Those TV shows make it look so easy. Buy an old house, make some renovations, and sell it for a pile of money! But in the real world, investing in real estate is a speculative venture that requires a thorough knowledge of the housing market, access to capital (known as hard money), and a willingness to take a … Continue Reading
An Alternative Salt Lake Homeless Solution: Switchpoint May Be the Answer
The ongoing homeless problem in Salt Lake is a tough one to solve. Homeless shelters are running at capacity and the Tiny Home Village is still … Continue Reading
MAIN STREET SALT LAKE: Open Drug Use is Hurting Local Businesses
Downtown Salt Lake City: Main Street — Three homeless men sit in the former business entrance to the Off-Broadway Theater and distribute rations … Continue Reading
ESCAPE TO NOLA: Exploring the Bold Flavors of New Orleans
Having not left Utah for nearly two years thanks to the pandemic, my wife and I finally escaped the Beehive State recently for a much-needed … Continue Reading
Salt Lake’s New Restaurants, Chefs, Menus and Truffle Season
Laurel Restaurant Opening at Grand America Laurel Brasserie & Bar is scheduled to open at The Grand America on December 1, 2021, in the … Continue Reading
Turkey & Walnut Cranberry Salad
After a day of (probably) overeating on Thanksgiving, here is a light recipe that makes use of some turkey leftovers and ingredients like low-fat … Continue Reading
Park City Brewing Makeover
Park City Brewing recently announced that “it is entering the Utah market with new ownership, beer, and branding. Park City Brewing offers five … Continue Reading
Too Woke for Thanksgiving? Which Version of History Do You Observe?
The holidays are just around the corner, and in a world still reeling from the devastating effects of Covid and the political unrest from various … Continue Reading
Do’s & Don’ts for Selecting Holiday Libations
Heading into the holiday season, I’m often asked ― especially when I run into colleagues and friends at the wine store ― about what wines are … Continue Reading
Plant-Based Meal Options Meant to Impress this Thanksgiving
Trying to make a good impression this holiday season? Bring food. Trying to save the world this holiday season? Bring plant-based food. A 2021 … Continue Reading
Homeless Policies in Salt Lake City: Paying off? Or an Endless Money Pit?
The homeless in Salt Lake City has always been on the periphery, but today they are camping right on Main Street impacting local business … Continue Reading
Southwestern Sensation: Chimayo Celebrates 25 Years
It is hard for me to fathom that it’s been 25 years now since Park City restaurateur Bill White opened Chimayo restaurant. Where does the time … Continue Reading
Chocolate Festival, Girls Night Out and More
Log Haven Introduces 2019 Cygnet Wine For the past year or so, Log Haven restaurant in Millcreek Canyon has had houseguests: a bevy of White … Continue Reading