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Tasting notes from my first Pie and Beer Day

Posted on Friday, July 28, 2017 by Ryan Olson

Monday was the first Pioneer Day that I’ve been able to celebrate in Utah for many years. I started the day in a traditional way — by attending the Days of ’47 Parade in Salt Lake City. After a break, … Continue reading →

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Utah’s state liquor stores — An outsider’s look at a unique booze wonderland

Posted on Friday, November 4, 2011 by Ryan Olson

Over the summer, I spent my vacation in Salt Lake City. During a walk through the Sugar House neighborhood, I entered one of Utah’s State Liquor Stores for the first time. I honestly didn’t know what I was expecting, but … Continue reading →

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Submerging in the city of Salt Lake

Posted on Friday, July 31, 2009 by Ryan Olson

In the spring, I went back to my hometown of Salt Lake City for a grandparent’s 80th birthday party. It was too short of a visit, and I left with a desire to return soon. Part of the visit included … Continue reading →

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Farewell, Utah liquor law that never directly affected me

Posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 by Ryan Olson

This is going to be a weird post because it’s about a liquor law from my homestate of Utah that I never really ran into, but I could have — before today. In the past, bars were “private clubs” where … Continue reading →

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Winners and losers in the digital TV conversion

Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 by Ryan Olson

I want to check out some winners and losers with the recent switch to digital TV over-the-air signals. Depending on where you live or what you like to watch, the switch had some pretty interesting outcomes. Here’s a quick look … Continue reading →

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