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$200 has been stretching quite a ways in SLC! With this past week’s snowfall, it was time to get in some inexpensive, but amazingly beautiful, skiing, so I headed up Mill Creek Canyon (3800S, off Wasatch Blvd), with my dog and my cross country skis.
Winter’s back! In honor of the 48″ that have fallen in the last 48 hours I am going to post some of the better pictures from the last two months of pre-season shenanigans that have occurred here in Utah.
November 25, 2009
Thanks to Ravell Call/Wendy Leonard of the Deseret News for these photos!
I make 4″ of groomed ice look like 40″ of blower pow
It’s never too early to send it
Nov. 15, 2009
These photos are courtesy of Alex Deckard, a designer/photographer based out of Park City, Utah.
I get mine.
Oh winter, you are so damn fun
I spot my landings with emo style
No fake tanning here ladies, that pale skin tone is 100% natural…
Superior done right
I <3 my powder beard
I’ve been a little under the weather lately. Food hasn’t had a strong appeal. Maybe some readers out there can empathize with me with some of the bugs getting around this winter. But yesterday, I finally started feeling better. The first thing I noticed was the return Mr. Insatiable. My appetite was back and he was back with a vengeance. As I thought of places I could go to temporarily please my hunger pangs. One of the first thoughts I had was Davanza’s. Davanza’s is a place for pizza, tacos, and burgers. Come on! PIZZA, TACOS, and BURGERS?! It’s like a three-punch combo of binging bliss. I love this place! Not only is everything on the menu made from scratch, but the atmosphere is unbeatable for somebody who likes to kick back and just eat. The service is that kind of service you only get at a hole-in-the-wall joint: no pretenses, just sincere happiness that you’re there to eat it up.
I’ve had all three of Davanza’s genres of food and the reports are all positive. I rate the pizza and tacos a continue reading…
Every year, the Sushi for Santa organization puts together an amazing Christmas charity event. The concept is simple: make a donation for entry into the event and enjoy an open sushi bar from some of the finest sushi chefs in Utah, including chefs from Mikado, Ichiban, and Naked Fish. While you’re delighting in the delectable dinner, participate in silent auctions and raffles of loads of donations from local businesses and organizations. You can also donate at the cash bar. And as if all this wasn’t enough for a great event, Sushi for Santa has been successful in years past by creating an exciting atmosphere. There will be music and happiness this Christmas at Sushi for Santa.
Each year Sushi for Santa chooses a different charity organization to support. For 2009, they have chosen the Angel’s Hands Foundation. The AHF raises money to help Utah continue reading…
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When you think of Salt Lake, does your mind go straight to sushi? Perhaps it should. Last week, I joined friends to take in both the beautiful outdoor Christmas lights of downtown Temple Square and the gorgeous food and ambiance of Sapa, a sushi/Asian fusion restaurant just a few blocks south.
It’s the year of the ox for a few more weeks. My placemat at Formosa Grill on 2100 S told me so. And that I was born in the year of the boar. Which makes me noble and chivalrous (naturally) and tells me my friends will be lifelong. And that I should marry a continue reading…
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When the weather turns cold and the days get shorter, breakfast in a sunny, warm, green nook is that much nicer. And if it’s a lazy Sunday morning and you’ve got another free hour, bookshop browsing is a nice way to finish up the meal. Enter the Oasis Cafe and Golden Braid Books.
Every year the folks at Bonnier Corp and WM rate the resorts around North America in 8 different categories. A couple of resorts here in Utah received so high marks.
Unlike a lot of “award” types, these awards seem to be less about who has the best coffee and accommodations and more about giving us a guide to how to plan our vacations and where to find the best runs.
In terms of being able to assess the resorts properly, Warren Miller entertainment represents one of the best continue reading…
I grew up in Utah. I wasn’t always the best “example” as a kid. I regularly lied to my teachers about missing school for ski days and my childhood hero was Warren Miller. I have seen every WM Video ever produced, but I haven’t read a single book cover to cover since 1993. My sketchy track record doesn’t make me an authority on very many things, but there is one area where I remain unmatched in ability. continue reading…
Every time I visit a city, I naturally look for the inside scoop as to where the locals shop eat and play. When it comes to Christmas, the right collection of shops can be as much entertainment as it is shopping. One area that you won’t want to miss is the eclectic neighborhood of continue reading…
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