KLOS Guitars, Utah’s only large-scale guitar manufacturing facility, is internationally distributed, but reflects the rugged adventure found from the mountains to the deserts of our Utah landscape. For those who want to marry the adventure to the art within themselves, there are really two instruments that stand out as mascots for life out in the world ― the guitar and the … [Read more...]
Etta Place Cidery from Torrey Utah
It was “use it or lose it” when it came to water rights on Ann Torrence and Marc Roberts’ property near the Fremont River in Torrey, Utah. As they considered what to do with this precious desert resource, they visited Capitol Reef National Park during harvest season and were blown away by the flavors of the apples grown in the park’s historic orchards. So apples it was, and … [Read more...]
Beer and Books: Fisher Brewing and Ken Sanders Rare Books Teamed Up to Create a Monkey Wrench Gang Beers
A. Fisher Brewing Company and Ken Sanders Rare Books have teamed up to produce a limited line of beers based on characters from Edward Abbey's iconic novel, The Monkey Wrench Gang, illustrated by R. Crumb. The beers, six in all, will feature the four main characters from the novel: Doc Sarvis, Bonnie Abbzug, George Washington Hayduke and Seldom Seen Smith. The two additional … [Read more...]
Reparadise: Cranking Out Off-The-Grid Rigs
For more than eight years, Brandon Zinninger and his team at Reparadise in West Valley City have been turning camper trailers — usually vintage Airstreams — into high-tech custom homes on wheels. But as the market has fluctuated — as well as the interests of Zinninger and his crew — Reparadise has found themselves spending more time in the shop crafting unique … [Read more...]
Squatters Juicy IPA
With this week’s return to summer and accompanying scorching temperatures, I went looking for a good thirst quencher for sipping on the patio and found one. The brewers at Squatters have been cooking up a lineup of new and dynamic seasonal beers for Summer 2020 and one of my favorites is Squatters Juicy IPA, which comes in 12 oz. cans. The team at Squatters sure got the … [Read more...]
WATERPOCKET ® SPIRIT RELEASE: TEMPLE OF THE MOON GIN
Waterpocket ® Distillery is proud to announce the release of Temple of the Moon gin, the latest addition to the Waterpocket® House Spirit line. Affectionately named for the iconic monolith formation in Capitol Reef National Park’s Cathedral Valley, this juniper-forward, London dry style gin offers an impeccable blend of botanicals with uniquely complex aromatic qualities … [Read more...]
Beltex Meats Wins 2020 Good Food Award for Paté Forestier
Beltex Meats, Salt Lake City’s local head-to-tail butcher shop was a finalist for the Charcuterie category of the 2020 Good Food awards and is now a winner for their Paté Forestier. Beltex Meats, open since 2015, is located in the Liberty Park neighborhood at 511 E 900 S in a renovated old white brick home. Beltex proudly features exclusive locally sourced meat products for … [Read more...]
Wasatch Blossom Receives International Spirits Competition Medal
NEW WORLD DISTILLERY Wasatch Blossom Utah Tart Cherry Liqueur AWARDED SILVER MEDAL: Sunset Magazine International Spirits Competition EDEN, UT, November 2019 — On the heels of being awarded a Bronze Medal by the American Craft Spirits Association in 2018, New World Distillery’s Wasatch Blossom Utah Tart Cherry Liqueur brings home a Silver Medal from the prestigious Sunset … [Read more...]
Camper Reparadise: building dreams on wheels
It all started when Zinninger’s father, Steve, bought a ‘76 Airstream. It was another vintage acquisition in a long line of classic cars and old homes that Steve and his family had restored as they moved around the country for his national commercial painting company. “It was in my blood growing up,” Zinninger said. After doing extensive research on … [Read more...]
Mid-Valley Guitar Gallery
Hand-crafted guitars in Utah The reviews are in and the consensus is that newly opened Mid-Valley Guitar Gallery is a local resource for beautiful, custom handmade electric guitars, as well as a place to meet and chat with some very fine people. Daphne and Justin Pierce are the duo behind Mid-Valley Guitar Gallery, providing guitars, amps, accessories, repair … [Read more...]