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Slackwater: Finding Success in SLC
After finding success with its first two locations in Ogden and Sandy, Slackwater is finally in Salt Lake with its house-made dough and abundant drink menu. … read more
![Sugary Sweets from Two Salt Lake Mavericks](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/homemade-candy-buildup-slug-2022-1024x758.jpg)
Sugary Sweets from Two Salt Lake Mavericks
Here are two distinct, accomplished and contrasting local candy makers—the cocoa creations of The Chocolate Conspiracy and the spicy sweets of Lenguitas Chamoy. … read more
![Downtown’s Not-So-Secret Spot: Franklin Ave Cocktails and Kitchen](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/franklin-ave-wagyu-steak-sandwich-slug-magazine-1024x683.jpg)
Downtown’s Not-So-Secret Spot: Franklin Ave Cocktails and Kitchen
Once a secret speakeasy above the Franklin Avenue Variety Theater, Franklin Ave Cocktails and Kitchen honors their namesake, from menu to ambiance. … read more
![Tommy Nguyen & The Pearl: The Best of Growing Up](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/BZD05627tommy-nguyen-the-pearl-1024x683.jpg)
Tommy Nguyen & The Pearl: The Best of Growing Up
With years of experience and hard work under his belt, Nguyen is now co-owner and head chef of one of SLC’s newest 21+ restaurants, The Pearl. … read more
![SLC Chow: Local, Plant-Based Meal Kits](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/405-ED-SLC-CHOW-9283-1024x731.jpg)
SLC Chow: Local, Plant-Based Meal Kits
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
![Redmond Farm Kitchen: Bringing The Country to the City](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/405-ED-FOOD-FEATURE-REDMOND-HERITAGE-FARMS-KITCHEN-3716-1024x682.jpg)
Redmond Farm Kitchen: Bringing The Country to the City
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
![Vegan BBQ, Kurdish Catering and Charcuterie – Oh My!](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/405-Instagram-Chefs-WEB-1024x568.jpg)
Vegan BBQ, Kurdish Catering and Charcuterie – Oh My!
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
![Free The Fridges: Salt Lake Community Fridges](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Rose-Park-Fridge-4-1024x678.jpg)
Free The Fridges: Salt Lake Community Fridges
Salt Lake Community Fridges, an offshoot of Salt Lake Mutual Aid, is one of many organizations helping address food insecurity and food-related systemic issues. … read more
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Return to the Earth at The Kinlands
The Kinlands infuses intention into every stalk of corn, bed linen, animal encounter and workshop, cultivating a thoughtful relationship with the earth. … read more
![Empanadas Two Ways in Downtown SLC: Argentina’s Best Empanadas](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2022-SLUG-ED-Argentines-Best-BARKIPLE-300-0111-1024x683.jpg)
Empanadas Two Ways in Downtown SLC: Argentina’s Best 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