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Valentine's 2025: Finding love, and good cocktails, in Salt Lake City; plus professional cuddlers and pro-singles "masturDating"
Mark May and Kevin Northup's love story began in 2012, three years before the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
Mark May and Kevin Northup met at Brigham Young University, where they participated in a viral “It Gets Better” video. Azalea Jain and Ossilot Skyhaus were living in Florida when they met at a COVID-era game night with mutual friends. Video games help Janet Medina and Michael Valadez to stay connected while living in separate states.
Jarred Finn says his breath was taken away when he first saw his now-wife Lara. “People are looking for more of an experience when they dine out”—Tyson Peterson, Mar Muntanya head chef and a 2024 Best of Utah winner.
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- A Bar Named Sue
Neighborhood bar with pub food, games, and live music. Two locations: Millcreek and Midvale.