The Block U emblazoned on Mount Van Cott, is lit up during home games for football, basketball, and gymnastics. If you see the red and white lights flashing the Utes have won another game or meet. The “U” can be seen from many areas across the valley, east of the University of Utah campus in the Wasatch Mountain Range. University of Utah seniors first painted their … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2017
Soul and Funk Night at Salt Lake’s Bar X
The groovy sounds of funk and soul records can be heard on any Monday night within the dimly lit Bar X. This strictly vinyl night is the creation of DJ Godina (Justin Godina). Godina is a well-known DJ in Salt Lake City who, apart from hosting nights at bars like Gracies, Chakra Lounge, and Undercurrent, was voted top DJ in City Weekly’s Best Of in 2015. Godina has always … [Read more...]
Utah’s Jackrabbits—The Great Freebie
Everyone knows about jackrabbits—those nasty vermin out there in the West Desert, right? Actually, most Utahns know very little about either of the two largest rabbit species in North America. The largest rabbit is the white-tailed jackrabbit found throughout the mid-elevation expanses of Utah’s sagebrush, while the slightly smaller black-tailed “jack” is found throughout … [Read more...]
King of “Fast Casual Dining”: Eddee Johansen of Yoshi’s Japanese Grill
Between fast food and the casual dining you’ll find at Applebee’s or the Macaroni Grill, there’s “fast casual,” Eddee Johansen, Utah owner of Yoshi’s Japanese Grill in Murray, said. Catalyst for Creative Food Before TRAX came to Salt Lake City, Eddee was a general manager at a downtown Salt Lake restaurant that earned millions in annual revenue. Corporate America came in … [Read more...]
Head Chef Rene Negron at Cliff Dining Pub
The Cliff Dining Pub: sitting on the southeast bench of Salt Lake Valley, this Draper establishment provides a one-of-a-kind Sushi experience. There’s an impressive versatility to the design of The Cliff. From stylish atmosphere and live music, to the diverse and top-end cuisine—this fine eatery renders a clear picture: The Cliff knows what it’s doing, and it does it … [Read more...]
Sugar House in Jeopardy as History Disappears
Faster and more abruptly than anyone expected, the familiar old buildings and businesses of downtown Sugar House have disappeared. Ten years ago, city planners commissioned a survey of buildings in the area to determine whether it could be designated as a historic district. But within months, the buildings south and west of the main intersection were gone, along with any chance … [Read more...]
University of Utah Now Offers Gaming Scholarships
In the popular 80s comedy Revenge of the Nerds, there was a clear delineation between the "jocks" and the "nerds" where the nerds just didn't receive any respect. With the newest athletic designations on campus, those lines are getting blurred. While the NFL’s ratings decline, the popularity of eSports has only increased. Earlier this year the University of Utah became the … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table: Au Gratin Potatoes with Parmigiano-Reggiano and herbs
Scheff’s Table: Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes Preparation time: 30 minutes cooking time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 2 lbs. russet potatoes, peeled and sliced very thin (I use a mandolin for this) 2 cups heavy cream leaves from 4-5 thyme sprigs 1/4 cup minced fresh chives 1 1/2 cups grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (don't skimp on the cheese … [Read more...]
At Spinderella’s Creations They Spin Wool, Alpaca, Mohair, and Llama Fur
It has been said that necessity is the key to invention. Such was the case for Lynn Snell, the lady behind Spinderella’s Creations. Mother of four, all of which she has homeschooled, as well as caring for her youngest son, Deanie, who has a disability and continues to spend his days with mom in the shop, Snell learned how to weave. After discovering she was unable to find … [Read more...]
Ogden’s Ghosts of Christmas Past
Many of Ogden's historic buildings in the area between Wall Avenue and Washington Boulevard claim the upper floors had been used as brothels during seedier times. Local legend suggests that the Woodmansee Building was no exception. When the working girls wanted the fellas on the street below to know they were available for “business,” they would drop beans out of the windows, … [Read more...]