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HYLOZOIC VEIL Renowned Architect Philip Beesley created this hauntingly beautiful exhibit at The Leonardo, the only permanent installation in the United States
Experience The Leonardo Museum: > International Traveling Exhibits Mummies of the World - now through May 27, 2013 101 Inventions that Change the World - June 15, 2013 - September 15, 2013 Dead Sea Scrolls and Ancient Times, Nov. 16, 2013 to April 27, 2014 > Innovative original exhibits > Unique daily programs and activities > One-of-a-kind workshops and classes > Express yourself in the Lab @ Leo - Artist in Residence changes monthly > Host your event - even Birthday Parties - at the Coolest Venue in SLC > Grab a bite at the new CafĂŠ Leonardo > Gifts for everyone in The Leo Store > Create What You Crave - 1st Friday of each month > Thursdays Date Night - dinner & discovery
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CONTENTS
features Downtown rising
28 MIXING IT UP Farmers Market
30 MoRE THAN Food Community
34 oF FAITH resident profiles
37 MY dowNTowN Fashion
45 CITY CHIC Zy restaurant
52 CHEF MATT
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54 wHERE To EAT
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20 Family 24 shopping 26 Business
60 CALENdAR By the seasons
64 CoRNERSToNES Hand in Hand with the Millers
on the cover Salt Lake downtown’s iconic Walker Building by Trevor Muhler Photography, trevormuhler.com
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CONTENTS Contributors
Bringing It to Our Town I spend a lot of time thinking about what makes a great downtown and more specifically about Utah’s great urban center. I care about the current state of our city, but even more importantly I want to know what’s next. There are already plenty of things to impress — cool architecture, amazing shopping or dining experiences, cultural assets, gardens, plaza, fountains, professional basketball teams — the list goes on and on. But ultimately, downtown’s greatest asset may be its connectivity. This is a place where people make deals, fall in love, earn their livings, raise their families, and build memories and relationships for the rest of their lives.
Fifteen years ago native Michigander Melissa Fields drove across the United States to spend “just one winter” in Utah. Now, with a husband, mortgage and two wonderful kids later, she can’t imagine living anywhere else. Melissa writes about Utah things to do and see for Salt Lake Magazine, Utah Style & Design, Park City Magazine, Outdoor Utah Adventure Guide and on her blog, utahvagabond.com. virginia raineY
DOWNTOWN the Magazine, designed by our friends at MediaOne of Utah, highlights some of the best J A S o N M AT H I S features of our urban center. Melissa Fields writes E xe u c t i ve D i r e c to r, Downtown Alliance thoughtfully about people who love downtown and who are working to make it an even more dynamic place. Virginia Rainey covers some of downtown’s most intriguing food. Brent Rowland’s photography captures downtown’s fashion-forward crowd. And Gail Miller reflects on her life in the capital city and her family’s remarkable commitment to our town. No single publication can capture all of the great things about our rising city, which just means that this is the first in what will be many more issues of DOWNTOWN the Magazine. And that’s a good thing, because no downtown is ever really finished. It is a great time for our city with a new airport TRAX line, new GREENBike share, new shopping and dining choices, new residents and residences, new offices and a new performing art center rising on Main Street. But there are many more projects, plans and people who will contribute to the connectivity of our urban center. I’m excited to be part of the story and I am absolutely convinced that the best is still yet to come for our own downtown.
Jason Mathis, Executive Director, Downtown Alliance
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A Salt Lake native who detoured to San Francisco for 20 years and then returned, Virginia Rainey has been writing about good food and the people who produce it for more than 25 years. She writes for a variety of publications, from Delta Sky to Sunset. She co-authored California the Beautiful Cookbook and is the Utah editor for the Zagat Restaurant Survey and America’s Top Restaurants. brent rowland A freelance editorial photographer with a degree in English, Brent Rowland was raised in the Mojave Desert with a Canon F1 and plenty of T-Max 100. His work has appeared in Dwell magazine and several publications in Salt Lake City, where he currently lives. This fall he will begin the MFA program in Film at the University of Utah.
ALLIANCE
175 east 400 South, Ste. 600 | Salt lake city, ut 84111 | 801-359-5118 | downtownslc.org Lane Beattie, President and CEO | Jason Mathis, Executive Director | Andrew wallace, Marketing and Development Director Nick Como, Communication Director | Kim Angeli, Special Events Director | Kristin Beck, Program Manager Ben Bolte, GREENBike Director | Jesse dean, Assistant Director of Public Policy | Alison Einerson, Winter Market Manager Phil Sarnoff, GREENBike Program Manager | Camille winnie, Community and Business Relations Director
4770 South 5600 west | west valley city, ut 84170 | 801-237-2815 | mediaoneutah.com Brent Low, President & CEO | Trent Eyre, Vice President of Advertising | Jed Call, Vice President of Marketing & Business Development Advertising Team: Kathleen Beckmann, Account Representative | Nicole George, Account Representative | Jenn Miya, Sales Coordinator Production Team: Kadee duclos, Project Manager | Amanda McIntire, Production Designer | Brian Hugo, Production Coordinator Reece Larsen, Layout Designer | Michelle Bridges, Layout Designer Other Contributors: Mark Reichman | Jamie Lawson | doug Barnes | John McCarthy | dean Larsen DOWNTOWN the Magazine is the official and annual publication of the Downtown Alliance. Copyright ©2013 by the Salt Lake Downtown Alliance.
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NAVIGATOR transportation
Getting Around Town There are many ways to get around downtown SLC. If you’re driving, you should save some time, hassle and money by parking your car once and taking TRAX anywhere within the Free Fare Zone. Or utilize the new GREENbike Share System. Remember that parking at on-street meters is limited to two hours, which costs $4 (two dollars per hour). Many off-street lots and garages, however, are $5 all day long. Plus, there are literally 10 times the amount of spots off-street compared to metered parking. On-street parking is best for quick trips of under two hours. Find the best option for your trip at www.ParkingSLC.com.
Pedal Power Does the idea of hopping on a bike at one of many locations around town, pedaling to another station across downtown to drop the bike off near your destination sound like a good idea? Well, the folks at GREENbike (greenbikeSLC.org) think so too. Imagine a network of bike share locations within a few blocks of one another throughout downtown. As a GREENbike member, you can unlock any of the specially designed bikes at any station and ride it to any other bike station. Bike sharing is a new way of getting around. It’s affordable, clean and simple. It’s good for your health, your pocketbook and our environment. Daily, weekly and annual memberships are available. Fast, simple, inexpensive, plus you never have to worry about or maintain your own bike — since you are part of a bike sharing community. It’s no wonder bike sharing has exploded in popularity the past few years around the country. . If you own your own bicycle, go to Salt Lake City’s BikeSLC.com. This website highlights bicycling options throughout the city, including bike riding rules, parking and recreational riding.
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making trax You can access most points downtown by hopping on and off TRAX trains, throughout free downtown. Energy Solutions Arena, Main Street, City Creek Center, Library Square and the Salt Lake Central Station are all located along the line. Find maps and more information at rideuta.com. The new Airport TRAX Line provides a direct transfer from downtown and University of Utah TRAX lines as well as the FrontRunner rail to the Salt Lake International Airport. With anticipated ridership of 4,600 per day, this line will improve transit travel times and overall mobility options.
walkabout The old transportation standby — walking is just as effective. Main Street is an easy stroll, with shaded trees and ample storefronts for passerbys. Main Street travels north and south, and divides the city’s east and west sides. To walk east or west, Broadway (300 South) is a pedestrian-friendly route. Off the beaten path thoroughfares, such as Market Street, Edison Street, Regent Street and Pierpont Avenue help to carve Salt Lake City’s big blocks in half and make downtown’s “neighborhood feel” come alive.
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Main Course “I’m a small-town girl who lives in the ‘burbs. While my neighborhood restaurants are convenient, they don’t give me the jolt of energy I get when I go downtown for dinner. Food, of course, is the main reason I make the trip to the “big city” but it’s just as exhilarating to see groups of people walking around and having a good time. I love being part of that.” Kathy Stephenson, A&E Editor, Salt Lake Tribune
BY DEan LarsEn
Delectable Dining
As live music softly resonates off brightlycolored walls displaying local artwork and extraordinary food aromas gently greet entering patrons, The Tin Angel Cafe (365 West 400 South, thetinangel.com) promises a multisensory experience. Trying a dish like the vegetable timbal with quinoa pilaf topped with a pomegranate, walnut, and red pepper puree will leave your pallet wanting for nothing.
One of the best reasons to go to downtown Salt Lake is for the wide variety of one-of-a-kind food options. Whether you are in the mood for international flavors, fresh seafood or celebrating a special event, downtown is the place to dine.
bY the Slice Traditional New York style by the slice or pie. Este Pizzeria (256 East 200 South, estepizzaco.com) is so traditional, in fact, they charge double to Boston fans and $50 if you dare ask for pineapple.
