It’d be remiss of us to overlook Downtown Salt Lake’s haunts and institutions (and our substitute offices/homes) and you’ll soon discover their irresistible allure.
Lethal Libations
- Bar-X http://www.barxsaltlake.com/#home
- By The Glass http://btgwinebar.com
Main Street (the name suggests where it’s at) houses a veritable array of hidey-holes for staunch barflies to go off of the grid. Check out…
- Bodega http://bodega331.com
- Maxwell’s http://www.maxwellsece.com
- Vault http://www.bambara-slc.com/about_bar.php
- Whiskey Street http://www.whiskeystreet.com
Caffeine Crusaders
- La Barba http://charmingbeard.com/ (night owls will appreciate the midnight closing).
- Nobrow Coffee Werks http://www.nobrowcoffee.com (all-male crew know their beans!)
- Publik http://www.publikcoffee.com (vast, industrial space with the best toast in town).
- The People’s Coffee – 221 East Broadway (300 South)… delish coffee and pastries.
- The Rose Establishment http://theroseestb.com/ (cosy, inviting and downright delicious).
Fuss-free, frugal (but fabulous) fare
- Bruges http://www.brugeswaffles.com
- Caputo’s http://www.caputosdeli.com/
- Carlucci’s http://www.carluccisbakery.com
- Spitz http://www.spitzslc.com
- Squatters http://www.squatters.com
- The Garage (funeral ‘tatoes are a MUST!) http://www.garageonbeck.com
Gourmand Gratification
- Bambara http://www.bambara-slc.com
- Em’s http://www.emsrestaurant.com
- Naked Fish http://www.nakedfishbistro.com
- Pago http://pagoslc.com
- Pallet http://eatpallet.com
- Rye http://www.ryeslc.com
- Stoneground http://www.stonegroundslc.com
- The Copper Onion http://thecopperonion.com
Art, Culture, Curios
- E3 Modern (The 315 East Broadway studio showcases Josh ‘man of steel’ Stippich’s love of bespoke, thunderous sound-producing hi-fi [ElectronLuv]. The Utahn art that adorns the walls is forever changing, as is the eclectic collection of vintage bar and cocktail accoutrement at a shoppe [Boozetique] within a shop).
- Ray’s Barber Shop (suave barbers will shine your shoes. No appointment necessary). http://raysbarbershopslc.com
- The Green Ant (Visit Ron’s ever changing showroom for an original object d’art). http://thegreenant.com
