Burgers and fries made the old fashion way is what Dan and Stacy Neilson, owners of Millie’s Burgers in Sugar House, do six days a week. “We make everything from scratch: our own sauces, french fries, onion rings, breaded mushrooms and breaded zucchinis,” says Dan. “We use fresh meat and cook your food to order. It makes a difference.” Those are the basics that have … [Read more...]
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Sugar House Naturopathic Medical Doctor Believes Psychedelics Change Lives
Naturopathic Medical Doctor, Todd Cameron, believes psychedelics 'change lives.' Dr. Todd Cameron has been around. Not only is he a Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD), he has also worked as a pediatric ICU nurse and is certified in Advanced Wilderness Life Support and as a Wilderness Medicine First Responder. Because of his vast experience, he has had a number of residents … [Read more...]
Transformation of Sugar House and Its Impact on Small Local Businesses
Despite a huge transformation, Sugar House still maintains its synergy and charm Forever artsy and eclectic, the walkable Sugar House business district has long had a vibe of its own. And by 2005, developers discovered the neighborhood with hopes to capitalize on its synergy and charm. Since then, the south side of 2100 South between 1000 and 1100 East underwent a huge … [Read more...]
Sugar House Distillery Crafting the Award-Winning American Single Malt Whiskey
Sugar House Distillery prides itself on producing regionally sourced, small-batch, grain-to-glass spirits since it began in 2014. Just grain or molasses, yeast, and time, finished with a little water and a lot of skill, crafted successful initial releases of vodka, 100% malted barley whisky and silver and gold rum. Along the way, bourbon whiskey and a Boilermaker series joined … [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...]
Sugar House Growing Pains
The traffic situation in Sugar House demands attention. With the population expected to grow, Salt Lake City is stepping up by addressing the situation with projects aimed at increasing public transit use as well as creating more walking and biking opportunities in the area. “We've got to do something,” said Salt Lake City transportation engineer Lynn Jacobs, “The problem … [Read more...]
The Story of Sugar House
A Sugar House that never produced sugar: How initial attempts failed, but in the end produced a huge industry from which Utah would greatly benefit. Sugar House is an area in Salt Lake City that is full of bungalow houses, parks, tree-lined streets and a community of mostly liberal, yuppie-types who drive their Subaru wagons to Whole Foods to buy overpriced organic … [Read more...]
Sugar House Granite Mills
In the spring of 1907, the city of Salt Lake had only eight miles of paved roads, leaving the rest muddy, bogged-down, and at times, almost impassable. The automobile was gaining a foothold in the area, and with such rough road conditions, some brave drivers would take a chance by driving along the railroad tracks. This was fine until a train came along. The joining of the … [Read more...]
Tea Shop that Serves Wine in Sugar House, Drag Trivia Night in Holladay and New Beer Garden in Deer Valley
Tea Zaanti - Events, Wine & More Tea Zaanti Cafe is a combination tea shop and wine bar/cafe that believes in sustainability and the three Ps: People, Planet, Profit. And, owners Scott and Becky believe in promoting peace “one cup at a time.” Wine at Tea Zaanti is available by the bottle or in single serving cans, and in addition to teas, coffee, chai, matcha and such, … [Read more...]
Sugar Town: Snelgrove Development Will Change What’s Left of Sugar House
If you are a longtime Sugar Houser you probably remember the old Snelgrove’s Ice cream shop. With a long bar and old-fashioned milkshake machines, It felt like something out of a Jimmy Stewart movie. The Snelgrove family sold the business and property making it the Dreyer’s Ice cream factory in the early 1990s. Today another new chapter is coming to the Snelgrove’s property. A … [Read more...]