Your Daily Guide

Riverton Under Boil Order

Riverton officials issued a boil order for about half the city after secondary irrigation water crossed into the culinary water system through an illegal connection on a private property. Residents in the affected area are advised to use boiled or bottled water until testing confirms the water is safe, with results expected today. [FOX 13]

The Osmonds Want a Mountain Venue

The Osmonds, arguably Utah’s favorite musical family, announced plans to open Vesper Amphitheater, a massive new music venue at the mouth of Provo Canyon. The year-round concert space would seat up to 20,000 people. [KSL]

Incoming West Jordan Trader Joe’s

Trader Joe’s has confirmed the address for its upcoming West Jordan location at 7800 S. 5600 W. This is in addition to Trader Joe’s stores already in the works in Daybreak and Herriman. [Salt Lake Tribune]

Xiao Bao Bao to Close

Xiao Bao Bao, known for its steamed bao, is closing both of its Salt Lake City locations. The Milk Block shop will close at the end of May, followed by the downtown location at the end of June. [Instagram]

Today we’re beefin’, at least with the things we wish were different about Salt Lake City. Here readers share what’s getting under their skin.

Inaccessible Park Bathrooms

“I really connected with you highlighting the fact about park bathrooms not being open or accessible year round. As a bike rider and park enjoyer, it always bothers me that as a taxpayer I cannot utilize services that are paid for in part by me. Thank you for addressing this in your study.” — Anna U.

Streets Too Wide

“How wide the streets are and how many parking lots I have to walk past to get to interesting things in the city.” — Travis M.

Affordable Housing (or Lack Thereof)

“My biggest gripe is affordable housing anywhere in the valley, Provo to Ogden. I retired and moved here to be near my five children. I can afford the rent but not these exorbitant fees and regulations. I’m expected to earn three times the rent while living on a fixed income of social security and military retirement. I’m 70-years-old and this was never an issue, then my rent increased every six months until I no longer ‘qualified’ and they wouldn’t renew my lease.” — Mary H.

Only Sad Hour

“Probably my biggest gripe with Salt Lake City, as someone that moved to Utah, is no happy hour.” — Aaron R.

A Gripe About Gripes

“My biggest gripe? That we all gripe so much! We live in such a beautiful place and take it for granted.” — Deb S.

City Cast Salt Lake Neighbors want you to know about the local places that deserve a little more love.

📣 Ty J. loves Carol’s Pastry Shop! Stop by this hidden gem in Sugar House for an eclair.

📣 Jody E. wants to shoutout Women of the World, an organization that supports displaced women and families.

📣 Collin R. is a fan of Pleiku for their banh mis and Vietnamese coffee.

Want to share your Salt Lake recs with our readers? That’s just one of the perks of being a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor.