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A Salt Lake City Gym Uses Fitness and Community to Support Addiction Recovery
“What I think is really special about that place is that doing hard things is a way that we can become proud of ourselves,” said nursing student Vince Minutello, who…
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From Water Bottles to “Brain Rot”: Classroom Trends Shaping Student Culture in 2026
What may sound like noise or nonsense to adults often carries meaning inside today’s classrooms. From oversized, sticker-covered water bottles to repeated phrases borrowed from online videos, small habits have…
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January Food Events in Utah: Wine Tastings, Little Chefs Classes, and Family-Friendly Dining
From midweek wine tastings in Sandy to hands-on cooking classes for kids at Deer Valley Resort, January brings a mix of adult and family-friendly food experiences. Add in kids-eat-free dining…
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Why We’re Less Healthy Than Our Parents and What Happened
Something has gone wrong with our health. Each generation appears sicker than the one before, despite spending more on medicine than any society in history. At the same time, trust…
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Why Price, Utah, Needed a Rock and Fossil Shop
After years in Salt Lake City and an interlude in Oregon, Kathie Chadbourne settled on Price as the location for her new rock shop. The town appealed to her because…
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Chronic Disease in America: Treating Too Late, Prescribing Too Much
Every January, Americans reflect on the year behind them and draft a familiar list of resolutions. Eat better. Lose weight. Exercise more. Reduce stress. These intentions recur not because people…
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Central by Saffron Valley Opens With a Train-Themed Indian Dining Concept
Central by Saffron Valley has opened in the former Stanza space with a train-themed dining concept inspired by India’s railway era. The restaurant pairs bold design with a broad menu…
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BTG Wine Bar and Its Expansive Wine-by-the-Glass Program
BTG Wine Bar offers one of Utah’s more expansive wine-by-the-glass programs, with pours and flights spanning traditional and lesser-known regions. From accessible daily options to curated tastings led by a…
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Utah Food News: La Casa Del Tamal Opens Downtown, Park City Creamery Sold, Sundance Adds Library Bar
A second location of La Casa Del Tamal has opened in Salt Lake City’s Post District, bringing its full menu of traditional Mexican dishes downtown. The opening comes alongside other…
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From Immigrant Miner to U.S. Senator: The Rise of Thomas Kearns in Park City
In June of 1883, 21-year-old Thomas Kearns arrived in Park City with little to his name and no guarantee of success. Like many young men drawn to the mining camps…
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Utah Winter Events Calendar: Ice Skating, Festivals, and Things to Do in January–February 2026
From ice skating at Millcreek Common, Gallivan Center, and the Utah Olympic Oval to winter festivals, outdoor adventures, and cultural events across the state, this January–February calendar highlights a wide…
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An Argentine Food Tradition Finds a Home in Sugar House
In Sugar House, Maria Florencia Farr makes empanadas that carry more than filling. They carry memory. Each one recalls suburban Buenos Aires, where families gathered late at night and meals…
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Utah Food & Hospitality News: Ritual Chocolate Partners With Deer Valley, Cena Reopens, Flower Child Expands
Utah’s food and hospitality scene sees several notable developments this winter, including a new Ritual Chocolate partnership with Deer Valley Resort, the reopening of Cena Ristorante at The Chateaux Deer…
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Utah Craft Whiskey: How Barrels and Utah’s Climate Shape Flavor
Utah’s craft whiskey scene is shaped by more than grain, yeast, and time. The state’s dry climate plays an unusually powerful role in how spirits age, intensifying the relationship between…
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Utah Year in Review: Free Speech, Media, and the Fracturing of American Discourse
Three months after a political killing in Utah stunned the nation, the shock has faded but the consequences have not. What followed was not collective reflection, but open celebration from…
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Utah’s Pop-Up Dining Scene: From Ramen Nights to Secret Pizza Drops
Some pop-ups disappear after one night. Others sell out in minutes and develop near-mythical followings. From ramen flown in from Japan to pizzas that vanish almost instantly, Utah’s pop-up dining…
