One Less Queer Bar in Salt Lake City

In this week’s food news, a queer favorite surrenders its liquor license, a queer food fest arrives, and we hear from City Cast Host Ali Vallarta about the opening of a new pop up in Flanker.

Tipsy Flamingo

The ‘80s-themed pop up bar featuring neon lights and retro flare officially opened last weekend and City Cast Host Ali Vallarta was there to get the scoop. She entered through a Pepsi machine and said her drink came in a tiny bathtub.

Farewell, Sun Trapp

Utah Department of Beverage Services Communications Director Michelle Schmitt told Q Salt Lake that The Sun Trapp has surrendered their liquor license. The bar closed temporarily due to a “plumbing issue” on January 7, then subsequently opened for another 10 days before closing again and going dark. Despite a rocky end, the Trapp has been an SLC staple since the early ‘90s and one of our few queer bars.

Central 9th Recommendation

Our very own Water Witch got a shout out in Punch for its slang.

Let’s Feast

The Utah LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce announced the Queer Food Feastival, a grub-centric celebration of community and abundance. It will take place on May 10 at Mountain West Hard Cider, but you can scoop tickets now at 10% off with code BIGMOUTH.