are equally homey but novel—they call it “comfortable” food. Then, pie. 501 E. 900 South, SLC, 385202-7167. 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

SLIDERS On toasted brioche bun, on salad, in lettuce wrap, gluten free bun, or pretzel bun.

6oz premium burger. All natural chicken breast.

Turkey burger. Sushi grade ahi tuna steak.

Made from scratch veggie burger.

1202 E Wilmington Ave., Ste 120, SLC Restaurant: 801.487.6301 | Catering: 801.707.1957

authentic mexican food & cantina celebrating 22 years

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just east of the salt 165 S. West Temple • SLC palace, below benihana

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Bee Here Now Salt Lake Hilton goes hyper-local.

Above: Chef Sebastian Lowery

IF YOU GO

ADDRESS: The Hilton, 155 S. West Temple PHONE: 801-328-2000

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t used to be that Americans demanded, above all, consistency. Our mobile society, as it moved around the country, wanted the security of knowing they could get the same Big Mac in Maine that they could get in Arizona.

We were brand loyal to gas stations, automobiles and hotels. That was then.

“Now people want differentiation,” says Abby Murtagh, general manager of Hilton Hotel Salt Lake City Center.

Turns out, travelers are demanding to know where they are. Cookie-cutter businesses have less appeal than unique ones. So the challenge is, how to change from one philosophy to another? How do you make a hotel that’s based its image on reliable sameness to one that is different from any other? How do you make a national brand into a local one?

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Salt Lake Hilton’s Spencers for Steaks and Chops Executive Chef Sebastian Lowery decided the change should start in the kitchen. That’s why we are standing on the 3rd floor of Salt Lake’s downtown hotel watching the honeybees’ busyness around their hives— there are four of them flourishing on the roof outside the plate glass window. How did this come about?

“I wanted to start growing herbs and vegetables in the boxes around our patio,” says Lowery. “After I got corporate approval, I called Bug Farms to see if they could help me get started and help me with maintenance. They steered me to Sarah Duke—she takes care of our gardens now—and she introduced me to Craig Huntzinger of Bees Brothers.

Together we came up with the plan to put hives on the roof. I don’t have time to run a hotel

kitchen, tend a garden and keep bees, but with this team, it’s possible.”

And that means local will soon be on the plate at Spencers Steaks and Chops, in the cocktails at the bar and that VIP guests will be presented with Bees Brothers’ honey and bee-based products, like 3-oz. jars (acceptable to TSA) of honey from the Hilton.

As an example of how his kitchen will be using their new honey, Chef presents me with a honey-cinnamon ice cream cone. It’s delicious—perfectly creamy with all the complex sweetness of honey.

Lowery and Murtagh have more than local on their mind, though.

“The next generation is looking for businesses to be more globally responsible,” says Murtagh. “The Salt Lake Valley and the world needs bees,” says Lowery.

BAKERIES

SINCE 1952

Amour Cafe The jammin’ duo John

and Casee Francis have found a new home for their Amour Fruit Spreads business and sharing the space with a brightly-lighted cafe and plenty of fresh pastry. Plus, gelato. 1329 S. 500 East, SLC, 801-467-2947. GL

Baking Hive Tucked behind Provisions

restaurant, this homespun bakery uses real butter and cream from real cows, and they can make pretty anything involving flour and an oven. Classes allow kids to ice and decorate their own cakes and they offer gluten-free options too. 3362 S. 2300 East, East Millcreek, 801-419-0187. 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 as authentic as SLC can get.

779 S. 500 East, SLC, 801-906-0698. GL

SCANDINAVIAN & AMERICAN CUISINE Serving breakfast and lunch • Open 7 days a week 7:30 to 2:30 Located between Resorts and Airport • 1624 S. 1100 East, SLC

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

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Carlucci’s Bakery Pastries and a few

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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

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is so good you’ll never miss it. Or the dairy—City Cakes has vegan goodies, too.

And epic vegan mac n’ chezah. 1860 S. 300 West, SLC, 801-359-2239. 192 E. 12300 South, Draper, 801-572-5500. 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

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Eva’s Boulangerie A smart French-

style 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

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side bakery is worth finding—its unusual pastries find their way into many of Salt Lake’s fine restaurants. Pastry Chef Adelberto Diaz combines his classical French training with the tropical flavors of his homeland. The results are startlingly good and different. 1475 S. Main St., SLC, 385229-4228. GL

Gourmandise This downtown mainstay has cheesecakes, cannoli, napoleons, pies, cookies, muffins and flaky croissants. And don’t forget breads and rolls to take home.

250 S. 300 East, SLC, 801-328-3330. 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, 800621-4505. GL

Les Madeleines The kouign 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

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ack where it belongs, in its trolley car at Trolley Square, the Trolley Wing Company has returned. Bar owner Jess Wilkerson, was evicted in 2010 when the 100-plus year-old trolley car was mothballed to make way for Whole Foods and has been wandering in the wilderness ever since, running trolley-car-less locations in Midvale and SugarHouse. When Trolley Square’s owners restored the car, Wilkerson jumped at the chance to bring his 16 bar stools and famed wings back to whence they came. You can get them at other locations in the Salt Lake City area—and even order from GrubHub— but there’s nothing like ordering from the original. 602 S. 700 East, SLC, trolleywingco.com

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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

Mrs. Backer’s Pastry Shop A Salt Lake tradition, Mrs.

