Photo Feature: Brandon Cocard

Photo Feature: Brandon Cocard
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Lost in the labyrinth of 6,000-square-foot homes that litter Dimple Dell Road is a little stretch of public land tucked in a ravine called Equestrian Park. As the name suggests, horses are allowed in this park. Whenever you are within the city limits and horses are allowed in a park, you can bet that you are in a very wealthy neighborhood. This fact is what has most certainly led to the police harassment of snowboarders recently reported there. … read more

Frisch is the Word for Compassionate Food

Frisch is the Word for Compassionate Food
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In the spring of 2012, after a successful Kickstarter campaign raising over $8,000, Rachel and Leigh Kade opened Frisch Compassionate Eatery. Frisch has found their niche, offering healthy, plant-based comfort food in a friendly atmosphere. Everything on the menu is lovingly prepared with fresh (local when possible) ingredients. Facebook and Twitter are constantly flooded with gorgeous photos of daily specials, luring you back time and time again. … read more

In Da Streets

In Da Streets
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Unbenkownst to many, the streets of Salt Lake City are home to a wide variety of spots perfect for skiing or snowboarding. Photographer Jake Vivori scooped out the best locations and snapped photos of some talented riders using these spots to their full potential. … read more

Salt Lake Magazine’s 2013 Dining Awards Gala 02.19

Salt Lake Magazine’s 2013 Dining Awards Gala 02.19
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Since 1996, the Salt Lake Magazine has been celebrating Utah’s culinary best and brightest with a gala awards ceremony that allows local chefs and restaurateurs the chance to celebrate their accomplishments and maintain bragging rights over their competitors.  … read more

Wouldn’t it be Rad? – An Interview with Rad Martinez of Bellator MMA

Wouldn’t it be Rad? – An Interview with Rad Martinez...
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This Thursday, Feb. 21, Bellator, the second largest MMA organization in the world will bring Bellator 90 to the Maverik Center in West Valley City, which includes Utah native Rad Martinez taking on Russia’s Shahbulat Shamhalaev in the Season 7 featherweight tournament final. SLUG sat down with Martinez to see what drives him as a great, local fighter. … read more

Cheat Codes For Charity: When Gamers Give Back

Cheat Codes For Charity: When Gamers Give Back
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Utah’s own local gamer geek, Ricky Simmons, decided it was his turn to take up the mantle of charity and enlisted the help of local geek- and pop-culture podcast Out of Our System to start Cheat Codes For Charity. Now a fully-sponsored 24-hour gaming marathon in full support of the Child’s Play charity, Cheat Codes For Charity begins on February 22, streaming gameplay from Simmons and the guys for 24 full hours of donation-fueled digital bliss. … read more

Hot Wheelers vs. Black Diamond Divas 02.09

Hot Wheelers vs. Black Diamond Divas 02.09
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After a long, cold winter without many bouts to attend, the 2013 roller derby season began for Wasatch Roller Derby with a bout pitting home teams the Hot Wheelers and the Black Diamond Divas against each other.  … read more

Grand Prix Halfpipe Finals @ PCMR 02.01-02

Grand Prix Halfpipe Finals @ PCMR 02.01-02
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Park City Mountain Resort was aglow this past weekend, from Jan. 31-Feb. 2, as it hosted the prestigious U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association’s Grand Prix halfpipe finals and the Paul Mitchell Progression Big Air Session. … read more

Slamdance Film Review: Vipaka

Slamdance Film Review: Vipaka
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Former therapist/current life coach Thomas Carter (Anthony Mackie) has just released his self-help book and is on the road to success when his brother, Ben (Mike Epps), shows up and threatens to unearth haunting moments from Tommy’s past. In an attempt to make some quick cash to pay off his troubled brother, Tommy adds several additional days to his book tour and takes on a new client named Angel (Forest Whitaker).  … read more

Beer Reviews 2/13

Beer Reviews 2/13
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Now that we’re into February, we can finally start putting all of those heavy, spicy holiday beers into our cellars and pray they won’t become chunky, oxidized messes come next November. Now is the time we get to gear up for the early-spring beer releases: ales and lagers that are sturdy, fruity and light. We have three very different beers for February. One is a classic style, another a hybrid and the last is unique and completely new. … read more