Kendall @ 10:00 am on August 27, 2008
When I first heard the name “ACME Burger Company” I thought it was a joke. Then I honed in on their tagline of “Anything but common” and new it was something I needed to check out. Time passed and for one reason or another I didn’t make it over there…until now.
But burgers and fries? How could a restaurant pull this type of menu off? I mean, what’s more common than burgers and fries here in the United States? And while I’ve got my personal list of favorites when it comes to burgers joints, I’m always interested in checking out the new and different.
Located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake’s “dining district” (2nd west, 3rd south) ACME is hard to miss. Big, blue and…different. Parking is made easier with their own lot but if you’re staying downtown it’s an easy walk from just about anywhere. more
Tags: Downtown Eats
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Kendall @ 1:16 pm on August 12, 2008
Yesterday I posted about some cycling events in and around Salt Lake. Among them is the Tour of Utah which kicks off tomorrow, August 13, 2008.
Advertised as “America’s Toughest Stage Race”, it will attract top pro cyclists from around the country and even the world.
It’s a 336 mile, 5-day race which takes cyclists up over 30,000 feet during the various stages - all within 100 mile radius of Salt Lake City. Whether you’re visiting Salt Lake or a seasoned local, this event is not to be missed and will be unlike any other event in the area, perhaps in the country.
Cyclists will compete for a $75,000 purse including a brand new automobile - surely enough to inspire intense competition.
Here is a rundown of the various stages: more
Tags: Cycling
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Kendall @ 12:01 pm on August 11, 2008
If you’re into cycling, the skinny tire shaved legs kind of cycling, there are a number of events that happen each summer in the Salt Lake area.
Since we live at the base of such beautiful and steep mountains, most of the races include in some form or fashion a climb into the Wasatch. If you’re into flat land racing, not to worry as weekly criterium races in the Salt Lake Valley are available as well.
Here is a quick rundown of a few of the remaining cycling races in and around Salt Lake that you won’t want to miss. more
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Kendall @ 9:45 am on August 6, 2008
Is downtown Salt Lake more alive than it was 6 years ago? According to Toasters owner Mubera it is.
“Six years ago when we opened Toasters I could count the people walking by on any given day. While it’s not like New York, there are certainly more people walking in downtown Salt Lake these days. It’s more alive.”
When walking downtown opportunities to discover shops, eats and other businesses that add to the flavor of Salt Lake are plentiful. One location I recently discovered is Toasters.
Toasters is a great little sandwich shop on 2nd South across from the Salt Lake Convention Center. A favorite of the Visitors Center staffers, it’s also a big hit with convention attendees, in particilar the Outdoor Retailer Show. And the feeling is mutual. more
Tags: Downtown Eats
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Kendall @ 9:55 am on July 28, 2008
It’s hot outside and “they” say it’s only going to get hotter by topping the century mark this coming weekend. All the more reason to escape to the mountains for the Rock and Blues Festival at Snowbird August 1-2.
General Admission for a single day is $35 and $55 for both days. Reserved seating is $50 a day. Children 2-12 are $20 and under 2 are free.
This event is hosted by the Snowbird Renissance Center which was a foundation started by Dick Bass, owner of Snowbird. The Renissance Center was founded with a mission to: more
Tags: Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort
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Kendall @ 2:16 pm on July 18, 2008
Growing up in Portland, Oregon the Saturday Market held under the Burnside Bridge and surrounding park was a great way to get local food, crafts and other items from “real” folks scratching out a living.
Over the years that market has grown quite a bit and in the recent years the desire for locally grown produce, baked products and crafts has seen a surge in both demand and interest.
Salt Lake is no different when it comes to demand and interest.
Utah and in particular the greater Salt Lake area has a wide variety of fruits and vegetable growers. From corn to watermelon to apples and succulent raspberries the options are plentiful. But going into your local grocery store didn’t mean you’d get locally grown produce. more
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Kendall @ 2:11 pm on July 10, 2008
There are more than a few activities happening around Salt Lake this weekend but if you’re looking to escape the heat and get into the mountains but still want the social/music scene then Brighton Resort up Big Cottonwood Canyon is the ticket.
This Friday evening (July 11) Brighton is having its very first summer festival! Things kick off starting at 6pm and will go until around 10pm.
Music will feature 2 great reggae bands, Soul Redemption and Zion Tribe. Ice cold Wasatch Beers will more
When I first heard the name “ACME Burger Company” I thought it was a joke. Then I honed in on their tagline of “Anything but common” and new it was something I needed to check out. Time passed and for one reason or another I didn’t make it over there…until now.