Backer’s is a butter cream fantasy.

Fantastic colors, explosions of flowers, most keyed to the current holiday created from American-style butter cream icing, fill this old-fashioned shop. 434 E. South Temple, SLC, 801-532-2022. GL

Pierre Country Bakery The classic

French bakery is a Salt Lake mainstay for pastry, petit dejeuner, lunch and catering. 3239 E. 3300 South, Millcreek, 801-486-5550. 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

Tulie Bakery You can get a little spiri-

tual 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

Vosen’s Bread Paradise This

German-style bakery’s cases are full of Eifelbrot, Schwarzbrot, Krustenbrot and

lots of other Brots as well as sweet pastries and fantastic Berliners. 328 W. 200 South, SLC, 801-322-2424. GL

BARBECUE & SOUTHERN FOOD Pat’s Barbecue One of Salt Lake City’s

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

R and R A brick-and-mortar restaurant owned by brothers Rod and Roger Livingston, winners on the competitive barbecue circuit. Ribs and brisket star, but fried okra almost steals the show. 307 W. 600 South, SLC, 801-364-0443. 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

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 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 Level Crossing Brewery Going out to grab a beer with your closest circle, your homies, just look under the water tower in South Salt Lake. Crafted beers come with a light fare menu offering a vegan wrap, BLT or classic Italian hoagie. 2496 West Temple, SLC, 385270-5752. EGM

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. 273 Trolley Square, SLC, 801-521-8917. EGM

FROM THE DOCK TO YOUR TABLE,

The Red Rock Brewing Company

Red Rock proves the pleasure of beer on its own and as a complement to pizzas, rotisserie chicken and chile polenta. Not to mention brunch. Also in the Fashion Place Mall.

254 S. 200 West, SLC, 801-521-7446. EGM

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WE BRING THE HARBOR TO YOU!

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 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 The Daily Chef Ryan Lowder’s only

non-Copper restaurant (Onion, Commons, Kitchen) is open all day for breakfast, lunch and noshing. Call in and pick up lunch, stop in and linger over Stumptown coffee, take some pastries to go and don’t miss the biscuits. 222 Main St., SLC, 385-322-1270. GL

We specialize in fresh seafood and

GET YOUR SURF & TURF FIX!

feature Wagyu, American Kobe beef

Add Lobster Tail, Canadian Red Crab or Maine

from Snake River Farms.

Scallops to any entree.

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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 (best pancakes in town), served until the doors close at 2:30 p.m. 1624 S. 1100 East, SLC, 801-467-4000. GM

Inspired Cuisine J&G Grill at The St. Regis Deer Valley offers superb cuisine with the highest-quality, hyper-local ingredients. Relish bold flavors in Chef Rachel Wiener’s small plates, shareable mains, and signature dishes carved tableside. Enjoy dining slope-side, seasonal tasting menus, intriguing housemade cocktails, the largest wine collection in Utah, and access via the St. Regis Funicular or directly from the slopes!

Come for breakfast, lunch, dinner and private events.

2300 Deer Valley Drive East, +1 435 940 5760 stregisdeervalley.com/jggrill

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 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

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on the table J Dawgs All big and all natural, whether

you choose Polish or all-beef. The buns are made fresh daily. The special sauce is a family recipe. Opt for peppers, onions, sauerkraut and/or pickles, add a bag of chips; pour yourself a soft drink and that’s the full meal here, unless you want a t-shirt.

341 Main St,, SLC, 801-438-6111. GL

Pretty Bird Chicken Chef Viet Pham’s long-awaited Nashville hot chicken spot is open, but chances are you’ll still have to wait. There is really only one thing on the menu—spicy fried chicken in various degrees of heat, on a bun or on a plate—but it’s worth standing in line for. Go early— Pretty Bird closes when the kitchen runs out of chicken. Buy a chicken quarter to take home. 145 S. Regent St., SLC, prettybirdchicken.com. EGL

Proper Burger and Proper Brewing

Sibling to Avenues Proper, the new place has expanded brewing and burger capacity, two big shared patios. And ski-ball. 865 Main St., 801-906-8607. EGM

Publik Kitchen Same ownership as

Publik coffee, 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

Siegfried’s The only German deli in

A SLICE OF OPTIMISM. Forget scones, muffins, bowls, coffee cake and return to the original: toast. Not with avocado, but with cinnamon. Publik has the best—thick slices of Red Bicycle bread with just enough butter, sugar and cinnamon on top to make you feel optimistic about the day. Priceless.