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Eva’s (317 South Main, evaslc.com) Spanakopita has satiated many midnight hunger pains. Don’t miss the impressive wine list, as well as the newly opened Boulangerie Bakery (155 S, Main, evasbakeryslc.com).
It’s not like the 25-cent variety popular in college dorms. Plum Alley Ramen (111 East Broadway Ste. 190, plumalley.com) is made with 20hour pork stock, pork belly, pulled pork, poached egg, pickled ginger and scallions.
With a goal to “serve healthy food and interact with the community” — what’s not to like? washington Square Cafe (451 S. State, clocktowercatering. com) dishes out delicious fare in historic City Hall.
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dragonS come to life Not only is J wong’s Asian Bistro (163 W. 200 South, Ste. 101, jwongutah.com) downtown’s best menu for Chinese and Thai, Kwan Wong and her four sons — Jason, Josh, Jordan and Jesse — host a multi-day Chinese New Year feast every year complete with drums and a Chinese dragon. enJoYable eaterY The gastro pub Gracie’s (326 South West Temple, graciesslc.com) offers creative cocktails as well as impressive eats and has one of the best patios for alfresco dining during warm weather.
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NAVIGATOR DrinKs
Cheers! When the street lamps orange glow warms the indigo sky, Salt Lake City’s top-notch lively bars and clubs begin heating up as well. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic cocktail, a high-octane martini or a hoppy brew, downtown offers up a variety of places to kick back with friends.
Talk of the Town “There has been an awesome evolution from sleepy streets to multiple venues infused with energy. From Broadway to hip hop, the strings on a banjo to the bow of a bass, casual lounges to swanky dining, festivals, theater, and film … downtown is alive with events seven nights a week.” Danica Farley, Local A&E Blogger
kickin’ mix Despite its simple ingredients, Bar X’s Moscow Mule (155 East 200 South, barxsaltlake.com) is an unique cocktail experience worthy of a posthumous hat tip from the mixed drink’s Manhattan creators. The lightlytarnished copper mug keeps the house ginger juice, topshelf vodka, and muddled lime concoction extra cold.
also: red door (57 West 200 South, Ste. 102, behindthereddoor.com) The Three drunken Men is a potent, manly melange of Jose Cuervo, Jim Beam, Johnnie Walker and sour mix. It’ll have you chasing stars. o’ShuckS (22 East 100 South, 801-596-8600) draft beer served in a Schooner — which is more of a bowl with a stem than a glass. Pairs well with peanuts. lumPY’S downtown (145 Pierpont Ave., lumpysdowntownslc.com) Sip a Bloody Mary with football on giant TVs. Plus, your cocktail matches hometown Utes team colors.
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balancing act Try any of the several hundred-craft bottled beers at Beerhive (128 South Main, 801-3644268). The Trappistes Rochefort 10 stands out as an authentic product of the renowned Trappist brew houses, it is an extremely balanced beer with a dark fruit aroma and malty, peppery notes that glide over your tongue.
local brew Squatters (147 West Broadway, squatters. com) has released a beer in the Beehive State and it’s a big buzz. Hop Rising is a double IPA pale ale that pours out golden orange with a tall, lacing head and packs a citrusy, floral aroma. Rounds out nicely with medium body and carbonation levels.
UTAH’S BEST MUSEUM 2011 | 2012 | 2013
Award winning UMOCA offers a wide variety of rotating programs each month including: Ground-Breaking Exhibitions In Four Gallery Spaces Curatorial Walkthroughs • Artist Lectures • Family Art Saturday (Second Saturday of Each Month) • Adult Workshops • •
Plan your visit or find a workshop at www.utahmoca.org 20 S WeSt temple • SlC Ut 84101 • 801.328.4201 TUE – THU & SAT 11 AM-6 PM • FRI 11 AM – 9 PM
National Tours Coming to Salt Lake City
Feburary 25-March 2, 2014 Capitol Theatre
June 4-16, 2013 Capitol Theatre
April 22-27, 2014 Capitol Theatre
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October 4-6, 2013 | Kingsbury Hall
May 27-June 1, 2014 Capitol Theatre
AMERICAN IDIOT December 3-5, 2013 | Kingsbury Hall
A KURT BESTOR CHRISTMAS MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER December 19-21, 2013 | Abravanel Hall December 27-28, 2013 | Abravanel Hall July 9-August 24, 2014 Capitol Theatre
BLUE MAN GROUP April 1-6, 2014 | Kingsbury Hall
IRA GLASS April 12, 2014 | Kingsbury Hall
Information at BroadwayInUtah.com downtownslc.org
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The Twilight Concert Series (twilightconcertseries.com) have become an iconic event shaping the cultural landscape of downtown. Every Thursday evening, July through August, Pioneer Park is transformed into downtown’s largest concert venue. One of the highlights of summer, the concerts present a wide range of outstanding musicians. The concerts are accompanied by the Twilight Market, and people of all ages enjoy the festival-like atmosphere with food, beverages, and handmade crafts.
Root for Utah’s basketball team. The EnergySolutions Arena (301 W South Temple , energysolutionsarena.com) next door to The Gateway is home to the state’s popular NBA Utah Jazz. An energy-filled arena is one of the more fun ways to spend a night out downtown.
plus: lunch bunch Enjoy free live music at different locations downtown during the summer months at the Brown Bag Lunch Series (slcgov.com/ arts/brownbag). Food trucks make it a point to park nearby for easy access.
Hidden Treasures If you’re looking for a little culture or something classic to do, downtown is home to some of the state’s best art galleries, museums and concert venues. From free concerts in the park to world traveling exhibitions, Salt Lake’s downtown has become one of the best places in the West for arts and entertainment.
book nook Other cities have gardens, some have open rooftops, but none of them can claim a view of the Wasatch Mountains from the rooftop garden of the Main City Library (210 East 400 South, slcpl. org). Free and open to the public. tower Power
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Catch an indie flick with your significant other. The Broadway Center Cinema & Tower Theater, (saltlakefilmsociety.org) home to the Salt Lake Film Society, strives to educate, advocate and inform about and through cinema.
Downtown’s creative class flocks to the Rose wagner Performing Arts Center (138 W. 300 South, arttix.org) for a myriad of performing art experiences. The six resident companies of the Rose make up the backbone of the Center’s artistic programming. Representing the companies, from left to right: Jerry Rapier (Plan-B Theatre Company), Jena Woodbury (Ririe-woodbury dance Company), Stephen Brown (SB dance), Kary Billings (Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition), Fran Pruyn (Pygmalion Productions) and Susan Sandack (Repertory dance Theatre).
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NAVIGATOR FaMiLY get Your geek on Get your geek on at The Leonardo (209 E. 500 South, theleonardo.org), Clark Planetarium (110 S. 400 West, clarkplanetarium.org) and discovery Gateway (444 W. 100 South, discoverygateway.org). Prepare to experience science and art in engaging new ways (think a floor that creates music with each step you take or making frame-by-frame videos with action figures). The Leonardo is a first-of-its kind museum where the lines of science, technology and art all collide in fun fashion. Clark Planetarium is downtown’s resident outer space center to pique your starryeyed interest. And though it’s a children’s museum, Discovery Gateway can hold just as much fun for adults as it does for the little ones. All of them are guaranteed to teach you something new.
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Hands-On Adventure From child friendly restaurants to hands-on museums, downtown is a great place for families to spend a day. Families can enjoy shopping, movies, theaters and kidcentered learning at places like Clark Planetarium, Discovery Gateway, Blickenstaff Toys and The Leonardo.
You haven’t experienced downtown until you have run through the olympic Legacy Plaza Fountain at The Gateway (400 West 100 South Rio Grande Street, shopthegateway.com). During the warmer months you can run through the fountains and cool off. You can also enjoy an hourly fountain show choreographed to music and lights. book SmartS Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, the City’s Main Library (210 East 400 South, slcpl.org) has events for families and children all year long. Enjoy special classes and events like yoga, preschool story times, story night, crafting, afternoon movies and more. meeting Place There’s always something happening at the Gallivan Center (239 S. Main, thegallivancenter. com) located right in the heart of downtown. Whether it’s a concert, ice skating in winter or Monday Night Movies, the Gallivan Center provides a good time for everyone.
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Find your roots in the world’s largest collection of genealogical information. Enjoy the impressive 11-foot marble Christus statue at the North Visitors’ Center.
