Food + Beverage

Monte SLC: From Secret Pop-Up to Michelin Recognition

Origins & Subterranean BeginningsBefore becoming Utah’s premier fine dining destination, Monte began as an exclusive underground pop-up series in 2024. Founded by Uruguayan-born Chef Martín Babío, a graduate of Montevideo's Instituto de Alta Cocina, and his wife, Karen Babío, the project aimed to merge modernist culinary techniques with Utah's unique local biodiversity and South American heritage.In mid-2025, Monte established its permanent home within South Salt Lake's Beehive Distillery...

Health + Wellness

Home Dental Care for Dogs and Cats

Dental health is an important part of your pet’s overall well-being. Just like people, dogs and cats can develop plaque, tartar, gingivitis, periodontal disease, and painful dental infections. Unfortunately, pets cannot tell us when their mouths hurt, and dental disease can progress significantly before obvious symptoms appear.The good news is that regular home dental care can help slow plaque and tartar buildup, improve breath, and support healthier teeth and gums between professional...

Life + Culture

The Second Chance Playbook

Utah Islanders help athletes discover purpose beyond football and college. Article by Jessica Sobonne | Photography by Chris Heliin Etano Foster thought his football career was over. After injuries derailed opportunities at Weber State and Snow College, he stepped away from the game, unsure what came next. Then, while scrolling Instagram one day, he came across an ad for a Utah Islanders tryout. Today, he's back on the field. His story is exactly why founder Chris Heliin created the...

Food + Beverage

The Art of Gathering

Designing Tables That Tell a Story Article by Savana Francia | Photography by Coal & Smoke Have you ever taken a bite that stopped you in your tracks? The kind that unfolds in layers. Sweet, then savory. Warm, then bright. Crisp giving way to creamy. A bite so balanced it feels almost cinematic. That’s the Ratatouille moment. At Coal & Smoke, we believe a table should create that same experience before anyone takes their first bite. Long before guests taste the food, they’re taking in...