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

COFFEE 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

La Barba Owned by locally owned cof-

fee roasters—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, 801457-0699. GL

Publik A cool coffeehouse serving the latest in great coffee; an old-school java

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joint made for long conversations; a neocafe where you can park with your laptop and get some solo work done. Publik serves a multitude of coffee-fueled purposes. 975 S. Temple, SLC, 801-355-3161; 638 Park Ave., Park City, 435-200-8693. GL

CY Noodle House Another Chinatown

Salt Lake Roasting Company At SLC’s original coffee shop, owner John Bolton buys and roasts the better-thanfair-trade beans. 820 E. 400 South, SLC, 801-748-4887. GL

Hong Kong Tea House & Restaurant Authentic, pristine and slightly

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

CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICAN Braza Grill Meat, meat and more meat is the order of the day at this Brazilian-style churrascaria buffet. 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 by this kitchen. 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

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

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

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

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, 801-5317010. 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) featuring merguez made by Morgan Valley lamb. The slightly larger Sugar House cafe has a bigger menu. 336 W. Broadway, SLC, 801-363-4444; 2314 S. Highland Dr., 801-486-9999; 541 E. 12300 South, Draper, 801-251-0152. 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 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., SLC, 801-274-6264. EGN

Monsieur Crepe This French-style cre-

perie offering both savory—Brie, prosciutto, tomato—and sweet—whipped cream, fruit, chocolate—fillings. The famous Gallic pancake evolved from a food truck into a charming cafe with a very pretty patio. 1617 S. 900 East, SLC, 801-259-5843. GM

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, 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 mainstay

is sublimely satisfying, from the wisecracking Sikh host to the friendly server, from the vegetarian entrees to the tandoorgrilled delights. No wonder it’s been Salt Lake’s favorite subcontinental restaurant for 20 years. 2731 E. Parley’s Way, SLC, 801581-0222; 463 N. University Ave., Provo, 801-373-6677; 7726 Campus View Dr., West Jordan, 801-282-0777. EGM–N

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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

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Himalayan Kitchen SLC’s

premier Indian-Nepalese restaurant features original art, imported copper serving utensils and an everexpanding 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 WAR

Kathmandu Try the Nepalese special-

ties, 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

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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, 801-5726123; 55 N. Main St., Bountiful, 801-2921835. 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

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on the table 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

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. EGM–N

Saffron Valley Yet another iteration of

Este Pizza Try the “pink” pizza, topped

Lavanya Mahate’s vision of her homeland, this Saffron Valley location combines the best of her other three restaurants: Indian street foods, classic Indian and the IndianAnglo bakery. 479 E. 2100 South, SLC, 801203-3754. GL–M

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

Granato’s Professionals pack the store

at lunch for sandwiches, bread, pasta and sauces. 1391 S. 300 West, SLC, 801-4865643; 4040 S. 2700 East, SLC, 801-277-7700; 1632 S. Redwood Rd., SLC, 801-433-0940. GL

Café Trio Pizzas from the wood-fired

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

Caffé Molise and Caffé Molise BTG This perennial restaurant favorite

has moved to fabulous new digs. We’ll miss the awesome downtown patio, but the old Eagle building promises outdoor dining space and so much more. Sibling wine bar BTG is under the same roof. Call for hours. 404 S. West Temple, SLC, 801364-8833. EGM

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 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 Italian classics like veal

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Nuch’s Pizzeria A New York–sized

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

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. 3005 S. Highland Dr., SLC, 801-486-3333. GL

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, 801582-0193. 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

in 9th and 9th neighborhood has a limited but carefully sourced menu, a small but good list of wine and beer and an overflowing feeling of hospitality. 925 E. 900 South, SLC, 385-444-3530 EGL

Salt Lake Pizza & Pasta And sandwiches and burgers and steak and fish.

The menu here has expanded far beyond its name. 1061 E. 2100 South, SLC, 801484-1804. EGL–M

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, 801-3223556. GEL–M Sicilia Mia The third in a trio of familyowned restaurants. They all recall Italian food of yesteryear. 4536 S. Highland Dr., Millcreek, 801-274-0223, EGM–N

Siragusa’s Taste of Italy Another

strip mall mom-and-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

Stanza Chef Jonathon LeBlanc, brings a happy flair to this Italianesque restaurant.

And Amber Billingsley is making the desserts. Va tutto bene! 464 E. 300 South, SLC, 801-746-4441. EGM–N ININ

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Look for another version of this fast-growing family Italian restaurant, Sicilia Mia, to go into the space where the Paris Bistro used to be.

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.

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

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

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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

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The longtime pizza joint has blossomed into a fullscale 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 WAR

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 restaurant 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

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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 WAR

JAPANESE Ahh Sushi!/O’shucks The menu features 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 Ichiban Sushi Sushi with a twist—like the spicy Funky Charlie Roll, tuna and wasabi filled, then fried. 336 S. 400 East, SLC, 801-532-7522. EM

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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

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

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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

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on the table Tosh’s Ramen Chef Tosh Sekikawa is

our own ramen ranger. His long-simmered noodle-laden broths have a deservedly devoted following—meaning, go early for lunch. Now with a second location. 1465 State St., SLC, 801-466-7000. 1963 E. Murray Holladay Rd., SLC, GL

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, 801-676-6466. EGM Yoko Ramen More ramen! Utahns can’t

seem to slurp enough of the big Japanese soup—Yoko serves it up for carnivores and vegans, plus offers some kinkier stuff like a Japanese Cubano sandwich and various pig parts. 472 E. 400 South, SLC, 801-876-5267. LL

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THERE’S A WINDOW! So you stopped in at Dick&Dixie’s and the conversation is good but you know you need to eat something before you pop that second can of House Rose...Yoko Ramen to the rescue. The window between the two establishments means you can have your ramen and your conversation, too.

