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Yoko Ramen To Close

After nearly a decade in business, beloved downtown noodle spot Yoko Ramen announced it will close at the end of June. [Instagram]

Tax Breaks for Ballpark

Salt Lake City leaders are pushing to extend federal opportunity zone tax breaks to Ballpark and several west-side neighborhoods beginning in 2027. The same incentives have fueled development in the Granary District and along North Temple. [Salt Lake Tribune]

Carp. It’s What’s for Dinner.

Officials say it’s now safe to eat carp from Utah Lake for the first time in more than 20 years. They credit years of restoration efforts, removing 30 million pounds of invasive fish, and reducing toxic chemicals in the lake. [FOX 13]

Less Snow, Less Skiers

Utah ski resorts saw a steep drop in visitors during the unusually warm 2025-26 season, with about 26% less skiers than the previous year. [KSL]

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, and everyone knows soccer is best enjoyed with a crowd. Here are a few spots hosting watch parties around Salt Lake.

Wall-to-Wall Sports

You could say streaming the World Cup is sports bars’ World Cup. Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club at The Gateway is showing every match through the final across its two 20-foot LED walls and 40+ HD TVs. Engine Room on State Street is also going all in, promising every game live on 16 screens.

Downtown Viewing

Downtown Salt Lake City favorite Beer Bar, is kicking things off — literally — with a soccer shootout challenge this afternoon (June 12) ahead of tonight’s USA vs. Paraguay watch party. The State Room is opening its concert hall for select matches that include the semifinals and final.

A Family Affair

Real Salt Lake is doing it up at America First Field and Megaplex at Jordan Commons for every USA and Mexico match, plus the final. You can also catch viewings at Downtown Daybreak (June 25) and Millcreek Common (June 24 and 25).

One of the biggest community gatherings may be at Centro Civico Mexicano, hosting free watch parties for Mexico games (June 18 and 24). Bring your family, friends, and banderas.

More Places to Watch

• VIP Event Center is hosting a USA vs. Paraguay watch party tonight, with indoor soccer, food, and music.
• Calle, the street soccer brand, is hosting two all-ages events: USA vs. Paraguay (June 12) and Argentina vs. Algeria with Comunidades Unidas (June 16).
• Argentina’s Cafe will host watch parties for Argentina games.
• Watch Colombia play at Club Karamba.
• Jequitiba Brazilian Restaurant in Orem will show Brazil games, with an all-you-can-eat Brazilian buffet.
• Pizza Nono is joining the festivities and has a temporary TV to watch the World Cup.

Know another watch party? Tell us about it, and we’ll keep the list growing!