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70 WELL(NESS) AWARE
BY CHRISTIE MARCY
No longer determined by body mass index, wellness has a new meaning. Whether yoga or boxing is your thing—it’s your state-ofmind and a whole-body approach that experts say is most important.
78 I CAN’T DRIVE .05 BY MARY BROWN MALOUF
What does the new DUI law really mean? How will it be enforced? And what’s the best bar to head to in your own neighborhood to avoid driving? We tell all.
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Utah Grizzlies players and coaches take off the hockey jerseys and suit up for fashion.
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Lake Effect is just one of 23 neighborhood bars covered in this issue exploring the effects of .05 on local watering holes.
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Stories from around the state. A number of Utah’s college presidents are women, and the latests news from Park City—including a clear repudiation of the Treasure Mountain land-grab by Parkite voters. BY AUTHOR
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#MeToo comes to Utah with two speakers in January and don’t-miss arts and entertainment activities through February
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Events and causes that matter to you
107 on the table The best of Salt Lake’s ever-growing and ever-changing dining scene. BY MARY BROWN MALOUF
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Hotel bars aren’t just for traveling salesmen anymore.
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America is currently in crisis; we could learn by looking at our past.
Skiing—with guns, a bird in the hand is worth two in a backyard bird count, it’s grilled cheese sandwich season and air pollution season, Sundance must-haves, canned fish and more.
BY JOHN SHUFF
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It’s been nearly a year since Chis Hill’s departure from the University of Utah as athletic director. We look back.
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41 get out
Mesquite, Nevada isn’t always your first vacation choice. But maybe it ought to be. BY CHRISTIE MARCY
Plus heli-skiing. Snowcat back country skiing. 30-ish dollar lift tickets. It all can be had just a few hours north of SLC. BY TONY GILL
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Discover more at saltlakemagazine.com BEHIND THE STORY: Driving on the .05 Highway
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On Dec. 30 at midnight, just before New Years Eve 2019, Utah became the first state in the country to consider a person with a blood alcohol level of .05 as drunk. Go behind the scenes as we test the Salt Lake magazine staff’s BAC in a thoroughly unscientific experiment to learn how much is too much under the new law.
Sundance Street Team
Our Sundance coverage begins online in January as we unleash the SLmag Sundance Street Team onto Main Street. Look to saltlakemagazine.com for events and film schedules, locals-only info, celebrity chasing and red carpet rundowns, erudite film reviews and daily coverage of the mayhem.
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THE CRITIC: Michael Mejia sorts out the good films from the bad.
THE FAN: Stuart Graves tracks celebrities on Main for a #stuartselfie.
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THE CAMERA CREW: Natalie Simpson catches the stars the red carpets and at parties while videographer David Shuff gets into the action, live from Main Street.
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is the season. By now Salt Lakers know that the coming of January and deep cold means not a sparkling winter wonderland but a throat-clogging, asthma-inducing smog blanket that’s here to stay until spring. The city’s pollution problem is the main topic of coughing conversations among residents— some days our beautiful mountain town has the worst air quality index in the country. Here’s where they’re not talking about the smog: The Capitol. Maybe this will be the year our legislature will focus on this deadly issue instead of worrying about pornography, miniscule BAC levels and the Second Amendment. Maybe. But don’t hold your breath.
