SLUG Contributor Limelight
May 4, 2022
Contributor Limelight: Kara Dempsey
Beginning her time with SLUG in 2021, Kara Dempsey has displayed her passion for our city’s culinary offerings through her monthly local food features. “Reading the magazine makes me feel like I have a direct connection to like-minded people and endears me more to the city that I love,” Dempsey says. Read her review on Handlebar and their food on page 24!
Articles by contributor
Bar Nohm: Setting the Bar High in Central 9th
With a dining experience unlike any other in SLC, Bar Nohm is the presents an ever-changing menu that seamlessly melds the flavors of Korea and Japan. … read more
Central 9th Market: A Stone Fruit Salad for the End...
Central 9th Market is a passionate, up-and-coming community of people who love food. Chef Max Nelson’s Stone Fruit Salad is the perfect recipe for a hot summer day. … read more
Craft Canyon Dining: Emigration Brewing Co
Emigration Brewing Co. sits amid the picturesque mountains of Emigration Canyon in a modernized, rustic, Swiss-style building. … read more
The Bagel Project: Old World Bagels and Bialys
Sold out daily faster than you can blink with a line that wraps around the building, The Bagel Project produces some of the greatest bagels available in SLC. … read more
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
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
Authenticity and Innovation at Maize Homestyle Tacos
When you have a car full of hangry people and no one can agree on where to get dinner, the answer is always tacos—enter Maize Homestyle Tacos. … read more
Pies The Limit: Savory and Sweet and Everything Nice
Pies The Limit founder Dominique Wilson says, it’s through the support of this community that he is able to provide the sweet and savory pies of our dreams. … read more
Makaya Caters: A Taste of Haiti in Salt Lake City
By cooking Haitian cuisine and sharing it through Makaya Caters, Roody Salvator is able to dispel preconceived notions regarding Haiti and his heritage. … read more
HandleBar: Hipster Hotspot On The North Side
HandleBar stands apart with its social atmosphere, eclectic interior and comfortable, year-round, patio featuring smokeless fire pits for the cooler months. … read more
Grid City Beer Works: Taste, Balance, Finish
Three core beliefs—taste, balance and finish sit at the heart of Grid City beer Works’ devoted work. They do not shy away from pushing the limits of brewing. … read more
Oak Wood Fire Kitchen: Upscale Casual Dining Done Right
Oak Wood Fire Kitchen provides a menu appropriate for many occasions—a celebration, a romantic date or a casual night out with friends. … read more
Gaetano’s Sub Shop: The Little Sub Shop on State Street
Gaetano’s is a convenient spot for students, commuters and passersbys to grab lunch, dinner or a quick snack. … read more
Café Galleria: An Enchanting Experience for All
In the heart of Midway is a charming Alpine restaurant called Café Galleria, yanked straight from a fairy tale. … read more
In Season at Arlo
Foodie dreams come true at Arlo, a Marmalade District restaurant awash in greenery and sitting snugly amid vintage residential buildings. … read more
Amano Chocolate: Engineer Turned Chocolatier Crafts Perfect Chocolate
Amano Artisan Chocolate began as an engineer’s humble challenge, an “I can do that” idea that others laughed about. … read more
The Curvy Spoon: Craft Lake City Food
Using simple ingredients, the Curvy Spoon is a small-batch, artisanal mustard company owned and operated by Valerie Koonce. … read more
Living Traditions @ Washington Square Park 06.26
The annual Living Traditions Festival provides an opportunity for those participating to share their culture through song, dance and food. … read more