Sound & Vision Vinyl, LLC, is the new record store in Salt Lake City. They opened on October 16, 2015. It is owned by Pam Lancaster and managed by Michael Maccarone. Maccarone has managed record shops for over 30 years. His interest in record collecting began by sampling his father’s rock n’ roll records and then by witnessing The Beatles perform on the Ed Sullivan Show i … [Read more...]
Backyard Birds of Sugar House
Backyard Birds offers one of the most enchanting retail experiences in Sugar House. Wind chimes, and the sound of water fountains draw one into the store decorated with dozens of artisan-made items and other pieces to turn a backyard into a bird sanctuary. Owners Rob Blackhurst and Trace Sweeten opened The Bay dance club together almost 40 years ago when they were in their … [Read more...]
Garwood’s Ginger Beer – Locally Made and Delivered Fresh
Thom Garwood was a music composition student at the University of Utah and worked as a cook at Sage’s Cafe and Super Natural. He was looking for something different to do but didn’t really want a traditional 9 to 5. He started playing with recipes using different ingredients for a ginger beer. He felt his ginger recipe could be a unique addition to the local food community, bec … [Read more...]
Salsa Del Diablo: Entrepreneurs Bring Salsa Expertise to Market
Much to the annoyance of Heinz ketchup’s 110 year-old factory operations, craft salsa is now outselling ketchup in overall sales in the United States. Ketchup is to salsa what Natural Light beer is to Uinta 801 Pilsner—it tastes better, it’s more distinct and it supports the local economy. The craft of making salsa is quickly becoming king. Meet Daniel Benites, former REI man … [Read more...]
Elm Studios: Turning Dreams into Reality with Hard Work and Talent
In 2013 Evan Moore rented a building slated for demolition for $3,300 a month. The large space, dubbed The Project, housed a collection of artists, photographers, sound engineers and videographers, as well a music venue for local concerts. For Moore, it was an education that money could not buy at a University. Recently the building was torn down, but from the downfall of … [Read more...]
Broadway Bee – Fellow Shop
While her playmates in kindergarten dreamed of being astronauts and ballerinas, Hannah Montgomery had a totally different idea. She wanted to be a cashier. “Even at five years old, I dreamt of having a bridal shop connected to a florist and a bakery for wedding cakes,” says the 25-year-old business owner. Though she abandoned the nuptials theme as she got older, the dream o … [Read more...]