COVID-19 dominated headlines in March 2020. The hammer fell on the hospitality industry mid-month when Salt Lake County ordered bars and restaurants closed to dine-in customers. It wouldn’t be long before the rest of the state followed suit. The pandemic forced Utah’s craft breweries to pivot. Creativity and innovation were no longer luxuries; they were now necessary for … [Read more...]
March 2023 Activities and Events in Utah
March 11 The 46th annual St. Patrick’s parade will be held at The Gateway, 18 N Rio Grande St. starting at 11am. This year’s theme is Shade of Green. After the parade, the Siamsa, or folk entertainment, will commence, with vendors, food, drink, and more. March 11-14 Moab Skinny Tire Festival. Moab boasts some of the best road biking in the world with hundreds of miles of … [Read more...]
Casual Valentine’s Day Dining in Salt Lake City
Other than Valentine’s Day, no other holiday comes with so much pressure for those in romantic relationships. February 14 is a day of hearts, flowers, chocolates and fancy dinners. It’s a lot of unnecessary stress for everyone involved, and often doesn’t live up to the hype. Prix-fixe menus with triple-digit price tags and pre-paid reservations are commonplace, and … [Read more...]
Support Local by Crafting Cocktails for a Chilly Season with Spirits Made in Utah
I do not reside in the land of Hallmark Holiday Cheer. Those in the industry like myself are always “on,” so the most pleasant parts of the holidays usually involve post-shift late-night indulgence with our work family as we bolster our spirits with spirits for extended family time. Fortunately, Utah is laden with talented distillers partnering with Utah farmers for truly … [Read more...]
Utah Businesses to Shop for Unique Holiday Gifts
Many Utahns would like to support the local economy and at the same time, seek alternatives from big box stores to find meaningful gifts for their loved ones. Here is a roundup of 13 small businesses in Utah that you might consider shopping with this holiday season. We’re sure you’ll find something on this list for several of the local-loving Utahns in your life. Time … [Read more...]
Awe Sweet! 40 Flavors of Roasted Nuts and Unique Treats in Bountiful, Utah
Inspired Treats For Your Sweet Tooth Like many Utahns, I love a good treat, and while in pursuit of a unique sweet treat, I came upon Awe Sweet! Inspiring Treats in Bountiful. The shop is easy to find with its distinctive logo of a fun red heart licking its lips. A bright colorful wall of twenty-two unusual flavors of cotton candy greets customers as they walk in the … [Read more...]
Five Utah Cocktails and Drinks You Must Try
Raise A Glass to Local Spirits Utah’s mixologists know a thing or two about cocktails ― from layering nuanced flavors to finding the best locally made spirits, liqueurs and bitters ― and then putting all the right ingredients together to WOW, all while working within the narrow parameters of the state’s arcane liquor laws. As fall begins to fade into the holidays, now is the … [Read more...]
10 Fabulous Fish & Seafood Dishes to Find in Utah
Yes, Utah is a landlocked state. But even so, there are plenty of places to find fresh and delicious fish and seafood dishes here in the Beehive. Thanks to rapid transportation services, we can enjoy food on our plates that was swimming in an ocean or lake 24 to 48 hours ago ― something that was unthinkable 30 years ago. Here are 10 of my favorite restaurant fish and seafood … [Read more...]
Ogden’s Food Scene Bolsters Diversity
Grabbing a bite to eat in Ogden is an adventure. You can find dishes from all over the world, and in some restaurants, you can even find them all in the same place. Being an incredibly diverse city brings along a bright food selection, and the people of Ogden love it. Ogden has always been a melting pot in some regard. Being the junction city, it has always been a common … [Read more...]
The Seventh Day Adventist Faith Based High School in Castle Valley, Utah Hopes to Produce Half-a-Million Pounds of Potatoes this Year
“The main thing that’s happening here right now is potatoes,” said Tom Mayer, farm manager at Castle Valley Farms. Mayer is exuberant about the tubers: the many varieties, their nutritional value, and growing them organically. In past years, Castle Valley Farms has devoted about one fourteenth of an acre to potatoes. This year, they’ve planted 14 acres, which Mayer says will, … [Read more...]