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Skis, Shoots and Eats An OLYMPIC EVENT with a military history BY KELSEY CARLSON
APRÉS BIATHLON
Dining options in Midway and Heber are growing, as Park City’s influence spreads to nearby valleys. Midway Mercantile is Chef/Owner John Platt’s upscale, mountain-town restaurant, with a menu reflecting the restaurant’s historic roots and the area’s outdoorsy culture. Raclette fondue is a perfect escape from the cold. Wood-stone delicata squash pizza balances sweet and nutty and the gently grilled campfire trout dish, inspired by Platt’s childhood, holds a slight lemony zing. Finish your visit with ice cream-topped, lemon ginger pear crumble. The place could use a little polish—when one guest commented that the tacos were lacking, the response was “What do you expect for $10?” A crash course in service may be helpful. 99 E. Main St, Midway, 435-315-4151
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t’s like winter Nascar,” Zach Hall says with a chuckle. Hall, head biathlon coach at Soldier Hollow, is talking about the thrill of biathlon competition, a mixture of cross-country skiing and precision marksmanship. The key to winning seems simple: The contestant with the shortest total time wins the race. Depending on the division, the distance and number of shots will change. Missing a shot results in extra time or distance being added. Hall
says really, the secret to winning a biathlon is breath. After miles of cross-country skiing, athletes need to steady their breath enough to accurately aim their rifle at a bullseye on a target up to 800 feet away. Hall speculates that the sport originated with Norse cavemen who made rudimentary skies while hunting, although it made history when it became a military exercise in the 1700s. In 1960 it became an official Olympic sport and in 1992, women were allowed to compete.
Soldier Hollow’s biathlon grounds were built to host the 2002 Utah Olympics. They continue to be used as a regular practice facility for worldwide Olympic athletes. February 14-17, Soldier Hollow will host one of ten IBU world cups—the first major international competition to be held at Soldier Hollow since the 2002 Olympic winter games. For more information or to buy tickets. visit utaholympiclegacy.org/ event/2018-ibu-biathlonworld-cup/
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A WHOLE-BODY APPROACH IS THE KEY TO HAPPINESS BY CHRISTIE MARCY PHOTOS BY ADAM FINKLE
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Kate Conyers and Jesse Nix
At midnight on December 30, Utah became the first state in the country to consider a person with a blood alcohol level of .05 as drunk. The reasoning behind this strict law and how it came to be passed are part of an illogical, convoluted story—typical of the Utah legislature. What will its enforcement mean for local businesses and visitors? Well, in the words of criminal defense attorney Kate Conyers who handles DUI cases, “We just don’t know.” Conyers and her law partner Jesse Nix each have ten years of experience in defending Utah DUI cases—they have worked with hundreds. I met with them at—where else—The Green Pig Pub to discuss possible consequences of the .05 law going into effect. “We don’t know if the police are planning to increase the number of DUI officers,” says Conyers. “There’s no special funding for it right now.” It takes a lot of time to process a suspected DUI, according to Nix. In order to pull over a driver, an officer has to have probable cause—that could be anything from not stopping a full three seconds at a stop sign to weaving in and out of lanes. There’s a chart listing suspicious behaviors, driving at varying speeds,
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failure to signal, driving 10 miles per hour under the speed limit—all things many drivers do stone-cold sober. If he suspects the driver has been drinking, the officer can request a field sobriety test, designed to evaluate an individual’s divided attention—driving demands multiple kinds of attentiveness. Tests may include walking a nine-foot straight line heel-to-toe, the Rhomberg Modified Test (keeping your balance with your eyes closed), the walk-and-turn test, the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test (tracking an object horizontally), the one-leg stand test, the finger-to-nose and the finger count test. Each field sobriety test has specific cues that an officer looks for while monitoring a suspect’s performance. But the defining test is the Intoxilyzer, which most of us call a breathalyzer. Until then it’s all still suspicion, especially if the subject’s blood alcohol content is .08. Will .05 make a difference? Many Utah DUI attorneys agree that it’s best to refuse the personal breathalyzer test, called a PBT test, which is usually the equipment available to regular cops. Designated DUI officers carry a large, more sophisticated Intoxilyzer in the trunks of their cars; they set it on the hood, so the car’s camera can record the testing procedure. These machines must be recalibrated
81 Best neighborhood bars in Salt Lake
Tanner Lenart
Most British towns have their local public houses—neighborhood bars you can walk to, enjoy a pint—or two—with friends, and get home on foot. Laws restricting the number of bars within a given area, proximity to schools and churches and the limited number of licenses allowed to be issued, means that in Utah, many bars are destinations rather than neighborhood hangouts. All these bars may not be walkable from your house, but they should at least be a cheap Uber/Lyft.
