One of Utah's newest breweries is expanding. When the tiny brewery’s garage doors are open, Park City’s Shades of Pale has a spectacular view of the mountains. It’s a wonder owner/brewer Trent Fargher gets any work done at all. Fargher is a one-man show. He personally churns out between 20,000 and 30,000 gallons of beer annually for area restaurant taps and grocery … [Read more...]
Coming Soon: Two New Utah Breweries
The perfect buzz is on the way! Cruser Rowland, owner of Jack Mormon Coffee, and brewer Chris Detrick are teaming to open Jack Mormon Brewing. Currently in the planning stage, they are nevertheless looking at a possible year end opening. In 2011 Chris brewed 10 barrels of a stout that yielded 1700 twenty ounce bottles. He offered them through Epic and sold out in three weeks … [Read more...]
Liberty Park Emporium
“This is not your grandma’s antique shop,” says Monica Zoltanski, owner of Liberty Park Emporium. Monica is passionate about antiques and just as passionate about making them accessible. Liberty Park Emporium is an intimate shop showcasing specialty vintage and antique items as well as contemporary pieces. Zoltanski explained, “This is not for purists. Antiques are not … [Read more...]
Lucky 13 Wins World’s Best
Lucky 13 on 1300 South near the Salt Lake Bees Stadium is owned Rob Dutton, Ron Lay and Jason Stuki — three men who love burgers. So much they set out with their chef Mason Ohms to perfect the fine art of crafting a burger magnifique—French for magnificent burger. While French is often the language of choice used to describe culinary greatness, there is nothing in all of … [Read more...]
Mike Winder Finally Speaks to Utah Stories about West Valley Sidewalk Beautification
Salt Lake County Mayoral candidate and current West Valley Mayor, Mike Winder posted his cell phone number in a recent billboard campaign reading "I listen". After repeated attempts leaving voice mails with Winder to comment on the West Valley Crooked Sidewalks story—which is about claims that West Valley isn't small business friendly— I was about to give up. I … [Read more...]
The Children’s Theatre Grows Up
Last June, the Children’s Theatre purchased the old Avalon Theater on 3605 South and State. Director James Parker has been doing extensive renovations to the historic property. James explains how his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Parker, started the theater in 1986 and operated in the early days, renting out Abravanel Hall, The Capitol Theatre, and Kingsbury Hall. The Children’s … [Read more...]
Utah Stories December 2011 Christmas Issue!
The December 2011 issue of Utah Stories Magazine is out! Below are some of the articles you can expect to see this month on UtahStories.com Organs of Salt Lake City — But we’re not talkin’ meats; we’re talkin’ music. Christmas in the Can — Holiday cheer comes in many different forms and many different places. To the Rescue— Man’s best backcountry friends bark and … [Read more...]
Utah Stories November 2011 Issue & Holiday Shopping Guide!
The November 2011 issue of Utah Stories Magazine is out! Below are some of the articles you can expect to see this month on the website, along with a special holiday shopping guide that will be posted soon! Grandiose Government Fees — Political pet projects continue to get funding in hard financial times. Dogs, DNA and Devotion — New reasons for people to spend more time … [Read more...]
The Utah Stories October Edition is Out!
Get ready for Halloween! Utah Stories presents the October 2011 edition featuring the Halloween Fun Guide and great new stories about the Utah Ghostbusters, Pete & His Ghosts, Rock and Roll Must Die! Canning Champions, Cool and Sexy Costumes, and the Utah Undie Run! … [Read more...]
Utah Stories September 2011 Issue Released
Meet nerds who showed jocks listening to teachers can equal big money and success. In this issue of Utah Stories we explore some of the greatest professors that have come from the University of Utah and some of their incredible students who went on to start companies or become very successful in their own right. Learn how Adobe and Pixar were founded by University Utah … [Read more...]