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Empanadas Two Ways in Downtown SLC: Arempas

Posted on September 7, 2022 (May 8, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
(L-R) Shredded Chicken, Shredded Beef, Pabellon empanadas: with shredded beef, cheese, black beans, and caramelized plantains.

Opened in 2019 at the heavily trafficked corner of Exchange Place and State Street, Arempas prides themselves on creating traditional Venezuelan cuisine. … read more

Posted in: Food ReviewsTagged: Arempas, Empanadas

Empanadas Two Ways in Downtown SLC: Argentina’s Best Empanadas

Posted on September 7, 2022 (May 8, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
Argentine’s Best crispy Lemon Beef, Ham and Cheese empanadas.

Argentina’s Best Empanadas has been a longtime favorite in Downtown SLC. Their smaller size and relative affordability make the offerings from Argentina’s Best perfect for sampling and sharing. … read more

Posted in: Food ReviewsTagged: Argentina's Best Empanadas

Making Great TV is A Walk in the Park for Josh Gad and Emmy-Raver Lampman

Posted on September 7, 2022 (September 7, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
The third season of Josh Gad's Central Park on AppleTV+ brings plenty of laughs and show-stopping musical numbers while also tackling serious subjects.

The third season of Josh Gad’s Central Park on AppleTV+ brings plenty of laughs and show-stopping musical numbers while also tackling serious subjects. … read more

Posted in: Film InterviewsTagged: Central Park, Emmy Raver-Lampman, film interviews, Josh Gad

Woodbine Food Hall & Rooftop Bar

Posted on September 7, 2022 (May 8, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
The spacious, industrial gathering place is home to five different local eateries and is looking to house many more as the Food Hall grows.

The brand new Woodbine Food Hall & Rooftop Bar lives adjacent to Salt Lake’s downtown, yet far enough away to give a quiet and quaint atmosphere. … read more

Posted in: Food: Interviews & FeaturesTagged: #Max Coreth, granary district, Ryan Reich, Woodbine, Zach Howa

Books And Literature: October 1991

Posted on October 1, 1991 (September 28, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The telling of the story behind this investigation is often as fascinating as the outlandish (?) premise. … read more

Posted in: Book, SLUGmagTagged: #danielmannix, #freaks, #henrylincoln, #holybloodholygrail, #knightstemplar, #michaelbaigent, #richardleigh

Veggie Scraps: Composting with Earthie Crunchie

Posted on September 7, 2022 (September 7, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Hector Alvarado’s Earthie Crunchie business provides an avenue for waste-conscious Salt Lakers to engage in a composting community.

Earthie Crunchie is a solution for the waste-conscious Salt Laker who wants to keep their food waste out of the landfill but doesn’t have space to compost it. … read more

Posted in: Food: Interviews & FeaturesTagged: Earthie Crunchie, Hector Alvarado

Concert Review: Monks Of Doom

Posted on October 2, 1991 (September 28, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Monks of Doom headline review from October of 1991.

Now that their respective bands are gone, though, these guys have gotten serious. … read more

Posted in: ConcertTagged: #cvb, #monksofdoom

Vegan BBQ, Kurdish Catering and Charcuterie – Oh My!

Posted on September 7, 2022 (September 7, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
From charcuterie boards to vegan BBQ to home-cooked Kurdish food, Blatch’s Backyard BBQ, Naz Foodies and Harvest and Honey Co. offer the best of themselves.

From charcuterie boards to vegan BBQ to home-cooked Kurdish food, Blatch’s Backyard BBQ, Naz Foodies and Harvest and Honey Co. offer the best of themselves. … read more

Posted in: Food: Interviews & FeaturesTagged: Blatch’s Backyard BBQ, Harvest and Honey Co., Naz Foodies

Redmond Farm Kitchen: Bringing The Country to the City

Posted on September 7, 2022 (May 8, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
Redmond Farm Kitchen offers seasonal produce, farm-fresh eggs, dairy and meat year round at their Farm Stores in Sugarhouse, Orem and Heber City. Pictured is the Farm Boy: uncured bacon, organic eggs, and syrup drizzled over oatcakes with raw farm-made butter accompanied by a glass of Raw Chocolate Milk.

The breakfast and brunch options at Redmond are unique in that every egg, tomato and glass of milk is sourced from local farms, including Redmond Farm’s own. … read more

Posted in: Food ReviewsTagged: Redmond Heritage Farms Kitchen

SLC Chow: Local, Plant-Based Meal Kits

Posted on September 7, 2022 (September 7, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Rachel Smith prepares vegan meal kits for her monthly subscription service, SLC Chow, using local, fresh and tasty ingredients.

After inspiration from her friends, Rachel Smith took the leap to create her meal-kit delivery service, SLC Chow, which uses local ingredients for vegan meals. … read more

Posted in: Food: Interviews & FeaturesTagged: local food, Meal Kit, SLC Chow, vegan

Concert Review: Iceburn, Gladbirds, Stoneface

Posted on October 2, 1991 (September 28, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Iceburn, Gladbirds, Stoneface performed at Johnny B's in October of 1991.

Unfortunately, the audience didn’t seem to be there to enjoy the bands but to have a good time in spite of the bands. Welcome to Provo.  … read more

Posted in: ConcertTagged: #gladbirds, #stoneface, #thepompadour, Iceburn

Dreams & Nightmares: A Look Into Jokie Riak’s Clothing Design

Posted on September 7, 2022 (September 5, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
South Sudanese fashion designer and brand owner Jokie Riak makes custom clothing with repurposed and quality fabrics, bringing his manifestations to life.

A South Sudanese fashion designer and brand owner, Jokie Riak is constantly dreaming and working to bring his manifestations to life. … read more

Posted in: Art and Fashion, FashionTagged: #independent designer, #Jokie Riak, SAFARI
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