For more information, go to visittemplesquare.com or lds.org/placestovisit For information about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, visit mormon.org © 2008 IRI. 7/08. Printed in the USA. 04089. Illustration of Temple Square by Dilleen Marsh © 1999 IRI. Photo of Mormon Tabernacle Choir © 2001 Busath Photography
NAVIGATOR tEMpLE sQUarE Temple Square Visitor Activities activities are free and open to the public. For information, 801-240-1706, visittemplesquare.com.
diScover Your anceStorS Visitors are excited to discover some interesting people — their ancestors — in the Family History Library (35 N. West Temple, familysearch.org) which houses the world’s largest collection of genealogical materials. A trained and willing staff is there to help.
other: garden tour A bird’s eye view from the observation deck of the 28-story Church office Building acquaints visitors with Salt Lake and its environs. During summer months visitors can join in a Garden Tour (15 E. South Temple, 801-2404318, visittemplesquare.com) of the spectacular flowerbeds, sculptures and fountains surrounding the Plaza. Pioneer heritage At the Church History Museum (45 N. West Temple, churchhistorymuseum.org) guests will find a collection of art and artifacts from the beginning of Church history to the present day, including a full-size historic log home, covered wagon and pioneer handcart. hiStorY leSSon Whether you go for serious research or a brief tour, you are sure to enjoy the Church History Library (15 E. North Temple, churchhistorylibrary.org) which is the main repository for historical material relating to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
elegant legacY The Hotel Utah, built in 1911, was completely remodeled in 1993, and is now the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. In this grand structure you will find a Family Search Center , a 500-seat Legacy Theater, an elegant lobby, and two restaurants on the 10th floor with spectacular views overlooking Temple Square.
take a SteP back The Beehive House (67 E. South Temple, visittemplesquare.com) was the residence of Brigham Young when he was president of the LDS Church and governor of the Territory. It is a national historic landmark where a 30-minute tour acquaints visitors with family life of yesteryear. Park talk A large waterwheel propels the waters of City Creek through Brigham Young Historic Park (State Street & 2nd Ave., visittemplesquare.com) where summer concerts are presented.
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houSe Seating Immediately across the street to the north of Temple Square is the 21,000-seat Conference Center (60 W. North Temple, visittemplesqauare.com) with four acres of gardens and trees covering the roof, and a waterfall cascading from the tower down the south façade of the building.
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Temple Square The No. 1 visitor attraction in Utah is Temple Square, a meticulously landscaped 10-acre block in the heart of downtown. The centerpiece is the magnificent Salt Lake Temple, a six-spired granite edifice, which took Mormon pioneers 40 years to complete. The unique domed Tabernacle is home to the renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Tabernacle Organ. Organ recitals are presented daily, and the public is invited to choir rehearsals and Sunday morning broadcasts of Music and the Spoken Word, which is the longest running continual network radio broadcast in the world. In the southwest corner of the Square is Assembly Hall. This historic building hosts free concerts and recitals on weekends. Other attractions on Temple Square include two Visitors Centers with art galleries, interactive exhibits, and an 11-foot replica of Thorvaldsen’s Christus. Complimentary tours of Temple Square are offered in over 30 languages. Historic buildings, libraries, museums, conference center and landscaped open spaces have been added to the original 10-acre block, extending to 35 acres that make up today’s Temple Square.
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“With a robust schedule of world-class programs to compliment the gardens and facilities that make up Temple Square, it’s no wonder that this is the No. 1 tourist attraction in Utah. As a committed partner to downtown SLC, Temple Square brings people into the city and lends its support to a variety of downtown events like EVE — Salt Lake City’s three-day New Year’s celebration.” Kim Angeli, Event Director, EVE
winter wonderland Every year, just after Thanksgiving, the Lights at Temple Square (50 E. North Temple, visittemplesquare. com) become a wonderland of festive lights and nativity scenes. Visitors can enjoy the lights, displays and performances throughout the holiday season.
A short complimentary van ride takes visitors from Temple Square to welfare Square and the Latter-day Saint Humanitarian Center (lds.org/locations, 801-240-4872). Welfare Square has a grain elevator, cannery, bakery, milk-processing plant, thrift store, employment center, and a storehouse where goods can be obtained in return for work. From the Humanitarian Center reclaimed clothing, as well as educational and medical material, is shipped worldwide. Vocational rehabilitation is also provided. downtownslc.org
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Something for Everyone Downtown is home to The Gateway and City Creek Center, along with a wide array of boutiques and second-hand stores, ma-and-pop shops and everything in between. All year long people can enjoy shopping at artesian markets, luxury stores and popular brand stores.
It’s In the Neighborhood I choose to live downtown because I work downtown and since I’m new to Salt Lake, it offers me a great place to live and there is something to do for everyone. I can walk everywhere and everything I need is located downtown. Shannon Eaker, Sales Manager, KUTV CH. 2
let Your imagination roam Eborn Books (254 S. Main, ebornbooks.com) offers an electric mix of new, used, old and rare books on every topic imaginable at this downtown institution. alwaYS freSh
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Fresh fish is flown in daily to satisfy home sushi party needs, backyard clambakes or exotic seafood cravings. Aquarius Fish Co. (314 W. Broadway, aquariusfish.com) has more than 50 varieties of seafood available daily.
A true co-op, The Chalk Garden (74 S. Main, chalkgardenco-op.com), has partnered with like-minded local businesses in a beautiful space that combines clothing, shoes and accessories for both women and men.
hot SPot Turn up the heat at Salt Lake Power Yoga (250 E. Broadway, saltlakepoweryoga. com) Salt Lake’s first hot yoga studio offering Vinyasa Yoga. Get stretchy in a spacious, modern and heated studio, complete with skyline views.
fab furniture Find vintage and one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture at The Green Ant (179 E. 300 South, thegreenant.com). Specializing in buying and selling mid-century modern furniture, the inventory is always changing. vintage charm You never know what you’ll happen upon in MisC Boutique (272 S. 200 East, facebook.com/misc. boutique) which is part of its charm. This fabulous little vintage apparel shop shares space with The Green Ant.
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Specializing in custom costumes, wardrobe design, dressmaking, themed attire and production, McGrews Studio (335 Pierpont Ave., 801-320-0522) has been a part of many films and one-of-a-kind productions.
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Open for Business Much of the new life found in downtown Salt Lake City comes from a community vision known as Downtown Rising. Based on the Second Century plan from the 1960s, Downtown Rising identified community priorities and a shared vision for the future of Utah’s capital city. With many of the projects completed including City Creek Center, Harmons, Gallivan Plaza and The Leonardo. This effort to transform a sleepy city center into a bustling metropolis has not only brought a new aesthetic to downtown but also contributed to the economic growth and prosperity of the entire region.
next: food forward An intersection of food, culture and commerce can be found at the corner of 300 West and 300 South. Downtown’s beloved Caputo’s Market anchors the neighborhood with Cucina Toscana, Utah’s most awardwinning Italian restaurant. Some of Utah’s best baked goods and freshest fish lay side by side with authentic Thai curries and Belgian waffles. Retailers like Bingham Cyclery and the new Cucina Veloce create a density of urban flavors, complementing this corner of Pioneer Park home of the downtown Farmers Market and Twilight Concert Series. next frontier
School ruleS Neumont University (143 Main Street, neumont.edu)is relocating this summer to a newly renovated historic building on Main Street. The building will feature 16 classrooms, student housing, student common areas, labs and projects rooms and school offices. Neumont is on schedule to open this summer. holding court The new Frank E. Moss Courthouse (350 S. Main, utb.uscourts.gov) is underway and on schedule to be completed this year. The 10-story, 200-foot high building will be built to achieve LEED Gold certification. command center Set to be finished later this year, the Public Safety Building (300 East 500 South, slcgov.com/psb) will house the Police and Fire departments and the Emergency operations Center. Not only does the building have stunning looks, but it has been built to withstand a 7.5 magnitude earthquake.
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ART SPACE The (New) Performing Arts Center (135 S. Main, utahperformingartscenter.org) will find it’s new home on Main Street in a Broadway-styled theater built to host the largest and most sophisticated productions. UPAC will serve as an anchor for the Arts and Cultural district, drawing visitors and further enhance the arts and culture in Utah.
Sponsored by the downtown Alliance and AIA, the 69/70 Project will help to define the “spaces between” cultural amenities, restaurants, office space and retail in two core downtown blocks. The international contest generated worldwide interest in downtown with hundreds of project submissions from dozens of different countries. This public private partnership was funded by Zions Bank, the LdS Foundation and Salt Lake City’s Redevelopment Agency. new diverSitY Downtown is home to the second largest collection of Goldman Sachs employees in North America. Small businesses through downtown are benefitting from the foot traffic of an international workforce, accustomed to buying local.
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MIXING IT UP AME NITIES ANd ACCESS STORY BY MATTHEw REICHMAN
woRKING dowNTowN IS LIKE HAVING A PERMANENT SEAT at your favorite cafe, according to salt Lake City employers and employees. they can all rattle off a variety of perks, such as good food, public transit, proximity to the state’s movers and shakers; but most of all, it’s about being right there in the mix of things.
