Look what some of the local talent is up to:

Lemon Drop Earrings / $10 / By Slisa

Pink Scarlett Cashmere Sweater / $135 / By Bella Noelle Couture

Peridot Ring / $30 / By KTK Silver

Victorian Reversible Apron / $25 / By Little Buttons

Blue and Gold Pears / $40 / By Night Sky Jewelry

Bursts print / $40 / By Kebirch

Silver Leaf Necklace / $18 / By MD Sparks

A Little Red Balloon print / $10 / By Little Lolas

Sampled: Pink butter wafers, perfect for parties

Where: Leslie’s French Pastries (4658 Holladay Blvd., Holladay)

High & Low: Fun little cookies with just the right amount of frosting tend to disappear too fast

How Much: $10.69 per pound

Fun-draiser: Get thee to ONEiTY today to enjoy 3-for-2 discounts and your chance to enter a motherload of a drawing. (Think a year of free clothing and more.) Help this store help others at the ONEiTY Madagascar Fundraiser. More info here.

Fair Play: Skip, hop or jump with your kiddos to Frosty Darling’s Children’s Fair this Saturday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. for pony rides, crafts, magic shows and more. Details here.

Feel Like Struttin’: Let Buster or Bingo do his thang at this year’s Strut Your Mutt, organized by No More Homeless Pets in Utah, which aims to end pet euthenasia for good. The parade begins on Saturday at 9:15 a.m. Don’t forget to enter the owner/pet lookalike contest. Website and registration here.

Stomp It Out: Get loud! “STOMP” takes the floor at Capitol Theatre beginning Tuesday. Listen in sensory overload, and get your tickets here.

And did you hear that Five Guys is coming to Utah? To Midvale, to be specific?

Everyone (save a few vegetarians) appreciates a good meatball. Robbie Hart took it so far as to let an old woman pay him with meatballs. If the meatballs came from Moochie’s, we might consider doing the same.

Though it calls itself a place for “fresh Italian takeout,” Moochie’s Meatballs and More doesn’t dish up your average Italian fare. (What place with a pottery shop built-in does?) It may offer a menu thick with parmigianas and scallopinis, but you don’t go visit this little dive for authenticity so much as signature sandwiches.

Moochie’s is practically famous for its meatball sandwich, and its not-necessarily-Italian Philly cheesesteak is equally popular. It’s the kind people rant and rave about—just glance through the local papers, or ask Guy Fieri. The meaty meatball ($5.50 for a 6-inch) comes with sweet sauce and a healthy topping of mozzarella cheese. The cheesesteak ($5 for a 6-inch) is made with grilled onions and peppers and an even healthier dose of melted American cheese.

What we love about Moochie’s, aside from the perfectly-concocted buns: a fridge stocked with canned and bottled sodas; Moochie’s infamous jalapeno sauce; a condiment bar complete with three kinds of pickled bell peppers; the local color apparent in atmosphere and patrons; and Gramma’s Bread Pudding—-a handed-down family recipe. We also love that when we eat here, we feel like part of the city, as if we’re partaking in some local secret.

Like that old lady in the Alka Seltzer commercials, Moochie’s will have you saying “Mamma Mia!” The pottery from the shop that shares its walls might not do the same, but somehow, the oddity of it all ends up being part of the appeal.

{One Spicy Meatball}

Moochie’s Meatballs and More
232 E. 800 South
Salt Lake City, Utah
(801) 596-1350
Open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
www.moochiesmeatballs.com

Like balloons? Haven’t had your face painted in a while? Then giddy up and get you and yours to Frosty Darling’s Children’s Fair this Saturday. This cuter-than-cute event will feature story time, crafts, photo portraiture—even toy pony rides! What more could you ask for? A magic show? Then you’re in luck. There’s one of those, too.

After the fun, scoot next door to Saans Gallery to see the latest paintings by artist and Frosty Darling-owner Gentry Blackburn.

{Fair to Remember}

Children’s Fair
May 31, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Frosty Darling
177 E. 300 South, Salt Lake City

Spotted: Mini Strawberettes by Scotland’s Kshocolate (pieces of strawberry enrobed in milk chocolate)

Good For: Gifting and savoring

Where: Artichokes & Co. (1790 S. 1100 East, Salt Lake City)

How Much: About $7

If you don’t already know about ONEiTY, then you gotsta read this post. Not only does this local company craft super-cute and classy apparel for kiddos, it’s centered on creating jobs for women in third-world countries and replanting revenue in communities where its clothings is manufactured.

