Will we lose the Redwood Drive-in?

Utah Jazz Rebrand

It seems the theme of the week is new sports branding as the Utah Jazz come in hot with a fresh new(ish) look (again). The mountains are back and the franchise will move away from the unpopular highlighter yellow color in 2025-26. The updated uniforms will make their debut next season. [City Cast Salt Lake]

• Related: Why we think highlighter yellow got the ax. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

West Valley Performing Arts Center Will Stay Open

Good news! The West Valley Performing Arts Center will remain open. It was announced last month that the theater would close due to costly repairs and poor revenue. But the West Valley City Council unanimously voted to transfer the city-owned performance space to an independent organization in order to ensure its continuation. The city will provide an initial subsidy and the new organization will manage the theater’s operation. [Salt Lake Tribune]

• Related: The fate of Abravanel Hall. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Baby Bear in Marmalade

There was a baby bear in a tree in the Marmalade neighborhood yesterday, causing a temporary closure of Reed Ave. While crews were attempting to set up a safety net, the bear fell. It was then tranquilized and transported in a cage to be evaluated by wildlife biologists. Wishing the bear a speedy recovery. [@slcpd/X]

• Related: What to do if you encounter a bear. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Michelin Star Worthy Restaurants

Congratulations to Ali Sabbah at Mazza Cafe and Nick Zocco at Urban Hill for being 2024 James Beard Award finalists. But why aren’t there any Michelin star restaurants in Utah? We’re on the case! [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

What makes a Salt Laker? We asked via our Instagram: You’re not a Salt Laker until _________. And this is what you had to say.

Naturally, a Lot of Outdoor Things

“Watch fireworks from the living room hike at night.” — @fitnesswithmeredith

“Had a close call with a rattlesnake in the foothills.” — @p_g_hay

“Half your closet is Patagonia.” — @liz_beth_anne

And Quirky SLC Things

“Eat fry sauce and ranch with everything.” — @sunny_suzie2

“You hear a ‘Ted Bundy almost murdered my family member’ story.” — @angietreasure

“You start avoiding downtown during LDS General Conference (the crowds are nuts).” — @audrey.brownie

And Explaining Those SLC Things To Out-of-Towners

“You try to explain soda pop culture to a visitor.” — @yusmau

“You have explained to a friend that you can’t do (blank) because it’s Sunday and closed.” — @steelandsalt

“You can explain the insane alcohol rules to an out-of-town guest.” — @zachstolarsky

How would you fill in the blank?

Why No Michelin Star Restaurants in Utah?

Two Salt Lake chefs are finalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards, and winners will be announced on June 10. But when it comes to the prestigious Michelin star, the travel award often associated with culinary excellence, Utah restaurants haven’t made the cut. Host Ali Vallarta asks food writer and Gastronomic SLC founder Stuart Melling why we haven’t received the blessing and what area restaurants should be on Michelin’s short list.