Utah Stories
The Legacy of Johnson Farms
“Progress” threatens the 100 year legacy of Johnson Farms in Cache Valley. But the family is determined, switching from a dairy farm to more profitable produce farming.
Wine Sales to Benefit Utah Rescue Dogs
I love dogs and I love wine. So I was stoked to hear about one of my favorite Sonoma wineries – Russian River Vineyards – has partnered with Utah’s boutique…
The INN Between: A Model for Compassionate Homeless Care
Jillian Olmsted discusses The INN Between and the challenges of providing homeless the best affordable care.
The Difficulty of Finding Reliable Employees in Utah Restaurants
Rondinelli and Feldman recounted their personal stories of how they got into the restaurant business, with Rondinelli starting his pizza restaurant due to a lack of real Italian food options,…
Trip to Bountiful: A Visit to Venerable Mandarin Restaurant
For many years, one of our family’s favorite local dining destinations has been the Mandarin restaurant in Bountiful, which dates back to 1977. That’s when Gregory Skedros – former owner…
Salt Lake’s Ice Cream Program and More
New menus at Adelaide, Bonne Vie’s ice cream program and Urban Hill Brunch.
Hammer Spring Distillery: Crafting Grain-to-Glass Spirits with Care and Passion
Introducing Hammer Spring Distillery JP Bernier is the founder and owner of Hammer Spring Distillery. He recently discussed with Richard Makosian, publisher of Utah Stories and host of the Utah…
Candid Conversation with Mayoral Candidate, Angel Castillo
Angel Castillo, an Ogden mayoral candidate, is introduced as someone with a plan to address the lack of affordable housing for working-class residents.
Discover the Beauty of Scenic Byway 12
Utah is home to many scenic roads, one of the most beautiful is Scenic Byway 12.
Empowering Homeless Individuals: The Carol Hollowell Approach
Switchpoint Community Services started purchasing older hotels and then converting them into studio apartments. They are focusing right now in Salt Lake on the seniors and veterans the most vulnerable…
Kizik Makes Waves in Utah with a “Hands Free” Shoe
Kizik is one of Utah’s fastest-growing companies. Kizik is one of Utah’s fastest-growing companies. Choosing to enter the extremely competitive shoe market didn’t intimidate Mike Pratt, an experienced investor. Pratt’s…
The Story of Rosa’s Cafe from Ogden, Utah
Faced with a devastating loss, one Ogden Restaurant owner persisted.
Utah Farmers Markets You May Not Know About
Support your local farmers & artisans The Wasatch Front and beyond is home to many and varied farmers markets. There is the old and venerable Downtown Farmers Market at Pioneer…
Are Big Floods Coming to the Wasatch Front?
Brian McInerney is a former chief hydrologist for the State of Utah. He has come out of retirement to consult for Salt Lake County concerning how to best handle the…
How to Drive Change in Your Community
Change is pivotal to a community’s growth and development and very fulfilling for the people who initiate it, both career-wise and personally. Here are some critical steps to ensure that…
2nd Annual King’s Day Festival Takes Place in Salt Lake City, Utah
2nd Annual King’s Day Festival will take place at the Gateway in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, April 22 from 11:00am to 6:00pm.