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every 40 days and before and after each arrest. Plus, the officers must observe the Baker Period—the 15 minutes of observation required before administering the test. Like we said, it’s complicated and time-consuming. It’s possible after .05 goes into effect, the police may be more vigilant about minor traffic violations, finding cause to find pull people over. “It’s not hard to get that .05 level,” says Tanner Lenart, an attorney who works with establishments that serve liquor. “But,” she adds, “It’s also not-hard
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837 S. MAIN ST., SLC 801-953-1769 Another bar owned by the people who do the shaking, in this case Caleb Cannon and wife Amy Eldredge—she’s a managing partner in another bar, Undercurrent. That’s not to mention a cohort of top-notch mixers. Formerly a serious dive, the space has been hipsterized and that’s who the regulars are. But classic drinks are the specialty.
163 W. 900 SOUTH, SLC 801-462-0967 The Witch welcomes lots of neighborhood customers, but the number of regulars here makes this a neighborhood bar, even if it’s not walkable for you. Expert bartenders Matt Pfohl, Sean Neves and Scott Gardner remember your face and, sometimes, your name. After a few visits, they know what you drink. You can get a drink at Water Witch. You’ll probably also make a friend.
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1215 E. WILMINGTON AVE., SLC 801-869-3730 The hip kid in Sugarhouse, where for a long time bars were scarce, is cutting-edge in its old-fashioned vibe. That is, this is a bar where people come to relax and converse— the music’s not too loud, there are no giant TVs, drinks are classic and the sofas are comfy.
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nlike those in the midwest, Utahns don’t always think of winter as hockey season. It’s inside and it’s a team sport—many of us go it alone in the great outdoors for our winter pursuits. But, we do have a hometown hockey team, and the
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Utah Grizzlies have made it to the playoffs in their league for 10 of the last 11 seasons. We asked players and coaches to suit up, with help from the folks at Tailor Cooperative, to create a new look to match their new team affiliation—this season is their first with the Colorado Avalanche.
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Laugh Track A comedy album taping at Urban
LOCAL COMEDIAN, KRCL personality and podcaster (Wandering the Aisles with Andy Farnsworth) Andy Farnsworth’s comedic stylings have been called “a fun meltdown.” If that interests you—and it should—it’s time for your chuckles to be featured on the live recording of his debut comedy album. Jan. 10, Urban Lounge, 241 S. 500 East, SLC, theurbanlounge.com
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Top: Breakfast Bowl Below: Chicken & Rice (Khao Man Gui)
IF YOU GO
ADDRESS: 222 Main St., SLC WEB: thedailyslc.com PHONE: 385-322-1270 ENTREES: $
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f I worked at Goldman Sachs, I’d be jazzed that THE DAILY opened right next door. In fact, the two businesses (sort of) share a lobby. Given that Goldman Sachs slaves often work 14 to 16 hours a day, having a spot right down the elevator where you can grab a complete meal off the shelf, sit down and order or call ahead and pick-up a hot meal or a sandwich is ideal. Think of the money you’ll make because you didn’t have to leave your computer for more than ten minutes! The Daily is the latest project of Ryan Lowder and his all-star team—including baker Caroline Hargraves, and it’s very different from his previous popular restaurants (Copper Onion, Copper Kitchen, Copper Commons). There’s none of the Old World softness of the Coppers at The Daily—it’s as slick and clean and modern as it
can be. Place your order, grab a number and your meal is delivered to your table. We ordered the simplest things on the menu: tomato soup, a grilled cheese sandwich and a chicken salad sandwich. Oh, and a chocolate chip cookie. Lowder moved his whole baking operation to this space, and he’s always been particular about what comes out of his oven. I was happy to see that in addition to the lovely, soft American sandwich loaf used with the chicken salad, the bakery turns out gorgeous crusty round loaves and tall flaky biscuits. When we ate there, the chicken salad (livened up with bits of pickle) sandwich was unabashedly American, and so was the great grilled cheese sandwich with a cup of tomato soup. Wait, you might say. This isn’t the imaginative food we’re used to from Lowder. It’s not. But it’s as flavorful as
any bone marrow dish from a Copper. As always, ingredients are paramount. You get a clue about this from the Stumptown coffee on the deli shelves. Unfortunately, there are still pick-up problems. Our online order was five minutes late and there’s no place up front to park legally, and only one spot to hesitate, so that’s stressful— especially because Main Street is nearly unnavigable now. So is the online Daily menu. And back at the office, the food didn’t live up to expectation: the chicken salad was made of curried unrecognizable chicken bits, the chicken on the plate was flavorless. Only the loaded fried taters with cheese, bacon and sour cream and Asian-style pork belly sandwich were thoroughly satisfying. Oh, and the chocolate chip cookie. Of course, if I worked at Goldman Sachs, none of this would be a problem.
