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The Sun Trapp To Reopen

We thought it was gone for good, but The Sun Trapp, a queer bar in SLC, will reopen under new management. An open date has yet to be confirmed since they’ll have to reapply for a liquor license, but bet your bottom dollar the gays will be ready and waiting with their dancing shoes. [Downtown Alliance]

Utah’s 'Bathroom Monitor' Isn’t Happy

Utah State Auditor John Dougall took to X to criticize the state’s transgender bathroom bill. He argued that the bill, which restricts restroom use for transgender people in certain facilities, lacks merit, was passed without careful consideration, and is a waste of taxpayer dollars. His office has been flooded with almost 12,000 bogus reports. [FOX 13]

Bangerter Highway To Close

Plan ahead! A section of Bangerter Highway in South Jordan will be closed this weekend from 10 p.m. on Friday, May 17 to 5 a.m. on Monday, May 20. Southbound lanes between 9000 S. and 9800 S. will be closed and northbound lanes will be condensed to one lane through Sunday afternoon in the same section. The closures are a part of the Utah Department of Transportation’s Bangerter South project to convert intersections into freeway-style interchanges. [ABC 4]

• Related: Turning Bangerter Highway into Bangerter Freeway. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

MILF Manor

This season of the TLC reality show “MILF Manor” stars Salt Laker Barby Garcia. Here’s the setup: Six older women share a house (and lots of drama) with five much younger men. No spoilers here, but there’s a big, awkward twist. So, what’s the appeal of all this for a successful Salt Lake businesswoman? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Hey Salt Lake readers know what’s up and this week they’re sharing good food and good advice.

🍟 On SLC Staples

A little while ago I asked what’s an SLC staple? Like, we wouldn’t be Salt Lake without [blank]. Many of you responded with fry sauce (one reader specified Arctic Circle fry sauce in particular) and I couldn’t agree more. Take that, Boise.

📲 On What Mothers Really Want For Mother’s Day

“I would like a phone call from my children.” — (Probably) your mom

🥐 On a Gluten-Free Bakery

“Good Food Gluten Free Bakery. I’m not gluten-free, but I’ve tried several bakery treats from here and everything has been yummy! Savory rolls, eclairs, mint chocolate chip muffins, and iced animal cookies. I’ve heard there is a lemon loaf? Next on my list!” — Kathryn B.

😋 On Good Eats

“The birria tacos at Santo Taco in SLC are to die for!” — Judy K.

“Two Mexican restaurants: Sol Agave & El Cholo (expansion from California). Cocktails & eats: Citizens Cocktails & Kitchen.” — Brian P.

“I ate at the new restaurant near Fairpark, Koyote. It was very tasty and unique and included vegan ramen as well as some really unique starters. I also ate at a restaurant called Hwa right off 5300 S. It’s Korean and it was so yummy! They have a bunch of sushi, but I only tried the Korean dishes and they were delish.” — CJ D.

Can a MILF Save Utah’s Reputation?

Salt Lake can claim another reality TV star now that season two of TLC’s “MILF Manor” has dropped. Businesswoman and certified hot mom Barby Garcia talks to host Ali Vallarta about busting Utah stereotypes and where she absolutely would not take her costars in SLC.