In a nutshell: when you shop with them, you feel all warm and fuzzy. And you get cute stuff.

Recently, a small workshop in Madagascar that produces ONEiTY’s merch was robbed. These people lost their computer, their sewing equipment, their cash … everything. Recovering from a loss like this around here would be rough, but you can probably imagine the obstacle it creates in a place like Madagascar.

In an effort to get their friends back on their feet, ONEiTY is hosting a generous three-day fundraiser this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. When you shop with ONEiTY on these three days, every single dollar you spend will be sent directly to Madagascar. Every. Single. Dollar.

On top of that, every shopper to make a purchase online and in-store will be entered to win a drawing for sweet prizes like prints from Sarah Jane Studios and Fall Down Tree; customized alphabet blocks from Hiccup Inc., cupcakes from So Cupcake, and, get this:

A YEAR of free clothing from ONEiTY! Woowza.

Obviously, you don’t want to miss out. Head to the store tomorrow, Wednesday and Thursday to help them help their friends. You’ll feel good, and your kids will look good because of it.

{Shop and Save}

ONEiTY Madagascar Fundraiser
May 27, 28 and 29
4010 S. 2700 East
Holladay, Utah
(801) 231-0867
www.oneitygoods.com
www.oneity.blogspot.com

p.s. ONEiTY is also hosting a 3-For-2 sale this week at the store and is now booking “hosted sales” at area homes like yours. Get the scoop over here.

Put your hands together for Sage P., Aubrey C., and “Jantzie,” who will each be getting two FREE tickets to “STOMP” on Tuesday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m. Woohoo!

Lucky winners, please send an e-mail to ali@yourheartout.com with “doorprize” in the subject line and we’ll give you instructions on how to obtain your tickets.

Everyone else, get your tickets to “STOMP” at Capitol Theatre June 3 through June 8 riiiiight here. Better hurry.

Solid Gold: Check out the latest from once-SLC apparel designer Jared Gold at his “Czarina” spring runway show tonight. The drama goes down at 7 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. More info and free GA tickets here.

Garden Music: Red Butte Gardens finally released their lineup of summer concerts. And who’s coming our way this time? Wilco! And Emmylou Harris and KT Tunstall. Bonny Raitt already sold out. Go figure. Tickets here.

Western Innovation: Ballet West tiptoes away from fairy tales and introduces an entirely new ballet called “Innovations” beginning Wednesday of next week—partially choreographed by Ballet West dancers. More info here. But if you want tickets, go here.

Other mention-worthy goings on: Deathcab with Teagan and Sara at Thanksgiving Point on Monday night. Also look into getting fit with the rest of Salt Lake City via this webpage.

And set your TiVos. “So You Think You Can Dance” starts tonight on Fox. We heard Nigel was quoted as saying they came to Salt Lake twice for auditions because there was so much talent in Utah. No doi! We’re keeping our fingers crossed for some local cameos.

Maddie wrote in to see if YHO knows of a place where new modern/contemporary furniture can be purchased locally, and quite reasonably. (And we’re not talkin’ IKEA, here.)

Here are a few favorite haunts, off the tops of our heads:

Copenhagen West: You’ll see prices all over the place, but we’ve spied some sleek platform beds and dining chairs that were within reach. 5410 S. 900 East, Salt Lake City.

Lofgrens: Prices here aren’t too outlandish, and there is usually an eye-catching selection of chairs and sofas on sale in the basement. 3690 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City.

Manhattan Loft: We thought it was gone but it isn’t! No longer holding its outpost on 700 East, Manhattan Loft is now located at 2358 S. Main Street in Salt Lake City but still carries the same modern-only inventory.

By Design: This local shop proves to be a good place to pick up a cool sofa or sexy office chair. They’ve moved from Highland Drive and are now located at 204 W. 2855 South, Salt Lake City.

DownEast Home: DownEast isn’t home to Pottery Barn’s hand-me-downs anymore. We’ve picked up pieces from West Elm and Crate and Barrel, and at a serious fraction of the cost at this warehouse-of-sorts. Never count DownEast out. Locations here.

Or you can try browsing Modern Materials online, and support a former local shop owner (the business is only online now, but maybe they have a local warehouse).

Anything else you would add to the list for Maddie?

