From gasoline and auto repair in 1929 to liquid nitrogen ice cream in 2019 The Moab Garage Co. building chose its leaders, Erin and Ryan Bird, as much as they chose it; and the Birds have put some work into honoring the building’s history. The Birds came to Moab from Salt Lake City with an idea for a restaurant, and at the time, the property at 78 North Main Street was the … [Read more...]
Karen Whipple: Peace Tree Juice Cafe
If you’ve ever walked by Peace Tree Juice Cafe in Moab, you are probably familiar with the colorful logo featuring a tree with peace symbols in place of leaves. Karen Whipple, 58, started her original business, Peace Tree Juice Café, 21 years ago in Moab. As of 2004, she also operates a second Peace Tree in her hometown of Monticello. Childhood influences helped her make … [Read more...]