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, 801-272-9111. EGM–N

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mark 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

Manoli’s Manoli and Katrina Katsanevas

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

We Olive It appears to be an extraordi-

nary olive oil store, but tucked in the back is a great cafe and wine bar with a limited but delicious menu of panini, charcuterie, and other antipasti type dishes. 602 E. 500 South (in Trolley Square), SLC, 801-448-7489. EGL

MEXICAN/CENTRAL AMERICAN Alamexo A fresh take on Mexican food from award-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 Blue Iguana This colorful downtown

restaurant has a charming downstairs location and patio, and has been a Salt Lake staple for decades. Enchiladas, tacos, combination plates and “jengo” nachos—piled high on a platter—are all good, as are the margaritas. A nifty addition: phone chargers on every table, so if you have one too many of the margaritas, you’ll always have enough power to call for a ride. 165 S. West Temple, SLC, 801-533-8900. EGM

Chile Tepin Instantly popular for its

have created a 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

generous servings of not-too-Americanized Mexican food, this place usually has 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

Olive Bistro This downtown cafe offers

Chunga’s These tacos al pastor are the

light salads and panini, some tapas, a list of wines and beers. 57 W. Main St., SLC, 801364-1401. EGM

Padeli’s One of Salt Lake’s original

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.

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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

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, 801944-2300. GL

Red Iguana All locations are a blessing in this City of FA M E 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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Rico Cocina y Cantina Some of the

best Mexican food in town, ranging from everyone’s favorites to more sophisticated Mexico City dishes. Flautas and enchiladas suisse are standouts, but the hidden treasure is the tequila bar in back. 545 W. 700 South, SLC, 801-983-6692. EGLLL

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.

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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. 1615 S Foothill Dr., SLC, 385-2590712; 4670 S Holladay Village Plaza, Holladay, 801-676-9706; 149 E 200 S, SLC, 385259-0940; 6154 S Fashion Blvd #2, Murray, 801-266-2487; 1688 W Traverse Pkwy, Lehi, 801-331-8033. EGM

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all-star team made this cool downtown restaurant an instant hit. Excellent and inventive seafood dishes plenty of nonfishy options. 279 E. 300 South, SLC, 801326-3474. EGM-N

Harbor Seafood & Steak Co. A much-needed breath of sea air refreshes this restaurant, which updates their menu frequently according to the availability of wild fish. A snappy interior, a creative cocktail menu and a vine-covered 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

WARM HOSPITAL ITY AND pizza and beerscapes, with dramatic lighting, purple velvet and live music. 2155 S. Highland Dr., SLC, 801-946-2079. EGLLL

Market Street Grill SLC’s fave fish

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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

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

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Ruth had a certain way of doing things, like preparing the best prime steak of your life and serving it on a 500° sizzling plate.

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.

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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

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. 850 S. State St., 801-575-8888; 3425 State St., SLC, 801-467-6882; 1644 W. Town Center Dr., South Jordan, 801-274-4111, 6093 S. Highland Dr., Holladay, 801-277-9888. EL

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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

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

Gateway has transformed itself into a playground—clubs, arcades, bars and easy chairs scattered over the patios. For a change of pace and a full meal, remember Fleming’s Steakhouse—excellent beef and an even better wine list.

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. EGL–M

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

Krua Thai 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, 801328-4401. EGL–M Thai Siam This restaurant is diminutive, 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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ward, 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

former bank 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. Service is excellent. 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

VEGETARIAN Boltcutters Not just vegetarian, but veg-

an—the boltcutters refer to setting free the animals. Mexican flavors spice up the menu of tacos filled with seitan or mushrooms and there’s a lit of agave spirit drinks. 57 E. Gallivan Ave., SLC, So hip there’s no listed phone.

The same folks own the vegan ice cream place next door, Monkeywrench. EGL

Omar’s Rawtopia Owner Omar Abou-

Ismail’s Rawtopia is a destination for those seeking clean, healthy food in Salt Lake— whether you’re a vegan, vegetarian or omnivore. Desserts are amazingly indulgent—like chocolate caramel pie and berry cheesecake.

2148 Highland Dr., SLC, 801-486-0332. GL

Sage’s Café Vegan and organic food,

emphasizing fresh vegetables, herbs and soy. Macadamia-creamed carrot butter crostini is a tempting starter; follow with a wok dish with cashew-coconut curry. 368 E. 100 South, SLC, 801-322-3790. EL–M

Vertical Diner Chef Ian Brandt, of

Sage’s Café and Cali’s Grocery, owns Vertical Diner’s animal-free menu of burgers, sandwiches and breakfasts. Plus organic wines and coffees. 234 W. 900 South, SLC, 801- 484-8378. EGL

AMERICAN FINE DINING Apex Enjoy fine dining at the top of the

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, 435604-1300. EGN

350 Main Now run by Cortney Johanson who has worked at the WAR 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 Venison Loin in Pho. Amazing. 350 Main St., Park City, 435-649-3140. EGN ININ

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Firewood Chef John Murcko’s new 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 Glitretind The service is polished, and

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

Goldener Hirsch A jazzed up Alpine

theme—elk carpaccio with pickled shallots, foie gras with cherry-prune compote and wiener schnitzel with caraway-spiked car-

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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

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J&G Grill Jean-Georges Vongerichten lends his name to 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

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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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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

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, blackbottom banana cream pie is still on the menu. 650 W. 100 South, Heber, 435-6542133. EGM–N Tupelo Chef Matt Harris brings a touch

of the South 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 fivecourse meal. Reservations and punctuality a must. Park City Mountain Resort, 435615-9878. EGO

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on the table 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

The Blue Boar Inn The restaurant is

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

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

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, 435783-2867. EGL–M Handle Chef-owner Briar Handly of-

YES, VIRGINIA, THERE IS AN ADOLPH Chef Adolph Imboden, former Swiss ski racer, has been serving apres-ski raclette for more than 40 years, but the menu at Adolph’s looks just as appealing apressummer hike.

fers 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

alley, but still with something for everyone in the family to love. Besides pins, there are video games and The Lift Grill & Lounge.

