Salt Lake City Weekly

Utah dining news for August 27 to June 3 Knoops Brings Its Chocolate to 9th and 9th Chocolate-lovers, mark your calendars! Knoops, the UK’s top premium drinking chocolate brand, is opening its very first U.S. location Aug. 21 in Salt Lake City at 907 E. 900 South. Knoops has built its reputation on choice; the menu invites you to build your perfect cup, from steaming hot chocolates to iced and frozen versions and rich, dreamy milkshakes.

When I was a kid in New York City, my mother frequently read to us from Mormonism’s most authoritative historic texts. By the time I was finished with grade school, I knew it all backward and forward, from the single event that started it to the then-present day. But over the years, I came to understand that a significant part of a religion’s history is the legendary embellishment that makes the story even more impressive.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) On the sci‑fi TV show Stargate SG‑1, benevolent aliens known as the Asgard visit Earth to seek assistance from a secret U.S. government team. The ultra-advanced, hyper-intelligent Asgard have been unable to defeat their great nemesis, another alien species called the Replicators. Their hope is that their primitive partners, the humans, might stumble onto some basic, straightforward answer that their own sophisticated minds can’t see. The gamble pays off.

Why I Vote Democratic The first time I ever voted, I chose all Republican candidates. Growing up, I was deeply influenced by my conservative (and loving) grandfather. However, the Republican Party in those years was very different from the party it is today. The leaders of the Republican Party have evolved into individuals who put self-interest over what is best for our country, starting decades ago with legislation that continuously lowered taxes on the rich.

There’s Gold in Them Thar Walls Construction workers in Belgium struck gold while working on a new sewer line in an old building—literally $10.4 million worth of gold, BBC reported on Aug. 14. Workers removed part of the cellar wall and discovered a wealth of gold coins and bars, which they initially mistook for euros. They called the police, who recorded the haul and moved the gold to a secure federal vault. The building was once a brewery but is now owned by a welfare organization.

Stuart Adams is not a happy camper. As the Utah Senate president and member of the state's shadow government—the Military Installation Development Authority, MIDA—he found himself knee-deep in public outrage over plans for a gigantic data center in Box Elder County. The back-door deal caught Utahns by surprise and Adams was voted out in a June primary.

The following article was originally published on August 19, 2026, as part of the 2026 City Weekly Beer Issue. At no time in history have so many styles of well-crafted beer been available in Salt Lake City. And with a variety of brewpubs and breweries operating within city limits, hospitality is at an all-time high.

This article was originally published on August 19, 2026, as part of the 2026 City Weekly Beer Issue. For drinkers new and old, the most fundamental question of a successful night out is where to start, continue and finish off the evening. While veteran bar-hoppers may reject the concept of vibe-based drinking, they’re victims to it nonetheless. Fortunately, long gone are the days of bland, post-prohibition drinking clubs.

The following article was originally published on August 19, 2026 as part of the 2026 City Weekly Beer Issue. Around 4,000 years ago, the oldest known recipe for beer was recorded in the Hymn to Ninkasi, which praised the Sumerian patron goddess of brewing. The Sumerians were known to treasure beer, as it was a safer alternative to water. Not surprisingly, the tasty drink became a cherished commodity in the ancient world.

The following article was originally published on August 19, 2026, as part of the 2026 City Weekly Beer Issue. It can feel intimidating to step into the world of beer. You may walk into a store where there are shelves full of endless hazy, West Coast and double IPAs, with terms like IBU, ABV, esters and malts that sound like science class, leaving you overwhelmed and clueless.