Tomorrow’s House owner Michael Templeman spent most of his teen years watching his sibling collect mid-century modern furniture and joined him on a few shopping outings. When he was 14, Michael bought his first mid-century modern piece at The Green Ant, an Eames fiberglass shell chair. From then on collecting became a passion. After a decade of studying and researching, … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2015
Steve Williams, Jazz Aficionado, Returns to the Airwaves
When most Utahns think of jazz the names that come to mind are likely those of Karl Malone or John Stockton. But for a select group of Beehive state residents the only name associated with jazz and Utah is that of Steve Williams. Broadcasting for 31 years on KUER, Williams developed a sizable and devoted group of jazz-lovers across the state. When KUER decided jazz programing … [Read more...]
Beehive Naturals
“Our kids actually do a lot of the work on the farm—milking goats and tending bees. When we aren’t farming we put them to work making the products.” The Ginn kids don’t play video games or watch TV (except an occasional football game) instead, Sam Ginn says, “They help me with the massive amount of work” on their small backyard homestead in Plain City (just north of … [Read more...]
Are Local Businesses Being Pushed Aside in Sugar House
The corporate chains have descended on Sugar House like the plague. Buffalo Wild Wings, Potbelly Sandwich Shop and Mellow Mushroom are attempting to dominate the once completely local restaurant scene. Wasatch Pub and The Annex by Epic Brewing are the exception to the new restaurant scene on the Granite Block. The "new Sugar House" is almost complete and the eclectic charm, … [Read more...]
Biking West Valley — The difficulty of cycling the suburbs
West Valley is Utah's second largest city, there is a home building boom. But it's becoming congested and full of cars. Much of the expansion of Wasatch front is occurring in the suburbs in single-family homes, but they are adding bike lanes and bike paths. So how is it to bike to get around? See what I found out. https://youtu.be/V3hWWMQrg7o … [Read more...]
1500 Resign from LDS Church Due to Same Sex Policy
1,000 protesters gathered on Saturday in front of the LDS Church office building to show their opposition to the Church's same sex policy. TheChurch's new policy states that they will not recognize the children of same-sex married couples as members of the Church of Latter-Day Saints until they are 18 and only if the children of same-sex couples disavow the practice and … [Read more...]
Independent Bookstores are Here to Stay
Salt Lake’s rise and fall of independent bookstores began with the birth of Salt Lake City in 1847 as pioneers desired to create a “religious” downtown area with the Salt Lake Temple being the central focus. In 1869, the city rose to even greater heights with the emergence of the transcontinental railroad. As a result, a more diverse community began to establish itself. Change … [Read more...]
Red Rock Brewery’s Holiday Ale Hits Harmons Grocery Stores
It’s that time of year, when beer lovers across the land begin suffering from Gr“Pumpkin Ale fatigue”. Fortunately, the brewers at Red Rock Brewery have been coming to the rescue for 20-years with their cult-like holiday seasonal release - Griswald’s Holiday Ale. Griswald’s Holiday Ale pours a golden-amber color with a bright-white head. It has the sweet … [Read more...]
Salt Lake Deli History
For Utah transplants, food means more than a full stomach. We miss the food we grew up with. Whether it’s pizza, lasagna, kishka, schnitzel, or spaetzle, there is a unique comfort associated with the food of our youth, bringing joy to our very soul. I grew up in New Jersey, and this kind of comfort was found at Jackie Cooper’s in Metuchen, my go-to Jewish deli. Serving … [Read more...]
