New owners breathe new life into a historic motel while preserving the past Two figures stand outside the door of Moab’s Apache Motel: a weather-proofed lifesize cardboard cutout of the western film icon John Wayne, in a cowboy hat and a pistol hanging at his side; and a lifesize statue of a Native American man with feathers in his hair and a quiver of arrows at … [Read more...]
DELIGHTFUL DECK DINING Deer Valley’s Summer Dinners on the Deck
Through August 27, Deer Valley Grocery-Cafe at Deer Valley Resort is hosting a series of specially curated culinary experiences this summer called Summer Dinners on the Deck. Delightful themed dinners are served every Friday and Saturday evening on the deck at Deer Valley Grocery-Cafe, from 6 to 9 p.m. This past weekend, my wife and I enjoyed a wonderful deck dinner at … [Read more...]
Celebrating Summer and Other Foodie Events in Salt Lake and Park City
Celebrate Summer @ Ghidotti’s Restaurateur Bill White and his talented staff invite you to celebrate a Taste of Summer at Ghidotti’s restaurant in Park City. The culinary team at Ghidotti’s has added new summer items to the menu that you’re sure to love. Start your meal with Ricotta Bruschetta: grilled bread, house-made ricotta, honeycomb, extra virgin olive oil and lemon … [Read more...]
Kerala-Style Black Pepper Chicken
I recently came across a recipe from The Splendid Table for a preparation of black pepper chicken in the style of the Indian state of Kerala. If you like black pepper, this is a great dish for you. Fennel seeds and ginger help to make the dish slightly sweet tasting to balance out the large amount of black pepper. I suggest serving the chicken with basmati rice … [Read more...]
New Cocktails & Brews at Log Haven
Up at Log Haven restaurant in Millcreek Canyon, Chef Dave Jones and his culinary team recently launched new summer menu items such as Paprika-Cured Salmon, Roasted Hen of the Wood Mushroom, Jalapeño-Queso Crab Cakes, Grilled Quail, and others. In addition to new menu items, General Manager Ian Campbell and Bar Manager Brenda Gomez have introduced some tempting new cocktails … [Read more...]
Water Adventures in a Desert State – Ogden, Utah
The winter snow isn’t the only place to get your ski on in Utah. Jet skiing is a popular activity for adventure seekers and relaxation connoisseurs alike. Utahns love jet skiing for many reasons. Trevor Stauffer says he loves drifting around, doing donuts and watching the wakes he creates. Mikayla Sanders says she can go anywhere she wants to let her mind clear. Bret Hansen … [Read more...]
Is There a Homeless Serial Killer on the Loose Who The Salt Lake City Police Department is Refusing to Investigate?
In Utah Stories' ongoing interviews with unsheltered homeless individuals, we learned from two homeless people that up to several dozen homeless people have been murdered in the past eight months. Is this true? As of Friday, July 27th, The SLCPD is refusing to speak about or provide any statements about the rumored homeless murders occurring in downtown Salt Lake City. We … [Read more...]
Local and Mixed-Use Superior to Corporate Big Box Zoning
Would you rather walk around Sugar House or the big-box complexes in Sandy? Would you prefer to window shop in Park City or Draper’s Big-Box Furniture Row that offers acres of asphalt parking? Would you rather live in a rambler in Taylorsville or an old two-story Victorian mining house in Park City? These might sound like silly questions because if you know these cities … [Read more...]
Dented Brick Distillery Built Upon the Legacy an Early Utah Pioneer Distiller
Tucked away on a side road off 300 West is the Dented Brick Distillery. The spirits distillery is not only a functioning entity, it is also literally built upon the legacy and land of an early pioneer distiller, Hugh Moon. With the war raging in Ukraine, consumers are not purchasing as much Russian vodka. Managing Member Marc Christensen is energetic and speaks quickly and … [Read more...]
Truckin’ the World: Utah’s Food Trucks Dish up Global Cuisines
Utah restaurants span international cuisines ranging from Latin America and Europe, to Asia, Africa and even Australia. But did you know that you can also explore global cuisines via Utah’s food trucks? Yep. If it’s the international fare you’re hankering for, it’s time to get truckin’. Let’s start with Europe. The Brugesmobile and Bruges Waffle Bus are the … [Read more...]