☕️ A flock of new coffee shops

Gov. Cox Vetoes Tax Bill

Gov. Spencer Cox vetoed a bill which proposed redirecting local property tax funds for schools into the state’s general fund before redistributing them to the school districts. Cox, and the bill’s opponents, worried this would make it easier for lawmakers to spend the money elsewhere. [FOX13]

• The governor is staying busy. On Tuesday, he signed 200 bills and vetoed one that would have allowed him to appoint the chief justice of the Utah Supreme Court every four years. [Hey Salt Lake]

Share Your Lease

Are you a renter? Salt Lake City is collecting lease agreements for research and best practices. Head to their website to submit a copy of your lease (sans personal info!). [Salt Lake City]

New Liquor Store in SLC

Utah’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services is opening a new liquor store on Foothill Drive on Monday, March 31. [Building Salt Lake]

Saving $$ at the Farmer’s Market

Eggs cost an arm and a leg at the grocery store these days, but have you tried shopping at your local farmers market? You may be surprised by what $50 can buy. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Welcome to our rolling list of all the best, new restaurants opening around Salt Lake!

March 2025

Bedlam Coffee

Pete Souvall is known for slinging sweet treats around Salt Lake through Bedlam Baking Company, and he’s now added coffee to the mix. Find Bedlam Coffee in front of The Stockist on Saturdays and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

KaiPo Kava Lounge & Kitchen

A great place to kickback, sing karaoke, and drink Kava. Kava is a traditional beverage from the Pacific Islands, enjoyed in both ceremonial and social settings, known to have a calming effect on the body.

SnowmoBAR

Snowmobile Pizza in Central 9th has added a SnowmoBAR. It’s a bright, neon, 80s apres-ski party AND it’s one of two places in Utah that carries Beer Zombies.

Sugar House Station

The latest food hall and first bar hall to hit Salt Lake is located in the old Kimi’s Chop & Oyster House building. It features a collection of local favorites like Publik (coming soon), Proper Burger, and Cannella’s.

Salt City Chè

Find Vietnamese chè in West Valley! Chè is basically like a refreshing dessert soup with coconut milk, fruit, jelly, and tapioca pearls. Perfect for this warm spring day.

Lucky Ones Coffee

Lucky Ones Coffee has a mission to make employment more inclusive by hiring people with disabilities. Find them inside the Marmalade Library, they even have a convenient walk-up window.

Junah

From the people behind Koyoté comes a Japanese/Italian fusion restaurant: Junah. The menu features gyoza shaped ravioli, wagyu ragu, and matcha tiramisu.