Eat Drink SLC Guide

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ABOUT

Eat Drink SLC began in 2015 and has sold out every year. Since its start, Eat Drink has raised over $45,000 for our nonprofit beneficiaries. Please be sure to join the email list below so you’ll know when tickets go onsale and about special events throughout the year.

Our mission

— Build recognition for Salt Lake’s status as a vibrant food and drink scene (locally) and destination (nationally)
— Foster appreciation of the synergy between food and drink
— Raise the visibility of local businesses in food and drink industry
— Donate proceeds to nonprofits that strengthen places, people, and art in our community

The need

Salt Lake is experiencing a new urbanism that supports a thriving and vibrant culinary community. As the valley changes, its tastes are changing with it. The growth of chef-driven and owned restaurants and rise of craft beverages, urban wineries and distilleries are elevating the city’s palate.

Not just a food festival that happens to feature a few wineries, not just a wine festival with some food to nibble on — Eat Drink SLC is a true communion between food and drink, pairing a diverse group of independently owned local restaurants with complementary wineries, distilleries and breweries. Eat Drink SLC’s format promotes the marriage of food and libations in a way unduplicated by other Utah events.

What they’re saying

“One of my fav foodie events last year! One of the few where the drinks are right up there with the food.” — Julie, EDSLC attendee

“It’s exciting to see Salt Lake’s burgeoning ‘foodie culture’ and all it brings to Salt Lake. We’re thrilled to be a part of Eat Drink SLC as it celebrates our community’s flourishing food and drink scene and the purveyors that are making it all possible.” — Scott Beck, President/CEO of Visit Salt Lake, one of the event’s sponsors

“I and most of the attendees I spoke to were very impressed—not just by the excellent food provided by an array of local restaurants, nor by the bevy of beverages, but by the organization and smooth flow of the entire event.” — Ted Scheffler, City Weekly

“Easily one of my favorite food focused events” — Stuart Melling, Gastronomic SLC

Details

Eat Drink SLC invites food and libations lovers aged 21 and over to nibble and nosh, sip and swirl the evening away while enjoying live music on the Aviary’s cool, green grounds. Festival-goers will sample seasonal fare from many of Salt Lake’s leading restaurants and purveyors; sip from a selection of 80 wines from an international assortment of family-owned wineries; taste craft cocktails from small-batch distilleries, including several which are locally owned & operated; and enjoy local beers from award-winning Utah craft brewers. With tickets priced at $90 (includes all food, drink, and a wine glass), this summer evening social is an approachable, affable and appetizing way to support three local nonprofits that enhance Salt Lake’s community.

Event leaders

Presenting drink curator Vine Lore Wine and Spirits is joined by an impressive list of award-winning Salt Lake City restaurants and mobile food businesses. Eat Drink SLC is hosted under a nonprofit partnership umbrella consisting of Tracy Aviary and SB Dance. These two organizations represent, respectively, a place and an arts-maker that contribute to the unique character of our community. A third nonprofit – Comunidades Unidas in 2015 and Race Swami in 2016 and 2017, and Neighborhood House in 2018 – represents an organization that especially empowers underserved youth from Salt Lake’s west side, many of whom are from families involved in the food and beverage industry. Eat Drink SLC’s mission is to honor the entire industry’s food chain including customers, business owners, managers, servers, culinary professionals, purveyors and agricultural workers.

Our Generous Sponsors

Alphagraphics West Valley
Printing, signage, vehicle wraps, decals, marketing, design, websites, rebrands, embroidery, branding, mailers, fulfillment, swag and promo.

Diamond Sponsor
Big D Construction
Big-D Construction Corporation has 50 years of experience in providing Design-Build, General Contracting and Construction Management services to customers from a wide variety of industries. As one of the largest construction companies in the country, Big-D employs more than 700 associates throughout the western United States. Regional offices are located in Salt Lake City, Ogden and Lindon, Utah; Pleasanton, California; Phoenix, Arizona; Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Platinum Sponsor
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New West Knifeworks
Cooking is an art and a quality knife is the artist’s brush. Designed and crafted in the Teton Mountains, New West Knifeworks makes world class tools for the culinary artist.

Diamond Sponsor
Nicholas and Company
With over 70 years in the food distribution service, Nicholas & Company delivers exceptional products and services throughout a six state area.

Platinum ++ Sponsor

What's Included

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Orchid Dynasty
We are a passionate mom and pop shop. Owned by Clint and Shelly Huynh Lewis. We invite you to visit our shop and get to know us. We specialize in Orchids, Flowers and Events.

Diamond Sponsor
SB Dance
Bred for no-holds-barred creative rampage, SB Dance blends theater, movement, and object into work that oozes with irreverent humor, poignant drama, sensuality, athletic feats, strange beauty, and naked reality.

Organizing Partner
Tracy Aviary
Liberty Park’s 8-acre aviary offers exhibits, shows & encounters where guests can view & feed birds.

Organizing Partner
Vine Lore Wine & Spirits
Locally-owned fine wine and craft spirits brokerage made up of passionate advocates and knowledgeable educators dedicated to bringing the best in wine and spirits to Utah.

Organizing Partner
Visit Salt Lake
Whether you're visiting Salt Lake for business or pleasure, you're in for a great time. If you're still in the planning stages, start by browsing hotels, restaurants, and attractions, and adding them to your Visit Salt Lake trip planner.

Presenting Sponsor

Breweries

Level Crossing Brewing Co
Craft brewery in South Salt Lake City Utah
Red Rock Brewery
From the very beginning, Red Rock Brewery set out to brew high-quality craft beers and serve delicious food.
Wandering Aengus Ciderworks
At Wandering Aengus Ciderworks we press and blend over 20 cider apple varietals to craft our ciders. Our cider specific apples originate from France, England, and pre-prohibition America, but are grown now in Oregon. These heirloom varieties are essential for the depth of flavor, excellent body, and delightnful aromatics of our distinctive ciders. All our ciders are always GLUTEN FREE.
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