You’ve been known to throw stomping fits from time to time, but only when you don’t get your way. And you probably stomped through some serious mud puddles in your younger days. For all we know, you could be stompin’ the yard as we speak. Needless to say, stomping is something you think you have down-pat.

But maybe it’s time to we leave stomping to the professionals—like, say, an eight-person troupe that can make sweet rhythms not only with their feet, but with help from the likes of garbage cans and push brooms. Yes, these professional stompers exist and they’re coming your way.

June 3 through 8, Capitol Theatre gets rowdy when Broadway Across America brings percussion sensation “STOMP” to Salt Lake City. The super-fun show, called everything from “explosive and sophisticated to utterly unique” isn’t your average chitty-chitty-bang-bang event. “STOMP” is all about making innovative noise and making noise innovative, whether the sounds are coming from a tea chest, plastic bag, plunger, or hubcap.

In a nutshell: you’ll see (or hear) everything but the kitchen sink. Maybe you’ll even sneak in a few stomps of your own.

{Smash Hit}

“STOMP”
June 3 through 8
Capitol Theatre
138 W. Broadway, Salt Lake City
(801) 355-ARTS
www.arttix.org

{Doorprize!} Make some noise! New Space Entertainment is bringing “STOMP” to our neck of the woods and wants to treat three YHO readers to a pair of free tickets on opening night. Check your calendars; the tickets are reserved for Tuesday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m. If you want in on the fun, leave just one comment on this post by 10 p.m. on Friday, May 23. We’ll announce winners over the weekend.

Spotted: All the discontinued Lenox china you can imagine

Good For: Tea parties of all shapes and sizes. The Mad Hatter might make a cameo.

Where: edish (815 E. 2100 South, Salt Lake City)

How Much: Approx. $15-$100 apiece, depending on various factors

Ah-ha! One of our favorite spring tops finally went on sale, and in our favorite color too. (Keep yer eyes peeled; those prices sometimes drop even more.)

We like the idea of stepping into summer in this chic-meets-casual ensemble: pair the eye-catching, billowy blouse with cropped black denim and snakeskin flats, and then polish it off with an unexpected retro-yielding bangle.

links:

blouse
jeans
skimmers
bangle

Carnival Dress / $32.50 / By Rae Gun

Silk-screened Tote Bag / $38 / By V. Lou Textiles

Cameras Cameras Cameras / $20 / By Enferno

Goldfish Mini Notecards / $3.50 for twelve / By Isabell’s Umbrella

Oopsy Daisy Clippies / $6.50 for four / By Ali Bug Bowtique

Loveland Zoo / $45 for any four animal prints / By Loveland Miscellany

Musical Chairs: Aaah! Salt Lake’s Spring Dine O’ Round ends this weekend. So hurry up and enjoy a two-course lunch for $10 and/or a three-course dinner for $15 or $30 at any of the fine participating restaurants. You can see a list here.

Stroll It Out: The third Friday of the month is upon us (already?) which means time for mixin’ and minglin’ at the Salt lake Gallery Stroll. See who’s on the docket this time via this link.

Pretty Paperie: Our favorite stationery-and-so-much-more shop Floribunda (920 E. 900 South, Salt Lake City) is holding its Spring Sale Friday and Saturday. Enjoy significant discounts on select stationery, boxed Christmas cards and seasonal items for home and gifting. Ah, the sweet smell of fresh paper … on sale.

Tradition, Tradition: Celebrate Utah’s folk and ethnic arts with or without your fam at the Living Traditions Festival tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday at Washington Square (450 S. 200 East). Prepare yerselves for craft and food demonstrations, performances, and other tradition-making things. More info here.

In other news, check out the Bike Bonanza at the Gallivan Center on Friday or the slew of songsters making their way through SLC this week (Tapes ‘N Tapes, Destroyer, M.I.A., Mars Volta, Mason Jennings) via Lacey’s Music Guide.

And a hi-dee-ho and howdy-do to all our new friends on Facebook. Thanks, pals!

If there’s one thing Utah doesn’t have enough of (aside from direct flights overseas and In-n-Outs and Saks Off Fifth outlets), it’s definitely red carpet events. Especially red carpet events for young folks like us who want to get gussied up on occasion, but have nowhere to go in their favorite LBD and heels or three-button suit.

