SLC Misconceptions

[Marc_C]

Part 1: There are no bars in SLC. You can't get a drink in SLC.

From the Trib:

Visitors who hear about the Zion Curtain required by law in Utah nightspots can be forgiven for thinking it’s difficult to get a drink in Utah. Locals know better: Watering holes throughout the valley are plentiful, and getting a drink is easy. It may not be all-you-can-pour liquor or an ABV stronger than 3.2, but that’s a minor detail when you want to enjoy nightlife in the Beehive State.

Looking for a little atmosphere? We’ve spotlighted bars that are live music venues, neighborhood attractions, karaoke hangouts, and dance clubs. Here’s a sampling of our favorite Wasatch Front clubs and bars, listed in alphabetical order. Addresses are in Salt Lake City except as noted.

Listing and description of 50 bars in greater SLC:
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/lifestyle/52651851-80/bar-com-club-www.html.csp

 

[Marc_C]

Part 2: Those Mormons there feel that <fill in the blank>.

We here this a lot - occasionally the statement is true, often it's either exaggerated, misinterpreted, or simply incorrect. But it really begs the question: exactly which mormons are the person making such a statement talking about? Liahona, liberal, progressive, orthodox, intellectual, true blue, jack, new order, cultural, practicing, Utah, California or mission field? Like anything else, one size doesn't explain all.

Here's a Trib article discussing the various labels:
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/lifestyle/52631643-80/mormon-church-lds-says.html.csp

Then there's that whole set of differences between the official LDS faith and doctrine and that of the FLDS that many don't understand.

 

[snowave]

I love the state of Utah for its natural beauty and variety of outdoor activities... It is one of the best in the the US. The people I have encountered are some of the nicest I've met outside of the midwest, too.

However, the ultra-conservative vibe that I've encountered in many areas is still a little uncomfortable for me, personally. I'm sure it's better or worse depending on where you live, hang out, etc.... like anywhere else.

My biggest complaint on a recent week long road trip thru the state was trying to find a daily Starbucks/Coffee shop fix. Oh, and the fact that Wasatch Brewing Co. Makes it painfully difficult to get their Jalapeno Ale outside of their brewpub in PC. :-D

 

[Marc_C]

However, the ultra-conservative vibe that I've encountered in many areas is still a little uncomfortable for me, personally. I'm sure it's better or worse depending on where you live, hang out, etc.... like anywhere else.

That more or less describes the entire intermountain west. It's hardly a Utah phenomenon.

My biggest complaint on a recent week long road trip thru the state was trying to find a daily Starbucks/Coffee shop fix.

There are far more than you realize, but many are single entities and not chains. Many supermarkets have an excellent coffee shop inside. True, we don't have much representation from the big national coffee shop chains like Starbucks. There are definitely areas of the state where it can be a bit of issue, and certainly it's easiest in SLC county, but it's really not that hard. I have a 6.5 mile commute to the office - I pass 5 coffee shops and I'm sitting within walking distance to a Beans and Brews.

 

[SoCal Rider]

My biggest complaint on a recent week long road trip thru the state was trying to find a daily Starbucks/Coffee shop fix.

There are far more than you realize, but many are single entities and not chains. Many supermarkets have an excellent coffee shop inside. True, we don't have much representation from the big national coffee shop chains like Starbucks. There are definitely areas of the state where it can be a bit of issue, and certainly it's easiest in SLC county, but it's really not that hard. I have a 6.5 mile commute to the office - I pass 5 coffee shops and I'm sitting within walking distance to a Beans and Brews.

So you are confirming that one can indeed buy a cup o' coffee in Utah?

 

[Marc_C]

My biggest complaint on a recent week long road trip thru the state was trying to find a daily Starbucks/Coffee shop fix.

There are far more than you realize, but many are single entities and not chains. Many supermarkets have an excellent coffee shop inside. True, we don't have much representation from the big national coffee shop chains like Starbucks. There are definitely areas of the state where it can be a bit of issue, and certainly it's easiest in SLC county, but it's really not that hard. I have a 6.5 mile commute to the office - I pass 5 coffee shops and I'm sitting within walking distance to a Beans and Brews.

So you are confirming that one can indeed buy a cup o' coffee in Utah?

Yep! And alcoholic beverages, too!

 

[Marc_C]

Part 3: Utah is a rural state with only a few small cities.

Actually, 70% of the population lives in what is defined as an "urban metro area". In that respect, we are the 6th most urban state in the nation.

 

[Evren]

So you are confirming that one can indeed buy a cup o' coffee in Utah?

Yes but only if it is poured behind a Zion Curtain It *is* a hot drink, no?
I think Utah should embrace its slight "otherness" for tourism, instead of getting defensive about it.

Ski Utah... it's odd like Canada but without the loonies!
Ski Utah... score first tracks on the sabbath!

Something like that.

 

[rfarren]

Ski Utah... score first tracks on the sabbath!

Something like that.

HA!!!

 

[q]

I can 100% say that Utah is the driest state I've visited....

I can never find a beer as I'm sure admin can confirm :lol:

 

[TRam]

Western north carolina is pretty dam dry. As in its illegal to bring any liquor into some counties around the smokey mountians n.p. Utah isn't that bad and the mormons don't bother me. Otherwise I wouldn't be considering raising my kid there, as opposed to south FLA.

 

[kingslug]

A dry state..hardly...I've gotten , well pretty plastered whenever I wanted to. Had a great time in Park City imbibing the local brews..a Russian Imperial Stout really knocked me out. The state liquor stors have tons of brews, a little expensive but who cares. I wouldn't keep coming back, and been doing so for about 12 years, if it wasn't something special. Some damn fine snow too.. :mrgreen:

 

[silent1]

Part 1: There are no bars in SLC. You can't get a drink in SLC.

From the Trib:

Visitors who hear about the Zion Curtain required by law in Utah nightspots can be forgiven for thinking it’s difficult to get a drink in Utah. Locals know better: Watering holes throughout the valley are plentiful, and getting a drink is easy. It may not be all-you-can-pour liquor or an ABV stronger than 3.2, but that’s a minor detail when you want to enjoy nightlife in the Beehive State.

Looking for a little atmosphere? We’ve spotlighted bars that are live music venues, neighborhood attractions, karaoke hangouts, and dance clubs. Here’s a sampling of our favorite Wasatch Front clubs and bars, listed in alphabetical order. Addresses are in Salt Lake City except as noted.

Listing and description of 50 bars in greater SLC:
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/lifestyle/52651851-80/bar-com-club-www.html.csp

Oh I can confirm this without question. One of the worst hangovers I've ever had involved a night out in downtown SLC. We were heading to Powder Mtn the next day, and I barely got up the mountain road before I started puking. Hangover didn't end until around 3pm that day, and they got over a foot of fresh snow too.

I'm still bitter about that.

Yes you can drink in SLC. Without question.

 

[rfarren]

Yes you can drink in SLC. Without question.

But you can't drink without a deep sense of guilt over the powder day you're ruining.

 

[jamesdeluxe]

Jesus, talk about a long-dead topic.
:dead horse:

 

[Admin]

Jesus, talk about a long-dead topic.
:dead horse:

Amongst our forum regulars? Sure. Within the general public? Still alive and well, unfortunately.