Salt Lake City
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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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Mazza Restaurant Endures 25 Years of Challenges in Salt Lake
For 25 years, Mazza has been Salt Lake’s go-to for authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, surviving debt, inflation, and closures without sacrificing quality.
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Where to Eat in Salt Lake City for $25 or Less
Salt Lake City proves that dining out doesn’t have to break the bank. From iconic institutions to fresh new spots, here are the best meals under $25.
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Salt Lake City’s Main Street: Can Local Businesses Survive the Boom?
Salt Lake City’s Main Street, once home to family-run shops, now faces a future shaped by luxury towers and corporate chains. Can local entrepreneurs still thrive?
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Salt Lake City’s Main Street: A Struggle Between Local Revival and Corporate Takeover
Salt Lake City’s Main Street is at a crossroads—where hopes for a local business revival clash with the rising tide of corporate development, leaving the future of downtown’s unique culture…
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Aker: Salt Lake City’s Elegant New Hotspot, But Is It Worth It?
Aker Restaurant brings an elevated dining experience to Salt Lake City, blending Japanese and Latin flavors in the historic Boston Building. With upscale decor, dry-aged sushi, and a meticulously curated…
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Transforming Downtown Salt Lake: For Better or Worse?
Downtown Salt Lake City has undergone a remarkable transformation, seemingly in the blink of an eye, evolving at a speed that few could have predicted. The city is making waves…
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Salt Lake City Development Boom: Transforming Utah’s Capital Amid Rapid Growth
Salt Lake City’s skyline is transforming, reflecting its growing and increasingly diverse population. With a strategic vision for urban planning, the city is aiming to balance growth with sustainability, affordable…
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Utah’s Changing Demographics and Housing Stats in Five Numbers
Utah has become one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. Rent prices are changing, more people are living alone, and people are feeling the burden of raised…
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Mid City Salon Owner Teresa Bowman Leaves Downtown SLC Due To Public Masturbaters
Salt Lake City’s downtown is beloved by locals, but is the homeless problem ruining downtown? Are businesses moving out of Main Street because they don’t feel safe?
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Saving Utah’s Pantages Theater from Demolition and Corruption
In a recent podcast, Michael Valentine, who fought to save the Pantages Theater, discussed with Richard Markosian, the development deal and the ongoing battle to reclaim the land and restore…
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Unleashing the Spirit of Women’s Sports: Inside the Thrilling World of Utah’s Roller Derby
West Salt Lake is home to a flat track roller derby. Teams battle it out in physical and demanding competitions. The smell of jalapenos, ketchup and sweat fills the air…
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Rocky Anderson on the Homeless Crisis in Salt Lake City
On the Utah Stories Show, we discusses the issue of homelessness and affordable housing with Rocky Anderson, former Mayor of Salt Lake City, who is currently running for Mayor again…
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The Best Zero-Proof Cocktails in Salt Lake
Where to find Salt Lake’s Best non-alcoholic cocktails. Many Salt Lake restaurants and bars offer an extensive menu of non-alcoholic cocktails, and customers are delighted with the additional options.
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Utah: A Pretty, Wet State
Will Salt Lake’s record snowpack be enough to help the Great Salt Lake? Should Salt Lakers wear hip waders or should they consider building arks?