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(Illustration by Christopher Cherrington | The Salt Lake Tribune) The signs that Utahns love sugar are all around us, from the many "dirty soda" shops to the ice cream shops, cookie chains and candy shops that started in Utah.

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‘Sugar is love’: How sweet treats have become embedded in Utah culture

By Kolbie Peterson | Dec. 22, 2024, 1:00 p.m.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) A second location of Kiitos Brewing is under construction in Sugar House, Monday, June 24, 2024.

Liquor licenses go to 7 Utah restaurants and 3 bars, including Kiitos’ Sugar House location

By Kolbie Peterson | Dec. 20, 2024, 10:12 p.m.

(Kolbie Peterson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Honey Teahive's December tea box, shown on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.

A Utah holiday treat: How to get a tea party to go

By Kolbie Peterson | Dec. 19, 2024, 1:00 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) SugarHouse Pub, pictured on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, remains closed. 10 days after Utah suspended alcohol sales. The Sugar House bar was the target of a law enforcement raid that found underage patrons drinking on the premises.

A closed bar warns others who sell alcohol: ‘Be more vigilant’ about minors trying to use fake IDs

By Kolbie Peterson | Dec. 17, 2024, 1:00 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Yoko Taco, on Thursday, April 28, 2022. The owners have announced the restaurant is closing.

Two Salt Lake Valley restaurants say they’ll close before Christmas

By Kolbie Peterson | Dec. 13, 2024, 4:50 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Christmas decorations at Franck's Restaurant in Holladay on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021.

Where to dine and get takeout in Utah this Christmas

By Kolbie Peterson | Dec. 17, 2024, 4:20 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Sodas from Swig, Fiiz, Sodalicious and Thirst in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024.

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Here’s where Utah’s ‘dirty soda’ shops have spread

By Kolbie Peterson | Dec. 15, 2024, 9:17 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Bartenders mixing the drink Le-Grog James at Seasons Drinking at The Ruin in Salt Lake City on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.

Two pop-up bars in downtown SLC can reset your Christmas vibe

By Kolbie Peterson | Dec. 16, 2024, 4:05 p.m.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Local honey from Keeper of the B sits on display at the Utah's Own Holiday Shoppes at Millcreek Common in Millcreek on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.

Toffee to tea parties: Utah gifts to delight your favorite foodie for the holidays

By Kolbie Peterson | Dec. 11, 2024, 1:00 p.m.

(Google Street View) The exterior of SugarHouse Pub in Salt Lake City, in December 2021.

Utah suspends alcohol sales at Sugar House bar where dozens were cited for underage drinking

By Kolbie Peterson | Dec. 7, 2024, 12:18 a.m.