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Show THE FORUM - APRIL 9,2014 9 Angela Merkley Associate Editor small town of Sugar House has evolved into a thriving The once filled with sights, food and stores. Pibs Exchange: 1147 E. Ashton Ave. The nearby thrift store makes cheap look good. Pibs Exchange buys and sells gently used clothing for an inexpensive price. Unlike other thrift stores, Pibs sells only trendy clothes that people will actually attire. want to buy removing isles of unfashionable and The store also has a vast array of costumes that are sold ill-fitti- ng The options include Christmas sweaters, lingerie, character dress up and Halloween costumes. year-roun- d. Sugar House Coffee: 1100 E. 2011 S. This popular student hangout offers juice, pastries, chia drinks, and vegan options. Juices can be made coffee, as well as gluten-fre- e from kale and basil to pineapple and mint always with whole, fresh ingredients. The store stays open until midnight and often showcases local artists, musicians and open mic shows. Most of the shops products come from local partners that specialize in organic, fresh ingredients and the welfare of animals. These sources include City Cakes, Rosehill Dairy, Clifford Family Farm, and many more. Be sure to show Westminster I.D. to get a discount. If interested in showcasing artwork or want to learn about the coffee shops compost and local partner opportunities, contact Emily at sugarhousecoffee financially plausible when it first came out. However, the theater has plans to close down in September to renovate itself into a new luxury theater to open in November. The new cinema will have posh lounge chairs and a larger variety of concessions than before. Until then, buy those cheap dates while they are still there. Este Pizzeria: 2021 S. Windsor St. Voted Best Pizza by City Weeklys Utahs Best, the New York style pizza hub is a popular hot spot in Sugar House. Estes newest location now allows for a fast pickup, a relaxed sit down meal or delivery options. Customers may order by the slice or all the way up to an 18 inch pie. The store also specializes in calzones, salads, and vegan selections. desserts, as well as gluten-fre- e Sugar House Park: 1400 E. 2100 S. The rolling hills and glimmering pond of the local park is down the street from the college. During the warm season, the park is highlighted by its soccer fields, walking trails, basketball courts and picnic areas. In the winter, the park is a popular spot for sledding or tubing. New to the area is a tunnel leading into the grounds from the Westminster Draw, providing easy access to and from the park. yahoo.com Photo by Angela Merkley Photo by Angela Merkley Cinemark Movies 10: 2227 Highland Drive It may be just for a cheap date or a time killer, but the local dollar theater is an affordable activity for the most frugal of freshman. With a ticket only costing $1.50, anyone can catch a flick that was not There are dozens of other sights, restaurants and stores in Sugar House. The city attains a weekly farmers market at Sugarmont Plaza on Friday afternoons. A recent innovation in Sugar House is the streetcar that runs from 2100 S to southern Salt Lake. Nearby is the shopping center Sugar House Commons, which contains stores selling clothing, house supplies and groceries. Public transportation is free for students who have an I.D. So, hop on a bus or take a walk dovm 21st Street to experience the hometown of the Griffins. S-li- ne |