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Leaving on a jet plane? If so, plan to arrive early at the Salt Lake City International Airport so you can try Vino Volo Ale House, a new concept that brings together Utah's Squatter's Pub Brewery and Vino Volo, a boutique wine shop located in 13 airports across the country.
"It's the perfect marriage of the wine world and the beer world," said Squatters co-owner Jeff Polychronis.
Customers at Vino Volo Ale House, located in Terminal 2, can purchased several different artisan beers made in Utah — not just Squatters — as well as wine by the bottle, glass and in tasting "flights." Breakfast is available anytime, along with a lunch and dinner menu.
Liquor laws are different at the airport, so the Ale House is one of the only places in Utah to get an alcoholic drink at 8 a.m., Polychronis said. Squatters also still operates its 12-year-old pub at the airport.
Vino Volo Ale House is just one of several dining options with Utah ties that have opened at the airport in recent weeks, such as Cafe Rio, Greek Souvlaki, and Millcreek Coffee Roasters.
There also are several new national eateries that have opened, such as Cat Cora Gourmet Market , Ufood Grill, McDonald's, Fresh Market, Pinkberry, Wendy's, Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Manchu Wok and Seattle's Best Coffee.
And there's more food to come. Here's what's opening soon:
June • Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Salt Lake Brewing Co.
July • French Meadow Bakery Café; Great Wraps; Smashburger; High West Distillery & Saloon; Gordon Biersch Brewery.
August • Cat Cora's World Kitchen; Veloce Cucina Toscana and Salt Lake Pizza & Pasta
September • Market Street Grill
DIY Wine School
Park City's Fox School of Wine has developed a new home-study program for students who would like to learn about wine. They offer five different "Learn on the Lawn" (LOL) themed kits ($19.95). Each kit contains a detailed shopping list to take to the state liquor store. All of the wines suggested are considered value wines at under $30, while most retail under $15. The kits also contain educational materials, maps, photos, a wine aroma wheel, tastings notes and other tools. Kit subjects: Light and easy and reds; wines of Australia; the Many Faces of Chardonnay; Wine Tasting 101; and Beautiful Blends, wine-and-food pairings. To purchase, visit http://www.FoxSchoolofWine.com or call 435-655-9463.
Hot wings competition
Who makes Utah's best wings — Trolley Wing Company, the Wing Coop or Wing Nuts? Find out during the first annual "Wingfest" sponsored by Beehive Sports and Social Club. Each restaurant will prepare wings in three different categories: Traditional buffalo, barbecue and signature. Those who attend the event will be invited to vote for their favorite in each category and the best overall. The event also includes live music, outdoor games and prizes. Must be 21 to attend.
When • Saturday, June 16, 1 to 5 p.m.
Where • Batter Up Sports Bar, 1717 South Main St., Salt Lake City
Cost • Free, but pre-registration required at http://www.BeehiveSports.com/WingFest
Car show at Fratelli's
Enjoy Italian food and cars during the 5th annual car show at Fratelii's.
When • June 16, 11 a.m. to 4 pm.
Where • Fratelli Ristorante, 9236 South Village Shop Drive Sandy,
Cost • Free
Details • Enthusiasts can enter their car in the show for no charge; organizers are looking for exotics and classics of all makes and models. For more information, call Dave at 801-495-4550.