Downtown News and Blog

August 14, 2024

More Sushi! More Mexican! More Everything!

We were stunned when Ryan Lowder closed The Daily. It was a favorite coffee shop with a casual sophistication. The space inside the 222 tower is being fully redesigned for Hando Sake, a Japanese restaurant specializing in temaki sushi, or hand rolls. They are also promising a full bar and live music (rad)! We’re getting a September feeling on opening, based on a peek inside. Speaking of high-end sushi, as first reported here, Aker Restaurant and Lounge has opened in the Boston Building (where Maxwell’s was once located). Imagine swimming in Bahia de Banderas, showering and entering one of…

 

May 10, 2024

The Sun Rises | BREAKING NEWS

Just when you thought it had gone to the great beyond, The Sun Trapp will…
April 09, 2024

Cajun, Sushi, and Jazz Coming Downtown

Where are you going to find alligator tacos in Salt Lake? Neutral Ground, the 5-star-Google-rated…
February 07, 2024

3 Romantic Downtown Staycations

Who says you need to fly or drive for hours to celebrate the one you…
January 19, 2024

THREE NEW RESTAURANTS COMING TO BLOCK 47

If you thought there was a lot of progress recently in Downtown Salt Lake… get…
November 28, 2023

CALL FOR ARTISTS!

ABOUT THIS PROJECT The location of this project is at 145 E 200 S, on…
November 22, 2023

Light, Love & Luminescence: Downtown Salt Lake City’s Must-See Art Installation

Beginning November 24, 2023, the Gallivan Center ignites with “GLOW,” an awe-inspiring art experience created…
October 31, 2023

DISTRICT 4 CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES DISCUSS DOWNTOWN

The Downtown Alliance asked candidates for the City Council District 4 to share their views…
October 16, 2023

MAYORAL CANDIDATES DISCUSS DOWNTOWN

The Downtown Alliance asked candidates for Salt Lake City's Mayor to share their views on…
October 16, 2023

CELEBRATE JORGE FIERRO AND 25 YEARS OF RICO BRANDS

The Downtown Farmers Market is thrilled to announce a special celebration to honor Jorge Fierro,…