The largest institutional investors and wealthiest Americans want to buy your home. Is this a nefarious plot to create a neo-feudal corporate empire for the elite? BlackRock manages $9 trillion in assets for pension funds and ETFs. Institutional investors manage $30 trillion (50% larger than the U.S. GDP). These firms essentially own Wall Street. Don’t believe me. … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2021
GOLDENER HIRSCH INN: CLASSIC + CONTEMPORARY—Part 2: Goldener Hirsch Restaurant
Named after the renowned Hotel Goldener Hirsch in Salzburg, Austria, Deer Valley Resort’s Goldener Hirsch Inn opened in 1992, owned and operated by the philanthropic Eccles family in partnership with Deer Valley Resort. The Inn has a very European vibe and decor, and has garnered a slew of awards from publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Zagat, and many others. In … [Read more...]
Grilled Shrimp & Tomato Skewers
I love shrimp skewers from the grill in summertime. And nothing is better than adding some freshly picked garden tomatoes to those skewers. This recipe is super easy but totally delicious. You just marinate the shrimp and tomatoes for a few minutes, then skewer the ingredients and grill em’. Ingredients: 1 lb. large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 12 oz. cherry … [Read more...]
Pfeifferhorn Lager in Cans Available Exclusively in Utah
When Salt Lake City’s Epic Brewing Company opened in 2009, Pfeifferhorn Lager was one of the first beers brewed there and has been a longtime friend to lager lovers ever since. According to the folks at Epic, “Although it's gone through a few makeovers in its time, none have ever been as monumental as this. Good ol' Pfeif - inspired by the triangular-shaped peak in the Wasatch … [Read more...]
Brews N Tunes: Weekly Event with Utah Beer and Songwriters
Yotelpad Launches Brews N Tunes Yotelpad - the new contemporary lodging property in Park City Mountain’s Canyon Village - invites overnight guests to get a taste of local craft beer and singer-songwriters at its inaugural Brews N Tunes series. Taking place July 30 to September 24 on Fridays, 7 pm – 10 pm in the loungey and expansive Backyard, Brews N Tunes promises to be a fun … [Read more...]
Bill Gates vs. LDS Church
The middle class is shrinking in Utah at an alarming pace because of three fundamental problems: Wages for the past ten years in Utah have remained stagnant. Home prices for starter homes have increased by nearly double. Only tech-sector or six-figure income workers are able to afford starter homes in Salt Lake County Why is this happening? The best clues come … [Read more...]
More Development Projects Coming to Ogden
Ogden is booming. While trying to preserve the past and move forward into the future several development projects are planned and are underway. There are three major development projects coming to Ogden: Wonder Block, Encircle House, and Dumke Arts Plaza. Wonder Block The Wonder Block, just south of Historic 25th Street on 26th and Grant, is a five-acre redevelopment plan … [Read more...]
Riverbend Bridges: Tacos & Beer in Ogden
There are two things a city should never be lacking and that’s good tacos and beer. Although Ogden has some great taco carts and breweries, options are a little more sparse outside the non-historic district. Ogden’s new Riverbend development project, currently in construction along Ogden River between 18th and 20th streets west of Washington Boulevard, recently became home … [Read more...]
GOLDENER HIRSCH INN: CLASSIC + CONTEMPORARY
Part 1: Friday Afternoon Club Named after the renowned Hotel Goldener Hirsch in Salzburg, Austria, Deer Valley Resort’s Goldener Hirsch Inn opened in 1992, owned and operated by the philanthropic Eccles family in partnership with Deer Valley Resort. The Inn has a very European vibe and decor, and has garnered a slew of awards from publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, … [Read more...]
Park City Wine Festival 2021
After a year’s hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, one of the most enjoyable annual events is returning this fall: The Park City Wine Festival, which will be held Sept. 30 through October 3. In addition to wine, spirits and beer tastings, The Park City Wine Festival offers attendees an array of beverage paired dinners, lunches and seminars which were unveiled this … [Read more...]