by Kay Bentley Red...Luscious...Ginormous... These are words gardeners dream about when it comes to tomatoes. How one gets from dreams to drooling, juice-and-seed-soaked sandwiches is not really that difficult. Tanya Chatterton knows tomatoes. Since 1996, she has been the owner of Traces, an organic garden shop at 1432 South 1100 … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2011
Utah; A void in the middle of the West’s Medical Marijuana Revolution.
by Steve Jerman Editors Note: Utah Stories takes no official stance on the legalization of marijuana, and the editor of Utah Stories does not personally understand the “recreational” purpose of using marijuana. Further, his personal observation is that over-use of marijuana for recreational purposes produces less effective, motivated and productive people as compared to those … [Read more...]
The Pipe Maker
By Al Sachrov For Arley Curtz, a pipe is more than just a way to smoke tobacco. It summons up a time when pipe smoking was both acceptable and part of a gentler civility in our culture. Curtz is a pipe maker and collector of smoking pipes. He has over 300, ranging from simple corncobs to handmade antiques. Each one has a story. As the smoke from a pipe curls upwards, it … [Read more...]
The GROUPON Effect
How Group Deals can unknowingly turn nice people into ravenous pack animals. Group discount websites continue to flood the marketplace with a treasure trove of discounts for bargain hunters. But what is the real cost of the low price for local businesses? The long recession has been very difficult for the businesses that rely on consumer’s disposable income: restaurants, … [Read more...]
Go Bowling, Save Wildlife!
Utah's Hogle Zoo and Utah Chapter AAZK are hosting the 20th Annual Bowling for Rhinos Event on June 24th Attend the 20th Annual Bowling for Rhinos Event! Bowling for Rhinos is a bowl-a-thon hosted by the Utah Chapter AAZK and Utah's Hogle Zoo. The American Association of Zoo Keepers is a national organization of animal care professionals, dedicated to raising money for … [Read more...]
Fankhauser Jewelry
The principles upon which Gary Davis and his wife, Miriam Fankhauser Davis, run their business are similar in quality to pocket watch parts in the century-old timepieces that Gary fixes and sells. Popping the back off of a watch from the 1890s, Gary points to the rhythmically moving pieces. “See that?” he asks. “All these pocket watches are over 100 years old, and they’re still … [Read more...]
Terrapin Station Barbeque Co. is Now Open to Serve You!
“I’ll have your fries dry rubbed in Helldorado seasoning.” “Are you sure, they are super hot.” “Yes. I like hot.” “Ok but I warned you.” They tore up my insides and it took me a day to recover. But it was worth it, they were delicious!. “Hence the name” said Owner Alan Allred, who obviously enjoys watching customers grimace in pain as they eat his hot sauces … [Read more...]
New Wing Nutz Is Now Open!
A New Wing Nutz is now open at 3163 E. 3300 South. Wing Nutz has 10 locations in Utah and another new location to be added in Sugar House in May. Wing Nutz is a local Utah franchise that is growing by leaps and bounds. Wing Nutz began in South Jordan and “The Landing” and the concept of pairing local beers with wings caught on fast, with both customers and … [Read more...]
Millcreek Olive Oil
Imported Italian olive oil is about as good as it gets when it comes to cooking your favorite fish or fresh vegetables. Jason Hess, former head chef of Jasoh in Ogden, has decided to launch his business near Pierre Bakery and the Liquor Store on 3300 South (near REI) and it already looks like those who seek good wine and bread see olive oil as a good match. Millcreek … [Read more...]
The Salt Lake Surf Co. is Ready for Summer!
“Salt Lake City Surf Shop.” I kept double taking on the sign with intrigue during the surf shops four month renovation process. I was thinking maybe wind surfing or a shop a lets-all-pretend-we-are-cool-and-dress-like- we-live-near-an-ocean shop. Then I saw the boards: too small for wind surfing, too big for traditional surfing. Visiting I came to understand: There is a … [Read more...]