Europeans’ outdoor sidewalk cafes offer a uniquely special dining experience, that for some reason has been neglected in America and the West— probably due to the temporary delusional obsession over fast food. But now since “slow food” is becoming more popular, so are slower manners in which to enjoy food: outdoor patio dining. In the outdoor dining arena the French … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2010
Utah’s Five Wackiest Summer Destinations
by Paige Wirren Yes, they’re wacky in that whodathunkit kind of way, and wacky by increasingly modern, homogenized standards of zoning laws, building code requirements, restrictive covenants and utilitarian laws, but the Utah sights noted here are bona fide, idiosyncratic expressions of the unconventional, extraordinary places of interest worthy of visiting and experiencing … [Read more...]
July Issue Introduction
About this issue It’s always fascinating traveling outside of Utah and getting an outsiders perspective on our beloved Beehive state. I guess it’s easy to become a bit insulated living here. Visitors always mention how clean our city is, how safe it seems, “but everyone is kind of weird.” gets said to me quite often. We in Utah prefer the adjective “peculiar”, … [Read more...]
Local Business Scorecard
Times are tough, but some local businesses may be doing better than you think. Here is a snapshot of some of what's going on in Salt Lake City with reporting by the numbers of the business scene. Businesses Closing (past 6 months) Business Name # emp Reason for Closing Address Hollywood Video 10 Loss of marketshare to Redbox and Netflix Both 400 … [Read more...]
Nappi Clothing
by Heidi Grieser Nappi is Salt Lake City’s most successful homegrown jeans designer and will now be able to move out of the design studio and into a retail location at the end of the month. One of few jean makers world-wide asked to show at the prestigious LA fashion week last year, Nappi owner Danni Nappi is not your typical fashion designer. Danni is straight, Mormon and … [Read more...]
Parallel Vineyards
A group of Utah friends are producing wines that are now respected as some of the finest in their category. by Rebecca Edwards Parallel tracks left by skis in fresh powder are an enduring Utah image, and the inspiration for the name of one of Napa’s most exciting, new wineries. Founded by four couples from Park City, Utah, Parallel Napa Valley, is a hillside vineyard in … [Read more...]
Salt Lake City’s Fashion Entrepreneurs
“You have to do a story on Rachael Domingo, she is incredibly talented.” Gordon Wilkins Owner of Divas’ Cupcakes and coffee told me a few weeks ago. Wilkins will be hosting a fashion show at Diva’s on June 19th. Wilkins never does anything halfway and for his show he is building a runway, serving, wine, cupcakes and dinner in his immaculate deck and garden. My first thought was … [Read more...]
Drake Family Farms
by Heidi Grieser Surrounded by the expanding suburbs of West Jordan is a lane named after the family who has been farming 10 acres there for six generations. The lane is off the busy Redwood Rd. and leads to a tiny shack on the corner: a self-service dairy. Leave your money in the box and come away with raw or pasteurized goat milk, cheese, and soap. Beyond the small store, … [Read more...]
Fish Lake, Utah
Fish Lake is probably the least known national forest are in Utah. It’s wilderness area — unlike many of the more popular national parks— is beautifully untamed. This is because the area is mostly utilized by sportsman and anglers. Fish Lake has very deep waters for a natural lake (nearly 200 feet deep). Every year huge lake trout are reeled in by anglers. There are … [Read more...]
Beloved Artisan Jewelry
Farmer's Market Stories by Heidi Grieser Bryan and Amy Cox are always on the lookout for new artists that meet the two-and-a-half criteria necessary to be featured in their cases. One--you have to currently live in Utah; two--the jewelry must be hand assembled, and the half criteria is that they don’t duplicate genres in the store, so artists may have to be on a waiting … [Read more...]