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ore and more heavy hitters are establishing major presences downtown, including Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, EA and Disney Interactive Studios, to name a few. It’s a movement that’s been a long time coming since the mass exodus into the suburbs in the late ’90s, says Vasilios Priskos, who founded brokerage firm InterNet Properties across the street from the Third District courthouse in 1994. “For Generation Y, downtown is the place to be,” he says, noting that there’s more to working in the heart of a city than the urban backdrop. “It’s an entire lifestyle. It is its own neighborhood. You walk down the street and see the postman, the cleaners, competitors, friends, enemies — everything is so close. You don’t get that experience in an office complex.”
Priskos puts a premium on keeping his employees comfortably engaged in their surroundings. From the shopping at City Creek Center to the light rail to dozens of Zagat-worthy lunch spots just around the corner, downtown offers the comfortable business life that helps retain the best employees, he says. BY DoUG BarnEs
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Keeping a finger on the pulse Beyond the eateries and malls, one can’t overstate downtown’s sheer cachet, according to David Lang, head of Goldman Sachs’ SLC office. The banking giant, headquartered in New York City, has turned SLC’s 222 Main tower into its second-largest office in the country, and fourth largest in the world. “It’s very important that when our senior leaders and potential recruits visit our office it feels like any other Goldman Sachs office,” Lang says, noting how essential it is to keep their people close together. “It’s important to our growth as a global company.” For Mark Bouchard, senior managing director for CBRE’s SLC office (housed in the same office building as Goldman Sachs), it’s all about the access — access to young talent (the University of Utah is just up the street), major companies, such as Questar and Zions Bank, the Chamber of Commerce, public transportation (FrontRunner and TRAX) and the area’s big decision-makers. “That’s an awful lot of services and business relationships that are within walking distance,“ Bouchard says. “And government leadership at the state and local level is within a five-minute drive.”
Smart money The big question on business owners’ minds is cost — sure, a swanky spot in a high-rise is alluring, but at the end of the day, does it add up financially? That all depends on how you measure it, says Bouchard.
“At Squatters, we get out! What I mean by this is we get out into the community and get involved, stay abreast of change so we can adapt. I try different approaches, embrace the ones that work and quickly move past the ones that don’t. We also keep it fun, being out in the community is a sure way to accomplish that goal.” Amy Coady, Squatters Pub & Brewery
“What minimal amounts that you might expend in real estate are more than offset by keeping your very best people happy,” he says. Priskos agrees, noting that when some of the more subtle variables like keeping your workforce happy and your turnover down are factored into the bottom line, “we are a bargain downtown.” What’s more, the cost margin between downtown real estate and suburban office parks is often exaggerated, says Bruce Bingham, founding partner of Hamilton Partners, which operates out of (and owns) the 222 Main tower. People are surprised to find that it’s often a wash in terms of lease rate and occupancy costs, he says. The only true added expense is parking. “Other than parking and the cost of land, I don’t know of any significant advantage the suburbs have over downtown in terms of the cost of doing business,” he says, adding that it’s a small price to pay for “the opportunity to be in the center of things.”
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MoRE THAN Food IT’S ABoUT CoMMUNITY STORY BY VIRGINIA RAINEY
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I F Yo U R E ALLY wANT To E XP E R I E N CE the beating culinary heart of any city, spend some time at a farmer’s market. it’s the best place in town to get an authentic feel for the people, the culture, and the style. You can taste the local fare and converse with the growers and the makers. it will engage all of your senses and you might just learn something new.
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he Downtown Farmer’s Market in Salt Lake City’s Pioneer Park offers all of the above, along with a palpable sense of optimism and vitality. Spread over a huge, grassy block surrounded by shade trees and an ever-growing food and urban loft district, it’s a fetching blend of “urban meets rural.” Nationally recognized, award-winning aged cheeses meet your basic plump carrots and countless varieties of garlic. Cool decoupaged light switch covers and glass-beaded jewelry meet stunning photography in the craft market; dogs meet strollers, and people actually converse about the gorgeous eggplant they just picked up. And, there’s always an event. Now in its 21st year, our Downtown Farmer’s Market draws 10,000 visitors to its Saturday summer extravaganzas.
Homegrown & Handmade How does a state with a relatively short growing season support a market of such abundance? “Utah’s culture of homegrown and handmade is highly unusual compared to the rest of the nation,” says market manager Kim Angeli. “We have a community market that boasts a huge number of vendors in relation to our population, and it just keeps growing.” In fact, around 150 food vendors and 80 artists, along with the weekly crowds, make it one of the west’s largest community markets. Add the honor of being voted 3rd in the nation in America’s Favorite Farmer’s Markets (sponsored by America’s Farmland Trust) and it’s clear, this a thriving institution and contributor to the community.
About Community “The people of Utah own this market – they really care about it and they often come up with the best ideas as well as the most helpful critiques about how it’s run,” Angeli emphasizes. “I love that they care enough to do that.” In addition to fostering that sense of ownership among vendors and shoppers, Angeli and her staff have worked to partner with all kinds of nonprofits to further the market’s educational mission — that of connecting rural and urban communities and teaching kids and adults where our food comes from. The market is also instrumental in helping small businesses grow and thrive. Staff offer one-on-one vendor training, helping startups get ready to step through regulations and agencies, taxes, even product labeling. “We also do other training, including the best ways to sample,” says Angeli. “It’s been fun to see that in some cases, the kids of the growers are the ones who come and sell and earn money. Over the past several years I’ve seen a lot more young people interested in farming and growing. Sometimes their parents are just happier behind the scenes and are glad to have their kids out front, getting the experience and working with the public.” downtownslc.org
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downtown Farmers Market saturday mornings and tuesday evenings at pioneer park from June through october slcfarmersmarket.org
And while part of the fun of shopping and working at the farmer’s market is certainly sensory (sticking your nose in a bouquet of fresh dill, testing the snap of peas just off the vine, sampling 10 kinds of tomatoes), community sustainability — small regional operations employing organic or eco-minded practices — is a big part of the draw, too. And, the icing on the cake is that our local chefs consistently benefit from meeting growers who provide immediate inspiration for menu specials or are happy to fulfill a chef’s every wish by planting plots dedicated to providing a steady supply of favorite crops.
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The Market Experience Shoppers who are passionate about local foods are always excited to see who’s at the market with new products as each week goes by. Early in the season, produce may be scarce, but along with art and craft vendors, fresh herbs, the season’s first shoots, local honey, salsas and hummus, locally roasted coffees and rows of prepared or cooked-to-order food stands get it going. As the season progresses, the market spills over with piles of corn, tomatoes, melons, cucumbers, every imaginable green, leeks, even fresh ginger — among hundreds of other temptations. When Utah’s famed peaches come into full blush, you can smell them everywhere. Deep in the harvest season, crate upon crate of apples and flatbeds of pumpkins and a rainbow of other squash transform the market into a natural fall festival. From exquisite pastries to every type of ethnic food, there’s always something good to eat, and there’s always something going on. Whether it’s live music or a hoola-hoop troupe. One week it’s a chef’s challenge with a panel of local food judges, the next it’s a pickling party.
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As Salt Lake moves toward creating a year-round Farmer’s Market, the Downtown Alliance has run several successful winter pop-up markets where vendors can set up indoors and create a different vibe, with an emphasis on both fresh and prepared foods. The pop-ups have proven there is a customer base and growers can indeed grow with the help of hoop houses and indoor gardens year-round. “Our ultimate goal,” says Angeli, “is to create a year-round public market with a business center for food entrepreneurs, including access to a professional kitchen.” Given the market’s runaway success, that sounds like a blooming good idea.
Early on, we found the Downtown Farmer’s Market to be an important revenue source for us, and also a great way to expand the demand for our cheese to area restaurants and stores. Not only would our market customers ask for our cheese at their favorite shops and eateries, but many chefs and cheesemongers also frequented the market and got to know our product because of it. The Downtown Farmer’s Market was really a key ingredient in getting our cheese out there and building a solid reputation. Jennifer Hines, Rockhill Creamery
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A CoMMUNITY oF FAITH STORY BY JAMIE LAwSoN | PHOTOGRAPHS BY BRENT RowLANd
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wH E N P Eo P LE TH I N K o F R E LI G Io N in salt Lake City, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints — the LDs Church, or Mormons, as their members are commonly known — usually springs to mind. their world headquarters are located here, after all, and they play a vital role in the civic life of downtown and the larger community. But within salt Lake City there is also a rich tradition of interfaith cooperation — a sincere effort to understand and appreciate differences, find common ground, and care for the poor and homeless.
