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Short List: Local Salt Lake City Nightlife Picks
Make the most of winter's shortened daylight by extending your Utah ski trip into the night. Sure, some resorts offer incredible night skiing — so, okay, after that — but then the night really gets going in downtown Ski City. Here are five favorite picks for dining and drinks after dark.
Make the most of winter's shortened daylight by extending your Utah ski trip into the night. Sure, some resorts offer incredible night skiing — so, okay, after that — but then the night really gets going in downtown Ski City. Here are five favorite picks for dining and drinks after dark.
Local Pick: Copper Common
"Copper Common is this perfect balance of restaurant and bar. I can get a drink, oysters, the best damn burger ever, while my friend just has a cocktail. And what cocktails — The entire drink menu changes to reflect the season."
– Brolin Mawejje 2018 Ugandan Olympic Hopeful / Utah Local
Local Pick: Bar X & Beer Bar
"I really like having a beer bar next door to bar X, which is hands down my favorite bar in the city. They are adjacent inside and they couldn't be more different."
– Gina J, American Fork, UT (Yelp Review)
Local Pick: Whiskey Street
"This place amazed me. Even by New York City Standards, the food here is mind-blowingly delicious. There's a whole lot of creativity that goes into every dish and the flavors mix so well together. "
– Ermioni K, Briarwood Queens, NY (Yelp Review)
Local Pick: The Garage
"This place is legit and exactly the type of joint I want to hang out and have a beer. Not to mention, the live music scene is stellar."
– Lexi S, Salt Lake City, UT (Yelp Review)
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Discover the Breweries of the Wasatch Front
Written By Matcha
5 minute read
Over the past two decades, Salt Lake’s breweries have grown into a culture all their own. Here’s what you need to start planning a pub crawl with this collection of Salt Lake’s most popular breweries.
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Utah’s Women Make History
Written By Darby Doyle
5 minute read
Walk in the footsteps of Utah’s earliest women’s suffrage leaders at sites throughout downtown Salt Lake City. Along the way, view public art installations commemorating voting rights and stop at trail-adjacent local women-owned businesses.
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Fervor on Foot: Tracking Salt Lake's Food and Spirits
Written By Stephanie Doktor
5 minute read
Salt Lake City, Utah is a walkable town with a flourishing and ever-evolving food and spirits culture. Find a neighborhood district to stroll, taste, touch and see!
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Day-tripping a Women-owned Business Enclave in Salt Lake City
Written By Whitney Childers
4 minute read
While the lure of Salt Lake City’s shopping and dining experience attracts tourists to downtown, less than 10 blocks away is the trendy and unique 9th and 9th and Maven District neighborhoods. It’s brimming with 40-plus women-owned businesses that are helping to boost the local economy, as well as each other.
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The Spice of (a New) Life
Written By Austen Diamond
4 minute read
Some of the best food in Salt Lake City is served in the Spice Incubator Kitchen. Come visit this international culinary kitchen for a treat to your taste buds.
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More Than Coffee: The Caffeinators of Salt Lake City
Written By Austin Wright
8 minute read
The unique Salt Lake City coffee community is ready to embrace you. When you visit Utah, try all the capital city's coffee shops and styles to find your favorite cup.
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You Are Where You Eat: Salt Lake Latino’s Perfected Flavors
Written By Willy Palomo
4 minute read
Here is a guide for a day — or weekend — packed with some of the Salt Lake City's best Latino cuisine, brought to you by the hands who have cared and perfected their flavors for centuries.
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Hike + Dine: Salt Lake City
Written By Mitchell Reber
4 minute read
Here are a few of Utah's Salt Lake City best hiking trails and eateries to check out during your next visit.
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Downtown Farmers Market
Written By Austen Diamond
2 minute read
The Salt Lake City farmers market is a Saturday tradition, bringing thousands of people together for local food and art.
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Rediscovering A. Fisher Brewing Company
Written By Lindy Blanchette
8 minute read
One brewery where you can find both a rich history and a fresh perspective is the newly reopened A. Fisher Brewing Company (also referred to simply as Fisher Brewing). After more than fifty years this Utah classic is back to stay, providing a wide variety brews to enjoy.
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Craft Chocolate Capital of America: Utah's Culture of Cacao
Written By Darby Doyle
8 minute read
The craft chocolate scene in Utah is a wonder within itself. Join one of Matt Caputo’s chocolate classes to increase your appreciation and chocolate knowledge.
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Best Après Ski Bars in Park City and Beyond
Written By Austen Diamond
4 minute read
Want to master the art of après? Here’s your guide to the best après-ski bars in Park City and the Wasatch Front.
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Want Wine? Utah Has an App for That!
Written By Paula Colman
Introduced in 2019, the UT DABC App for Apple or Android, allows customers to search for and locate any wine, beer or spirit in its entire Utah-statewide inventory.
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Meet the Women Leading Utah's Food and Beverage Renaissance
Written By Darby Doyle
When it comes to food and beverage in Utah, there are key influencers who have been the proponents of change, growth, and the role of women in Utah’s food scene.
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Welcome to the 5%: Liquor Laws Support Utah's Vibrant Craft Brew Scene
Written By Matcha
While Utah still has some unconventional liquor laws on the books, they aren’t an impediment to enjoying the local creations. So raise a glass to your next trip to Utah — you won’t be disappointed.
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Utah's Rum Underdogs
Written By Darby Doyle
6 minute read
Utah distilleries are becoming very popular. Distillery 36 is rising to the top of the list. Drink in their story and then let’s toast with Brigham agricole rum!
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Where’s the Meat?
Written By Darby Doyle
5 minute read
Taking the blue highways, finding a local diner or picking up fresh fruit from a family-run farm store gets us that much more in touch with the flow of seasons and feeling grounded in our sense of place as we travel. And shrinking the circle of our food sourcing has become a priority for many people even, and especially, while on the road.
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Utah Liquor Laws Visitor Guide — Yes, You Can!
Written By Matcha
3 minute read
In preparation for your trip to Utah, here’s what you need to know about Utah's liquor laws, especially how and where to buy a drink in the city or in the rural parts of the state.
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Hike + Dine: Davis County
Written By Arianna Rees
4 minute read
Here are a few of Utah's Davis County’s best hiking trails and eateries to check out during your next visit.
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Supporting Women Entrepreneurs While Traveling in Utah
Written By Whitney Childers
Women entrepreneurs in Utah have been particularly successful at honing their expertise. Find out about women-owned businesses you can support while adventuring in Utah.
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Eat Your Way Through Utah
Written By Matcha
Utah is filled with festivals that highlight the state’s agricultural products, local brewers, winemakers and other creators of delicious dishes. You’ll find festivals and events featuring all kinds of agricultural products all over Utah, but here are 10 of the best to sample what the state has to offer.
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4 Utah Cocktail Recipes to Try at Home
Written By Visit Utah
2 minute read
Browse our collection of Utah-made cocktail recipes and decide which piece of Utah you want to taste first.
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Utah Dessert Recipes to Try at Home
Written By Visit Utah
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a bite of #UtahFromHome
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Wine, Women and Why-the-Heck-Utah!
Written By Paula Colman
Finding great wines in Utah may still be a surprise for some, but that view is quickly changing with help from a pioneering wine merchant based in Salt Lake City.
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7 Utah Artisan Cheeses to Try Now
Written By Darby Doyle
7 minute read
Taste delicious hand-crafted cheese from Utah dairies at farmers markets, restaurants and specialty shops. Visit Utah and find your favorite artisanal cheese.