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Road Island Diner An authentic 1930s diner refitted to serve 21st-century custom-

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Sammy’s Bistro Down-to-earth food in a comfortable setting. Sounds simple, but if so, why aren’t there more Sammy’s in our world? Try the bacon-grilled 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 WAR and original touches, like shrimp and grits with chipotle or Niman Ranch pork cutlets with spaetzle. The location is spectacular. 1825 Three Kings Dr., Park City, 435-655-3456. EGM ININ

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Windy Ridge Bakery & Café One of Park City’s most popular noshing spots— especially on Taco Tuesdays. The bakery behind turns out desserts and pastries for Bill White’s restaurants as well as takehome 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

Simon’s Grill at the Homestead

Red Rock Junction The house-brewed

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

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

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, 888327-7220. EGN

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

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

Peace, Love and Little Donuts

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

Wasatch Bagel Café Not just bagels,

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

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

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, 435649-0900. 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

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, 435645-8646. EGM

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

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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, 435-6580669. EGM–N

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

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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

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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. EGM

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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

in the lobby of the eccles theater downtown salt lake city at 131 south main st.

Creative dining in a casual eclectic setting.

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, 435-649-2252. 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, 435-575-0846. EGM-N

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on the table 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

Taste of Saigon Flavor is the focus

El Chubasco Regulars storm this

Butcher’s Chop House & Bar The

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, 435645-9114. 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, 435-65434654. 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-todoor lobster rolls all year round. 1897 Prospector Ave., Park City, 435-631-9861. EGM

Rime Seafod & Raw Bar Riding a

CLASSY JAVA The HQ is on Federal Ave., but Caffe Ibis also operates a cafe at U of U serving the same great coffee, plus vegan and vegetarian dishes and pastries from Honeycomb Bakery.

In the Sorenson Arts & Education Complex

gondola to the top of a ski slope is completely counterintuitive, but Chef Matt Harris and Maggie Alvarez make it seem natural. Open Thurs-Sunday. 9850 Summit View Dr., rimerawbar.com.EGN

SOUTHEAST ASIAN Shabu Cool new digs, friendly service

and fun food make Shabu one of PC’s most popular spots. Make reservations. A stylish bar with prize-winning 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

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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

STEAK 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. EG 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, 435649-5900. EGN

NORTH SALT LAKE & BEYOND AMERICAN FINE DINING The Huntington Room at Earl’s Lodge Ski-day sustenance and fireside

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

AMERICAN CASUAL 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 destination 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, 315 24th St., Ogden, 801-621-2830. EGM

BAR GRUB & BREWPUBS 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

BURGERS, SANDWICHES, DELIS Caffe Ibis Exchange news, enjoy sand-

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

Maddox Ranch House

Angus beef steaks, bison chickenfried 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

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, the perfect balance of filling and bread, and 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. 801298-7801. 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 fami-

ly-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, 801622-8662. 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 salami 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

680 S. 900 East, SLC (801) 533-TRIO (8746)

6405 S. 3000 East, SLC (801) 944-TRIO (8746)

JAPANESE Ramen Haus Sergei Oveson’s experi-

ence with ramen master Tosh and Shani Oveson’s at Naked Fish shows all over their restaurant in Ogden. Simple but stylish sums the space and terrific is the only word for the ramen. Do not leave without ordering the honey toast even if you think you don’t want dessert. 2550 Washington Blvd., Ogden, 801-393-0000. EGM

PROVO & CENTRAL UTAH AMERICAN FINE DINING Communal Food is focused on the famil-

iar 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 flag-

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

Sugar House • Union Heights • River Park • Traverse Mountain www.tsunamiutah.com

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AMERICAN CASUAL

VEGETARIAN

Chomburger Colton Soelberg (Communal, etc.) has opened a low-key high-end burger place with an eye towards infusing high-quality ingredients into America’s favorite sandwich. Inexpensive, innovative and delicious burgers and shakes, as we have come to expect from Soelberg who has a knack for elevating comfort food.

You’ll love the amazing Star Wars mural. 45 W. 300 North, Provo, 385-241-7499. GL

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

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, 801-6071803. EGL–M

INDIAN Bombay House Salt Lake’s biryani

BEYOND PICKLES AND PINTO BEANS Famous for their unconventional pies made with beans and pickles, Sunglow also makes regular apple and blueberry pies and midway between odd and normal are the buttermilk and oatmeal pies.

All crusts made with lard—guaranteed flaky.