If there’s one more thing Utah doesn’t have enough of, it’s red carpet events centered all around one beloved thing: chocolate. Luckily for Salt Lake lads and lassies, the YWCA Chocolate Carnivale is here. Tomorrow from 7 – 10 p.m., the Carnivale honors three local ladies who are, to put it simply, under age 35 and working to make the world a better place. The highlight of the evening might be the bevy of chocolate treats from some of the city’s finest restaurants, as well as a silent auction for things like spa treatments and gift certificates to area boutiques.

At this “Celebration of Successful Young Women” cocktail attire is recommended, and guests should come prepared to have their photo taken with their BFFs or date.

But first, there’s one more thing that Utah doesn’t have enough of: red carpet events centered on chocolate, that also happen to be free of charge. Now you have no excuse: all dressed up, somewhere to go, and all budgetary restrictions just flew out the window.

Lucky you. Now, just smile for the camera.

{Say Chocolate}

YWCA Chocolate Carnivale
Friday, May 16, 7 – 10 p.m.
YWCA of Salt Lake City
322 E. 300 South, Salt Lake City
www.ywca.com

Let’s hear it for Shannon J., lucky number 35! The Baby Bintz goodies are soon to arrive on her doorstop.

The rest of us need not worry. Baby Bintz is all about sharing the love. We can get 15% off our own Baby Bintz accessories when coupon code “Heart” is entered at checkout!

On a whim, we headed up Emigration Canyon to Ruth’s Diner earlier this week. Eager to enjoy the sunny forecast and make a quick exit from our regular ‘hood with a pair of out-of-towners, Ruth’s was the perfect respite for our city-weary party of five.

Ruth’s is a place you visit just for the fun of it. You get a little anxious with excitement on the way there. It’s not that there’s that one menu item you absolutely die over, though there are a handful of excellent options (especially if you’re in a breakfast mood), but the diner has a certain pull for most locals. Maybe it’s the need to dine on a patio with canyon views, or to enjoy the nostalgic appeal of a classic diner structure. Whatever it is, Ruth’s is the place. It has a history most local eateries are devoid of, and which really compliments food your grandmother might have cooked.

For starters, there are the mile-high biscuits, served with all the packaged butter you can handle and a jar of raspberry jam, like all comfort food should. You can follow them up with a nice dish of huevos rancheros ($7.49—breakfast served until 4 p.m.); a tasty Holy Smokes Pulled-Pork Sandwich ($7.49); or a This-Is-Almost-The-Place Burger ($7.99). There are also enchiladas, salads and pastas to choose from as well as a handful of vegetarian and vegan options.

Ruth’s menu is said to be composed of passed-down family recipes. It’s nothing fancy, it’s just good. In a nutshell: you can take anyone there and get an authentic Utah experience—canyon and charm included. It’s appropriate for family dining, it’s great for dinner with friends, and it works well for date nights. As long as that night is in the summer. Ruth’s is best enjoyed with those perfect June, July and August evenings. Our old friend Ruth was on to something. You can even enjoy barbecue on the patio Thursday evenings this summer.

What’s your favorite thing to order?

{Diner In Style}

Ruth’s Diner
2100 Emigration Canyon
Salt Lake City, Utah
(801) 582-5807
Open for breakfast 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily; for lunch, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily; and dinner, 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday
www.ruthsdiner.com

When it comes to cute stuff for babies, we can’t get enough around here. Whether or not you’re a Mom, certainly you have a sister, brother, cousin, BFF, coworker, neighbor, book clubber with a wee one on the way, if not already wrapped in their arms that you can spoil, err, shower with love.

Our next stop: Baby Bintz. This hub for baby accessories (and YHO sponsor!) keeps plenty of cute tokens on-hand. We’re huge fans of their soft-as-a-baby’s-behind toddler blankets (we like the monkey kind), as well as Baby Bintz’ still-soft and stylish burp cloths (like this). Also check out the crayon and coloring kits for kiddos.

Also click on the nicely packaged and put-together Bintz Baskets that make gift-giving a snap. You’ll even get to customize what goes inside.

YHO Dealio: Your Heart Out readers will get 15% off their next purchase when they enter coupon code “Heart” at checkout. This offer is good through May only so hurry up up up.

{Mini Doorprize} As if that wasn’t enough, Baby Bintz wants to hand out one burp cloth and one ribbon binkie clip to one oh-so-lucky YHO baby. Want these to dazzle the little one in your life? You’ll even get to pick which designs you want. Just leave one comment on this post before 10 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14. We’ll announce the winner on Thursday.