Local Spotlight
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What’s Behind the Buzz Around The Salted Roots?
Salted Roots began as simple kitchen experiments and quickly grew into one of Utah’s most talked-about small-batch food brands. Founder Ivy Watrous has been cooking since childhood, blending bold flavors…
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Sugar House Restaurants on the Rise: New Spots Reshaping the Neighborhood
Sugar House is in the middle of a full-scale dining shift. Over the past two years, new openings, relocations, and rebrands have reshaped the neighborhood, bringing everything from shabu-shabu and…
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Ruth’s Diner Marks Nearly 100 Years as an Emigration Canyon Landmark
A feisty woman, a trolley car, and a canyon. Nearly a century later, Ruth’s Diner still captures Utah’s history with its legendary biscuits, quirky charm, and loyal crowd.
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Drunken Kitchen Takes Over Food at Grid City Beer Works
At Grid City Beer Works, Drunken Kitchen brings a focused menu and steady heat. The space stays casual, the food carries the interest, and the pairing fits the neighborhood.
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Atlas Tea: Ogden’s Teahouse of Healing and Connection
After losing her former husband to suicide, Amber Zaugg stood in the middle of Ogden’s relentless noise. What she built next became a refuge for anyone searching for stillness.
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Affordable Dining in Park City: 7 Local Favorites Under $25
Park City may be known for its high-end dining, but locals know where to find exceptional meals that won’t drain your wallet. From pizza to curry, these 7 local favorites…
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Historic Main Street Restaurants in Price Get a Modern Revival
On a quiet stretch of Price’s Main Street, two historic eateries are redefining what it means to honor the past. At Club Mecca, a onetime 24-hour gambling den now serves…
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Maddox Ranch House: Utah’s Family-Owned Steakhouse Since 1949
What started as a single log cabin café on skids grew into one of Utah’s most enduring dining landmarks, now run by the fourth generation of the Maddox family. From…
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Millcreek Farmers Market: Fresh Food and Local Vendors Every Wednesday
Every Wednesday evening, Millcreek comes alive with fresh produce, artisan goods, and local flavors as farmers and makers gather at the community market.
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Moab’s Guiding Legacy: The Life and Vision of John Williams
John Williams turned NavTec into one of Moab’s most respected guiding operations, shaping the region’s river and backcountry culture through grit, vision, and decades of hands-on leadership.
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The Gates of Lodore: A Four-Day Cure for the Modern Condition
At the Gates of Lodore, 20 strangers disconnect from tech, politics, and routine and rediscover something we’ve lost in modern life: real human connection.
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Heber Valley Railroad: A Living Ride Through Utah’s Past
Step aboard century-old train cars, sip tea with Austen characters, or sing with Santa. Heber Valley Railroad offers themed rides through living Utah history.
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Sapori Brings Authentic Italian Pastries to Ogden
Sapori Italian Bakery has become a favorite in Ogden for its handmade pastries, Lavazza coffee, and authentic Italian atmosphere.
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7 Generations, 150 Years: Sterling Furniture Still Holding Strong in Sugar House
While national retailers move in, one local landmark resists the tide. Sterling Furniture, a 150-year-old, family-run business, remains a fixture of Sugar House thanks to quality craftsmanship, loyal customers, and…
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Utah’s Storybounders Combines Books, Theater, and Immersive Experiences
At Storybounders, a Utah-based storytelling venture, founders Jayme and Steve Smith turn classic tales into immersive experiences, from a Victorian-era Thanksgiving to a day in the life of the March…

