Zoo Rendezvous

Hogle Zoo’s wildest party Sept. 9

The nickname “The Wildest Party in Town,” for Hogle Zoo’s largest fund-raiser, Zoo Rendezvous, comes from the fun-lovin’ crowd that’s crazy about critters...

The Moab Brewery

The Moab Brewery: Always loud, crowded and full of fun friends and good food.

Unlike most people who come to Utah, it took me five years to discover the joys of Moab. Since then, I’ve been back a half-dozen times in the past year.

Big Ed's

Big Ed's satisfies most every collegial need: grub, booze, coffee and intercourse.

The Minute Man and Mother Mary seem moderate in name and dosage, one and two shots respectively, with the more tongue-in-cheek Hummer next at three shots.

Fresh and the “Food for Thought” film series

For those tired of pedantic, preaching-to-the-choir tales of vegetable villainy and meaty mayhem, the Salt Lake City Film Center offers a fresh perspective on food...

Bocata

City Center's Bocata isn't just any old sandwich shop.

Why anyone would choose to spend money at a fast-food franchise in the new City Center food court when they could get their mitts around a Bocata sandwich is beyond me ...

Cedars of Lebanon

Mama Cedar: Owner treats her customers just like family.

Walking on 200 South past Cedars of Lebanon in the evening, passersby might, at first, notice two-foot-tall hookahs ...

The World of Steaks

There's the Beef: A new convert to red meat.

I was a latecomer to the world of steaks. They just never figured big in my dining life, especially in my more vegetable-centric Bay Area years and subsequent single years in Salt Lake City.

The Sweet Tooth Fairy, Mini's Cupcakes, Diva's Cupcakes & So Cupcake

Let Them Eat Cupcakes: A mini-tour of Salt Lake City.

After three days, 10 sticky fingers and mountains of buttercream frosting, I’ve completed a partial tour of Salt Lake City’s cupcakeries.

Fourth Street Clinic Fundraiser

“Toast to Good Health” at Log Haven.

Although worthy fundraisers happen on an almost weekly basis, I could give you reams of reasons to support downtown Salt Lake City’s Fourth Street Clinic ...

Nuch's Pizzeria

Nuch York State of Mind

As the setting sun illuminated the interior of Nuch’s Pizzeria on a recent visit, the small family-owned café took on a magical glow ...