What is it about a bar or brewery that draws people inside? Our Utah Stories photographer, Mike Jones, set out to find the answers. RELATED CONTENT Utah’s Local Beer Tasting Events! Local Breweries Revitalizing Utah Rural Towns Inspiring Innovations by Utah’s Local Brewers Lots of … [Read more...]
Local Breweries Revitalizing Utah Rural Towns
Economic Stimulus When it’s done right, it can turn an economy around; it can help the working class; it can revitalize local areas to help independent small businesses flourish. But when it’s done wrong, it widens the gap between the rich and the poor. From a national economic perspective, it seems that through rampant inflation we are now paying for our stimulus checks that … [Read more...]
Reasons Why Some Utah Women Choose a Childfree Lifestyle
It is becoming more common to hear both women and men publicly expressing their decision not to have children. Whereas choosing to be childfree was almost taboo in the past, people now have the chance to share their desires and the reasons behind them. In addition, society is gradually accepting that women have the right to choose to never give birth. Throughout … [Read more...]
Former Mayor Rocky Anderson on Salt Lake City’s Rise in Homelessness
Former Mayor Rocky Anderson on Salt Lake City’s Rise in Homelessness And the Treatment of Homeless People By Current Salt Lake City Mayor Mendenhall Two-term former Mayor Rocky Anderson is running again for Mayor of Salt Lake City because he sees Salt Lake City in a state of moral decay and turmoil for residents, members of the homeless community, and businesses … [Read more...]
Pronghorn Antelopes Prance just North of I-80 in Salt Lake City
Pronghorns prance just North of I-80. Have you seen Salt Lake City’s pronghorn antelope? Most Utahns do not know that our capital city may be the only one in America that has its own herd of native pronghorn antelope inside its city limits. I know of no other US city where these magnificent big game animals can be routinely seen just off a major freeway only minutes … [Read more...]
BRUNCH, STERLING STYLE: Sunday Brunch at Sterling Steak & Lounge
I have to confess that my favorite part of brunch isn’t the breakfast part, but rather the lunch portion of brunch. I’m not a big breakfast eater, so bacon, sausage, eggs and the like aren’t the reason I go to brunch. Thankfully, most brunches include lunch items, and that includes the Sunday brunch at Sterling Steak & Lounge in Park City’s Kimball Junction. Before … [Read more...]
Pride Dinner and Block Parties Coming Soon, Salt Lake City
Tupelo Reopens Following a hiatus for spring break, Tupelo Park City has reopened for dinner service. Owners Matt Harris and Maggie Alvarez invite guests to join them for Tupelo’s globally inspired cuisine with a Southern twist and locally sourced ingredients. Tempting dinner starters include Buttermilk Biscuits with Honey Butter; Sauteed Calamari with Pine Nut Romesco; … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Rosé-Rosemary Chicken
At our house we usually grill on Memorial Day and this grilled chicken with flavors of rosemary and Rosé wine is one of my favorites, and not just for Memorial Day. I suggest serving it with the same Rosé wine that goes into the marinade, such as a nice, sunny Rosé from Provence, in France. Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil 2-3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 2 … [Read more...]
Flanker Seasonal Cocktails & More
Over at Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club in The Gateway, they are celebrating Spring with a new, fresh cocktail menu, dynamic dance parties, and the immersive Paradise Parlor Tiki lounge located in their speakeasy parlor. Plus, the patio is officially open nightly with the addition of a new outdoor bar. Guests can choose from a dozen outdoor tables including a lounge area with … [Read more...]
The Force behind Rancho Markets, Utah
In the highly-competitive grocery store market, Eli Madrigal continues to prove that fresh food and hard work pays off. When she was 15-years old, Latina Eli Madrigal emigrated to the US. Her enjoyment of the retail grocery business inspired her to establish her own grocery store chain, Rancho Markets. Madrigal recently opened her ninth Rancho Market in Clearfield, Utah. … [Read more...]