Utah Stories

Utah Stories focuses on empowering and safeguarding the voice of the individual. We believe that the Internet can serve as a platform for personal voices to rise above the noise and distractions of today’s media landscape. Our mission is to celebrate and showcase individuality in a world that often leans towards uniformity. We aim to highlight personal success stories and the unique culture that thrives in Utah. Additionally, Utah Stories is dedicated to supporting local businesses against the influence of special interest groups, government, or corporate entities that may seek to dominate the landscape. We refer to this effort as "debugging society." We have carved out a unique space in Utah for local news that truly serves the interests of business owners and residents alike. To maintain our independence and commitment to the community, we only partner with sponsors or advertisers based in Utah. Our aim is to create meaningful stories that reinforce and nurture the fabric of local communities. When communities are informed about the policies and narratives that impact their lives, they become much stronger than those that are indifferent or feel their individual voices and votes do not matter.

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Who Really Runs America? Elites, Power, and What Salt Lakers Think

4 days ago | utahstories.com | Richard Markosian

The oligarchs and elites controlling and destroying democracy are a big topic in the minds of young people. But who is really the biggest “threat to democracy?”“I think it’s the highest bidder that has control in America,” said Bill on downtown Salt Lake City’s Main Street. Bernie Sanders and AOC visited Utah on their “oligarch tour.” Bernie repeated the mantra he’s stuck to for the past two decades: that the oligarchy is destroying America and undermining democracy.
Inside Utah’s $17M Magnolia Apartments: Where Compassion Turned Deadly

5 days ago | utahstories.com | Richard Markosian

Five years ago, a beacon of hope rose on 300 East in Salt Lake City. It was called the Magnolia Apartments — a $17 million permanent supportive housing complex aimed at offering Utah’s chronically homeless population not just shelter, but dignity. With quartz countertops, city views, and private balconies, Magnolia was more luxury condo than transitional housing. The idea? Give people security first — and stability will follow. That was the theory.
Utah’s Newest Outdoor Dining Destinations with Stunning Patios

1 week ago | utahstories.com | Ted Scheffler

Sensational new spots for al fresco dining. Al fresco dining offers a unique kind of joy that blends good food with the fresh, open air — turning even the simplest meal into an experience. There’s something invigorating about eating outside, where natural light replaces harsh indoor bulbs and the sounds of birdsong or a breeze through the trees can create a calming backdrop. Dining outdoors encourages us to slow down, savor each bite, and enjoy the present moment more fully.
Utah Food Events Worth Tasting This June

1 week ago | utahstories.com | Ted Scheffler

On June 4, 2025 beginning at 6:00 PM, Urban Hill Executive Chef Nick Zocco teams up with Mar | Muntanya Executive Chef Tyson Peterson at Urban Hill for a seven-course collaborative dinner, including thoughtful beverage pairings. The cost per person for the Chef Collaboration dinner at Urban Hill is $220 ($165/food and $55/beverage). The menu looks like this: The folks at Sundance Mountain Resort invite guests to “Experience a taste of Hawaii atop Mandan Summit at our special Luau event.
Exclusive Dog Lake Wine Debuts at Log Haven

1 week ago | utahstories.com | Ted Scheffler

For the past few years, the folks at Log Haven restaurant in Millcreek Canyon have partnered with Longoria Wines in Santa Barbara County, California to create a distinct red wine blend that is sold exclusively at the restaurant. This year’s signature Log Haven wine is called Dog Lake, named for the iconic hiking destination at the top of Millcreek Canyon. Log Haven says, “This is the 7th Log Haven Exclusive Wine made by Longoria Wines and marks a departure from our previous blends.
Lambert Growers: Utah’s Family Greenhouse Since the 1960s

1 week ago | utahstories.com | Richard Markosian

Lambert Growers in West Valley City is one of Utah’s few remaining family-run greenhouses that still grows everything on site. Now in its third generation, the nursery is operated by Kim and Charlie Clark, who took over the business from Kim’s mother, Marianne. The Clarks grow vegetable starts, herbs, and flowers in greenhouses built by Kim’s grandfather, Paul Lambert, who started the business in the 1960s.
How Big Pharma Sold America the Lie That Pain Shouldn’t Exist

2 weeks ago | utahstories.com | Francia Benson

How and why so many believed the biggest lie ever pushed by big pharma. All men are created equal, having been endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. But what about the right to not feel pain? In a society built on the promise of freedom and dignity, how did the relentless pursuit of pain relief spiral into an opioid crisis that now claims countless lives?
Seafood Surprises in Landlocked Denver: Sushi, Oysters & More

2 weeks ago | utahstories.com | Ted Scheffler

A couple of weeks ago my wife, Faith, and I made a quick escape to Denver, ostensibly to catch the Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ Wild God Tour show at The Mile High City’s Mission Ballroom. The show itself was a transcendent experience. No surprise there. If Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds ever come to your town, don’t miss them. What was surprising was discovering something very fishy in landlocked Denver, where we had two divine dinners focused on seafood, plus other good eats.
Utah Food Events: World Refugee Day, Savor the Summit & Free Meals for Grads

2 weeks ago | utahstories.com | Ted Scheffler

The good folks at the Spice Kitchen Incubator reached out to say, “As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, Salt Lake City comes alive to host a variety of celebrations catering to all interests.
Continuum Wine Dinner at Franck’s on June 2nd

2 weeks ago | utahstories.com | Ted Scheffler

Vine Lore, Continuum Estate Winery, and Franck’s restaurant are teaming up to host a unique wine dinner featuring 90+ point wines from Continuum. The organizers invite guests 21 and over to “Join us June 2nd for an exclusive Continuum Wine Dinner featuring 90+ point wines and a rare appearance by Continuum’s own wine rep—and the winemaker grandson of the legendary family behind it all.