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

ITALIAN 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, 801623-6712. 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

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AMERICAN DINING Café Diablo (Open seasonally) This café offers buzz-worthy dishes like rattlesnake cakes and fancy tamales. Save room for dessert. 599 W. Main St., Torrey, 435-4253070. EGN

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

ST. GEORGE & SOUTHWEST UTAH AMERICAN FINE DINING King’s Landing In the Driftwood Inn, King’s Landing has some of the finest food and the finest view in Utah. Chef Thomas King and his wife Pastry Chef Phu Nguyen are ambitious beyond their location—seasonal, vegan, gluten-free are all covered—and while some of the dishes are complex, none seem contrived.

Mushroom tart involves mushrooms, caramelized onions, butternut squash and grapes with burrata and basil, but the flavors meld into harmony. New York strip comes with root vegetable “crush” and the fried quail with parsnip puree. 1515 Zion Park Blvd., Suite 50-A, Springdale, 435772-7422. EGO

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

Painted Pony The kitchen blends culinary trends with standards like sagesmoked 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, 435-6341700. EGN

Capitol Reef Inn & Café This fam-

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, 435-772-0700. EGN

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

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, 435772-3232. 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

DINING AT 8700 FT The VIKING YURT brings a classic European summer tradition to Park City.

HIKE, BIKE OR CHAIRLIFT 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 chocolatechile 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

to a unique gourmet lunch experience.

Private event reservations at VikingYurt.com

BAKERIES & CAFÉS Twenty-five 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

MEXICAN 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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21 & OVER BARS

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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.)

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LIBATIONS | BARS

Eldredge and Ford will be teaching a Rum & Tiki series in mid-July where guests can learn about a variety of Tiki topics while enjoying their beverage offerings.

It’s Tiki Time!

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.

TINTIKI BAR above Tinwell is your ticket to the islands A not-quite-tropical paradise is just upstairs over the popular Tinwell Bar on Main Street, perfect for your next beach party—there’s no ocean so there’s no beach but that just means no sticky sand but there may be a blue plastic shark balanced on the edge of your drink and that’s as close as you want to get to a shark anyway.

This is how they did tiki before they knew kitsch could border on cultural appropriation. Ever wonder what tiki actually means? It’s a Maori word and it refers to those big wooden carved statues that used to stand guard in front of Trader Vic’s. The figures represent

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Tiki, the first man created by Tane— many Polynesian cultures use Tiki to honor deified ancestors. In 1930s the California idea of tropical was seized by a rum-runner from Texas and New Orleans, Ernest Raymond BeaumontGantt, who started Don the Beachcomber. Tintiki follows in the sandy footprints of D the BC. As you should too, when you drink here—and by the way, your drink is rum, rum and more rum, in drinks concocted by Stuart Ford, resident Rum Wizard and Tiki boss. Example: the Wray M.F., (pictured, a nod to the club’s signature drink the AMF), made with Dented Brick Gin,

brandy, Wray & Nephew rum, blanco tequila, fresh ginger, pineapple and Giffard Blue Curacao. (As bar co-owner Amy Eldredge points out, that’s the good kind—lots of tiki drinks depend on blue curacao and the bad kind tastes like lighter fluid.)

Every Tuesday is Tiki Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., and once a month or so local DJ’s play a vinyl set featuring vintage tropical-type music (think Harry Belafonte and banana tallies) Tintiki is also open every Friday and Saturday night from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

837 Main St., SLC, 801-953-1769. tinwellbar.com

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UTAH’S FIRST GRAPE BASEO VOOKA

UTAH’S FIRST 114 PROOF GIN

AC The Euro-styled hotel has a chic lobby bar and a secret menu of drinks inspired by movies filmed in Utah, like Dumb and Dumber and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. 225 W. 200 South, SLC, 385722-9600. achotels.marriott.com EGM Aerie Floor-to-ceiling windows mean drinkers can marvel at nature’s handiwork while feasting from the sushi bar. The menu is global with live music some nights. Cliff Lodge, Snowbird Resort, 801-933-2160 EGO Bar George Sister—well, brother—to the res-

taurant George, the bar specializes in owner Scott Evans’ passion: natural and organic wines. 327 W. 200 South, SLC, 801-487-1699, bargeorgeslc.com

Bar X 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 small-screen hit Modern Family, co-owns Beer Bar, which is right next to Bar X. It’s noisy, there’s no table service, but there are 140-+ brews to choose from, plus 13 kinds of wurst. 161 E. 200 South, SLC, 801-355-2287 EGL The Bayou This is Beervana, with 260 bottled beers and 32 on draft. The kitchen turns out artichoke pizza and deep-fried Cornish game hens. 645 S. State St., SLC, 801-961-8400 EGM Beerhive Pub More than 200 beers­­—domestic,

imported and local—with a long ice rail to keep the brew cold, the way Americans like ’em, are the outstanding features of this cozy downtown pub. 128 S. Main St., SLC, 801-364-4268 EGL

BTG Wine Bar BTG stands for “By the Glass” and

though BTG serves craft cocktails, specialty beer and good food, the pièces de résistance are the more than 50 wines by the glass. Order a tasting portion or a full glass. 404 S W Temple, SLC, 801-359-2814 EGL

Campfire Lounge The laid-back feeling of

sitting around a campfire is what the owners were aiming for, with or without flames. Campfire is a relaxed neighborhood joint with affordable drinks.

