Salt Lake magazine

01/24/2025

Dr. Hamid Adib, who owns ADIB'S RUG GALLERY on Highland Drive in Salt Lake City, believes that a life lived with purpose, compassion, and service to others is a life fulfilled. For him, happiness is not found in material success alone but in the quiet impact, he leaves in the hearts of those he touches. ❤️

For Dr. Adib, philanthropy is far more than a duty; it is an expression of compassion. Read on, below! ⬇️

Dr. Hamid Adib, who owns Adib’s Rug Gallery on Highland Drive in Salt Lake City, believes that a life lived with purpose, compassion, and service to others is a life fulfilled.

01/24/2025

"I love proteins in the raw, from sushi to carpaccio and tartare. But bare-bones differs from what you’ll find in my latest food crush. Felt Bar and Eatery’s filet and marrow tartare is served on the bone. And it is anything but simple and exceptionally crush-worthy."

Find food writer Lydia's latest food crush below! 😋⬇

Felt Bar and Eatery in Salt Lake City is serving up filet and marrow tartare —it's anything but simple and exceptionally crush-worthy.

01/23/2025

With thin margins, rising costs, staffing challenges and construction woes, the challenges for some local restaurants proved insurmountable in 2024. Here are a few (of many) Salt Lake City restaurants that we are still mourning. 😢⬇

The challenges for some local restaurants proved insurmountable in 2024, here are 8 Salt Lake City restaurants that we are still mourning.

01/23/2025

Meet the eight Utah James Beard Semifinalists representing our state this year! ⭐️ While Utah has been oft overlooked in the general categories compared to the major metropolitan areas on the coasts, this year, there are four semi-finalists from our state in the general categories and four in the Mountain region.⁠
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Here’s a tip of the glass, a big congratulations to our Utah locals, and a nod to the other talented chefs in our region. ⁠
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🏆️ Outstanding Restaurateur: Lavanya Mahate, Saffron Valley Restaurants. ⁠
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🏆️ Outstanding Hospitality: Manoli’s ⁠
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🏆️Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker: Adalberto Diaz, Fillings and Emulsions ⁠
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🏆️Nominated for Outstanding Bar: Water Witch (pictured with sister Bar Nohm’s partners)⁠
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🏆️ Best Chef Mountain Region: Andrew Fuller, Oquirrh. ⁠
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🏆️ Best Chef Mountain Region: Matthew Harris, Tupelo⁠
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🏆️ Best Chef Mountain Region: Nick Zocco, Urban Hill. ⁠
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🏆️ Best Chef Mountain Region: Best Chef Mountain Region: Mike Blocher and Nick Fahs, Table X. ⁠
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Read more about this year’s semifinalists at the link in our bio! ⁠
📸 by Adam Finkle⁠
🖋️ by Lydia Martinez,

01/23/2025

This week, the semi-finalist list for the 2025 James Beard Foundation (JBF) Awards was announced, and Utah once again made an impressive showing with eight distinguished semi-finalists. 🏆

Utah received some solid recognition this year in terms of semi-finalists. While Utah has been oft overlooked in the general categories compared to the major metropolitan areas on the coasts, this year, there are four semi-finalists from our state in the general categories and four in the Mountain region.

Find all Utah semifinalists below!⬇🤩

Utah's 2025 James Beard Award Semi-Finalists are out! With 8 Utah restaurants receiving a nod, we're here cheering them on!

01/22/2025

fans don’t much believe in the Sunday scaries.😈 They packed the whole damn 1,200-person capacity venue at The Depot last Sunday night as proof. Less-than-twenty-degree temperatures stood in the way for no one (January 19, 2025) as the band promptly sold out of every available ticket. Not bad for a little feels-so-good four-piece from Indiana that hasn’t released a new album in more than four years. 👏⁠
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Find the whole show review at the link in our bio!⁠
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📸 by Natalie Simpson, ⁠
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01/22/2025

This year is a big one for Best Friends Animal Society . Julie Castle, the organization’s CEO, calls 2025 the group’s “Super Bowl year.” They’re aiming to achieve no-kill status at animal shelters nationwide in 2025. 🐶🐱❤️

“We’re at a tipping point,” Castle says. “When you think about non-profits, they have a lot of great causes but they don’t always have a cure. We have a solution. We know exactly how to do this and we can do it in our lifetime.”

More on what Best Friends has planned for 2025, at the link below.

This year is a big one for Best Friends Animal Society. Julie Castle, the organization’s CEO, calls 2025 the group’s “Super Bowl year.”

01/22/2025

Sundance begins this weekend, and there's plenty of ways to go beyond the screen at this year's fest. 🤩

Private screenings, afterparties, panels, chef tastings, opening night celebrations, pop-up lounges, fireside chats, live performances, and celebrity appearance—we've rounded up all the best events to put on your calendar these next two weeks!

Find them all below ⬇

If you’re looking for an activity after film screenings, here's a list of ways to go beyond the screen at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.

01/21/2025

For most locals, the ones who’d rather our rad state stay a secret, Sundance is blacked out as a time to avoid the riff-raff of Main Street and instead explore the festival offerings in a more remote way.

