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🤩 Julia Reagan in Minnesota
April 23, 2025 · Thanks to City Cast Salt Lake podcast host Ali Vallarta for writing today’s “What Salt Lake’s Talking About.”
Good morning! We have so many people and places around the city that make Salt Lake special — like your favorite barista who knows your order by heart, or that organization helping make the city better. Do you have a Salt Lake spot you admire and can’t wait to share with everyone?
As part of our expanded membership program, City Cast Salt Lake Neighbors have the opportunity to shine a light on local businesses and organizations through Neighbor shoutout submissions that will be featured in Hey Salt Lake and our City Cast Salt Lake podcast.
What's CITY Talking About?
Utah Town Gets Running Water
Residents of Westwater, a town on the Utah portion of the Navajo Nation, finally have running water. The project took 25 years and it’s estimated that 30-40% of Navajo Nation homes still lack running water. [Colorado Sun]
Planned Parenthood to Close Two Clinics
Planned Parenthood of Utah announced they will close the Logan and St. George health clinics on May 2, instead expanding telehealth to meet needs. The Trump administration froze Title X funding, a $2.8 million federal grant to fund family planning for low-income patients. [Instagram]
- Why it’s big: What this means for birth control in Utah. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Julia Reagan Still Reigns
New photos of the late matriarch Julia Reagan are popping up in Salt Lake (she looks great in blue), and a recent sighting in Mankato, Minnesota reminds us Julia’s presence on 360 national, not just local, billboards. [Hey Salt Lake]
- ICYMI: The Reagan family is suing the University of Utah over Julia’s death. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Where to Shop in SLC
It’s time to bury your puffy coat and refresh your wardrobe. We scouted out where hot girls shop in the Salt Lake valley, accounting for price, quality, and style. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Salt Lake’s Best New Restaurants and Bars
Welcome to our rolling list of all the best, new restaurants opening around Salt Lake!
April 2025
Baby’s Bagels
While not a new restaurant, Baby’s Bagels is rolling out a fresh new concept with a weekly pizza pop-up every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. until sellout. Whole pies only, for now. Bonus: They got a liquor license, so you can enjoy a glass of vino with your pie.
The Goat Head
This is not your mother’s brunch spot, unless, of course, your mother is punk rock. With specials like The Cultist and Children of the Corn, this edgy eatery occupies the former home of Koko Kitchen.
Repeal
The old Bourbon House is now home to Repeal, a live jazz and cocktail bar by the owners of Prohibition. Reservations are now open for the soft opening, with the grand opening set for Tuesday, April 29.
Pigeon Alley Coffee
Operating out of the pick-up window at Pretty Bird in Sugar House, these guys are real coffee connoisseurs. They use a cold drip tower with remineralized water to make fresh cold brew everyday. And their secret menu aerocano is creamy and velvety smooth.
What To Do
Wednesday, April 23
- ♻️ Sustainability Workshop | 4 p.m. | Free | Park City and online
- 🚲 Bike Club | 6 p.m. | Free entry | Central City
- 📜 Papermaking Workshop | 6 p.m. | $50 | Granary
- 🤝 Refugee Cultural Nights | 7 p.m. | Free | South Salt Lake
- 📓 Junk Journal Jam Workshop | 7-8:30 p.m. | $12.50+ | 21+ only | Granary
Thursday, April 24
- 🛍️ Makers Market | 4:30-8 p.m. | Free entry | Sugar House
- 🎨 Art Jam | 5:30-8 p.m. | Free, bring your own art projects | Liberty Wells
- 🛋️ Public Art: Outdoor Living Room | 6-8 p.m. | Free | Rose Park
- 🏴☠️ ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ in Concert | 7 p.m. | $67 | Downtown SLC
- 🍫 Tasting Class: Chocolate & Cheese | 7:30 p.m. | $40 | Downtown SLC
I’m excited to welcome our new City Cast Salt Lake Neighbors: Maddie P., Kristine P., Alexandra K., Julia S. and Dan K. Want to join the fun and see your name in this newsletter?
Become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor today (plus, we’ll send you a member-exclusive mug!).
— Terina Ria
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