And s’mores. 837 E. 2100 South, 801-467-3325 EGL

Copper Common Copper Common is a real

bar—that means 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? This bar has a real chef. 111 E. Broadway, SLC, 801-355-9453 EGM

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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 Half a dozen beers on draft and 20 or more by the bottle, and the rota-

Cool off with the #2 gin in the world. Available at the Distillery and our 350 Main Retail location.

tion changes constantly. The menu does clever takes on bar food classics, like onion dip and potato chips. 850 E. 900 South, SLC, 801-441-2845 EGM

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

the patio, the decor, full of pop celebs and heroes, and a soundtrack of eclectic old- and alt-rock, makes a space that bridges old and young imbibers.

49 E. Gallivan Ave., 385-415-5002 EGL

High West Distillery The bartenders at Utah’s award-winning distillery concoct different cocktail menus for every season focusing on High West’s spirits, although the bar stocks other alcohol. 703 Park Ave., Park City, 435-649-8300 EGM Garage Everyone compares it to an Austin bar.

Live music, good food and the rockingest patio in town. Try the Chihuahua, a chile-heated 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. 326 S. West Temple, SLC, 801-819-7563 EGM

435.200.9537 | @alpinedistilling www.alpinedistilling.com

Green Pig Green Pig is a pub of a different color.

The owners use eco-friendly 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;” drink a beer in the phone booth–sized front or head downstairs to the speakeasy-styled The Rest. Order a cocktail, settle into the apparently bomb-proof book-lined library, or take a booth and sit at the bar. 331 S. Main St., SLC, 801‑532‑4042 EGL The Shooting Star More than a cen-

tury 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

Oyster Bar The nightlife side of Market Street

seafood restaurant, the Oyster Bar has an is a place to begin or end an evening, with an award-winning martini and a dozen oysters—half price on Mondays. 54 W. Market St., SLC, 801-531-6044 EGM

Quarters Nostalgic for all those Gen Xers and

gamer geeks, Quarters features retro gaming pinball and a game called Killer Queen. Drink a sling—or order a La Croix with a shot poured into the can. 5 E. 400 South, SLC, quartersslc.com. EGM

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joining the steakhouse is a classic; the bartender can mix what you want. Hilton Salt Lake City Center, 255 W. Temple, SLC, 801-238-4748 EGM

Red Rock Brewery A longtime favorite for tippling and tasting—The pub draws on 45 recipes for its rotating selection. 254 S. 200 West, 801-521-7446, redrockbrewing.com

Tinwell An old dive bar resuscitated,

Toasted Barrel Brewery Look for sea-

The Vault A quintessential hotel bar, with big

Uinta Brewing Company Founder Will

Undercurrent Bar Sister to seafood res-

TF Brewing TF stands for Templin Family;

Wakara Bar One of the few bars on the west bench, Wakara serves craft cocktails and hosts live music, trivia nights, liquor education and even, occasionally, drag queens.

480 Wakara Way, SLC, 385-722-9600. EGL

Bohemian Brewery Enjoy the lagers

Water Witch Three of Utah’s leading bar-

Epic Brewing Company Epic exclusively brews high-alcohol content beer. The brewing facility moved to Colorado, but you can still buy cold beer to-go at the taproom. 825 S. State St., 801-906-0123, epicbrewing.com

windows overlooking pedestrian traffic. Special cocktails may be themed to what’s on stage across the street at Capitol Theatre. 202 S. Main St., SLC, 801-363-5454 EGL

taurant Current Fish & Seafood, Undercurrent went to the top of the class when it opened.Add in great bar snacks and you’ve got a hit. 270 S. 300 East St., SLC, 801-574-2556 EGL

The Hotel Bar Have it your way

THERE ARE TWO ways to drink at Grand America.

One is the classic hotel bar way—the Gibson Lounge has some of the glamorous décor implied by its Gay Nineties name, and it’s inhabited mostly by guests of the hotel or post-partyers from a hotel event—wedding guests with loosened ties who won’t go away or the one last cocktail conventioneer. Our bartender, Christopher Stephenson, is dressed in proper black and white, as if Bertie Wooster or Nick Charles had been the last gentleman he served. He garnishes your Grand Old-fashioned with an expertly simple orange zest.

The other way is to join the party in the Lobby Bar. Open to the crossroads halls of the Grand’s mazeways, the Lobby Bar feels posh. Chairs are overstuffed and comfy, gathered into groups for easy conversation. The tall ceilings, grand piano and fireplace give the place the Continental feel it’s striving for and the servers pay attention and pamper you—maybe this is where Nora Charles hangs out. On the weekends, live jazz gives the room some rhythm, but not too loudly. They know they’re playing background music, though everyone applauds politely at the end of a number. Either way, you can order from the Grand’s menu to fuel the final effort towards home for the night.

By the way, if you don’t know who Nick and Nora Charles or Bertie Wooster are, you deserve to drink sweet and sour mix. Look it up.

