Deep Fried, Tried and True: A Culinary Tour of the Utah State Fair

Deep Fried, Tried and True: A Culinary Tour of the...
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Fair food is many things, but its chief characteristic is honesty. When you visit the fair, it’s expected that you try something that has no illusions about what it is. You’re encouraged to expand your horizons regarding the sheer scope of food that can be improved with a trip through the deep fryer. … read more

SLC VegFest: A Tasty & Free Vegucation

SLC VegFest: A Tasty & Free Vegucation
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Demonstrating how easy it is to be vegan is the focus of UARC’s first annual SLC VegFest, which takes place on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Library Square. With free samples of vegan fare available, the biggest challenge at SLC VegFest will be deciding what to eat! … read more

Farm to Glass

Farm to Glass
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Now in its sixth year, Salt Lake Magazine’s Farm to Glass Cocktail Contest will bring together 24 of the city’s most visionary mixologists to handcraft an original cocktail that uses local liquors and at least two ingredients sourced from Utah farms. Voting runs throughout the month of September, the height of Utah’s harvest season. … read more

SLUG BMX Photo Feature: Greg Anderson

SLUG BMX Photo Feature: Greg Anderson
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I met Greg a few years ago while riding the dirt jumps in Park City. My initial impression of him was a guy who didn’t say much and shredded hard. Later that summer, he started talking to me and I found a good-humored, friendly guy behind the stoic veil. … read more

Review: The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension

Review: The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
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The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension is a quirky watch but a must-see. It is overly silly, simplistic and utterly charming. No wonder it is deemed a cult classic. … read more

Craft Lake City 8th Annual DIY Fest 2016

Craft Lake City 8th Annual DIY Fest 2016
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Craft Lake City’s 8th Annual DIY Festival expanded to three days this year, and all of the music, vendors, delicious food and beautiful art could hardly be contained in one weekend. … read more

Stepping Into THE VOID

Stepping Into THE VOID
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Stepping into THE VOID’s studio felt like stepping onto a movie set—a set that’s only further enhanced by the power of virtual reality. This wasn’t an arcade- nor laser tag–like setting—this was moving platforms, secret hatches, magic-like effects and suits you put on that look like armor from the Halo series. … read more

Climb Into Liquid: Psicobloc Masters 2016 @ Utah Olympic Park

Climb Into Liquid: Psicobloc Masters 2016 @ Utah Olympic Park
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The 2016 finals for the Psicobloc Masters Series stems from the practice of “deep water soloing,” which sees climbers tackling natural routes over water that is deep enough to take a high fall into. … read more

City Grounds: Craft Lake City Craft Food

City Grounds: Craft Lake City Craft Food
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Patrolling Liberty Park, festivals, food truck rallies and late nights after the bars close, City Grounds pedal their brew from a custom-made tricycle fitted with a nitrogen tank and refrigerated cooler. … read more

SLUG Skate Photo Feature: Bambi

SLUG Skate Photo Feature: Bambi
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A man named Bambi likes to jump down things on his skateboard—or, in this case, jump over things. … read more