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Thursday, October 23 

Your Daily Guide

Hey, Salt Lake! If you’re attending the Utah Queer Film Festival, join me and City Cast Salt Lake podcast host Ali Vallarta tonight at 7 p.m. for a fireside chat offering a sneak peek at this year’s lineup and a look at the Utah Film Center’s new digs. See you there! 🎞️

What Salt Lake's Talking About

Outside of Current.

Current restaurant and UnderCurrent bar in Salt Lake City. (Ali Vallarta/City Cast Salt Lake)

Current and UnderCurrent to Close

Current, the iconic Salt Lake restaurant at the corner of 300 South and 300 East, and its speakeasy bar UnderCurrent will close, confirmed co-owner Joel LaSalle. Stop by for a farewell cocktail and oysters before Nov. 8. [City Cast Salt Lake]

District 1 Candidate Drops Out

Two weeks before Election day, Salt Lake City Council District 1 candidate Yussuf Abdi announced he’s dropping out of the race and endorsing incumbent Victoria Petro. His withdrawal leaves Petro and Stephen Otterstrom as the remaining candidates. [Salt Lake Tribune 🔒]

Man vs. 11 Chuck-A-Ramas

After learning Chuck-A-Rama now serves breakfast, Utah buffet enthusiast Adam Boswell set out to eat at every Chuck-A-Rama location (11 across Utah and Idaho), in just 24 hours. [Deseret News]

Is 900 South Too Cool?

We are co-hosting the grand opening of the Milk Block this Sunday, Oct. 26 from 2-5 p.m. in Salt Lake City — another community hub on the 9-Line! Which begs the question: Is 900 South just too cool to fail? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

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Test Your Salt Lake Knowledge

People sitting at a bar.

Test your Salt Lake bar knowledge. (Ali Vallarta/City Cast Salt Lake)

No one knows Salt Lake’s bar scene like podcast host Ali Vallarta; she visited every bar in the county. Take this week’s quiz to see how familiar you are with our local watering holes.

1. Which nightclub is in the former Salt Lake High School?

A) The Westerner

B) Durango Bar & Night Club

C) Mambo Nightclub

D) Gem Nightclub

Take the quiz
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Neighborhood Shoutouts

This is where our members get to brag about their go-to Salt Lake City spots, so you can add some new gems to your own list.

📣 Nicky R. loves Violet Eatery on Stratford Ave. The food is delicious, service is wonderful, and the vibe is fantastic. The perfect neighborhood eatery!

📣 Greta S. is a big fan of Lucky Ones Coffee (located inside the Marmalade Library), an incredible coffee shop that employs and empowers folks with disabilities.

If you’d like your local favorites featured here, become a member and join the fun!

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Walla Walla: What are you waiting for?

Washington’s Walla Walla Valley is one of the prettiest and tastiest vacation meccas in the West, full of wineries, tasting rooms, great restaurants, shops, and open roads. If you’re thinking about a romantic escape, a friend’s long weekend, or a family reunion, great thinking. Come! And experience it for yourself!

What To Do

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More Salt Lake Events

Can you or someone in your neighborhood top this Halloween decor? Prove it: Send us your pics!

— Terina Ria

Thank you to City Cast Salt Lake podcast host Ali Vallarta for writing today’s “Test Your Salt Lake Knowledge.”

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