NOW OPEN: Kava Root Cafe Clap two times, pass the furthest glass and after dipping your finger in three times and saying 3 Hawaiian phrases, your on your way to visit with Polynesian Princesses and Fearless Warriors. Owner Tamaiti Murray says he wants to promote the “natural vibration of good harmony and peaceful existence through song and drink.” The Kava Root Cafe is a … [Read more...]
Old Bridge Cafe
Salt Lake City Marketplace by Richard Markosian From the war-torn city of Mostar, Bosnia to living broke in Salt Lake City. Now 12 years later Ibro Sameric opens his dream restaurant. The charm of Bosnian culture is their ability to enjoy life rather than stuff. Maybe this is due to what they suffered from the recent war. But many Bosnians I’ve met value beautiful … [Read more...]
Designer Chicken Coops
by Heidi Grieser With the recent changes in city ordinances making it easier to raise chickens in urban environments, the debut of ‘Chickoopy’ at the downtown Farmer’s Market is making a squawk. The team of three siblings and their spouses behind Chickoopy has put together a package deal that delivers an innovative coop on wheels (made to be moved around your backyard), plus … [Read more...]
20 Great Utah Dates
Illustrations by Mike Lindsay Vegan Dates *What could be more romantic than a picnic at City Creek Canyon? We recommend a tin foil dinner (maybe potatoes, onions, summer squash and the non-meat of your choice: tofu or seitan are a great choice smothered in tahini, rosemary and garlic) cooked in a bonfire pit while you watch the sun set on the city. You may also want to keep … [Read more...]
Samak Smokehouse
Hole in the Wall Greatness I could wake up on any summer morning with the overwhelming desire to go hiking, canoeing or fishing on one of the high Uintas lakes. All I’d need is gas in the car and a cooler. The rest I could get at the Samak Smokehouse. . It’s amazing what owners Jen Hisey and Dave Witham have comfortably and aesthetically packed into this … [Read more...]
Dough Boy Attempts to Squash My Dough Girl
by Richard Markosian Most Goliaths know their bark is intimidating enough to silence the competition. Rich Shellene reluctantly agreed to discuss his dilemma of facing a frivolous lawsuit over the tagline for his business. He didn’t wish to have his business named or the nature of the lawsuit explained on the record. Shellene owns a new local burger restaurant in … [Read more...]
Kim Long Supermarket
HOLE IN THE WALL GREATNESS by Kaycee Elaine From the outside Kim Long Supermarket, an Asian grocery store located at 3300 S and Redwood Rd. strip mall, looks like any other store. But as soon as I walked in the smell of fresh produce, sandalwood incense, and bright red and gold Buddhas made my imagination flow. The store is a foodies paradise. The coolers are filled … [Read more...]
Shop-N-Go
HOLE IN THE WALL GREATNESS by Adam Vicinus If your vision of an Indian Convenience Store is Apu’s Quickie Mart from the Simpsons, where Bart buys his Slushies and Homer stuffs his face with rancid hotdogs, than the Shop n Go Indian Food Market defies the stereotype. The Shop n Go, located at 365 South and 900 East sits next to The Bagelry and has been in this same locale … [Read more...]
Salt Lake City Patio Dining
Europeans’ outdoor sidewalk cafes offer a uniquely special dining experience, that for some reason has been neglected in America and the West— probably due to the temporary delusional obsession over fast food. But now since “slow food” is becoming more popular, so are slower manners in which to enjoy food: outdoor patio dining. In the outdoor dining arena the French … [Read more...]
Utah’s Best Food Blogs II
I've come to learn that The food blogger is a particular breed of foodie who likes to eat and talk at the same time. This trait can really end up getting in the way of enjoying a good meal. Thank goodness for laptops because now these people can substitute the talking for typing. Still, try not to spill your butternut squash gnocchi on your keyboard while you are … [Read more...]