Last week, a group of two dozen Utah bar and restaurant owners filed a lawsuit against Governor Gary Herbert and Richard Saunders, the interim executive director of the Utah Department of Health, to end the health order. It was an “unreasonable restriction” on their businesses and one that is “causing irreparable and distinct harms” to the establishments and their … [Read more...]
Buckle Up for a Wasatch Front Dive Bar Road Trip
Whether it’s bourbon, beer, or burgers that you crave, there’s nothing better than hitting the road in pursuit of the ideal dive bar experience. I’m talking about a place where the beer’s always cold, the company’s always colorful, and the bar tab is surprisingly affordable. If you’re not sure where to start, I’ve already done a mini dive bar road trip across the Wasatch … [Read more...]
Bar Fare Extraordinaire: Takashi Opens Post Office Place
No Mail Pick-up at this Post Office It’s been a long time coming, but Post Office Place (16 W. Market St, SLC) - a new bar created by the owners and staff members of Takashi restaurant - is finally open. And boy, was it ever worth the wait! Takashi owners Tamara and Takashi Gibo took over the space adjacent to Takashi restaurant - former home to Kristauf’s Martini Bar - … [Read more...]
Salt Lake’s Top Mixologist
Brooks Hall of Good Grammar was voted Salt Lake's top mixologist by Utah Stories readers. Also Nominated: Marc Nardacci - The Bar in Sugar House Scott Gardner - HSL Chris Panarelli - O.P. Rockwell Natalie Hamilton - Finca Amy Eldredge - Under Current Bar … [Read more...]