Eva's Bakery: French Authentic in Salt Lake - SLUG Magazine

Eva’s Bakery: French Authenticity in the Heart of Salt Lake

Posted on July 31, 2013 (May 15, 2023) by Alton Barnhart

Over the past few years, one of my favorite Downtown restaurants has been Eva. The small-plates restaurant serves a diverse selection of foods in portions manageable enough so that you can order half a dozen things and still not break the bank. Imagine my excitement when I, as SLUG Magazine’s Resident French Master TM, became aware that Eva Chef/Owner Charlie Perry had plans to open a French-style bakery just a few blocks away, Eva’s Bakery. … read more

Beer Reviews

Posted on April 30, 2013 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

As a beer judge and writer, I’m often presented with the opportunity to critique what’s in the glass vs. where its container came from. It removes prejudice and reminds the tongue and brain that they’re on the same team when it comes to beer. … read more

Ryan Ottley: Draw Life

Posted on July 31, 2013 (November 9, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

Invincible comic artist Ryan Ottley sketching character artwork

When Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee and Todd McFarlane (among others) founded Image Comics, they revolutionized the comic book industry. The artists were treated like—and acted like—rock stars everywhere they went. It was that attitude that put the creator-owned mindset of Image on equal footing with Marvel and DC. Twenty years later, Image Comics is still a force led by some of the most famous creators working today. Its continued success is thanks, in large part, to books like Invincible—illustrated by local artist Ryan Ottley. … read more

Mike Brown: The Year of the Gun, Goin’ In Hot!

Posted on July 1, 2013 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

After years of refusing to hold a firearm, I changed my mind a few weeks ago and decided to go to the desert and shoot the shit out of a banana with various assault weapons. … read more

Music + Beer = Family = The UBC Music Squad

Posted on July 1, 2013 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

If you’ve never met Utah Brewers Cooperative Business Manager Cindi Robinson, then you have never seen such a passion for local music. From tabling at shows for animal-activism promotion to organizing bake sales for bands to raise money to go on tour, Robinson now continues her superlative enthusiasm for the local music scene on a day-to-day basis at UBC, as she has surrounded herself with notable local musicians by hiring them to work for the brewery. … read more

Pages: 1 2

Gallery Stroll: Art Finds a New Home

Posted on April 30, 2013 (December 20, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

Small Problems Sculpture by Brittany Johnson, displayed at the Urban Arts Gallery.

I’ve been to galleries in warehouses, old houses, a truck, tents, bars, furniture stores and salons––not every place is a good fit, but art must find a way to be seen, so in some cases, you overlook the atmosphere in order to appreciate the art. … read more

Movie Reviews

Posted on July 31, 2013 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

Reviews for Crystal Fairy, Cutie and The Boxer, Fruitvale Station, Only God Forgives and Pacific Rim. … read more

Princess Kennedy: The Craft

Posted on July 1, 2013 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

One thing that is certainly not unique to Utah yet is an area we excel in, is the gift of arts and crafts. We’re steeped in the talents of furniture making, sewing, stitching, jewelry—you name it, we have a friend who does it. … read more

Book Reviews

Posted on July 31, 2013 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

Reviews for “Kick Start: Memories Of An Outlaw Biker,” “The Mapmaker’s War” and “Nein Juan, Juan” … read more

Video Game Reviews

Posted on July 31, 2013 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

Video game reviews for The Sims 3: Island Paradise, Remember Me and Resident Evil: Revelations. … read more

Product Reviews

Posted on July 31, 2013 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

Product reviews for Blue Copper Coffee, Crow SLC, GlitterGutterGlamour, Mayberry Vintage and Scatterbrain Tees. … read more

Pages: 1 2

Beautiful Godzilla: Alleycat Power

Posted on April 30, 2013 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

Alleycats were thought up by ADHD bike messengers in urban areas as a way to earn some extra cash, test their skillz and ride their bikes some more, because, apparently, no one but me just wants to go home and massage their butt cheeks after riding their bike all day. … read more