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n 2009, for example, LDS Church president Thomas S. Monson joined Catholics in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Cathedral of the Madeline. Last year, various religious groups rallied to help the Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Church with badly needed renovations. And this past February, Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert gathered with members of several religions in the rotunda of the Capitol building as a Native American shaman evoked a blessing from the Creator, Mother Earth and the four winds. “As we set aside our differences and help each other, love each other and appreciate each other, miracles can
“Part of our role as the Interfaith Roundtable is to help promote a better understanding of the various faiths and belief systems,” said SLIR Chair Alan Bachman, who represents the Jewish community. “There is a strong spirit of cooperation among the faiths in the Salt Lake area.” Father Elias Koucos of the Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Salt Lake City agrees.
understand and learn more from others. We have our differences, but at the end of the day, if we move those differences aside, we are more common than not.” Koucos says another way different faiths in the area unite is by caring for the needy. “We each do our own work, but we also come together often to help,” he said.
“We’ve become more accepting, more respectful and more accommodating with each other,” he explained. “It’s been a joy and pleasure and blessing for me.”
In fact, most faiths in the Salt Lake Valley support the Crossroads Urban Center—a nonprofit organization that runs Utah’s busiest emergency food pantry and a thrift store, and provides other emergency services for low-income and homeless people.
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happen in our lives and in our state,” Herbert said. At the heart of the interfaith community is the Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable (SLIR), which was first organized to minister to Olympic athletes during the 2002 Winter Olympics. The roundtable was so successful that members voted to keep it going. It now boasts more than 220 members representing more than 65 Utah faiths and organizations and sponsors popular events like Interfaith Month and the annual Interfaith Musical Tribute held in the Mormon Tabernacle on Temple Square.
and understanding, Koucos said lifelong friendships among religious leaders have been forged. “We’ve gotten to know each other on an individual basis—there’s a lot of camaraderie. We support each others’ events, we gather for lunch or dinner, and we even go bowling.” Imam Muhammed S. Mehtar of the Islamic Society of Greater Salt Lake City promotes greater understanding of the Muslim faith by having an open-door policy for the public. “You can drop by whenever you wish and ask questions you wish to ask,” he explained. “We are living in a very diverse world that demands one thing—that we try to
we are setting an example for our children,” said Bachman. “When people get involved with interfaith activities, prejudices and stereotypes disappear, and the world becomes a better place.” But how do leaders of other faiths feel about the strong LDS presence in Salt Lake City? “Although many people view the LDS faith as the dominant religion, they aren’t dominant,” said Mehtar. “They have a great attitude of ‘let me learn.’ We are more diverse in Utah than people give us credit for. The interfaith community has a very positive impact here.” downtownslc.org
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M E M o R AB LE CITI E S AR E d E FI N E d by distinctive, visual element. san Francisco has the Golden Gate Bridge, new York the Empire state Building and in new orleans, the French Quarter. Here in salt Lake City the Wasatch Mountains loom large, both literally and figuratively, over downtown’s urban core. Even more influential to salt Lake than these iconic landforms however are the people who choose to live, work and play in this very special place.
Profiles of those who love our city.
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“My very best dream for downtown Salt Lake would be a vibrant, and energetic arts center with galleries, theater and cinema." Stewart does so not only as an art lover and collector, but as a champion for the arts. “Utah was the first state in the union to have an arts council. And community support for the arts remains very strong here,” she says. At the moment Stewart is most keenly focused on CUAC, the Central Utah Art Center, which recently landed in a sunny downtown space at 175 E. 200 South. Stewart is a CUAC board member and though she admittedly doesn’t quite understand some of the genres represented at CUAC—mostly modern and contemporary art—she is quick to defend its place in the community. “I am an art lover and think it’s important to sustain Utah’s art movement and contemporary art is where that movement is now,” she says.
DianE STEwART Salt Lake's champion of the arts and tolerance. iane Stewart is, simply put, one of Utah’s most enduring and outspoken champions of visual art. She and her husband’s Sam and Diane Stewart Family Foundation help keep many of the state’s most iconic art organizations and museums afloat including the Utah Museum of Fine Art, the BYU Museum of Art, Art Access and the Utah Arts Council. 38
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As its name implies, CUAC was previously located in Ephraim, nearby Stewart’s family ranch in Central Utah. Last summer the City of Ephraim evicted the center from the 140-yearold grain mill CUAC had occupied for more than 20 years. According to both Stewart and CUAC Director Adam Bateman, the move to Salt Lake has gone better than expected and they’ve felt nothing but camaraderie from downtown’s burgeoning contemporary art community. “We knew we wanted a presence downtown. The eviction just quickened our timeline,” Stewart says. Stewart’s passion for visual art includes film as well. She was a producer on the Sundance film “The Crash Reel,” a documentary about the challenges faced by elite snowboarder Kevin Pearce in a the wake a traumatic brain injury, which represented a very personal premise for Stewart. “My son Hardy suffered a traumatic brain injury while skiing,” Stewart says. Another area where Stewart is making her mark is in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ongoing conversation with gay rights leaders. Last year Stewart hosted a series of meetings between local and national LGBTrights organizations and LDS Church representatives in her home. “I think they picked my house only because I’m a member in good standing,” Stewart explained. “But I am happy to say what came out of those meetings was intense friendships and sense of understanding.” Last June, Stewart marched with 300 other Mormons in downtown Salt Lake City’s annual Gay Pride parade.
“My favorite thing about downtown is how it comes alive each spring and summer. So much goodness kicks into high gear. ” Similar words could be used to describe Jesse Walker, with one pointed exception of course: the place he’s chosen to call home. “While I was growing up, Salt Lake always had this incredible allure to me,” says Walker, who moved to Utah from his native Idaho Falls when he was just 18. “It had everything I wanted—music, clubs, dancing—all the culture I didn’t have in my hometown.” Walker is probably best known for his work as a D.J., a passion he pursues two to three nights a week at events ranging from art gallery openings and warehouse parties to fundraisers and outdoor festivals. “I like playing big events but the smaller, more intimate venues are still my favorite. Places like Zest,” he says. His style doesn’t fit easily into any one genre—unless playing nothing you’d hear on the radio is a genre. In a nutshell, however, Walker himself probably describes it best: “an uncompromising blend of intelligent, eclectic music.”
JEssE wALKER A new city movement. rbandictionary defines a hipster as “a subculture of men and women typically in their 20s and 30s who value independent thinking, counter-culture, progressive politics, an appreciation of art and indie-rock, creativity, intelligence and witty banter found living in the Williamsburg, Wicker Park and Mission District neighborhoods in New York, Chicago and San Francisco respectively.”
Walker muses about one-off design, music, art, fashion and whatever else is moving him at the moment on newcitymovement.com, recently billed as one of the city’s most established and interesting blogs, which he launched in 1995 well before the term blog existed. “It started out as just a website, but I found it was a lot easier to maintain as a blog rather than having to go in and rewrite code all the time,” Walker says. “Looking back I think newcitymovement. com is a journal timeline of how I view life in Salt Lake City,” During the day Walker is a graphic designer at Contact, brander of distinctive Utah-based companies like Hugger Mugger and Grace Carter. He and boyfriend of 15 years Mark Hofeling (Set designer for Utah-made fi lms including “High School Musical.”) recently moved from a converted auto-body garage on the west side to the Rowhaus condos. Now, more than any other time in the 15 years he’s called downtown home, Walker believes Salt Lake City is on the verge of something big. “It started with the food movement and has moved to the live music scene. It feels like the gelled moments are becoming more and more common. People seem to be fi nally starting to embrace weirdness and maybe now Salt Lake has a real shot at becoming an oasis in a sea of red similar to Austin,” Walker says.
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“It’s been really exciting to see downtown come alive with more nightlife and really good restaurants.” and lives in downtown Salt Lake City. “It’s those small town benefits in a medium-sized city that make Salt Lake so amazing,” she says. Lukas moved to Salt Lake City from Los Angeles in 1999 on what she thought would be a temporary basis when she was hired as a Project Design Manager for the Salt Lake Organizing Committee’s Look of the Games department. A year or so into her job, however, plans changed. “Salt Lake has a way of growing on you. The quality of life is wonderful here. It’s not overcrowded and the easy access to the mountains from the city is unlike anywhere else,” Lukas says. When the Games were over Lukas teamed up with SLOC co-workers Molly Mazzolini and Cameron Smith to launch Infinite Scale Design Group, a sports design consultancy. And though her company’s name may not ring a bell, if you’ve ever watched football or hockey or basketball in a stadium or on television, you are likely acquainted with Infinite Scale’s work. “A big turning point for us came just one year after we set up shop when we were hired to create the look and feel of the Super Bowl for the NFL. That really put us on the map,” Lukas says.
aMY LUKAS Discovering downtown's infinite possibilities. ven when lines are long during events like the Sundance Film Festival or Outdoor Retailer, coffee at Toasters is a coveted part of Amy Lukas’ morning ritual. “The baristas there have promised me what they call locals line cutting privileges,” she says. And though she’s yet to cash in on skipping the queue, having that promise in her back pocket is one of the reasons Lukas works
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As Infinite Scale grew — their national client roster includes Daytona International Speedway, Yankee Stadium, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, the Orange Bowl Committee and the U.S. Olympic Committee to name a few — Lukas and her business partners realized they wanted to play a bigger role in the community in which they all lived. “We made a conscious effort to reclaim our roots and now work with a variety of clients from right here in Salt Lake City,” Lukas says. Infinite Scale’s local clientele includes the Downtown Alliance, Utah Museum of Natural History, BYU Athletic Hall of Fame, Ski Utah and the Salt Lake Bees. Lukas feels lucky to have been witness to downtown’s recent evolution, both professionally and personally: she’s lived in Sugar House then Cottonwood Heights, but recently purchased and moved to a unit in the Patrick Lofts, downtown. “It’s been really exciting to see downtown come alive with more nightlife and really good restaurants like Plum Alley and the Copper Onion,” she says. As someone who’s built a business on designing how people experience spaces, it comes as little surprise where she thinks Salt Lake could become even better. “Crossing some of the streets down here is like walking across a highway. Smaller streets provide more intimacy and sense of discovery in a city. I’ve purposely chosen the route I walk to work, which includes Toasters, to include some of downtown’s more cozy areas which I wish there were more of,” she says.
