Entrepreneurs
Made in Utah Winter Fest 2019
Winter Fest is the remembrance and celebration of lost holiday traditions. It is the recovery of childhood nostalgia and the reconstruction of the simpler times. For three weekends in December,…
Restaurant Econ 101 – Why you paid $22 for a $12 steak
The simple truth is that almost every restaurateur I know charges as little as they can and still make a profit. Profit margins in restaurants are tiny. To gouge customers…
Reduce, Reuse, Redecorate!
Redecorating brings a new, fresh, and exciting look to your home. Choosing colors and picking out furniture and flooring is so appealing! With so many choices of design, color, and…
Freelance animator Matt Watts shares his formula for success
It’s not uncommon for people to discover that they want to change course in pursuit of a career, but mapping out a different career path can be challenging. How do…
Five G or just Gee Whizz?
Ricci said for some people like on-line gamers, and those who stream a lot of content it would be, “cool to have that kind of speed. And, it would be…
Murray’s Cameo College Celebrates 50 Years in Biz, with High-Glamour Show
Almost nothing spells glamour more than enchanted characters wearing beautiful clothing and adorned with inspired make-up, hair and nail stylings.
X-RATED—True Farm to Table Fare at Table X
At Table X, the flavors are fresh and clean, in part thanks to the on-premise potager garden that is so lovingly tended to. But don’t think that those fresh flavors…
Park City Plated, Chef Geraldine, & Stanza Wine Dinner
For many years following the departure of Zucca Trattoria founding chef Elio Scanu, Chef Geraldine Sepulveda headed up the kitchen there. In 2017, she left to open Stellas American &…
(Almost) Gone are the Days—Antoinette’s Antique Jewelry Closing
Circling the store’s glass display cases, Tanya graciously presents particular pieces of fine craftsmanship. She gently handles and describes the unique characteristics of earrings and pendants with words such as…
From McDonalds Manager to Local Restaurant Visionary
Amy, who owns Pig & A Jelly Jar, has seen her business grow from one restaurant with five employees to three restaurants and 75 employees in a seven year span.…
Sugar House—Furniture Capital of the West
Sixty years ago, Sugar House was known as the “Furniture Capital of the West,” with 21 home furnishings stores in the business district. Today, there is only one full-line furniture…
Hall Labs – Provo idea factory innovates change
Hall Labs works to solve some of our world’s most challenging problems ranging from sustainability and the Internet of Things to personal transportation and AI. It uniquely brings together in…
The Suazo Business Center Offers Guidance, Education, Inspiration, & Hope
Committed to the development and empowerment of the Latino, Hispanic and other under-served communities, The Suazo Business Center, a non-profit organization, provides assistance to help existing potential minority entrepreneurs succeed…
Downtown Salt Lake: Out With the Old, In With the New
Rising rents and redevelopment of aging infrastructure have left many long-standing businesses priced out of the market or evicted.
Fear Factory and a Night of Terror
According to Rob Dunfield, one of the founders and COO of Fear Factory, the reason is escape. “It is an adrenaline rush, a release, and an escape from reality. Getting…
Gone, But Not Forgotten – The Many Meals I Miss
In the quarter-century that I’ve been writing about Utah’s food and drink scene, I’ve seen far too many restaurants come and go. And there are plenty I miss. A jaunt…