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What Should You Drink Now? Here Is What Salt Lake’s Five Exceptional Mixologists Recommend

October 25, 2022 by Francis Fecteau Leave a Comment

Stop me if you’ve heard this; what’s the difference between a bartender and a mixologist? About 10 minutes per cocktail.  Jokes aside, there’s a cocktail renaissance afoot in the big Salty, fueled by a brood of committed alchemists with eclectic palates excited by the dimensions of taste texture and aroma.  I’ve wandered large cities and asked bartenders for favorite … [Read more...]

The Rise of Green Pig Pub: Bridget Gordon Carves a Niche in Salt Lake’s Male-Dominated Bar Scene

March 28, 2022 by Amiee Maxwell Leave a Comment

When Port O’ Call, a hugely popular, multi-storied Salt Lake City nightclub, was forced to close its doors in 2009, longtime bartender Bridget Gordon thought it would be difficult to find another job. “Most bars want cute young girls,” she says, and despite still being cute, she was nearing fifty years old but still wanted to stay in the business. It was at that point her … [Read more...]

Eclectic Eats at Local Breweries and Pubs in Salt Lake and Beyond

March 24, 2022 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

There was a time, not so long ago, that dining in a brewpub offered very few interesting options for foodies. You could pretty much count on menus filled with burgers, nachos, fish & chips, buffalo wings, and the like. Not that there's anything wrong with that. I love a good burger and plate of fish & chips. But I also like variety. And increasingly, many folks ― … [Read more...]

Utah Bars and Restaurants Suffer under New State COVID Mandates

November 25, 2020 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

Bridget Gordon has been in the Utah bar business for many years. She was a manager at the Port O’ Call before launching her own bar. The Port O’ Call was by far Utah’s most famous bar, but was forced to close down due to the Government Services Administration (GSA) choosing the Port O’ Call lot and building to build a Federal Courthouse.  Gordon launched the Green Pig Pub in … [Read more...]

Bands are Buzzing at The Beehive Social Club

December 31, 2018 by Nick Kuzmack Leave a Comment

  For almost 10 years, Konrad Keele has operated an all-ages venue for Utah’s punk, hardcore and Ska communities. Standing at about 6’ 2”, Keele dresses casually-not with studs and bristles- and speaks with a reserved, but confident tone. Since 2016, he has owned and operated The Beehive Social Club, located on 666 South and State Street. He seeks to empower his … [Read more...]

Soul and Funk Night at Salt Lake’s Bar X

December 29, 2017 by Nick Kuzmack Leave a Comment

The groovy sounds of funk and soul records can be heard on any Monday night within the dimly lit Bar X. This strictly vinyl night is the creation of DJ Godina (Justin Godina). Godina is a well-known DJ in Salt Lake City who, apart from hosting nights at bars like Gracies, Chakra Lounge, and Undercurrent, was voted top DJ in City Weekly’s Best Of in 2015. Godina has always … [Read more...]

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