🤤 New focaccia bakery

Apply for a Project Rainbow Grant

Project Rainbow is accepting applications for its community grant program through Jan. 2. The organization looks to fund LGBTQ+ events and programming anywhere in Utah during 2026. [Project Rainbow]

Bobcats vs. Squirrel

A Reddit user shared a rare video of two bobcats trying (and failing) to catch a squirrel in Salt Lake City’s Avenues neighborhood. [Reddit]

• Um, who’s gonna tell the bobcats Squirrel Fest is over? [Hey Salt Lake 📰]

Snow Canyon Goes Dark

Snow Canyon State Park in southern Utah has officially been named an International Dark Sky Destination after years of work to implement dark-sky-friendly lighting, education programs, and conservation efforts. [Utah State Parks]

Mitt Romney Says ‘Tax the Rich’

In a New York Times opinion piece, former Utah Sen. Mitt Romney said the United States government should “tax the rich.” Why now? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Salt Lake has a fresh batch of openings this month, each one leaning into a specific specialty. What a great excuse to try something new.

F’kosh

A family-run bakery in Lehi dedicated to focaccia. Expect thick, crispy-edged bread with a pillowy interior, offered in rotating flavors that range from sweet cinnamon to savory tomato pesto.

The Yeti

Located at the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon is a Himalayan-inspired mountain bar serving up dishes from The 14 Peaks, craft cocktails, and local beer. Visit them for their soft opening today from 4-11 p.m.

Momomaru Hand Roll Sushi

Momomaru specializes in fresh hand rolls, made to order. They’re hosting a soft launch with limited seating, so plan to arrive early to snag a spot.

Lake Break

Award-winning food writer Darby Doyle declared 2025 the year of the seafood tower. Enjoy one lakeside at Daybreak’s Lake Break. The vibe is giving Bravo’s “Below Deck,” in the best way.