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Ryan Lowder’s The Daily is a downtown oasis.
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Greater Outdoors The former location’s outdoor dining was regularly named best patio in the city; many of us lamented its loss when the Molise move was announced. But Moessinger promises the new location will have a landscaped courtyard and two balconies for alfresco dining. Patrons at BTG Wine Bar downstairs also will get an outdoor seating option.
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ADDRESS: 404 S. West Temple, SLC WEB: caffemolise.com PHONE: 801-364-8833 ENTREES: $$-$$$
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Molise’s Magnificent Move Food tastes better in fancier digs.
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red Moesinger and Aimee Sterling took a giant leap backward when they were forced to move their beloved Italian restaurant, CAFFE MOLISE, and its sister bar, BTG, because of planned city construction. Instead of abandoning downtown for new construction in the burbs (and yes, I count Cottonwood and Holladay), they decided to invest in Salt Lake’s history and take over the landmark Eagle Building. That’s not the Salt Lake way—we generally prefer to tear down the old and put our money into new and shiny—and usually boring—buildings. So hurrah for Fred and Aimee
and kudos to their craziness. The new old space is 15,000 square feet over three floors; the original Caffe Molise space was 9,000 square feet. BTG now has a whole floor with its own entrance, the top floor is a ballroom fit for Beauty & the Beast to waltz across. Built in 1915-16 for the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, the building has a formality and a presence seldom seen in new architecture. The grand entryway staircase on West Temple leads into the dining room, which, because of tall ceilings and architectural detail, lending a sense of occasion to your meal. Molise’s menu has remained the same, which seems weird,
because it all tasted better in the new space. It’s been proved (as much as social science can prove anything) that where people eat affects how much they enjoy what they’re eating. Caffe Molise’s arista—spice rubbed roast pork tenderloin with fig compote—has always been one of my favorites. The moist pork and the mildly sweet fruit have a naturally beautiful relationship in the mouth, but the newly elegant setting is conducive to slowing down and relishing flavors. Eggplant polpette have all the umami of meat, enhanced by tomato cream and grilled asparagus—a humble dish elevated by its surroundings.
