In post-prohibition Utah, there had not been a brewery since the original Fisher Brewing Co. closed in the 1960s. That is, until Greg Schirf came to the Beehive State. It’s hard to believe that it has been 35 years since founder Greg Schirf opened Wasatch Brewery in Park City. Yep, in 1986 Greg opened the doors to Wasatch Brewery, the first post-prohibition brewery to open in … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2021
Hallowine, Ladies Night and Trick or Treat Tastings
Hallowine at Hoof & Vine Midvale’s Hoof & Vine Modern American Steakhouse will host a “Hallowine” pairing event Tuesday through Thursday, October 26-28, 2021 featuring a four-course dinner with Dark Horse wines. The menu with wine pairings includes Sausage/Spinach stuffed mushroom with red bell pepper caramel and Rosé followed by Roasted Beets, Arugula and Candied … [Read more...]
Cataplana Mussels & Clams
When our family lived in Spain, I recall seeing seafood dishes served in restaurants in a vessel called a cataplana. They are made of copper and, not surprisingly, are clam-shaped, since they are perfect for steaming shellfish: mussels, clams, shrimp, crabs and others. The idea is to bring the cataplana directly to the table from the stove and serve the steamed seafood in it. … [Read more...]
The Great Vaccination Divide: Three Local Businesses Weigh in on Vaccine Mandate
As Covid-19 cases in variant form surge in Utah and across the US, the divide between those who support mask and vaccine mandates and those who do not continues to widen. Owners of three local businesses were interviewed for this story, to see how a vaccine mandate would impact employees already stretched thin by the pandemic’s heavy hand. Quality of life, not … [Read more...]
100-Year-Old Wasatch Mountain Lodge Hidden in Dense Forest of Big Cottonwood Canyon
If you’ve ever skied Brighton Resort, chances are you’ve glided right past the two-story, almost 100-year-old Wasatch Mountain Lodge without even knowing it. Located on the hillside above Brighton Inn, just a few hundred yards from the Milly Express lift, this large, log structure is hidden in dense forest. “I first became acquainted with the Lodge three years ago same day … [Read more...]
Local Libations: Park City’s Alpine Distilling
When we think of American whiskey, the mind tends toward places like Tennessee and Kentucky, right? Well, you might be surprised to learn that award-winning whiskey and other spirits are also distilled right here in Utah — and in a ski town, to boot. That is the case with Park City-based Alpine Distilling. The distillery is owned and operated by a talented and creative … [Read more...]
Homeless in Sugar House
As apartment buildings rise and the shelters fill, the voices of the homeless on homeless policy. “I’ve given up on the homeless resource center,” said a man who we’ll call John. Now camping around Fairmont Park for the past few months, John added, “They say they want to help, but I showed up two minutes after eight o’clock and they took my room and kept all of my … [Read more...]
The Battle Over Utah’s Environment: Great Salt Lake Great No Longer?
Will the Great Salt Lake Become a Casualty of The Mega Drought? With impending population growth and the increasing scarcity of water, there is a battle brewing over Utah‘s environment and future. “The Mega Drought” is what some are calling this very dry 2021 water year in Utah and the entire Great Basin area. Lake Powell is at its lowest level since inception and the Great … [Read more...]
LIKE FINE WINE: The Copper Onion is Aging Beautifully
It’s been eleven-plus years since Ryan and Colleen Lowder opened The Copper Onion restaurant in downtown Salt Lake City, and it had been far too long since I had visited the inviting urban bistro, what with pandemics and such. So, I remedied the situation by enjoying dinner there recently with my wife and stepson and was reminded why I had sung the restaurant’s praises so … [Read more...]
35 Years of Wasatch Beers, Haunted Haven, Hearth & Hill Expanding to SLC
Wasatch Brewery Celebrates 35th Anniversary It’s hard to believe that it has been 35 years since founder Greg Schirf opened Wasatch Brewery in Park City. Yep, in 1986 Greg opened the doors to Wasatch Brewery, the first post-prohibition brewery to open in Utah, with the promise to “drink our share and sell the rest.” Promise kept. In addition to irreverent marketing and … [Read more...]