December 2016
Chilly weather is finally here, and the warming beverage on everyone’s mind is coffee. SLUG illustrator Brighton Ballard painted this month’s cover with watercolors, depicting a rosetta crowning a latte at the center. Such a tabletop setting is conducive for reading SLUG, and so is our most beloved of caffeinated beverages.
The Brewing of John Bolton & Salt Lake Roasting Company
John Bolton’s passion for roasting coffee began in an age when it was a rebellious act to drink coffee in Salt Lake City, which helped Salt Lake Roasting Company grow immensely. … read more
Localized: CHOiCE
Whether it’s house, downtempo vibes of reggae, or an affinity for hip-hop, CHOiCE incorporates a broad selection of electronic in her music. CHOiCE will headline with Le Voir at SLUG Localized, Dec. 8. … read more
The Rose Establishment: Cultivating Craveable Fare
Whether you sit outside on the cozy patio or inside, surrounded by wood, white brick and simple light fixtures, The Rose Establishment is a coffee shop you’ll enjoy spending time in. … read more
SLUG Holiday Comix – December 2016
What do the three kings of Bethlehem have in common with coffee? … read more
Localized: Le Voir
Le Voir started as a solo acoustic project and has since transformed into something much more complex and unique. … read more
Caffé D’Bolla: The Art & Science of Coffee
Caffé D’Bolla offers a unique coffee-tasting experience that is not found anywhere else in the city: siphon-brewed coffee—also roasted onsite—which highlights the nuances and complexities of each roast. … read more
Caffe Ibis: Magic Beans & the Elevation of Utah Coffee...
Utah enjoys a vibrant coffee community, and Caffe Ibis is a harbinger of the best that the brown bean of brilliance has to offer. … read more
Coffee Lab: One Man’s Passion is Another’s Cup of Joe
Hidden away in the building of the University of Utah School of Pharmacy is a one-man show serving up precise brews that give customers not only a caffeine boost, but also an advanced coffee experience. … read more
Snow Photo Feature: Brandon Cocard
Brandon Cocard – Fast Plant 180 – Salt Lake City, Utah … read more
Not Your Average Joe: Blue Copper Coffee
For years, Blue Copper Coffee has successfully brought the highest-quality coffee from roasters all over the world as well as their own roasts, which have been met with much ballyhoo. … read more
Keeping Coffee Local: Rimini Coffee’s Mark Wilson
Rimini Coffee is a small, local business that’s run purely out of the love for coffee, and their focus of keeping customers happy is a vital part of the Rimini philosophy. … read more
The Science of Coffee: Three Pines Carves a Niche in...
As the only coffee shop in SLC to use a refractometer, Three Pines Coffee brings science-minded brewing to Salt Lake City—while simultaneously creating a uniquely delicious, one-of-a-kind beverage. … read more