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115 pork chops with adobo rub and black bean–corn salsa. Expect crowds. 3977 S. Wasatch Blvd, SLC, 801-466-1202. EGM
Copper Kitchen A welcome addition to Holladay, Ryan Lowder’s Copper Kitchen reprises his downtown Copper Onion and Copper Common success with variations. The menu is different, but the heartiness is the same; the interior is different but the easy, hip atmosphere is the same, and the decibel levels are very similar. 4640 S. 2300 East, Holladay, 385-237-3159. EGL – N
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Copper Onion An instant hit when it opened, constant crowds attest to the continuing popularity of Ryan Lowder’s Copper Onion. Though the hearty, flavorful menu changes regularly, some favorites never leave: the mussels, the burger, the ricotta dumplings. Bank on the specials. 111 E. Broadway, SLC, 801355-3282. EGL – N Cucina Deli Cucina has
added fine restaurant to its 2A 018 D
WAR list of descriptors—good for lunch or a leisurely dinner. The menu
has recently expanded to include small plates and substantial beer and wineby-the-glass lists. 1026 E. Second Ave., SLC, 801-322-3055. EGM
The Dodo It’s hard even to update the review of this venerable bistro. So much stays the same. But, like I always say, it’s nice to know where to get quiche when you want it. And our raspberry crepes were great. Yes, I said crepes. From the same era as quiche. 1355 E. 2100 South, SLC, 801-486-2473. EGM Em’s Restaurant Housed in an
old Capitol Hill storefront with a valley view, much of Em’s appeal is its unique charm. For lunch, try the sandwiches on ciabatta. At dinner, the kitchen moves up the food chain. If the weather’s fine, choose to sit on the patio at sunset. 271 N. Center St., SLC, 801-596-0566. EGM
Epic American food here borrows from other cuisines. Save room for pineapple sorbet with stewed fresh pineapple. 707 E. Fort Union Blvd., Midvale, 801-748-1300. EGM
Hub & Spoke Scott Evans’ (Pago, Finca) diner serves the traditional three a day with an untraditional inventiveness applied to traditionall recipes. Like, artisanal grilled cheese with spiked milkshakes. And mac and cheese made with spaetzle. Breakfast is king here–expect a line. 1291 S. 1100 East, SLC, 801-487-0698. EGM Left Fork Grill Every booth comes with its own dedicated pie shelf. Because no matter what you’re eating—liver and onions, raspberry pancakes, meatloaf or a reuben—you’ll want to save room for pie. Tip: Order your favorite pie first, in case they run out. Now serving beer and wine. 68 W. 3900 South, SLC, 801-266-4322. EGL Little America Coffee Shop Little America has been the favorite gathering place of generations of native Salt Lakers. Weekdays, you’ll find the city power players breakfasting in the coffee shop. 500 S. Main Street, SLC, 801596-5704. EGL – M
Lucky H Bar & Grille The classic
CACIO E PEPE One of the simplest and most ancient pasta dishes ever, Chef Ryan Lowder’s version uses classic ingredients but tastes better than anyone else’s. I suspect it’s the browned butter.
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21 & OVER BARS
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Forget about navigating the state’s labyrinth of liquor laws— the more than 20 bars and pubs listed here prioritize putting a drink in your hand, although most of them serve good food, too. Restricted to 21 and over. (Be prepared to show your I.D., whatever your age. This is Utah, after all.)
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LIBATIONS | BARS
All bars listed in the Salt Lake Bar Fly have been vetted and chosen based on quality of beverage, food, atmosphere and service.
A Sugar House Distillary whiskey tasting at AC Hotel
Tourists, Travelers and Townies
This selective guide has no relationship to any advertising in the magazine. Review visits are anonymous, and all expenses are paid by Salt Lake magazine.
HOTELS raise the bar. Quite literally.
“In the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s, people used to go to hotels for entertainment. There were dining clubs and dances with live bands in the ballroom,” says Jared Steeele, General Manager of Salt Lake’s AC Hotel. Sometime around the ‘70s, that, like most everything else in American culture, changed. For hotels, that was a move away from wooing locals into their space for entertainment and a move towards corporate events. But here in Salt Lake, there are two very different hotels turning that business model on its head.
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UNIVERSITY MARRIOTT
“I know we’re here at the Marriott and they have fancy tablecloths and whatnot, but we’re going to get so loud we’re going to make the people upstairs wonder what we’re doing down here,” said Jason Cozmo on a recent Saturday night at what, even he admitted, was an unexpected venue for his drag show. Chef Jason Talcott has been remaking the image of the Marriott following a spring 2018 re-do by bringing locals into its Wakara Bar with live music, trivia
nights, liquor education events and, yes, even drag queens (including a familyfriendly drag brunch). Nestled in Research Park, Talcott notes that his hotel bar is the only watering hole on the west bench of the city—and the closest for employees at the U and the surrounding areas. “We’re just trying to get people engaged,” he says, noting that Geeks Who Drink trivia has been a huge hit with the Research Park crowd. “So far,” he admits, “It’s working.” Of course, guests at the hotel have to be
PHOTO ADAM FINKLE
BY CHRISTIE MARCY