555 S. Main St., SLC, 801-258-6000, grandamerica.com

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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 This stretch of Main was

once dubbed “Whiskey Street” because it was lined with so many pubs and bars. Anchored by a 42-foot-long cherry wood bar encouraging you to bend the elbow. 323 S. Main St., SLC, 801-433-1371 EGL

Zest Kitchen & Bar Besides the healthy din-

ing, 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. 275 S. 200 West, SLC, 801-433-0589 EGL

BEERS & BREWS Squatters Pub Brewery/Wasatch Brewery Salt Lake’s original breweries

merged to form Utah Brewers Cooperative—Squatters and Wasatch are the most popular watering holes in Salt Laket.

147W. Broadway, 801-363-2739, squatters. com, 2110 HighlandDrive, 801-783-1127, wasatchbeers.com

Desert Edge Brewery at the Pub The

constantly changing variety and Beer School set Desert Edge apart from all the others.

801-521-8917, desertedgebrewery.com

sonal releases of vintage aged sours and high alcohol barrel-aged beers. 412 W. 600 North, 801-657-6942, toastedbarrelbrewery.com

Hamill says,“We make beer. Period.” Uinta produces certified organic beers and beer in corked bottles. 1722 Fremont Dr., 801-4670909, uintabrewing.com

brewmaste Kevin Templin has a long history in Salt Lake’s beer scene. Expect meticulously made German-style beer and don’t miss game night. 936 S. 300 West, 385-270-5972

beloved by Bohemian’s owners’ Czech forebears, following the ancient Reinheitsgbot or German Purity Law. 94 E. 7200 South, Midvale, 801-566-5474, bohemianbrewery.com

Shades of Pale Brewing A mom-andpop brewery supplying many local restaurants—check the website—stop by their tap room. 2160 S. West Temple, 435-200-3009, shadesofpale.com

Proper Brewery and Burgers From the same proper folks who brought you the Publick House, Proper Brewery and Burgers hugely expands the brewing capacity of the original and adds a burger emporium. 865 Main St., 801-906-8604, properbugerslc.com Fisher Brewing Company Fisher takes

its name from a brewery originally founded in 1884, but the brews and low-key atmosphere are strictly right now. One of the few in town that has cask ale occasionally. 320 W. 800 South, 801-487-2337

Roha The name comes from the owners two names: Rob Phillips and Chris Haas, former brewer for Red Rock Brewery. 30 E. Kensington Ave., 385-227-8982, rohabrewing.com

Kiitos Brewing A rising star, Kiitos brews

are on several menus around town. But if you stop by the brewery to taste, you can play pinball, too. 608 W. 700 South, 801-215-9165, kiitosbrewing.com

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now it’s a hipster haven with a cool interior, well-crafted cocktails. live music and a beer garden. 837 Main St., SLC, 801-953-1769

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Instant Replay

Time to put decisions where they belong: TO EACH OF US. WRITTEN BY JOHN SHUFF

While basking in a hot

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Rams cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman breaks up a pass intended for Saints wide receiver Tommylee Lewis during the NFC Championship Game.

Let’s face it: to make a mistake is human, and the no-call in the Saints game was a big one, illuminated for all the world to see. Every one of those referees, like the rest of us, must live with the consequences of making a bad decision. Like me: I don’t have instant replay in my life­—although I wish I did. I’d love it for some of the decisions I’ve made; as my own referee, I’d jump at the chance for a do-over now and then.

Bad news: the world doesn’t work that way. At birth you are given the gift of “free will,” the ability to choose between alternative courses of action. Bottom line, don’t blame your poor decision making on others. A man I once worked for told me, “Reasoned thought should precede judgement.” In other words carefully examine the alternatives

presented, ask questions, and then make the decision that best meets your objective.

We all pay for the bad decisions we make. None of us can escape the onus of a choice that goes south. It’s painful, the emotional price tears you up inside, and you go to sleep berating yourself. There is nothing anyone can do but learn from bad decisions and take responsibility and ownership for them. As radio commentator Neal Boortz reminds us, “The key to accepting responsibility for your life is to accept the fact that your choices, every one of them, are leading you inexorably to either success or failure, however you define those terms.”

Forget instant replay; let’s face the consequences of human error. That’s truly the essence of living.

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The key to accepting responsibility for your life is to accept the fact that your choices, every one of them, are leading you inexorably to either success or failure, however you define those terms.

shower the other morning I had my portable radio volume turned up to the max to override the swoosh of water bouncing off my shoulders.

I was listening to FOX sports talk on AM 640. The hosts take on any sports subject—usually something that has occurred the previous day.

The morning after the 2018 NFC Championship game, the 640 sports gurus had conniption fits over a critical play with one minute and 43 seconds left in the NFL Championship game between the Rams and Saints. The game was a nailbiter. With the score tied at 20, on third and 10, the Saints QB Drew Brees threw a pass to receiver Tommy Lewis at the Rams sevenyard-line who was knocked down by Rams safety Nickell Robey-Colemen.

There was no flag, no interference, no call—period.

This has now been characterized as the worst (no) call in NFL history.

All the world saw the play, including the seven referees who said they didn’t. Never saw it—all seven. This flimsy excuse should alone be the reason none of them referee again; not one of them came forward to call it as pass interference.

The broadcast networks tape every play and deploy instant replay to review questionable ones, plus coach’s challenges. However, to the surprise of everyone, there was no review of the obvious pass interference and the Rams eked out a 26-23 victory. If instant replay wasn’t used in this game then I’d say we just eliminate it and leave decisions up to the mortal human beings who make them.

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