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Mountain View Village is Riverton, Utah’s premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destination. Featuring top national retailers, local favorites, restaurants, family-friendly events, and modern amenities, the center serves as a gathering place for residents and visitors throughout the southwest Salt Lake Valley.

Riverton, UT – July 2, 2025 - Enjoy the final weeks of summer with live music, free summer games and so much more at Mountain View Village in Riverton! Each Thursday live bands will be entertaining guests at a community concert series event that includes an incredible line up you can dance to. It all kicks off July 31st with George Michael Reborn, a powerful tribute to the pop icon’s biggest hits and soulful sound, followed by Atomic Punks August 7th the Van Halen tribute band. Sing along to Sweet Caroline as Jay White makes his way to Salt Lake City from Las Vegas, with an authentic tribute to the legendary Neil Diamond August 14th. Run it back with Playback Party Band playing the best party anthems to keep the summer vibes going strong August 21st. Then to close out the series, glam-rock energy style and all your favorite Poison hits with Ultimate Poison taking the stage.&nbsp; The fun starts at 6:00pm with some of your favorite stores and restaurants popping up on the green. Seating opens at 6:30pm with performances on the stage near Cinemark each Thursday evening from July 31st to August 28th at 7:30pm for this free community event. Grab a bite before on the patio at Kona Grill, North Italia, Seoul Meat or go inside the Pavilion to enjoy Burgers &amp; Barley or Pepper Lunch. Fuel your dancing by popping over to Handles Ice Cream, Rita’s Italian Ice or Chip Cookies and bring your sweet treats to the show.&nbsp; “We are excited to welcome the community to enjoy live music performances each week to close out the summer. These events are for the community to gather, enjoy and take in all the amazing talent, join us and grab a bite before or after at one of our delicious restaurants!” Heather Nash, General Manager, Mountain View Village, CenterCal Properties shared.Rock The Village full line up: July 31st George Michael Reborn - The incredible George Michael WHAM! tribute to the late, great legend! This show is a must see! With his live vocals (NO LIP-SYNCING here), Robert Bartko exudes the energy and passion of George in the 80’s and 90’s, getting the crowd on the dance floor for “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” and prompting standing ovations for his performance of “Careless Whisper.”&nbsp;Follow <a href="https://bit.ly/44zreEa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); background-color: transparent;">this link to see a preview of the show</a>&nbsp; August 7th Atomic Punks - Relive the glory days of Van Halen with this spot-on tribute band that even David Lee Roth says is hysteria. “There is no city on the face of the earth that does not play -religiously- classic old-school Van Halen, and have at least one band whose entire approach is to imitate that, right down to the clothing and the haircuts. The most popular one in LA is called Atomic Punks, and wherever they play it’s sold out.” Follow the <a href="https://bit.ly/3I1wpoN" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); background-color: transparent;">link</a> for a sneak peak of their performance. August 14th Jay White - A heartfelt and authentic tribute to the legendary Neil Diamond, Jay has been performing for over three decades around the world reflecting the stage persona of an American Music Legend. Each expression of every Neil Diamond song performed by Jay evokes the power and the passion of a live Diamond performance.&nbsp;Acknowledged and embraced by Neil Diamond himself follow this <a href="https://bit.ly/467l9Bh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); background-color: transparent;">link to what this incredible show will have in store for the live audience.</a> August 21st&nbsp;Playback Party Band - From timeless classics to today’s chart-toppers, Playback brings the songs to life with an unforgettable performance. Specializing in crowd-favorite hits across decades and genres, Playback delivers the ultimate live experience that keeps people dancing, singing, and wanting more. Don’t stop believing and check out this <a href="https://bit.ly/3IlN7z0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); background-color: transparent;">link for a preview of their live performance.</a>&nbsp; August 28th&nbsp;Ultimate Poison – From performances on the Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Lines, rock out to Poison anthems one after another during this Worlds Greatest Tribute Band’s live performance. This high-energy, supercharged costumed and choreographed live performance is Nothin’ But a Good Time! <a href="https://bit.ly/40uKRf7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); background-color: transparent;">Click here for highlights of the show</a> that is coming to Riverton, Utah.&nbsp; Don’t miss <a href="https://941kodj.iheart.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); background-color: transparent;">94.1 KODJ</a> on site rocking out with The Village on July 31st starting at 6:30pm.While you’re there play some cornhole, ladder ring toss or connect four. Pick up for the games is at Concierge Services located behind lululemon. Need help, just text 385-233-9155.For the full line up of live music, and more information about all the fun please follow this link <a href="https://bit.ly/3FVM8Bb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); background-color: transparent;">https://bit.ly/3FVM8Bb</a>&nbsp; About Mountain View VillageCenterCal’s iconic, experience-driven, 85-acre mixed-use destination in Riverton, Utah. Set within the fastest growing submarket in the United States, the center is a 1,000,000 square foot destination poised to attract, cater to and entertain guests from far beyond the immediate area.&nbsp;Mountain View Village is the most dynamic central gathering place in Riverton and the entire South Valley. The development honors the area’s deep-rooted history with its architecture, mature landscaping and thoughtful Americana sculptures, creating a gathering place for which the community has been eagerly anticipating. The offerings consist of retail, restaurant, office, fitness, full luxury theater, dramatic fountains, and entertainment. For more information visit mountanviewvillage.com&nbsp;###Media Contacts:&nbsp;Sharleen Graf, Mountain View Village mobile: 916.205.7728 email: <a href="mailto:contact@odysymedia.