A black and white headshot of Em Behringer
November 1, 2023

Contributor Limelight: Em Behringer

Em Behringer has been an irreplaceable member of SLUG’s photographer team since October 2022. She and her camera have traveled across the Salt Lake Valley to capture the essence of many underground communities, from outdoor organizations to activist groups to underrated bars and restaurants. Check out her recent shots of Waterpocket’s Fruita Triple Sec  and SLC’s best street tacos.

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Fruita Triple Sec: The Latest Milestone of Waterpocket Distillery’s Sensory Journey

Fruita Triple Sec: The Latest Milestone of Waterpocket Distillery’s Sensory...
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Waterpocket’s Fruita Triple Sec is crafted with only the finest aromatics including mace, orange petals, sweet orange and lemon pieces, cloves and dried peels of Haitian bitter oranges. … read more

Late-Night Food for the Inebriated Soul: Tacos Don Rafa and Street Tacos

Late-Night Food for the Inebriated Soul: Tacos Don Rafa and...
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Tacos Don Rafa and Street Tacos SLC are some of the best options for great late-night food in SLC. … read more

Central 9th Market: A Stone Fruit Salad for the End of Summer

Central 9th Market: A Stone Fruit Salad for the End...
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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

The 15th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented by Harmons

The 15th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented by...
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Looking back on all the photos we took of the 15th Annual DIY Fest, no matter where you looked, someone was having a great time in great company. … read more

Cabernet and Camaraderie: Women’s Wine Hiking Society

Cabernet and Camaraderie: Women’s Wine Hiking Society
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Utah’s Women’s Wine Hiking Society is empowering women to experience the outdoors one happy hour at a time. … read more

Localized: Jon Bean and The Eyerollers

Localized: Jon Bean and The Eyerollers
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Jon Bean and The Eyerollers seem to be fresh to the local music scene, but each member is supplied with an background that stretches back to the late ’80s. … read more

Nuanua Collective Creates an Ocean of Opportunities for LGBTQ+ Pacific Islanders

Nuanua Collective Creates an Ocean of Opportunities for LGBTQ+ Pacific...
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The Nuanua collective is an organization dedicated to providing resources and safe spaces for queer and trans Pacific Islanders in Utah. … read more

Bonneville Cycling Club

Bonneville Cycling Club
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Founded in ’87 as a small touring club, Bonneville Cycling Club welcomes everyone from seasoned cyclists training for big rides to novices hoping to learn more. … read more

Queers in Wonderland: Utah Pride Center’s Adult Queer Prom 2023

Queers in Wonderland: Utah Pride Center’s Adult Queer Prom 2023
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Queer Prom provides a safe space for LGBTQ+ folks to celebrate all forms of expression without the stress of conformity.  … read more

Grid City’s Bubbleworks: A Seltzer By Any Other Name

Grid City’s Bubbleworks: A Seltzer By Any Other Name
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The flavor inspirations for Grid City’s Bubble Works come from the worlds of fine wine and craft cocktails. … read more

Etta Place Cider: Southern Utah’s Ciderbison Cidermakers

Etta Place Cider: Southern Utah’s Ciderbison Cidermakers
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Ann Torrence and Robert Marc didn’t intend to start their own cider business when they planted apple trees at their home in Torrey, Utah. … read more

Muralists Roots Art Kollective on Art & Community Impact

Muralists Roots Art Kollective on Art & Community Impact
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Roots Art Kollective shares a Mexican-American heritage and a West Side upbringing, and each member has a distinct style they bring to their collaborations. … read more

Proper Paws: Training Owners to Train Their Dogs

Proper Paws: Training Owners to Train Their Dogs
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Taylor Munson of Proper Paws helps to correct dogs who need training with basic obedience, fear-based behaviors and reactivity. … read more

Slackwater: Finding Success in SLC

Slackwater: Finding Success in SLC
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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

WB’s Changes The Narrative Surrounding Alcohol-Free Drinks

WB’s Changes The Narrative Surrounding Alcohol-Free Drinks
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WB’s Eatery is changing the narrative surrounding sobriety in a social setting and helping people access alcohol-free beverages. … read more

Roe: States Rights, Enter Stage Left

Roe: States Rights, Enter Stage Left
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Jensie Anderson leads a reading of the 2016 stage play, Roe, wherein Jane Roe and her attorneys explore how this seminal case played out. … read more