“I grew up here, just kind of feral, snowboarding all winter, skateboarding, camping and four-wheel-drive exploring in the summer, always outside.” Cody McKendrick, the owner of Bewilder Brewing Co., is Salt Lake City through and through. He was raised in the Brickyard and Sugar House area, the kind of childhood that revolved around seasons rather than schedules. It was an active, unscripted upbringing that shaped the way he still approaches life and work - curious, hands-on, and deeply rooted in place.

"I have always had a vision for this restaurant," Tim Rammell reveals. "I put in the work, learned from the best, and took notes. When the opportunity came, I knew I was ready." Tim and his younger brother - by one year and one week - Joe, share a journey to opening Drunken Kitchen that is rooted in determination, friendship, and an unwavering passion for food.

“We have a long history. Fisher Brewing Company was one of the largest pre-Prohibition breweries.” Tim Dwyer’s voice was filled with pride as he shared the story of his business. Tim continued, “One of our partners, Tom Fisher Riemondy, his great-great-grandfather, was the founder and brewer.” The brewery faced challenges, especially after it stopped producing beer in 1967 following its acquisition earlier in the 1960s. Today, Fisher stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of community and craftsmanship. With a history that stretches back to 1884, Fisher Brewing has been revived by Tim and his three partners, Tom, Steve Brown, and Colby Frazier, who have transformed it into a beloved local institution.