A local friend took us there. It was a reunion of four boat mates in 2022, with the fourth mate came in from New York. The weather was so cooperating, after raining yesterday and much of today, we actually went into the restaurant under the blue skies.
This Spanish tapa place is homey and small, with outdoor tables, in a lovely neighborhood, by owner Owner Scott Evans.
We’ve warm olives, two salads and the shrimp: all are really good. And the churros are to die for: light and fluffy!
After dinner, our friend drove us around the neighborhood: thank you so much!
Mural “Legends of Rock”: the colorful faces of the iconic artists brighten up the area. The rock legends include:
Mick jagger
David Bowie
Jimi Hendrix
Freddie mercury
John Lennon
Jim Morrison (we visited his grave in Paris)
Prince
Janis Joplin
On this rainy Sunday morning, the Gateway – the open-air shops, offices, and homes, centered on the Union Pacific Depotis dead. Since the opening of City Creek Center in 2012 by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, several major retailers have relocated, including Apple.
This is the first time ever, a flea market charges a fee to ‘enter’.
After the Planetarium, we wandered over to Rio Grande Street to the left, and the flea market.
My goodness … the items there don’t look appetizing, old and shapeless. Oh well. Maybe I’m missing the point – they’ve a specific reason to charge the $3.
From Asher Adams (@ 2 S 400 W), we visit the Union Pacific Depot.
Went in due to rain. It’s more like an arcade. Three levels are filled with kids, teens and families, as one would expect.
The planetarium is free, $10 for the Dome Theater.
The Denver and Rio Grande Western Depot, normally known as the Rio Grande Depot, is a former train station on the western edge of Downtown Salt Lake City.
We passed by it, drew in by their New Yorker magazine covers on the wall.
High ceiling. Relaxing atmosphere. Youthful vibe. Art decor. Pets. All glasses front that looks out to Grand America hotel. Bookshelf filled with aging books and items. Sofa seating as well as regular ones.
Pastries look very chubby – don’t think I can finish one -:) My wrap is delicious and huge. Despite done 800 yard in the pool, I forced myself to finish the second half, the last few bits were forced down with little help from Tabasco. Becky is delicious too, especially appreciate the crispy edges of the English muffin.
How do they curve the radish? The grey earthy coffee cups are cute, so are the Barn style lights.
The newspapers adds to the decor but are old: Village Voice (May 1) and the New York Times (2024!).
Thank you for brightening this rainy Sunday for us!
Inside the old Union Pacific Depot. The station is beautifully restored and maintained. The Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR), which built the eastern portion, primarily employed Irish and German workers. (The Chinese built the Central Pacific Railroad (CPRR), which was the western portion of the Transcontinental Railroad.)
Tables and sofas are sparingly placed, helping to preserve the ambiance of an old railway station. It’s a great place to stop for a drink and cup of coffee.
left is our hotel Little America – it doesn’t have a roof top
The forecast isn’t promising for our visit to Salt Lake City. True enough, it rains, at time rather hard, on Saturday and Sunday, which rained our our hiking plan. But luckily, the blue skies returns on Sunday late afternoon. I’m overjoyed to see the sunset, even it’s from the street level.
The Grand America has a better view for the sunset
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