The one-time steakhouse situated on the west side of State Street featured compartmentalized booths, short ceilings, and dark interiors. Utah Beer News visited Slackwater Sandy as it hit the final stretch of what turned out to be a monumental transformation. 1 choice for their victory beers after their experiences.” “We hope that everybody would select Slackwater as their No.
“We love to get outside and we love to bring that vibe into our restaurant,” says Hirschi, who’s running point on the expansion project. It’s not unheard of for folks to float the river, dock their raft on the bank, and grab a beer before continuing on their journey.įor Slackwater Sandy, which gives patio-dwellers a clear view into Little Cottonwood Canyon, it seeks weekend warriors, afternoon adventurers, or anyone else with an accomplishment to celebrate. The original location sits on the Ogden River Parkway, a stone’s throw from hiking and biking trails. The outdoors are ingrained in Slackwater’s DNA. Slackwater Sandy: A ‘Victory Beer’ Destination We discuss the company’s story, as well as what South Valley craft beer enthusiasts can expect when the new location opens in early November 2019. Slackwater Pub & Pizzeria: In Their Own Wordsīonus: Subscribe to the Utah Beer News Podcast and listen to our conversation with Blake Hirschi, general manager of Slackwater Pizzeria & Pub and point person on the Slackwater Sandy expansion. Honestly, it’s something we really appreciate and we try to make it part of our mantra.”Īnd now, for folks in the Salt Lake area who might not make frequent trips to Ogden, Slackwater Sandy is hoping to bring the same vibe to the south end of the valley. “For people to think of us as a way to represent their town like that is truly humbling. “As you’re walking around the floor and talking to the guests, you start to realize that everyone who has (out-of-town visitors), they bring them to Slackwater,” says Blake Hirschi, the restaurant’s general manager. Also in that time, it’s become a destination for craft beer enthusiasts in Weber County and beyond. Since then, as the craft-beer boom swept through the state, the original Slackwater’s expanded its seating eightfold and more than doubled its beer offerings. Red Rock Brewery’s Buffalo Point Hazy IPA and Slackwater’s Joe Pesci sandwich. It specialized in innovative pizzas and a craft beer list that touched triple digits. That’s when Slackwater Pizzeria & Pub opened a modest 30-seat restaurant in Ogden.
The craft beer landscape in Utah today is markedly different than it was in 2011.
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