Salt Lake City has long been Utah’s major hub for business, technology, and culture, and with the rate at which it’s growing, it looks like it will continue to be for a long time. 2016 has already brought a lot of exciting new entertainment, food, and business to Salt Lake. Here’s a look at what’s new in Salt Lake City in 2016.

Business

Maverick Base Camp

Source: csnews.com

“Adventure’s First Stop” turns out to be 200 South State Street, Salt Lake City. Maverick Inc., having officially become a Utah company, is setting up camp in downtown, and their new Basecamp comes complete with a brand-new convenient store on the ground level. The new store offers the perfect place for a quick snack or a drink downtown. It will also feature the company’s first full-service Bodacious Bean Barista Bar serving coffee, hot chocolate, and other hand-crafted drinks.

Google Fiber

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Yep, if you haven’t heard – Salt Lake City is now one of only a handful of cities in the U.S that offers Google Fiber internet. To find out what that means exactly, you can head down to the Trolley Square Mall to Google’s new shop: ‘Fiber Space’. There they have set-up a space where you can learn about Google Fiber and what it can mean for your internet.

Food

Apollo Burger

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This delicious Utah burger chain is finally coming to Downtown! Known across the Wasatch Front for their Pastrami Burger and other greek inspired food dishes, Apollo Burger has quickly become a Utah staple. The new downtown location on 379 Main Street is currently under construction and expected to open soon!

Mollie & Ollie

Source: www.molliandollie.com

Specializing in fresh, locally sourced, made-from-scratch food, Mollie & Ollie offers a uniquely wholesome and natural dining experience. Their dishes are made up of completely hormone-free proteins, pesticide-free greens and can be fully customized using their specially designed touch screens. You can find them on 159 South Main Street.

Entertainment

Leonardo Flight Exhibit

Source: www.theleonardo.org

The Leonardo has been educating and inspiring Salt Lake City residents for years with their thought-provoking hands-on exhibits. This last summer, they took everything up a notch by opening their first original blockbuster exhibit – Flight. The new exhibit takes you through the incredible journey of man-made flight from the first study of birds to the moon landing and beyond. It includes many interactive elements including an actual flight simulator! Check out this video of President Dieter F. Uchtdorf testing it out with his grandson!

Eccles Theater

Source: www.searchsaltlake.com

Main Street has gone through many changes throughout the years, but rarely as monumental as the new $129 million dollar Eccles Theater. The new theater includes a six-story Grand Lobby, indoor and outdoor entertainment spaces, and a full-service bistro. It will host national touring concerts, broadway and comedy shows, as well as local performances and events. It promises to be a beacon of art and culture in the center of downtown Salt Lake.

We are excited to see the effects of these new additions to Salt Lake, and for the future of this city. Now that you’ve gotten a little taste of new Salt Lake, why not take a step back in time and learn a little bit about old Salt Lake. We are lucky to live in a city that has such a fascinating history as well as an exciting future!