The Stylish Person's Guide to Salt Lake City, by Bronwyn Newport – Latest Fashion Trends & Style Tips January 13, 2026 at 06:30PM
📰 The Stylish Person's Guide to Salt Lake City, by Bronwyn Newport
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The fashion and beauty industries are filled with interesting people from all over the world who have great taste — the types you can rely on for excellent travel recommendations. So, we're asking them about their favorite food, shopping and wellness spots in their cities. Consider this series your fashion and beauty person's guide to travel.
Debating which "Real Housewife" of Salt Lake City is the most stylish could fill an entire reunion episode, but it's safe to say Bronwyn Newport is at least a top-three contender. Upon joining the reality series in Season 5, Newport immediately stood out among her more understated cast-mates for her playfully maximalist, fresh-off-the-runway looks, and she's kept that energy ever since.
Suffice it to say, rainbow-hued Christopher John Rogers gowns, leopard-print bikini-puffer-jacket sets and famously rare $15,000 Saint Laurent fur heart coats are not standard fare in and around the conservative Utah capital. But Newport, who also spends time in New York City and is a regular Fashion Week attendee, isn't necessarily bored by her surroundings.
"I think SLC has its own charm and style," she tells Fashionista over email. "Especially in all the unique little neighborhoods around downtown. So much architecture, small, local businesses and the independent scenes of boutiques, especially bookstores, is robust."
Newport recently welcomed a new shopping destination to SLC by hosting the opening event for luxury secondhand retailer Fashionphile's first location in the region, complete with refreshments from her favorite local soda shop ... Well, one of them.
Read on to learn about all of the best places to drink, dine, shop, indulge in beauty treatments, enjoy the outdoors and more, according to SLC's resident fashion expert. Plus, bookmark the map below as a pre-made itinerary for your next trip.
Tell us a bit about where you live in Salt Lake City, and your relationship to the area.
I live in Federal Heights in Salt Lake City, I used to live in Park City previously. I always say this is my homiest home as my daughter and all my doggies are there, so I am probably there about 60% of the time outside of travel.
What do you think makes Salt Lake City special?
Salt Lake is the best in so many ways. I truly think everyone is so friendly and warm. I love the access to unique geography and so many outdoor activities throughout the year. We get more and more delicious restaurants every season and we have such a wonderful arts scene. Amazing local drag, ballet, symphony, opera and Broadway touring productions.
What's one food/dish everyone that goes to Salt Lake City should try?
My fav Utah/SLC thing that I make everyone try is a dirty soda! Swig, Thirst, Sonic and Sodalicious are all my faves. My fave concoction is Dr. Pepper with vanilla cream and peach syrup.
Photos: Courtesy of Fashionphile
What's your favorite place to get breakfast in Salt Lake City?
I love Original Pancake House, my girlfriends and I like to order a bunch of items to share and catch up. My daughter and I love Beaumont and Gourmandise. For a weekend brunch we go to The Dodo.
What's your favorite place to get lunch in Salt Lake City?
Trolley Square Cafe, my fav salads in SLC!
What's your favorite place to get coffee in Salt Lake City?
No coffee for me, I'm a soda girl!
What's your favorite place to get dinner in Salt Lake City?
I love Matteo and Urban Hill in SLC and Riverhorse in Park City. All three have amazing food, and such immaculate service! I also love Oquirrh in SLC and Stoneground. We often eat at Rio Grande because it's local and I can never get enough Mexican food. El Cholo is also some of the best tacos in SLC.
If you were to plan a trip for yourself in Salt Lake City, where would you stay?
In Salt Lake it would have to be The Grand America. It is right downtown, timeless, has the best on property restaurant, and the afternoon tea is not to be missed.
What's one tourist attraction you think is well worth the visit in Salt Lake City?
I love the Olympic museum, bobsled track and Olympic park up in Park City. So much history and we are so excited to host the Olympics again soon. We once rented the whole park and even got to do the bobsled track! It was truly a once in a lifetime experience.
If you only had time to visit one museum or gallery while in Salt Lake City, which would you pick?
Hogle Zoo! A year or so ago I got to name the new baby gorilla born at the zoo, Addo. I love going to visit him.
Photo: Courtesy of Fashionphile
Where do you shop for fashion, beauty, etc. in Salt Lake City? What do you think are the most unique stores you frequent?
City Creek — it has such a fabulous variety! I also love Aline Boutique, they have such a great curated selection of brands and pieces. I also love Top Shelf, everyone at my house is a major sneaker collector.
What's a good place to buy souvenirs in Salt Lake City? Is there a spot you like for a specific item or for its kitschiness?
I love locally owned Cahoots and Jolleys. This past season you even saw my mom and I shopping at Cahoots on "RHOSLC."
What's your top wellness or beauty experience in Salt Lake City?
I love Woodhouse Spa in Holladay. And Utah Facial Plastics did my rhinoplasty revision a few years ago and all of my laser facial treatments. I also love SkinSpirit in Sugarhouse.
What's the best place to take in nature in/around Salt Lake City?
I love to ski up in Park City, in the summer I love to go to Sundance for a hike and lunch. I also love love love Blue Sky Lodge. It's so beautiful!
What's your favorite recent discovery in Salt Lake City?
Lupessa and Aker restaurants just opened in Salt Lake and I absolutely loved both spots. The food, the ambiance, everything was perfection. They are going to become staples for me.
Anything else you'd like to add?
I always say Utah is beaUTAHful and it is! I love the mountains, all our sports teams, the many restaurants, the people and so many locals who open their own businesses and truly make SLC such a thriving, diverse and special place to live.
See all of Bronwyn's favorite spots on Google Maps.
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