Pins and needles may be the most common perception many people have about acupuncture. But this ancient Chinese practice of healing has a fascinating history and philosophy. Acupuncture is the practice of penetrating the skin with thin, metallic needles which are then activated through specific gentle movements of the practitioner's hands. According to John Hopkins … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2022
Ben Thornock: Utah Speedskater Heading to the 2022 Winter Olympics
Persistent. Positive. Passionate. These are the words that describe Ben Thornock, a Utah-based speedskater. He’s one of 11 skaters on the USA short track team headed to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Short-track racing was first added to the Olympics in 1992. Skaters explode from the starting line and reach speeds up to 35 mph as they muscle down an oval … [Read more...]
UTAH’S NEW FUN ZONE: Food, Games, & Much More At Flanker
The newest tenant at The Gateway is already making a huge impression on SLC visitors and locals alike; overnight it’s become one of the most bustling and vibrant spots in town. It’s called Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club and if you’re looking for food, fun and games, this is the place. Flanker opened last month in the huge space previously occupied by Punch Bowl Social, … [Read more...]
Two Old Guys World Tour 2022, Basque Dinner Dance and German Fest
Two Old Guys World Tour 2022 Looking for live music? Two Old Guys - aka Michael Feldman and Tally Evans - play every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Root’d Cafe and on the first Monday of every month at Hopkins Brewing Company. You can enjoy their entertaining mix of ballads, blues, bawdy tunes, drinking songs, favorite covers, and originals at both venues and elsewhere (check … [Read more...]
Indian-Style Beef Curry
Here is a favorite Indian curry recipe of mine. It has rich, complex flavors and a fair amount of heat, although it's not mouth-scorching. You could easily substitute boneless chicken pieces, pork, or shrimp for the beef if you’d prefer that. Ingredients: 5 garlic cloves, peeled 1 Tbsp ginger, peeled (about a 1-inch chunk) 1 Tbsp tomato paste 2 Tbsp canola or … [Read more...]
Casot Wine Bar Opens in the 15th & 15th Neighborhood
Proving that a pandemic can’t keep a good man down, restaurateur Scott Evans - on the heels of launching Pago on Main a couple months ago - has now opened Casot in the 15th & 15th neighborhood with partner James Roberts. Casot is a workspace by day, with 3-4 local businesses occupying the shared workspaces by day and a wine bar by night. The tagline Evans and Roberts … [Read more...]
Utah Guru of Home Organization: Declutter Your Home for a Healthier Mind
Can decluttering your home and organizing your life really have an impact on your mental health? Mandy Taylor of Tidy at Home Organizing says, “Absolutely.”Mandy has been helping people declutter since 2019. She was certified by Marie Kondo, the ultimate guru of organization, after a lengthy process of training, applications, testing, and practical hands-on work. She … [Read more...]
Fun January Events and Activities in Utah
January Through April Downtown Farmers Market—Winter. Continuing on Saturdays through April 23rd, the market is held at The Gateway, 10 N Rio Grande Street, Salt Lake City. The market includes locally grown and produced produce, meat, eggs, cheese, baked goods, sauces, condiments, chocolate, and more. Hours are from 10am to 2pm. January 11 Tuesday Night Lights XC Night Race … [Read more...]
FEELING BLUE: A Visit to Blue Fin Sushi
Layton, Utah isn’t exactly renowned for its dining scene. For every 20 chain eateries, there’s one good independently owned restaurant worthy of your dining dollars, such as Weller’s Bistro, Roosters, Sill’s Cafe, Osaka, Taste of India, Kim Long, Blanquita’s, Royal Jade, Big Sai’s, and a handful of others. Well, now you can add to that short list a relative newcomer to the … [Read more...]
Pommes Frites
The best pommes frites (aka French fries) I ever tasted were at Les Halles restaurant in New York City. Les Halles was, back then, Anthony Bourdain’s French brasserie and it was located just around the corner from my NYC apartment. The secret to great pommes frites lies in first soaking them in water and then frying them twice: first to blanch the fries at low temperature and … [Read more...]