May 2026
Eat Local
It’s a feast for all the senses, as SLUG Magazine dishes out the best in restaurants and food that Utah has to offer. From home grown ingredients to food challenges too bold to stomach, you’re in for a treat! Inspired by Ed “Big Daddy” Roth, illustrator Robin Banks (@ramenbanks) pays homage with this fiery racer fueled by hot sauce.
Hear! Hear! Kimball Art Center’s (Re)sounding
Nowhere is that vibrant spirit more apparent than at Kimball Art Center, Park City’s longest-standing nonprofit. The center features rotating exhibitions of art. … read more
Chef’s Choice: Lost in the Sauce
We asked five talented local chefs how they would use a local hot sauce in their restaurant’s dishes. Could hot sauce fix the damage done to our melting pot? … read more
Foreign Food and Friendly Faces: Goth Ethnic Food Night
Goth Ethnic Food Night has been introducing goths to each other and to new types of food since the early 2000s. Everyone is welcome to join the reservation. … read more
So F’koshing Good
Choosing to focus on focaccia doesn’t limit Knudson’s creativity. Confidence in his abilities and product eventually led Knudson to opening F’Kosh in Lehi. … read more
It’s Always the Weekend at Swedish Moose Candy Company
In Sweden, candy isn’t just a random sweet treat – it’s a weekly ritual, and exactly what Swedish Moose Candy Company brings to Utah. … read more
Test of Taste: Food Challenges to Try and Stomach
Open wide! Associate Editor Alton Barnhart is climbing the summit to beat three of the biggest, boldest food challenges of Utah with quite the story to tell. … read more
Weller’s Bistro Brings German Cuisine to Utahns, and They Can’t...
Opening its doors in August of 2019, Weller’s Bistro has aimed to bring people together and serve delicious German food and drinks. … read more
Learning As You Grow With The Easter Gardener
While the desire to grow your own vegetables may seem unrealistic, local gardener Rebecca Easter buries that narrative underneath mounds of nutrient-dense soil. … read more
How To Feast at O’Falafel Etc.
O’Falafel Etc. is a family-owned restaurant specializing in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. They’ve been sharing recipes and hospitality since 2008. … read more
Downtown Delights: Vegan and Gluten-Free Gems in Salt Lake City
Whether you’re looking for a gluten-free meal or a vegan ice cream, SLC has some stellar options that aren’t just gluten-free; they’re all the better for it! … read more
Food, Nostalgia and Connection in Mercedes Nokyi Ng’s Art
Hong-Kong- and Utah-based artist Mercedes Nokyi Ng’s art features paintings of food, her home in Hong Kong and “the randomness of life.” … read more
Localized: Modern Speed
Made up of bandmates Scott Madsen, Tyler Vella, Steven Siggard and Kevin Egbert, the band Modern Speed is pumping out psychadelic sounds. … read more
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