The Rules: must be locally owned and the burger must be less than $10 On a quest to find that state’s best bargain burgers under $10, we begin a trip back in time to some of Utah’s favorite hamburger drive-ins and dine-ins for the best quality-to-cost ratio with a dash of history. Proper Burger This spot speaks to diners looking for a fancy burger without the fancy prices. … [Read more...]
5 Utah Burgers You Must Try
Utah has a passion for burgers, and if you’re craving one, there is no shortage of burger joints to choose from. Whether you’re in Salt Lake City, or a tiny Southern Utah town, no matter what type of burger you prefer, you’ll find one you should try on this list: Capitol Burger’s Mac N Cheese Burger If you check the reviews for Torrey’s Capitol Burger food truck, you’ll … [Read more...]
HOW WE ATE THEN & NOW: Thirty Years of Utah Dining Scene
When I moved to Utah 30 years ago, the dining scene here ― and especially in Salt Lake City and Park City ― was a very different animal than today. Looking back over the past three decades got me thinking about how differently we eat now than we did then. The monster “fast-casual” restaurant trend that has blown up in the past few years wasn’t really happening in 1992, … [Read more...]
Nation’s First Violin School Turns 50 in Salt Lake City
In downtown Salt Lake City lies one of the best-kept secrets in the West, possibly even the nation. The Violin Making School of America (VMSA), opened in 1972 by the late Peter Prier, thrives and attracts students from all over the world. Prier first came to Salt Lake City to work in a small shop and ended up opening his own violin repair business. Aspiring luthiers … [Read more...]
Back in Time with Historic Apache Motel in Moab, Utah
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...]
Dented Brick Distillery Built Upon the Legacy of 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...]
From The Ground Up: A Rock Shop Opens in the Dust of Downtown Salt Lake
Utah entrepreneur brings culture, history, and geology to downtown Salt Lake. At a time when historic buildings are being leveled and small businesses are being driven out of downtown Salt Lake City to make room for more multi-level condos, Kathie Chadbourne has created a little sanctuary in the dust of downtown. “It doesn’t matter where we are, we can create our little … [Read more...]
Rattlesnakes in Utah: Wasatch Snake Removal Enters Final Year of Service
Battles between man and beast have raged since the dawn of humanity. Sometimes the human loses, but more often than not, the beast loses. It is the way of nature that species must compete for space and resources, but humans are the dominant force on the planet, and that often spells disaster for the animals. What animals need is a human ambassador to advocate on their … [Read more...]
Dishing the Decadence: Delectable Desserts to Die For
The Beehive State has a sweet tooth. Utahns love, love, love their desserts. Of course, that’s true of Americans in general. But Utah is special. I mean, you can’t swing a cat by its tail without hitting a soda shop like Swig, Twisted Sugar or FiiZ. Walk into the BYU bookstore and the first thing to catch your eye isn’t textbooks, it’s the enormous Sweet Stop candy and dessert … [Read more...]