To accommodate our wish, Sundance is once again offering free Local Lens screenings. This year’s lineup includes four in-person screenings and one online screening—all free and available to Utah residents. Read on! ⬇

Sundance is once again offering free Local Lens screenings. This year’s lineup includes four in-person screenings and one online screening,

01/20/2025

The gift of a college education can make a world of difference for many students in our state. Just ask Corbin Child, a freshman studying computer science at The University of Utah . After graduating from Weber Innovations High School, Corbin earned the For Utah Scholarship, a merit- and need-based scholarship backed by a donation from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Foundation. 🤩

“It was really amazing,” he says of earning his scholarship. “I felt like all my work, studying, focusing on homework, had all paid off.”

Hit the link below to learn more about UofU's merit and needs-based scholarships!

Merit scholarships are made possible by the generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations who direct their philanthropy to help students in their pursuit of higher education at the University of Utah.

01/17/2025

A healthy heart needs a nutritious diet, especially at a young age. That’s why the American Heart Association in Utah has partnered with Utahns Against Hunger and the School Nutrition Association of Utah to work on Healthy School Meals for All to help all children get a good lunch at school.😋🍽

“All children deserve access to healthy school meals,” says Noah Miterko, Government Relations Director, American Heart Association in Utah. “Let’s make sure schools can provide them with all the tools they need to be successful in class."

Learn more on how American Heart Association is making nutritious meals available to all students, below! ⬇

The American Heart Association in Utah has partnered with Utahns Against Hunger and the School Nutrition Association of Utah to work on Healthy School Meals for All to help all children get a good lunch at school.

01/17/2025

The 2025 Sundance Film Festival begins on January 23rd! Unless you are tight with some influential key grip’s nephew, navigating the festival can be difficult. Without those sweet, sweet insider hookups, you’ll likely be stuck in line outside the exclusive screenings and hot, popup clubs Sundance is famous for. By following our tips, even those of us outside the Hollywood power vacuum can enjoy the spoils of Park City’s Biggest Little Film Festival.⁠
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Find all our festival tips and tricks at the link in our bio! 🎥🌟

01/16/2025

“People helping people.”

That core philosophy drives America First Credit Union's mantra toward its members and employees. The credit union’s philanthropic arm, the America First Charitable Foundation, is much the same way. 🫶

Built upon four core pillars; Community First, Kids First, Education First and Service First, the America First Charitable Foundation delivers on its mission in meaningful ways. Learn more about their philanthropic endeavors, below! ⬇

"People helping people.” That core philosophy drives America First Credit Union’s mantra toward its members and employees.

01/14/2025

"Pioneer Theatre Company's Dial 'M' for Murder is a testament to the power of collaboration in theater. From the innovative set to the evocative lighting to the nuanced performances, every element works in harmony to create an unforgettable experience. It’s a show that proves murder mysteries aren’t just about whodunit—they’re about the thrill of watching secrets unravel one well-dressed layer at a time." 🧐

Read our full play review for PTC's Dial 'M' for Murder, running through Jan. 25, below! ⬇

Discover a gripping tale of betrayal, manipulation and murder in PTC's Dial M for Murder. Running Jan. 10-25 at the Simmons Memorial Theatre.

01/14/2025

Ogden’s sister-city relationship with Hof (rhymes with loaf), Germany, started in 1954 when then-Mayor Raymond Wright sponsored August Brand from Hof to work at Bank of Utah’s Ogden branch. Today, the Northern city hosts an annual festival to celebrate their historical bond.

Ogden's Hof Germanfest begins this Friday and runs through the 18th. More on what to expect from this year's fest, below! 🇩🇪⬇

Say “Prost!” to the historical bond between Ogden and the City of Hof in Germany at this year’s Hof Germanfest.

01/13/2025

The success of the 2002 Winter Olympics still lingers in Utah, quietly woven into everyday life. From shining steel arenas to monuments and even our light rail public transportation, reminders are everywhere. For many, the Games marked a turning point in winter sports, helping to build iconic facilities like the Utah Olympic Park and Soldier Hollow. 🏂️❄️⁠
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Cross-country skier Luke Bodensteiner, who competed at the University of Utah and in the 1992 and 1994 Winter Games, reflects, “Utah had a strong sports community,” but adds, “I wouldn’t say that, aside from Alpine skiing, Utah was necessarily a ski town. Sports like freestyle, cross-country, and ski jumping didn’t really exist here before 2002.”⁠
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Discover how the ‘02 Winter Games sparked a winter sports revolution in Utah—click the link in our bio!🏅

01/13/2025

As you gear up for the Sundance Film Festival, don’t forget to include the kids. This year’s fest includes a family matinee of director Isaiah Saxon’s feature debut, “The Legend of Ochi.” 🫶

The film is about a girl named Yuri (Helena Zengel) who is raised to fear the Ochi, a mysterious animal species. Despite this, she one day finds an injured baby Ochi and sets on a quest to return it to its home. Find four more family-friend films below! ⬇

Isaiah Saxon’s The Legend of Ochi will premiere as a family matinee at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, plus four more family-friendly films.