My wine career started at a hot dog stand. I worked the grill during the humid summers in Western New York rolling dogs over charcoal. I greeted customers as they arrived, shouting, “Whatcha want? Whatcha got?”— and the banter between the ‘grill man’ and customers began. I traded the grill in for fine dining when I moved to Salt Lake City. I loved the fast-paced environment on the floors of Utah’s top-rated restaurants, and made the decision to continue my training. I found I was especially motivated by the power of wine to enhance the dining experience for both the guests and myself. This passion has been greatly enhanced by my decision to become a certified Sommelier, and then an Educator with an internationally recognized program. I am pleased to take the enthusiasm that has its roots ‘behind the grill’ to the floor of bustling restaurants. As a Sommelier, I seek out epic experiences with food and wine for guests, and as the Founder and Educator of the Wine Academy of Utah, I introduce the intricacies of wine to enthusiasts and professionals alike in a fun environment. My banter of “How many dogs?” has transformed into “How about little ‘splishy splash’ to get you started tonight?”

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Caffe d'bolla is an award-winning artisan coffee roaster and siphon bar located at 299 South Main, Suite 130, in downtown Salt Lake City on the Gallivan side of the Wells Fargo Center. caffe d'bolla is a small intimate space that specializes in hand-crafted coffee.

7X Best of State, 3X Best of the Beehive, Zagat's Top 50 coffee shops in the United States.

*- John Piquet makes the best coffee in the world.*

Viet Pham, Food & Wine Chef of the Year, 3X James Beard Semi-Finalist, Iron Chef Winner, Owner Pretty Bird Chicken.

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Café Trio serves simple Italian fare in a contemporary setting. Enjoy delicious hand-made pizzas, seasonal salads and house-made pastas. Indulge in a bottle of wine, poured exclusively at Trio, in one of our cozy booths or sip on a refreshing cocktail on our patio. Café Trio was voted Reader’s Choice Restaurant by Salt Lake Magazine and Best Patio Dining by City Weekly Magazine.

Cafe Trio Downtown

Fresh fish, grilled meats, pasta, salads, and decadent desserts. Excellent wine list and full bar. Garden patio seating and private dining room available. Reservations accepted.

Caffe Molise

Located in downtown Salt Lake, Eva is locally owned and has a large menu of specialized Mediterranean small plates and cocktails. Chef Charlie Perry personally welcomes you into our fine establishment and offers his own handpicked wine list. Choose from an assortment of salads, breads, pizzas, and tapas.

Eva Restaurant

We are Publik Coffee Roasters. Salt Lake City, Utah is our home. We love our big little city and take pride in serving rad, delicious coffees. We believe in quality over quantity which is why we sweat the small and the big stuff. We believe in community, and are proud to be an active and productive player in ours. We believe in planet over profit, which is why our roastery is 100% solar powered with an oxidizer that filters out 96% of the particulates from the roasting process. We work with local architects and design experts to create places that people want to be in. While each location stands apart from the others, all are unique gathering spaces in Salt Lake City serving phenomenal small batch, roasted-to-order coffee and menus that use locally sourced ingredients.

Publik Space Venue

American, organic, vegetarian, locally grown, made in-house, jukebox, counter, hand-cut fries, breakfast all day, organic wine and beer, outside dining, plenty of parking.

Vertical Diner on 9th

From our humble beginnings on Broad Street in New Orleans to our current position as the world's largest fine dining company, Ruth's Chris Steak House has come a long way in its first 50 years. Locally owned and operated, bringing you the finest USDA Prime beef served "sizzling" in butter on a 500 degree plate.

Ruth's Chris Steak House

The Triple A affiliate of Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Angels, the Salt Lake Bees are in the Pacific Coast League. The season runs April to October at the Ballpark at America First Square.

Salt Lake Bees

Salt Lake City’s Premiere Dueling Piano Club. Offering a full liquor menu, light food, and the best all-request dueling piano show in Utah. Open Monday through Saturday from 7pm until 1am. Available for Private events on or off site. Weekend reservations recommended.[www.keysonmain.com](https://www.keysonmain.com/)

Keys on Main

A spacious city park with walking/running paths, swimming pool, tennis courts, paddle boats, children’s amusement park, playground, picnic facilities, and plenty of room for recreation or relaxation. The park hosts many community events.

Liberty Park

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