"I love how many unique bars and restaurants are in Salt Lake now, places that you’d be more likely to find in a much bigger city" That was the first time that Salt Lake felt like a real city to me and I loved it. And where else can you live where you wake up every day looking out at the most beautiful mountains in the world?” Huntsman says.
LiDDY HUNTSMAN The All-American girl. s a daughter of Jon Huntsman, Jr., Elizabeth “Liddy” Huntsman has lived in zip codes around the world. But it wasn’t until moving back to downtown Salt Lake City last year that she truly felt at home. “The first day I moved back, I walked through City Creek all the way down to my favorite sandwich shop, Robin’s Nest.
Though her ties here are obvious, Huntsman’s path back to Utah began in an unlikely place: while stumping for her dad during his 2012 presidential campaign bid. “I had just graduated from college and I wanted to help my dad become president but also I felt like that election was a really important time for people my age to step up and do something about the future,” she says. But rather than the typical handshake, grin and greet tactics, along with sisters Abby and Mary Anne, Huntsman used Twitter and YouTube to get at what she thinks was an overlooked Gen Y voting base. Under the handle @Jon2012girls Huntsman posted acerbic tweets like “How does Romney know anything about China? He’s only been there once and that was for the Olympics. Panda Express doesn’t count.” and with her sisters made a hilarious video spoof of Herman Cain’s bizarre campaign ad featuring his mustached chief of staff smoking a cigarette. “I’ve always been a risk taker,” Huntsman says. “And it really came out when I was working on the campaign.” After her dad conceded, Huntsman considered returning to the fashion world—she’d interned with Diane von Fürstenberg in New York City after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania—but ultimately decided to focus on television and took a job back here in Utah with the Farmington-based ThomasARTS brand agency. There she works in all phases of television production for the agency’s Zions Direct TV account. “The campaign let me explore my talent for dry, sarcastic humor and I found I wanted to continue that and get more experience working in television. I love Larry David and aspire to for my work to go in the funny, intellectual direction similar to what he does,” Huntsman says. Huntsman moved into a unit owned by her parents in Promontory at City Creek when she landed the ThomasARTS job and, because of downtown’s “more hip and trendy city vibe,” hopes to stay there indefinitely. “Most of my friends live downtown and the social scene here has really come a long way. I love how many unique bars and restaurants are in Salt Lake now, places that you’d be more likely to find in a much bigger city,” Huntsman says.
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“I envision downtown Salt Lake to have significantly grown its now very healthy residential housing base; have one of the best public transportation systems and be one of the most bike-friendly cities in the country.” —Peter Cole
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PETER CoLE & JEFF PoLYCHRoNIS f there’s any truth to the euphemism “a first impression is worth a thousand words” then Peter Cole and Jeff Polychronis’ relationship is one most married couples would envy. Easy banter and finishing each other sentences are typical of a conversation with the two, which is likely at heart of the resounding success they’ve enjoyed since opening Squatters Pub & Beers back in 1989. “I’m the pragmatist and Peter is the visionary,” says Polychronis. “Which is good because I am no good with money. Just ask my wife,” Cole says. Cole and Polychronis met in 1979 as
well the concept of good food and
Ranch, which was a great place with
real estate colleagues in Park City.
beer worked together.
really great food, ahead of its time
Cole came to Utah from England by
The two made one more trip to
way of Los Angeles; Polychronis is a third generation Parkite. By 1981 the
jumped at it.” Polychronis says.
an unsuccessful attempt to salvage
The two eventually found a bank will-
the original real estate deal. On the
ing to give them a loan and Squat-
return flight to Salt Lake, Cole turned
ters opened for business at 147 West
titled Polychronis and Cole. “I won
to Polychronis and said, “How about
Broadway on September 24, 1989.
the coin toss,” Polychronis dead-
we open a brewpub?” Polychronis
“It was like opening the fl oodgates.
panned. Things went well until federal
laughed at fi rst, but soon after the
People came in and just kept com-
tax benefits for owning commercial
two embarked on a six-month road
ing. In fact we ran out of beer in
real estate were eliminated in 1986.
trip from San Diego to Seattle, check-
those fi rst few months and sold Greg
“We were at a bar in Portland lick-
ing out brewpubs all along the way.
Schirf’s [Wasatch Beers] out of here
ing our wounds following a meeting
“The industry was very small then and
for awhile until we could catch up,”
that hadn’t gone the way we wanted
people were very open and willing to
Cole says.
when the bartender recommended
share their experience,” Polychronis
we try this beer brewed a few blocks
says.
away at a microbrewery. ” Cole says.
With the research complete, the two
Salt Lake City blossom, which Cole
went looking for fi nancing, which
attributes largely to the Redevelop-
time—just a few dozen were in opera-
turned out to be a task much harder
ment Agency of Salt Lake City. “They
tion in the U.S., mostly on the West
than they anticipated. Many banks de-
have been pounding the drum to get
Coast—but after heading down the
clined to back Cole and Polychronis’
residential development down here
street to check out the Bridgeport
brewpub idea, especially when they
for decades. A real turning point
Brewing Company fi rsthand, they
revealed where they wanted to put
came when they were able to get the
were immediately impressed by how
it. “We knew this building as the Jazz
American Towers built,” Cole says.
two had opened their own real estate brokerage in Salt Lake City, creatively
Brewpubs were a new concept at the
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really. So when the space opened we
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managing the building of restaurants in other locations.” Lake eventually left that position to pursue the idea of opening his own place in Salt Lake.
why downtown? “When I opened Zy a couple of years ago, it was a timing thing for me,” he notes. “I had been reading about Downtown Rising and could see that things were on an upward trajectory. I saw Ryan Lowder’s success with the Copper Onion on Broadway, and Scott Evans’ success with Pago in the 9th and 9th neighborhood. I felt, and still do feel very strongly, that as a chef/owner, if you do good work in Salt Lake, you’ll be OK. So when it came time to take the plunge, I knew I wanted to be downtown. Maybe it was romanticism, or clinging to my east coast values of what life downtown and the city means to me, I don’t know. But I was actually warned off — people said no one was going downtown a few years ago. But cities need downtowns. If you don’t have downtown you really don’t have a city. You need business, arts, entertainment, and dining for it to be successful — one or two without the others just doesn’t work. Anyway, I saw the upward swing and wanted to be a part of it. I had a definite plan — I had waited a long time too for that — to have my kind of place. But having built several properties for a restaurant group, I knew I needed help. As it turns out, I met my investor, Sean Slater, through a Ballet West connection.” Everything came together in terms of the renovation and a good deal of infrastructure support that Slater was able to provide for Zy through his private companies.
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wALK TH Ro U G H TH E doo R of downtown salt Lake’s Zy restaurant and you’ll get a feel for the city’s new dining paradigm. Great things are happening on the culinary front, many of them brought to us by chefs with enough metropolitan experience that they could launch anywhere in the country and have decided to bet on the urban heart of salt Lake.
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lemon and herbs to baked mac and cheese with Creminelli prosciutto cotto and English peas to a duck breast, crispy leg, braised leeks with wheat berries and fig reduction.
