Salt Lake Trails: Extreme Makeover Edition

What Does a TikTok Ban Mean for Influencers?

In December, Gov. Spencer Cox banned TikTok from all government devices. A full federal ban could put many Utah influencers out of a job — or at least a side hustle. According to ZipRecruiter, the average TikTok influencer in Utah makes $4,200 a month. The Queen of SLC Kendall Rodriguez said she would focus her attention on Instagram or YouTube if TikTok goes bust. [KUER]

• Related: Listen to the Queen of SLC on City Cast Salt Lake for the best local places to take your enemies.

Salt Lake Trails: Extreme Makeover Edition

Plan accordingly, trailheads. The City Creek Canyon Trail (of City Creek Canyon) will be closed for maintenance through June 2. This is part of a larger restoration project by Utah’s Public Lands Division that will coincide with Rocky Mountain Power replacing power lines in the area. [Salt Lake Tribune]

• Related: Listen to an outdoor rec enthusiast wax poetic about the best hikes in Salt Lake.

Manoli’s Returns

Shortly after Manoli’s received a prestigious James Beard awards nomination, they were forced to close due to flooding from an unexpected water line break. The Greek restaurant is now open after some heavy remodeling. [Gastronomic SLC]

Cheese Board Like a Professional

There’s no bad time of year for a cheese board, but damn does that thing look good on a picnic blanket. Cheese people, today’s episode of City Cast Salt Lake is for you. Host Ali Vallarta is chatting with Caputo’s own cheesemonger-in-chief Adri Pachelli about the guidelines for an expert spread as well as her insider tip about bubbles. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Call me cheesy, but the best part of Hey Salt Lake is you. Here’s the latest chit chat from readers in the inbox:

On Riverton Things To Do

“I live in Riverton and love to go fishing. But sometimes I don’t want to drive very far to do it. There’s a small reservoir at Old Farm Park here that is dog-friendly and good for a little fishing. A creek runs near the reservoir, too, if you prefer to fish in moving water.

There’s also a baseball field, small water park, playground, and a paved sidewalk around the whole thing if you have kids or if you’re feeling up to some exercise. The park also has plenty of space to spread out for a nice picnic. It’s in a neighborhood so a lot of people don’t know about it. The only thing I’ll say is if you visit, please pick up after yourself!” - Katie F.

On Favorite Food Places in Salt Lake

“Meat Hook BBQ Co. in West Valley. Great food, great atmosphere. One of my favorite places to go.” - Sunshine C.

On Concert Etiquette

“Y'all forgot the biggest pet peeve for us concert goers. When the person in front of you puts their bright phone up and holds it up for the whole show it blocks our view and is distracting. Do that in the back if you must. I don't care about your YouTube channel's clicks! I'm trying to be in the moment, even if you aren't!” - Justice M.

Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival  🧵 Thursday-Saturday | Various Times

A Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival at Mountain America Expo Center with supplies, exhibits, and more! [$12, Sandy]

Rico Nasty  🎤 Friday | 8 p.m.

Get ready to rock and rage! Rico Nasty is performing an all ages show at Soundwell. [$25, Salt Lake City]

Stonewall Sports Prom  🕺 Sunday | 6 p.m.

Stonewall Sports SLC is hosting a prom at Milk+. There will be drinking, dancing, and live cover band performances. Dress code is ugly 80s/90s prom attire. [Free, Salt Lake City]

Mastering the Cheese Board With a Salt Lake Monger

You’re hosting a summer party, and your grand vision includes a stunningly crafted cheese board that gets every guest talking. But you don’t know a brie from a blue — so where do you start? Adri Pachelli, director of education and senior manager at Caputo’s Market & Deli, joins host Ali Vallarta to make the case that cheese is for peasants and explain why it tastes best with bubbles.