A couple of months ago I reviewed The Grand America’s wonderful new restaurant, Laurel Brasserie & Bar. It is a killer addition to the downtown SLC dining scene and maybe most surprising: it’s affordable. Well, even more affordable are the Happy Hour specials at Laurel’s bar, which I was barely able to touch on in my previous review since I had so much else to say about the … [Read more...]
Jonnie Parker Hartman Brings Christmas Magic to Grand America Hotel
Having unique skills will often land you in unique places. Sometimes, in places you never expected. Pursuing a Fine Arts degree at the University of Utah, Jonnie Parker Hartman honed her skills in traditional ink-on-paper works and likely never imagined she would find her creative niche wielding a saw and glue gun along with her paints. “I have more tools than my husband … [Read more...]
Eat Local, Eat Well
There’s a lot of exceptional food here in Utah. From burgers to eclairs, we’ve got it going on. Here’s the proof. 1. Local Cheese Plate from Bambara Chef Nathan Powers has assembled a celebration of local food for this cheese plate. One of Utah’s most impressive exports, Creminelli artisan salami is made from humanely raised heritage pork. Beehive Cheese is also featured … [Read more...]