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Archives for May 2013

The Mission Continues: Helping Veterans Make the Trek from Soldier to Civilian

May 20, 2013 by Andrew Wankier Leave a Comment

Utah has some of the biggest Trekkies in America.  In fact, Utah theaters ranked in the top of the nation for attendance for the latest Star Trek: Into Darkness.   As Memorial Day approaches, Utah Stories would like to highlight a veterans-focused charity supported by Star Trek director J.J. Abrahms and his wife Kate McGrath. The Mission Continues is a national nonprofit … [Read more...]

Grow Wild: Garden Shop That Offers Hearty Native Plants

May 16, 2013 by Connie Lewis Leave a Comment

“Purveyor of ecological sound gardens,” is how Geoff Christensen describes himself. His nursery, Grow Wild, offers Utah native plants almost exclusively along with plants appropriate for Salt Lake City’s climate. Among the native plants offered at Grow Wild are oaks, maples, flowering shrubs, groundcovers and grasses native to the Wasatch Mountains. One of the flowers he … [Read more...]

Shipping Container Houses

May 14, 2013 by Richard Markosian 1 Comment

Container houses in Utah

Two months ago Connie Lewis, here at Utah Stories wrote an excellent  story about a Utah builder using shipping containers to build affordable houses.  Jeff White started the Sarah House Project with a grant from the Crossroads Urban Center in Utah. Since then we have come across a few very interesting YouTube videos on architects and builders who have done amazing things with … [Read more...]

Utah’s Conservation Garden Park

May 14, 2013 by Andrew Wankier Leave a Comment

The average Utah household spends 65% of its water usage on the outside of the house. The Conservation Garden Park, located in West Jordan, faces the tough job of reminding people that, in spite of the desert climate where water becomes more scarce every year, a lush, green landscape can still be accomplished with minimal resources. “The main problem is that most people … [Read more...]

Sugar House Street Car: “Undesired”

May 8, 2013 by Richard Markosian 2 Comments

Sandee Oliver at Two Dancing Cats received a surprise visit from Mayor Ralph Becker on April 21st. He made a rare public visit with a single business owner to try to sell Oliver on the streetcar proposal. We were there to catch the action: “This will kill me. I have no doubt in my mind. If you decide to do this it will put me out of business.” Sandee’s views echoed many other … [Read more...]

Cafe Vegeteria: A Bold New Idea in Green Eating

May 7, 2013 by Utah Stories Leave a Comment

Vegeteria is at the avant garde edge of the green cuisine movement. The Salt Lake restaurant, scheduled to open April 1, features green...everything--green plates, cups, tablecloths and waitstaff uniforms. “The idea behind Vegeteria,” said head chef Forrest Raynes, “is to create a footprint that you can eat.” Being a sustainable restaurant involves a lot more than just buying … [Read more...]

The Bagman: Nathan Larsen of Velo City Bags

May 6, 2013 by Alexis Bo Leave a Comment

When Nathan Larsen was commuting 30 miles a day to his courier job, it didn’t take him long to realize that no one was making the bag that he wanted. He needed more pocket options to stay organized. He wanted a bag with a modern, clean look, made to withstand year-round Utah weather. And, of course, comfortable enough to carry for long distances. Nathan designed and … [Read more...]

How to Water Your Yard with Little Water

May 3, 2013 by Andrew Wankier Leave a Comment

The desire for an English pastoral-style yard has been a Utah obsession since the days of the pioneers. With over a million people living across the Wasatch front, water is becoming scarcer (and more expensive) every year. Though we live in a desert, there are ways to conserve, while still maintaining that lush, green landscape you’ve always wanted. 1) Cut down on the … [Read more...]

Nobrow Coffee Moves

May 2, 2013 by Ed Kosmicki Leave a Comment

Back in 2006, Joe Evans opened Nobrow Coffee & Tea serving highbrow coffee at a funky lowbrow location. Evans has been in the coffee biz since 1997. Now in 2013, the coffee shop has reopened in what’s called the Central 9th district, and has been renamed Nobrow Coffee Werks, and Evans is now just the manager. Evans sold his interest in the business to his partner … [Read more...]

Strong Over 50: East-coast Phenom Spreads to Salt Lake City

May 1, 2013 by Al Sacharov Leave a Comment

The name of the gym is Strong over 50, with the emphasis on strong. Although marketed towards the boomer generation anyone can benefit from a workout that increases strength, balance and flexibility. The SO system utilizes suspension straps attached to an aluminum bar. By holding onto the bar, a person can balance while using their own weight to exercise. “If you can stand … [Read more...]

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