Making the Leap Lake is from a small town north of New York City. His wife, an attorney, is from Salt Lake. The couple had been visiting Utah for several years when they lived in Manhattan. “We loved to come and visit family, ski, and bike ride,” he says. “As time went on and we decided to have a baby, we found ourselves really thinking about the quality of life here and how it was more balanced than our lives in New York. We finally decided to settle in Salt Lake when my wife had a job offer. That was a little over six years ago. During much of that time, I was flying back and forth constantly, running multiple restaurants in New York City and
What does a New York City chef think of the overall vibe of downtown these days? “Honestly, it’s like any other city. True, it’s earlier – but I think it’s just a product of where we are. You’ve got a lot of people, myself included, who want to go home and get up early to hike or bike or ski. To me, people are people. I actually find diners in Salt Lake to be a lot more open to trying new things than they are even in New York. There, if risotto is on the menu, that’s what everyone sticks with! I think as long as Salt Lake continues to foster a food scene, there will be a food scene.” And finally, when asked about parking downtown, Lake says, “I kind of have to laugh when people get upset. I see parking lots around here where it’s $7 for a whole day. In New York, that would not buy you an hour. It’s easy to park here — at meters or in lots. It’s no big deal.”
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wHAT’ S YoUR dINING PLE ASURE? High energy and trendy or something on the elegant side? Maybe you’re just craving some spice, or feeling the urge to dive into some sushi. Whatever your palate desires, you’ll find it in Downtown salt Lake. Check out some local favorites:
COPPER ONION
111 E. Broadway | 801-355-3282 | thecopperonion.com Copper Onion chef/owner Ryan Lowder, his co-owner and wife Colleen, and his loyal band of managers, sous chefs, cooks, and servers are some of the most easygoing, high-achieving professionals in town. The casual atmosphere of the New American restaurant belies the depth of talent behind the counter. In a lively open kitchen, Lowder and his crew turn out luscious American and Euro-inspired classics, such as unctuous/crunchy pork-belly, sweetbreads and bone marrow. There’s always the Wagyu beef stroganoff on housemade pappardelle, or a perfectly grilled piece of rainbow trout. The menu changes seasonally and there are, of course, daily specials, so dining at Copper Onion never falls into a routine. You can try several small plates and sides and share an entrée, or get your own, but do try the vegetable sides, including the ever-popular shaved Brussles sprouts tossed with garlic and lemon, or bite-size charred shishito peppers bathed in olive oil and salt.
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Lowder, a Utah native, has cooked his way around the world, with stints in Barcelona, South America and New York, and his cooking reflects a sophisticated palate with a focus on local whenever possible. Weekend brunches are popular here, too. The restaurant recently added a small lounge and bar area and offers special wine flights and a bar menu that’s especially fun when “wine-guy,” Jimmy Santangelo is on hand to talk you through the offerings.
BAMBARA
202 S. Main St. | 801-363-5454 | bambara-slc.com Though it’s been around for more than a dozen years, Bambara restaurant in the Hotel Monaco maintains its reputation as one of downtown Salt Lake’s most consistently reliable, go-to destinations for lunch or dinner, business or pleasure, light dining, or an indulgent feast. Seating options in the former bank lobby with soaring windows and original brass trim include cushy booths or high-top tables with a view to the open kitchen. Overall, there’s a high-energy vibe at Bambara – both in the restaurant and the adjoining bar — which, by the way, is a great place to enjoy a cocktail with an order of fresh potato chips topped with melted blue cheese. Chef Nathan Powers’ menus shift with the season and embrace the notion of New American food executed with aplomb. When you dine on shucked oysters at
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Bambara, you’ll be getting the finest, freshest available, with a classic mignonette that is quality-controlled right down to the size of the dice of the shallot. Preparations and ingredients change, but you’ll always find a selection of game, fish, succulent meats and pastas, complete with innovative sides. Powers is also a master of the salad. Here, it’s never an afterthought, but a significant course unto itself.
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308 W. Broadway | 801-328-3466 | dinevivace.com Directly across the street from the Downtown Farmer’s Market at Pioneer Park, Vivace is the vivacious Italian sister restaurant to the more formal Cucina Toscana. Both are housed in a former Firestone Tire shop. When the weather turns warm, a roll-up garage door on the south side opens up to create an indoor/outdoor venue with sidewalk dining. Under the direction of world-traveled (Rome, Venezuela, London, Ogden…) chef Elio Scanu, the experience here is casual, cosmopolitan Italian. Rotisserie meats, pizzas, pastas, all are delightful, but the centerpiece of the restaurant is the gorgeous white marble bar/counter seating area. Here, around an open prep area, locals are loving the art of carpaccio (usually referring to meat) and crudo (seafood) at its highest level. For example, a plate of glistening, pearlescent thin-sliced raw shrimp with dabs of orange Campari gelee and a drizzle of fennel oil is a thing of beauty and unforgettable flavor. Try it with some Prosecco. Classic beef carpaccio with arugula and drizzle of olive oil brings forth lusty, fresh flavors from ruby-red, marbled beef. If you’re in for a full meal, try the Cena Vivace – a fixed price meal for a minimum of two people. The full Cena includes antipasti, pasta, and something grilled.
NAKED FISH BISTRO
67 W. 100 South | 801-595-8888 | nakedfishbistro.com Just steps from the Salt Palace Convention Center, Naked Fish Bistro offers an extraordinary sushi bar and full menu of Japanese specialties — including traditional sukiyaki — served in a sleek tatami room, if you like. Recently reinvented, it’s a serene, inviting aesthetic. Add owner Johnny Kwon’s respect for Japanese tradition combined with contemporary vows of sustainability and green practices in every element, and the appeal grows even more delicious. Take a seat at the sushi bar and order to your heart’s content, or ask the nimble sushi chefs’ advice. No question is too basic at Naked Fish, as the staff is friendly and always eager to share information. You might also consider reserving an omakase and putting yourself completely in the sushi chef’s hands. This terrific option comes at varying prices. Just remember to reserve at least 24 hours in advance. By the way, you don’t have to love raw fish to enjoy a meal at Naked Fish. From skewers of grilled Wagyu, marinated beef tongue and sizzling chicken, a range of small plates and entrees are equally inviting. The sake, wine, beer and tea list is also one of the best in town.
SETTEBELLO
260 S. 200 West | 801-322-3556 | settebello.net
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When it comes to consistently delicious, true Neopolitan style pizza, you can always count on Settebello. At the downtown location of this mini-chain near the Salt Palace Convention Center, it’s all about the ingredients and the blistering hot wood-fired oven. Day and night, cooks hand shape pizza dough made with flour from Italy, add the best of toppings, and slide hundreds of pizzas in and out of the oven where each one cooks in about a minute. The results are heavenly thin-crust pizzas with a slight char, bubbling cheese (or not), and an aroma straight out of Napoli. In fact, in order to proclaim itself a Neopolitan pizza, Settebello had to be certified by Vera Pizza Napoletana, an Italian “governing board” dedicated to preserving the “identity and integrity” of Napoli Style pizza. In addition to its perfect pizzas, Settebello also offers some of the best salads in town. Well-balanced and composed, they’re not your typical pizzeria pizzas. And, we can say the same about the small, but carefully curated wine list. Finally, your meal is not complete without a stop at Capo Gelataria, right next door. BY DEan LarsEn
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37 S. 400 West | 801-935-4431 | eatpallet.com Pallet dishes up a taste of Portland hipster style near Salt Lake’s Pierpont Avenue. Yes, it’s trendy, but the intimate restaurant is inviting, with a mix of communal and individual tables and an urban dining deck — the kind of place to linger on a summer night. Built in a space that once served as the loading dock for the Salt Lake Valley’s first creamery, the name refers to pallets of bottled cream and stacks of butter that used to sit piled up on the dock. Inside, the design pays homage to the original space, with original brick walls and abundant reclaimed wood. Rough surfaces mix with touches of simple elegance, from original artwork to soft fabrics. Light bulbs and globes, visible filaments flickering, match the warehouse chic. Mason jars? Check. Antique typewriter? Check. And of course there’s a mixologist with a sense of humor, deftly mixing up drinks like “Her Blonde Mohawk” or pouring a cultish Orin Swift wine.
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Pallet’s menu includes sandwiches and salads, such as an enticing blend of crisped kale with bacon, apple and blood orange. Dinner entrees include something for every taste, from game to seafood, bison to beef. Note that it’s just around the corner from the Downtown Farmer’s Market, so expect market-fresh ingredients, especially during the summer and fall. Desserts are a highlight, so if Valrhona pot de crème or High West Whiskey apple pie are on the menu, save room.
HIMALAYAN KITCHEN
360 S. State St. | 801-328-2077 | himalayankitchen.com Tender goat curry is just one of the many inviting dishes cooked with care at the Himalayan Kitchen on State Street near the City and County building. Few dining experiences are more satisfying than savoring bites of soft, fresh naan with a serving of ginger-flecked goat stew in the inviting golden glow of the restaurant’s turmericyellow walls and beautiful artwork. Owner Surya Bastakoti hails from Nepal and his restaurant has become a cultural hub for dining regulars as well as friends and admirers from Utah’s sizeable climbing community. Populated with the requisite tandoor-oven naan (onion is especially good) and multiple choices of biryani — basmati rice topped with stewed lamb, prawns, chicken, or mixed with vegetables — the menu offers a range of Himalayan specialties, including quanty masala, a celebratory stew made with nine types of beans. Lamb vindaloo is also a favorite. But beware, the designation “hot” equals incendiary on this menu — so unless you can take the heat, you might want to stick to the mild side. In any case, a glass of rose milk or strawberry lassi can either tame the spice or complement the non-spicy. Beer and wine are also available. Note that the full menu is served at dinner only. Lunch is a bountiful buffet and a great deal.
