Bohemian Brewery, founded by
Joe and Helen Petras, has stood as a steadfast institution in the ever-changing Salt Lake brewery landscape, offering authentic beer, food and hospitality straight from the heart of Europe.
Bohemian’s old-school and authentic approach sets it apart from its peers, rooted firmly in ancient lagering and brewing traditions passed down through centuries.
At the turn of the millennium, the Salt Lake brewery scene barely resembled what it is today, as it was restricted by tighter alcohol laws and a more conservative attitude towards drinking. However, the
2002 Winter Olympics waited just around the corner, promising to bring immense cultural and legislative change. “A lot of Utahans themselves were looking at what our image was to what an international crowd would perceive,” says
Popular Rio Grande Cafe has left a historic Salt Lake City train depot. See where it now calls home. Kathy Stephenson
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Salt Lake City’s Rio Grande Cafe has left a historic downtown train station and its namesake for a new home near the University of Utah.
Now, instead of inside a landmark depot, the nearly 40-year-old eatery has set up at a restored fire station at 258 S. 1300 East. The Porcupine Pub and Grille, which had been operating in that spot for about five years, closed last month to make way for a sister restaurant.