Salt Lake County
Founded in 1850 and named for the Great Salt Lake, this Utah county serves as the state's most populous center and the sole first-class county in the region. As the heart of the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, it is renowned for hosting the 2002 Winter Olympics and encompasses the entire Jordan River watershed north of the Traverse Mountains.
Smoke from the pit drifts over the corner lot where the wide yellow road meets the narrow side street, pulling in a crowd right as the lunch rush hits. Grab a seat by the window to watch the traffic flow while you wait for that brisket.
The corner kiosk at 700 East and 8000 South buzzes with energy as commuters grab the signature "Blue Raspberry" before school starts. Its open patio faces the adjacent vacant lot, offering a breezy spot to watch the neighborhood grow while sipping fresh coffee.