VALTER’S OSTERIA
175 W. 300 South | 801-521-4563 | valtersosteria.com Valter’s Osteria is the Tuscan-inspired love child of long-time restaurateur Valter Nassi. Osteria opened in November 2012 in the Broadway location that once housed a modern, minimalist restaurant, the interior has been re-imagined to match the warmth of Italian hospitality. Just about all that remains from the renovation is the spectacular curved ceiling and big windows. Now, think dark wood trim and plank floors, an inviting bar with a mirror back, banquettes, painted ceramics, fresh flowers, and white tablecloths. All in all, it looks and feels very much like a “grown-up” restaurant. The menu is extensive, perhaps a little overwhelming. But, that’s Valter. You’ll be encouraged to dine Italian style, staying for several courses. But you’re also welcome to go lighter. Any version of delicate ravioli is a good choice. So is Caesar salad for two, prepared tableside. You could happily follow that with a grilled Piedmontese strip loin crusted with salt and pepper, served medium rare in lemon and olive oil with spinach and roasted potatoes. If you’re not familiar with Mr. Nassi: when locals talk or writers write about Valter, the word impresario inevitably pops up. That’s because he’s known to orchestrate the entire restaurant operation with big gestures — from effusive hugs at the front door to directing servers with a subtle raised eyebrow–or more. For several years, he held court at Cucina Toscana, another excellent Italian restaurant in the neighborhood.
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Winner of the 2013 Best of State for Casual American Cuisine, The Garden Restaurant combines spectacular 10th-floor views with an amazing menu selection. The casual atmosphere, lovely garden surroundings and vibrant culinary creations create a wonderful experience - great for any occasion!
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15 East South Temple, 10th Floor, SLC (801) 539-1911 • DiningAtTempleSquare.com Winner 2013 Best of State. The Roof Restaurant is Utah’s premier gourmet dining buffet. With breathtaking views of Temple Square and Downtown Salt Lake City, The Roof is a fusion of inspiring views and extravagant food. Awarded the 2010 Readers’ Choice Award for “Best American Cuisine”. The menu includes exciting international cuisine that changes daily!
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Japanese Festival | nihonmatsuri.com Spring at Temple Square | templesquarehospitality.com More than 250 flower beds explode with colorful spring bulbs at Temple Square. Stroll the public gardens and welcome spring to SLC.
Jersey Boys at Capitol Theater | magicspace.net/ saltlakecity June 4 through 16, 2013 downtown Farmers Market opens | slcfarmersmarket.org
May is bike month, encouraging 2-wheeled transportation with events like Bike Bonanza, Mayor’s Bike to Work Day, Tour de Brewtah and the opening of SLC GREENbike Share.
Utah’s largest farmers market is held on Saturday mornings in Pioneer Park from June through October. With more than 300 local vendors selling their wares, the Market bustles with farm-fresh produce, artisan foods, eclectic brunch offerings, and a local artist marketplace.
Live Green SLC! Festival | livegreenslc.com
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Utah Arts Festival | uaf.org
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Celebrate Utah’s heritage with rodeos, pageants, and Utah’s biggest parade.
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Twilight Concert Series | twilightconcertseries.com The Salt Lake City Arts Council brings national acts to Downtown SLC for a series of summer concerts in Pioneer Park on Thursday nights in July and August. Urban Arts Festival | urbanartsfest.org Temple Square Concerts in the Park | LDS.org Enjoy hour-long concerts by popular local music groups at Brigham Young Historic Park on Tuesdays and Fridays in June, July, and August. damn These Heels! LGBT Film Festival | utahfilmcenter. com/damntheseheels
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Millions of lights illuminate downtown during the holiday season, starting the day after Thanksgiving. Hop on the free Jingle Bus to visit all of the city’s festive attractions.
Brown Bag Concert Series | slcgov.com/arts downtown Farmers Harvest Market | slcfarmersmarket.org Tuesday evenings, August through October Craft Lake City | craftlakecity.com Tour of Utah | tourofutah.com Utah Beer Festival | cityweekly.net Big Ass Show | thegallivancenter.com
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Holidays at Temple Square | lds.org
Salt Lake Greek Festival | saltlakegreekfestival.com
Lighting displays, concerts, carriage rides, storytelling and other festivities at Temple Square bring holiday tradition and winter magic to Downtown SLC.
Rose Exposed | rosexposed.org dine o’ Round | dineoround.com
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Kurt Bestor Christmas Concert at Abravanel Hall |
Downtown SLC is proud to be “Home of the Utes.” Local businesses show school pride with elaborate decorations. Monster Block Party | thegallivancenter.com Salt Lake design week | sldesignweek.org X-dance Film Festival | x-dance.org on Point Gallivan Center Ice Rink (thegallivancenter.com) opens from November through February. Our new outdoor ice rink is a holiday favorite for locals. Come see the newly renovated space with your friends and family.
magicspace.net Nutcracker at Capitol Theatre | balletwest.org downtown Holiday Market | downtownslc.org EVE: Salt Lake’s New Year Celebration | eveslc.com Nationally recognized by Travelocity at a Top 10 New Year celebration, this three-day festival built around the themes of light, art and sound mixes indoor and outdoor activities for revelers of all ages. Sundance Film Festival | sundance.org Verdi’s La Traviata | usuo.org January 18 through 26, 2014. View full season.
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It’s our 10th anniversary and there’s more than ever to see at the Clark Planetarium with 10,000 square feet of exhibits combining education and entertainment. Wander through free exhibits about telescopes and space explorations. Also, sit back for stunning shows in our 3D IMAX theater.
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50 S. Main Street, Suite 271, SLC 801-532-1017 | porsche-design.com View the collection of F.A. Porsche designed watches, eyewear, pens, cutlery, men’s and women’s fashion, and fragrances at Porsche Design City Creek Center. Porsche Design represents one of the world’s most famous luxury brands — winner of over 160 design awards worldwide in eye wear, luggage, time pieces, men’s and women’s fashion, active wear, and accessories. One of a very limited number of exclusive Porsche Design stores in the USA, the collection of functional, timeless, technically inspired products now premiers at City Creek Center.
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Expect a unique bike shop experience when you walk into our historic downtown location. We believe that bicycle is such a clean, simple solution to some of the complex problems we all encounter. Bicycles are a fun and healthy choice for transportation, recreation and sport.
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hen Larry and Gail Miller began courting, they walked everywhere in the downtown environs of Salt Lake City. They walked together to West High School. They walked to the State Capitol to view the displays in the rotunda. They walked around Memory Grove. They walked to their favorite neighborhood drugstore on 300 West for a 7-Up and a bag of potato chips. Hand-in-hand, they walked the city in which they have a deep and abiding love. The relationship between the Miller Family and Salt Lake City continues today, and the connection has been forged through the lifelong civic and business pursuits of Larry and Gail Miller. “Salt Lake City is our home in the most endearing sense of the word,” says Gail Miller. “Through the years, my family has been committed to this city, striving to make our community better and building positive things that last through jobs, education and philanthropy.” Sports have the unique ability to connect people as well. This community, including an unwavering basketball fan base, has been shaped by the presence of the near 20,000-seat EnergySolutions Arena, the NBA championship-caliber Utah Jazz with its Hall of Fame coaches and players, and a continuing expansion of sports and entertainment programming for the
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public to enjoy from the Salt Lake Bees baseball team to the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah professional cycling stage race. Certainly the landscape could have been quite different if the Millers had not decided to keep the Jazz in Utah or build a larger downtown arena when the odds were against them. Now the Jazz has established a loyal following that perennially ranks in the NBA top 10 in attendance, playing in an arena that was built in a redevelopment area and has sparked surrounding commercial and residential growth. “Our family entered the sports industry in 1985 and Salt Lake City has embraced us,” says Steve Miller, chief operating officer of Miller Sports Properties. “Our intent is to continue fielding high-quality teams and attracting special events that enhance our quality of life, contribute to the economic vitality of the region, reflect our organizational values and make all of us proud to be fans.” Today, whether you travel through downtown by foot or the more contemporary means of light rail to EnergySolutions Arena or Spring Mobile Ballpark, the legacy of Larry Miller stands tall and proud from a very simple beginning to becoming an integral part of the downtown corridor. “In the beginning, we were just two kids trying to make a go of life,” says Gail Miller. “And we just jumped in with both feet.”
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