On Sunday, I was sitting at home with Nemo, my cat, minding my own business and practicing social isolation. (How’s that for an oxymoron?) As a single man, I’m accustomed to being alone, but I am not good at being forced to participate in the sort of unprecedented paradigm shift into social disintegration we are experiencing now. I had two options: Stay at home and fret … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2020
Science Moab on Tap
Who'da thunk that beer can build brain cells? But that’s what you get with Moab Science on Tap—a whole lot of science, as much beer as you want (responsibly), and a gathering of community. Science Moab on Tap is the offspring of Science Moab, which was created by Kristina Young, an ecologist who wanted to engage people in science focusing on Southeastern Utah and the … [Read more...]
Rethinking Reclaimed Wood
With so much air pollution, waste destroying Earth’s oceans and non-recyclable products it can feel like an impossible task to create something without adding to the destruction, but Wind River Timber Company does just that. Wind River Timber Company is located in Hooper, Utah. The northern-based company was founded when Bryce Widdison, the owner, discovered that they already … [Read more...]
Discovering Moab, Again
Bikes, Jeeps, and rafts, oh my! There are hundreds if not thousands of different things to do in Moab, such as 4x4ing, rafting, hiking, biking, rock climbing, rock hunting, finding dinosaur tracks & fossils, skydiving, kayaking, paddleboarding, UTV riding, zip-lining, and mountaineering. The things you can do are only limited to your imagination. A person could spend a … [Read more...]
Allen Park in Sugar House is Saved From Development
Allen Park is a tiny hidden gem in Sugar House. Hidden on purpose, because the residents wished that nobody would ever find it. Anyone under the age of forty has probably never seen it nor toured the place, as it was intentionally overgrown and out of sight. The last time we went to Allen Park, about five years ago, we were chased out. One resident told us in a very unfriendly … [Read more...]
Coronavirus Cost to the Downtown Salt Lake City Bars and Pubs
An interview with Bridget Gordon the owner of the Green Pig Pub LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: WATCH THE VIDEO: Here at Utah Stories, we made a huge decision today. For the last ten and a half years every month we have come out with a new issue of our monthly magazine. In April we will not be able to viably distribute our magazine. So unless the situation changes we will … [Read more...]
Park City Park & Grab: 11 Tasty Park City Takeouts
First things first. I want to sincerely thank the generous sponsors of Utah Bites and Utah Stories advertisers for their continued support during this very unstable time. We are extremely grateful. There would be no Utah Bites without sponsors; they are vital to its survival. Please support our sponsors now and in the future. We wouldn’t be here without them. As I wrote … [Read more...]
Penne with White Sausage Sauce
Here is a quick and easy comfort food pasta dish which I modified a little from the original New York Times recipe by Mark Bittman. Here, pasta is coated in a sauce that’s much lighter than most tomato-based sausage sauces. I make this dish using hot Italian sausage but it’s also very good with turkey sausage. Ingredients: 1 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 large … [Read more...]
Utah Brews News During COVID-19 Pandemics
As is the case with restaurants and bars, Utah’s brewing industry is under severe stress thanks to COVID-19 shutdowns and restrictions. Brewpubs are trying to survive with curbside takeout service just as many breweries are selling beer-to-go. (Thankfully, that hasn’t been terminated … yet.) We can all help by drinking locally-brewed beer and buying gift cards and swag from … [Read more...]
And They’re Off! Chariot Races in Ogden
"It's an adrenaline rush!" Fourteen-year-old Hutch Udy from Tremonton lights up as he shares his plan to continue in his family's 70-year old tradition of chariot racing. On a balmy winter day in Ogden, the Golden Spike Arena grandstand is filled with eager spectators awaiting the starting gate to open. "And they're off!" the starter shouts. Two chariots abreast, pulled … [Read more...]