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A Visit to Utah’s Largest Medical Cannabis Farm

April 10, 2021 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

Two years ago there were 80 hopeful applicants vying for the coveted “golden ticket” to be one of ten of the official medical cannabis growers for Utah’s medical cannabis program. Only eight were chosen, one provisionally. The capital requirements disqualified 90% of applicants. Indoor-growing using hydroponics disqualified many more. To produce a consistent product, an … [Read more...]

Hive Campers: Not Another Typical Camper

April 7, 2021 by Alison Lafazan Leave a Comment

  Mauricio Narvarte, owner of Hive Campers, has come a long way since he built his first teardrop trailer with three tools. He built several before he was satisfied with it and then he started a business building teardrop trailers. As time went on he found the teardrop trailers were not very functional and it didn’t hold much cargo. That’s when he made the prototype … [Read more...]

SLC Downtown Frontline Bartender at Your Service

March 25, 2021 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

Our lives are truly enriched by great hospitality. Many downtown residents have felt the absence of the great spirit of downtown Salt Lake City due to the closure or limited access of bars and restaurants.  We can breathe a big sigh of relief now that we can once again patronize our favorite watering holes. But Covid has taken a heavy toll on bar employees who have been … [Read more...]

From skydiving to scenic drives, Moab has something for everyone!

March 17, 2021 by Anastasia Hufham Leave a Comment

  What's Your Adrenaline Level? High adrenaline young couples The most adventurous young couples visiting Moab should consider a tandem BASE jump or skydive. Flying through the air above canyons and dunes with an expert manning the parachute is a great way to get an adrenaline fix during your stay in Moab. You can purchase a video of your jump to show off to family … [Read more...]

Ogden Businesses Survive COVID Challenges Thanks to Local Support

March 16, 2021 by Claire McArthur Leave a Comment

There’s a famous scene in the show Friends where Ross enlists Rachel and Chandler to help him carry a couch up a narrow flight of stairs, and he ends up madly shouting, “Pivot! Pivot! Pivot!” as the too-large sofa becomes lodged in the corner of the stairway. It’s a hilarious moment, and one that reflects the far-more-serious motto for many business owners during the pandemic … [Read more...]

Solstice Malt: When a Hobby Turns into a Career in Beer

March 14, 2021 by Claire McArthur Leave a Comment

James Weed was working 12-hour days in finance when his wife told him he needed to get a hobby.  “She got me into homebrewing,” recalls Weed with a laugh. “I’m the type of guy that likes to do things himself, so I started growing my own hops and malting my own barley.” But finding small-scale equipment to malt the grain proved to be difficult. Online research led him to … [Read more...]

A Beer Barrel of Laughs: Local Brewers Combine Humor and Hops

March 10, 2021 by Claire McArthur Leave a Comment

  Amid COVID-related shutdowns and shifting regulations, Salt Lake City breweries had to adapt over the last year — and creativity plus a healthy dose of humor went a long way in achieving that.  Several breweries used the opportunity to release limited edition brews that alluded to the craziness of the pandemic. They found that the timeliness of these … [Read more...]

Are Utah Breweries Transforming into Hard Seltzer Factories?

March 9, 2021 by Claire McArthur Leave a Comment

Move over White Claw — craft seltzers have arrived in Salt Lake City. Several Capitol City breweries have recently added the fruity, bubbly beverages to their line-up, joining the ever-growing hard seltzer market that continues to see enormous growth.  “We tend to make unusual beverages, like crazy sours, so seltzers were definitely up our alley,” said Alexandra Ortiz de … [Read more...]

Why Should You Drive to Provo to Get Your Rock Climbing Equipment?

February 24, 2021 by M. Shane Richins Leave a Comment

Outdoor sports are one of the biggest reasons to live in Utah. People come from all over the world to ski, mountain bike, rock climb, and pursue a plethora of other adrenaline addictions that bring them face-to-face with raw nature.  The geographic wrinkles that rise up all around us in this beautiful state, sculpted and carved by wind and water, offer a view from just about … [Read more...]

Stocking Up On Fabulous Foods From Our Favorite Markets

February 20, 2021 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

  When I moved to Utah in 1992, specialty food stores were few and far between. Liberty Heights Fresh was still a year away from opening and Granato’s was about the only gourmet game in town, selling imported Italian foods, hot and cold sandwiches, kitchenware and such.  Thankfully, much has changed in the nearly 30 years since then, and SLC and its environs are … [Read more...]

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