It is not an artifice that the mind has added to human nature. The mind has added nothing to human nature. It is a violence from within that protects us from a violence without. It is the imagination pressing back against the pressure of reality. It seems, in the last analysis, to have something to […]
The top 10 of many fine moments in 2016 for the Utah Enlightenment
There were many fine moments this year for the Utah Enlightenment. In compiling the list of what I believe were the 10 best defining moments of Utah’s cultural awakening for 2016, the pool of choices was more than satisfying in breadth and depth. There has been a great deal of recent press, for example, about […]
Six dishes not to miss in 2016
I’m always on the lookout for the next “hot” dish. Be it an appetizer or dessert, an entrée or a side, nothing intrigues me more than quality ingredients put together in surprising ways. These six dishes found around the Wasatch Front will tempt your taste buds with new flavors this long, cold winter. Roasted cauliflower […]
Courageous artistic expression underscores memorable moments of Utah Enlightenment in 2015
There was a lot to celebrate in 2015 with the Utah Enlightenment, a creative movement where courage defines some of the state’s most interesting and independent artists. Indeed, the Enlightenment disturbs and disrupts the peculiar Utah penchant to be civil and docile or to be content with platitudes and pleasantries. Artists are reclaiming Utah’s unique […]
Utah holiday gift guide 2015
With just two weeks left to shop for that perfect gift, inspiration beyond the same old Best Buy gift card or bundle of socks can be tough. With that in mind we asked our writers to come up with interesting and off-the-beaten-path gift ideas to help ease the shopping pressure, and delight that special someone […]
Cool Off in Park City at Hot New Dining Venues
Salt Lake’s scorching summer days have arrived, signifying it’s time for the mountains to lure the lower elevation dwellers for a cool down. The attraction of Park City for regional visitors is greatest during summer thanks to its endless outdoor recreation offerings, attractive lodging rates and dining deals, and an exhausting array of events. A […]
A Park City Local Discovers Salt Lake Eats
As one of those Park City residents who has traditionally ventured to the Salt Lake Valley only for the airport, and on occasion, Costco, lately, I can hardly recognize myself. During the past few months, I have begun to discover the maturing Salt Lake restaurant scene and have even driven down the canyon for the […]
Best of Cinco De Mayo Dining
If you’re searching for somewhere special to dine out and celebrate this Cinco De Mayo, we’ve got you covered. We asked our writers to name some of their favorite spots for a delicious May 5th in Utah. Here are six of the best for inspiration. If we’ve missed your favorite taqueria or cantina – let […]
Top 10 dining dishes
It’s awards season time again, expect your Facebook feed to be quickly littered with more lists than even Saint Nick could cope with. On Tuesday evening this week, Salt Lake magazine unveiled their yearly picks for the best restaurants in the state. Any semi-committed eater will likely be familiar with most of the selections—which this […]
Best Restaurant Patios in Salt Lake City
When the greatest snow on earth finally melts in Utah, everyone emerges from hibernation anxious to feel the warmth of the sun. Salt Lake City comes alive with people doing everything and anything outside. Eating is no exception. Dining outside is one of the best parts of summer in Salt Lake City. Nothing beats eating […]
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