Slow Food Utah Speakeasy Cocktail Competition @ The Rest 05.15 - SLUG Magazine

Members of Utah's Slow Food USA chapter were invited out to a private event at The Rest for their Ark of Taste cocktail competition. Mixologist Caleb Cannon features his own personal creation "The Rest Easy".

Members of Utah’s Slow Food USA chapter were invited out to a private event at The Rest for their Ark of Taste cocktail competition. Mixologist Caleb Cannon features his own personal creation “The Rest Easy.”

Check out SLUG’s review of the event here.

Zade Womack pours some High West Rye Whiskey while preparing the signature cocktail of the night, "The Rest Easy." Photo: Talyn Sherer

Zade Womack performs like a true professional, shaking the ingredients together to finish off The Rest Easy cocktail. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The final step of the signature creation is the pour. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The liquor is stored in its wood cabinets, adding to the speakeasy style The Rest is best known for. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The Rest Easy is a beautiful blend of High West Rye, St. Germaine, Tupelo honey, Meyer lemon juice and lavender bitters. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The most incredible delicacy you could ever ask for is the glazed pork belly with potatoes and a fried egg. Photo: Talyn Sherer

For dessert we get a root beer float filled with Brigham's Brew root beer, fresh vanilla bean ice cream, Chantilly cream and a cherry on top. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The rabbit was incredible, to say the least, paired with The Rest Easy cocktail, made for the perfect combo. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Slow Food board members Adam Kreisel and Chantelle Bourdeaux take a seat and talk about the local food movement in Salt Lake. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Caleb Cannon takes a seat in the library of The Rest, posing with his personal creation "The Rest Easy." Photo: Talyn Sherer

The scallop ceviche offers up some great toppings including avocado, a spicy chile pepper and a mandarin orange. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Brooke and Bill Cordray sneak in last minute to get their hands on some of The Rest's new menu. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The Rest's bar offers up a relaxed atmosphere that gives you the chance to enjoy a good drink without the hassle of a crowd. Photo: Talyn Sherer

If you are lucky enough to get a spot at The Rest you will be served by the lovely Kerouac. Photo: Talyn Sherer

If you feel like taking a break and having a good read while sipping on a cocktail, The Rest's library in the back is the perfect place. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The Native American in the gas mask protects the records so as not to throw off the mood of the bar. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Carly Gillespie and Jude Rubadue are both board members of Slow Food Utah who take the utmost pride in Utah's local food culture. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Artist Jake Buntjer's work is on display at every table. What lies inside the box is for you to find out. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) SLUG editor Angela Brown and The Rest owner Sara Lund pose for a quick photo. Photo: Talyn Sherer

One of artist Jake Buntjer's works sits on display in The Rest's library. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Never have you seen a place like The Rest, with its Edison style lights setting the mood to the unique decor throughout. Photo: Talyn Sherer

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