Guidebook for Salt Lake City
Food Scene
My favorite coffee shop in town - great patio, next to other SLC gems.
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Blue Copper Coffee Room
179 W 900 SMy favorite coffee shop in town - great patio, next to other SLC gems.
Favorite restaurant in the city. Try the General Tso's Cauliflower, have one of Clif's seasonal cocktails, and although I'm not usually a dessert person - get the dessert.
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HSL
418 E 200 SFavorite restaurant in the city. Try the General Tso's Cauliflower, have one of Clif's seasonal cocktails, and although I'm not usually a dessert person - get the dessert.
Some of my favorite ramen outside of Japan. Very casual, must do.
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Tosh's Ramen
1963 E Murray Holladay RdSome of my favorite ramen outside of Japan. Very casual, must do.
Best coffee in the city. You know when people from San Fransisco ask about it, that it's something special.
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The Rose Establishment
235 400 WBest coffee in the city. You know when people from San Fransisco ask about it, that it's something special.
Incredible sushi w/ omasake to rival any other. Probably not what you think when you think Salt Lake City.
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Takashi
18 W Market StIncredible sushi w/ omasake to rival any other. Probably not what you think when you think Salt Lake City.
Just opened up near 9th and 9th - Get "The Boss" extra spicy.
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Brass Smoothies
925 E 900 SJust opened up near 9th and 9th - Get "The Boss" extra spicy.
If it's a Saturday and you're in Salt Lake, STOP what you're doing and IMMEDIATELY go to Beltex for one of their Cubano sandwiches.
During all other days of the week please continue reading:
Whole animal butcher right around the corner. Amazing everything, but the beef bacon and chorizo are a good place to start. Get there early on Saturday for the best sandwich in the city, and if there happen to be pork rinds available...
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Beltex Meats
511 E 900 SIf it's a Saturday and you're in Salt Lake, STOP what you're doing and IMMEDIATELY go to Beltex for one of their Cubano sandwiches.
During all other days of the week please continue reading:
Whole animal butcher right around the corner. Amazing everything, but the beef bacon and chorizo are a good place to start. Get there early on Saturday for the best sandwich in the city, and if there happen to be pork rinds available...
Amazing sweets from Adalberto Diaz the 2012 American Culinary Federation Pastry Chef of the Year, and finalist of 2015 Holiday Baking Championship on Food Network.
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Fillings & Emulsions
1475 Main StAmazing sweets from Adalberto Diaz the 2012 American Culinary Federation Pastry Chef of the Year, and finalist of 2015 Holiday Baking Championship on Food Network.
Scratch-made Mexican food that's incredible. Both locations are nearly always busy.
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Red Iguana
736 W North TempleScratch-made Mexican food that's incredible. Both locations are nearly always busy.
The salt bagel is better than any in NYC...yes, that good.
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The Bagel Project
779 S 500 EThe salt bagel is better than any in NYC...yes, that good.
Drinks & Nightlife
Locals bar with the best cocktails in SLC (and no cocktail menu). Small and can get very crowded. Order a "Wray Daq".
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Water Witch
163 W 900 SLocals bar with the best cocktails in SLC (and no cocktail menu). Small and can get very crowded. Order a "Wray Daq".
Tinwell
837 S Main StExtensive cocktail menu; clubby, but not too clubby...
Parks & Nature
Connect up anywhere along the BST for great hiking and biking. Bring the dog!
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Bonneville Shoreline Trail
Connect up anywhere along the BST for great hiking and biking. Bring the dog!
1.5 mile loop is great for a walk, bike, or run. Don't be afraid of the spring-fed water fountains on the SE side!
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Liberty Park
600 Harvey Milk Boulevard1.5 mile loop is great for a walk, bike, or run. Don't be afraid of the spring-fed water fountains on the SE side!
Essentials
Right around the corner with the best unmarked produce available. Family run and amazing service (yes, service at a grocery store...) BBQ duck on the weekend.
Southeast Market
422 900 SRight around the corner with the best unmarked produce available. Family run and amazing service (yes, service at a grocery store...) BBQ duck on the weekend.
Best option for local, high quality, late-night needs.
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Jade Market Central 9th
161 West 900 SouthBest option for local, high quality, late-night needs.
It's like a regular Trader Joe's...but without the wine!
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Trader Joe's
634 E 400 SIt's like a regular Trader Joe's...but without the wine!
Whole Foods Market
544 S 700 EGreat service, and if you feel like walking to the dry cleaners...
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Continental Cleaners
902 900 EGreat service, and if you feel like walking to the dry cleaners...
Shopping
Great selection. Helen (the owner) is a delight, and there's always something worth getting on the sale rack. Excellent hipstery-outdoorsy vibe with great gifts.
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The Stockist
875 E 900 SGreat selection. Helen (the owner) is a delight, and there's always something worth getting on the sale rack. Excellent hipstery-outdoorsy vibe with great gifts.
Right around the corner, next to Thyme and Place, and definitely worth a stop. I'll use their words: "Habitable Art Gallery and Dwell Shop". I can't think of another one of those in SLC!
Arte Haus Collectif
352 900 SRight around the corner, next to Thyme and Place, and definitely worth a stop. I'll use their words: "Habitable Art Gallery and Dwell Shop". I can't think of another one of those in SLC!
Thyme and Place
362 E 900 SNext to Art Haus, with more great gift shopping, and unique finds.
If you've ever ordered from Backcountry.com, take a trip to their retail storefront attached to the West Coast warehouse. It's a unique shopping experience where you have literally their entire stock available to check out.
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Backcountry Retail Store Open for Curbside Pickup Only!
2607 3200 WIf you've ever ordered from Backcountry.com, take a trip to their retail storefront attached to the West Coast warehouse. It's a unique shopping experience where you have literally their entire stock available to check out.
Arts & Culture
Always great exhibits, you won't even realize you're in Utah.
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Utah Museum of Contemporary Art
20 S W TempleAlways great exhibits, you won't even realize you're in Utah.
From classics to contemporary, the Utah Symphony plays it all incredibly.
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Abravanel Hall
123 W S TempleFrom classics to contemporary, the Utah Symphony plays it all incredibly.
If you happen to be in town for a Ballet West performance, do yourself a favor and go. They are world-renowned for good reason.
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Capitol Theatre
50 W 200 S If you happen to be in town for a Ballet West performance, do yourself a favor and go. They are world-renowned for good reason.
A beautiful building with incredible exhibits, and amazing views of the city. It will keep the whole family entertained and educated.
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Natural History Museum of Utah
301 Wakara WayA beautiful building with incredible exhibits, and amazing views of the city. It will keep the whole family entertained and educated.
Entertainment & Activities
Right in Liberty Park, incredible for kids and adults alike - go say hi to Andy the Andean Condor. "America's oldest and largest bird park, founded with a private bird collection. 400 birds representing 135 species on 7.5 acres."
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Tracy Aviary & Izityalo Zebotanika
589 E 1300 SRight in Liberty Park, incredible for kids and adults alike - go say hi to Andy the Andean Condor. "America's oldest and largest bird park, founded with a private bird collection. 400 birds representing 135 species on 7.5 acres."
6-screen cinema featuring 1st-run foreign & indie films along with unique concessions & pizza.
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Broadway Centre Cinemas, operated by Salt Lake Film Society
300 South6-screen cinema featuring 1st-run foreign & indie films along with unique concessions & pizza.