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Local Restaurant Owners Chime in on How COVID Has Impacted Their Businesses

September 2, 2020 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

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Eddee Johansen started his restaurant, Yoshi’s, in 2001 discovering that there was a great niche in fast casual rice bowls and sushi. “I didn’t want to eat any more burgers.” He has grown a great deal since he started, opening a second location and two food trucks. Fred Moesinger partnered with Caffe Molise’s owner in downtown Salt Lake City also in 2001 and worked to develop … [Read more...]

Red Light Alert RESTART to light up Ogden Venues

September 1, 2020 by Utah Stories Leave a Comment

  This September marks seven months since the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic and its devastation to communities around the globe. On September 1, 2020 #WeMakeEvents, a coalition of trade bodies, businesses, unions, and live events workers, will light up their venues, homes and cities red in over 1500 locations across North America to raise public and media … [Read more...]

“Agriculture is my passion” — Benjamin Stutman

December 10, 2019 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

"Agriculture is my passion." This statement encompasses a wide-ranging interview with Benjamin Stutman, owner of Paizlee's Grass Fed Beef in Southern Utah. The national meat industry is currently dominated by four major packing companies that provide their products at low cost to consumers because hamburger is just hamburger.  Stutman's response is to sell a healthier … [Read more...]

Super Supper at Stoneground

November 29, 2019 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

Awesome Eating Experience; Incredible Value I remember way back when Stoneground Italian Kitchen had a pool table in the middle of the dining room. Not that there was anything wrong with that. Stoneground began as a funky eatery with good, not great, fare before undergoing a major overhaul a few years ago. A complete remodel turned the restaurant from funky to fab - it’s … [Read more...]

Made in Utah Winter Fest 2019

November 25, 2019 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

Made in Utah Winter Fest and Winter Walk Dec. 7-8, 14-15 and 21-22 SALT LAKE CITY, UT — (November 20, 2019) -- Utah Stories has partnered with The Gateway to present the second annual Made in Utah Winter Fest in collaboration with the Gateway’s unique Winter Walk holiday light experience. With distinctive holiday light displays created by local artists, specialty art and … [Read more...]

WHERE’S THE FIRE? Bargain Binging at Oak Wood Fire Kitchen

November 22, 2019 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

Oak Wood Fire Kitchen During the holiday season - which is suddenly upon us - we like to spend time with friends and family. And that includes dining out in restaurants. However, for some of us, it’s also a time when money can be pretty tight. Well, do I have good news for you. I have discovered a really fine restaurant with excellent food and service that won’t put a crimp in … [Read more...]

Restaurant Econ 101 – Why you paid $22 for a $12 steak 

November 20, 2019 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

  What You, Restaurant-Goer, Don't Know Having written about restaurants, food and drink for 25 years, I’ve learned a lot about the industry. And one of the things I learned is that many, if not most, restaurant customers don’t really understand how hard it is to make a living running a restaurant. As most restaurateurs know, but many of their guests don’t, is that … [Read more...]

From McDonalds Manager to Local Restaurant Visionary

October 22, 2019 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

Pig & A Jelly Jar -- Amy Wanderley-Britt's Story For Amy Wanderley-Britt, the restaurant business is a simple equation - motivated employees plus good food equals happy customers. 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. It is an industry fraught with … [Read more...]

Sugar House—Furniture Capital of the West

October 20, 2019 by Lynne Olson Leave a Comment

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 store left—Sterling Furniture Company. Coincidentally, thousands of individuals are moving into the new apartment buildings in downtown Sugar House and along the … [Read more...]

Hall Labs – Provo idea factory innovates change

October 18, 2019 by Abraham Tinklepaugh Leave a Comment

Provo's Hall Labs Located in Provo, Hall Labs is a 130-acre innovation campus with a tradition of pioneering technological advancement going back to 1955. It started with founder and Utah native Tracy Hall’s creation of the artificial diamond, whose applications are still widely used today. Hall Labs works to solve some of our world’s most challenging problems ranging from … [Read more...]

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