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According to the folks over at the Downtown Alliance, that’s the number of pies and slices set to fly off the proverbial shelves at this year’s Pie N Beer day event. The popular Summertime bash which has taken a two year covid-break, is back for 2022, and back with style I might add. If you’re … Read more
The Beehive’s official birthday is here once again, and with it, the most important pairing of the year – pie and beer. Confused newcomers to Utah, just say Pioneer Day over and over real quick in your head and you’ll get it… Ordinarily, downtown’s Beer Bar is the epicenter of the party, but this year … Read more
Caffe Molise beer brunch Looking for a way to toast the weekend? Check out the neat little beer brunch this Saturday (September 26th) on the Caffe Molise patio. The four course menu will be paired with some pretty perfect picks from SaltFire, not to mention, the event will be hosted by the breweries own Tim … Read more
Desert Edge returns Several readers have contacted me over the past few months to ask about the current state of this popular pub and brewery. I can now happily report the business is starting to ramp back up. I’m told it’s still a work in progress, but the team are working hard to get back … Read more
Boo!Stillery Tonight’s the night (Friday October 18th) for Slug Mag’s Boo!stillery festival. This brand new event is a halloween-themed spin on SLUG Mag’s regular Brewstillery festival. Attendees can sample a variety of boos, sorry booze, from local brewers and distillers alike. Boo!stillery will also feature local food trucks and artisans. Tickets for the 21+ event are priced … Read more
SLC Eatery First up in this months menu watch, a whole new brunch menu to get giddy over. You probably recall I waxed lyrical after checking out this new chef-driven restaurant at the start of the year. I’m pretty excited to see that their newly launched brunch service is every bit as innovative and exciting … Read more
Epic Casual Dining Tomorrow night (April 11th) head to this Midvale goto for a very special beer pairing dinner; the event features the great craft brews from locals SaltFire with, well, lots and lots of bacon. Dinner starts at 6.30 p.m. and cost is $55 ($40 food only). Menu as follows: Course one Baked potato … Read more
Beehive Distilling, the state’s first gin distillery in over 100 years, has completed their move to a large new facility in South Salt Lake, boosting the rapidly increasing number of food and drink destinations in the neighborhood. At 2245 S W Temple, the revamped warehouse space is within walking distance of Saltfire Brewing Company, Shades … Read more
DABC licenses The following is the round up from October’s DABC meeting – one of my favorite moments of the month. The outcome of these meetings always sheds some light on new restaurants, bars and breweries – not to mention changes at established businesses. Receiving new liquor licenses then… Full service licenses (beer, wine liquor) … Read more
Brewstillery 2018 This Saturday (May 12th) is Slug Magazine’s second annual Brewstillery event. Held at the Gallivan Center in downtown SLC, this celebration of local only beer and spirits runs 3.00 – 9.00 p.m. There’ll be beer, there’ll be food trucks, there’ll be more beer. There’ll even be exclusive beer, brewed just for the event. … Read more
A recap of the winners and losers over at the monthly DABC meetings, here are the main notes from both the July and August meetings. July 2017 DABC meeting Full Service Restaurant Applicants – Due to a violation history (sale to a minor) at their St. George location, Eric Slaymaker – president and founder of … Read more
A recap of the winners and losers over at the monthly DABC meetings, here are the main notes from both the May and June meetings. May 2017 DABC meeting Public service applicant – This is a license type not often seen and was granted to Gonzo Boat Rental & Tours in order to sell beer, … Read more