Will Sundance leave Utah?

RIP Sugar House Sizzler

It’s official: The Sugar House Sizzler has been knocked down. While we know a Kum & Go gas station won’t take its place, we wonder what will go there instead. [@slsees/Instagram, KSL]

• Any guesses? Send us an email.
• Required listening: On Kum & Go and zoning. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Will Sundance Leave Utah?

The Sundance Film Festival, traditionally held in Park City, is considering a relocation starting in 2027. That’s when the festival’s contract with Park City is up for renewal. The announcement comes just weeks after the abrupt departure of Sundance Institute CEO Joana Vicente, who served for less than three years. Vicente spoke earlier this year about the cost and accessibility hurdles the festival faced in Park City. [Salt Lake Tribune]

• Related: Can Sundance survive? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

No More Library Late Fees For Kids

Salt Lake County Library has officially removed late fees on books, music, and movies categorized for kids and teens. [Salt Lake County Library]

• Related: Things you didn’t know your city library card could do. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Salt Lake Power Players

Whether it’s a major sports deal, new rule, or expensive project, the people presented to share the news are rarely the ones pulling the strings. We know there is more behind the curtain; we can feel it. Today, we are putting faces to the system: These are the most powerful Salt Lakers you’ve never heard of. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Hey Salt Lake readers know what’s good in the neighborhood, and they’ve got suggestions for people and places to see around our fair city.

🎶 On Concerts to Look Forward To

“Jelly Roll! Happy it is indoors because last year I thought I might be killed at USANA.” — Veda L.

🧇 On Underrated Brunch

“Publik Kitchen [has] the best avocado toast. I know because I’ve tested it at lots of other places. Chicken salad melt is to die for and their French toast with chocolate chip bread, yum!” — Alison S.

“Huge breakfast and brunch fans here. We love Roux for brunch. Their flaky biscuits are fabulous, even though they are on the small size. They should come in twos! We call the blueberry pan cake at Bartolo’s a ‘table cake.’ Everyone orders their individual meals, then [we] order a blueberry pan cake to share; hence, a ‘table cake!’” — Judy

• Sidenote: Roux is a must-visit restaurant this spring.

“Left Fork Grill! The best. The atmosphere is funky but the food, including specials and homemade pies, is outstanding. Try for a booth or sit at the counter.” — Virginia R.

“Picnic, a favorite spot. Great cafe featuring Publik Coffee!” — Sara S.

• 👀 ICYMI: The best underrated brunch spots.

💘 On Lovebound Library

“Stopped in the most delightful store in the Maven District, Lovebound Library. I'm NOT a hopeless romantic (‘The Bachelor?’ Spare me.), but found something fun to read (I relate to middle-aged women and older) as per the clerk's recommendation. Check it out (no pun intended).” — Jane G.

Salt Lake’s Unknown Power Players

Behind every sweeping decision affecting our day-to-day lives is a table full of unfamiliar yet influential faces. In part one of a two-part series, host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means introduce four powerful Salt Lakers you’ve probably never heard of and explore their impact in our communities.