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); background-color: transparent;">contact@odysymedia.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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NORTH ITALIA CELEBRATES FIRST-EVER UTAH LOCATION WITH RIVERTON OPENINGThe modern Italian concept brings fresh pasta, hand-tossed pizzas and a new springmenu to the Riverton community<img src="//:0"><img src="//:0"> March 26, 2025 – Today, <a href="http://www.northitalia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">North Italia</a>, the modern Italian concept beloved for its scratch-made cuisine, hand-tossed pizzas, and stunning craft cocktails, opens its first Utah restaurant and newest location in Riverton's bustling Mountain View Village. Making its official debut in the Beehive state, North Italia is excited to introduce its chef-driven Italian favorites with local flare to Utah’s prospering culinary scene."As a newcomer joining Utah’s booming dining scene, the Riverton community has welcomed us with open arms making it such a smooth and exciting experience as North Italia opens its first restaurant in the Beehive state!” said Colin Corbello, General Manager. “Our team loves building meaningful connections through exceptional hospitality and familiar Italian favorites! It's exciting to be a part of this community and see the restaurant become the go-to spot for friends and family.”Located at 13303 South Teal Ridge Way, North Italia Riverton is centrally located in the area's highly desirable lifestyle destination and mixed-used development, Mountain View Village. Walking distance to premier shopping with some of the most sought-after retail brands and community happenings, as well as family-friendly entertainment and outdoor spaces that draw vibrant energy to the area, North Italia will quickly enhance the property’s work, dine, stay, and play lifestyle concept.“We are so excited to be a first-to-market location for North Italia here in Utah. Known for handmade pasta in a vibrant environment, bringing this new restaurant to Mountain View Village adds another great option for our guests to enjoy right here in Riverton, Utah,” Heather Nash, General Manager, Mountain View Village, CenterCal Properties shared.&nbsp;Occupying 8,416 sq. ft. on the ground floor of a four-story commercial building near the Cinemark movie theatre and Nike retailer, North Italia Riverton provides a prime gathering space for weekend brunches, everyday lunches, after work happy hours, and dinner with friends and family. The dining space comfortably seats 138 guests inside with an 18-person bar top and an additional 76 guests outside on its fully covered patio. Interior and exterior walls are donned with locally commissioned artwork that embraces the outdoors and the beloved landscapes that surround the community while also celebrating North Italia’s Italian heritage. There are also playful nods to Salt Lake City being a future host of the Olympic Games featured in some pieces, including a dining room mural that showcases four women who are part of an Italian bobsleigh team.At the helm of North Italia Riverton’s culinary and operations teams are Regional Manager Meg Holden, Regional Chef Jordan Herigstad, Executive Chef Joe Genovese, and General Manager Colin Corbello, who are excited to serve Utahans for the very first time. Guests can now enjoy the signature dishes and seasonal standouts that quickly cemented North Italia as a go-to for modern Italian dining across the country, including:<ul><li>Chef’s Board featuring prosciutto di parma, speck, whipped ricotta &amp; eggplant caponata, pecorino stagionato, house giardiniera, castelvetrano olive, marcona almond, orange fennel mostarda, and hearth bread</li><li>White Truffle Garlic Bread with house made ricotta, mozzarella, grana padano, and herbs</li><li>Wild Shrimp Scampi with blistered tomato, grana padano, garlic confit, herb butter, charred lemon, and grilled bread</li><li>Hot Honey &amp; Smoked Prosciutto Pizza with scamorza, speck, calabrian honey, arugula, and pecorino toscano</li><li>Hot Italian Stromboli (Seasonal + Lunch Exclusive) with calabrese salami, Italian sausage, grilled piquillo pepper, red onion, ricotta, provolone, smoked mozzarella, basil, and pesto</li><li>Trottole Chicken Pesto with sweet basil, shaved garlic, toasted pine nut, and crispy capers</li><li>Lasagna Bianca al Forno (Seasonal) with braised short rib, grana padano, provolone, mozzarella, and herb breadcrumbs.</li><li>Pork Milanese with smoked prosciutto, pepperoncini, red onion, bagna cauda aioli, arugula, and fresh lemon</li><li>Cannoli French Toast (Brunch) with ricotta, mascarpone, chocolate pearls, crushed pistachio, and maple syrup</li><li>Farmers Market Scramble (Brunch) english pea, grilled asparagus, spinach, piquillo peppers, cipollini</li></ul>Those who leave room for dessert can indulge in North Italia’s latest Seasonal Butter Cake, Dark Chocolate Budino, Tiramisu and more. Not to be missed are North Italia’s zero-proof beverage selection and craft cocktails options, with inventive offerings like the Limonata Rossa, a zero-proof drink made with black cherry, fresh lemon, and soda, and the Marco Polo featuring Iwai Japanese whisky, Montenegro, honey, ginger, and fresh lemon.North Italia Riverton is now open for lunch on Mondays – Fridays from 11:30am – 4:00pm, dinner on Sundays– Thursdays from 4:00pm – 10:00pm, dinner on Fridays – Saturdays from 4:00pm – 11:00pm, and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am – 4:00pm. Reservations are now available via OpenTable. Guests can also enjoy lunch, happy hour, dinner, and weekend brunch service, plus takeout, online ordering, and delivery via DoorDash. To view full menus or place takeout and delivery orders, please visit <a href="https://www.northitalia.com/locations/riverton-ut/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">northitalia.com</a>.ABOUT NORTH ITALIANorth Italia was conceived by Fox Restaurant Concepts founder Sam Fox in Arizona in 2002. Since then, the neighborhood Italian restaurant has expanded to 40+ locations across the U.S. Using only the season’s best ingredients, North Italia’s chefs create a variety of modern Italian dishes, including pastas made from scratch daily, hand-tossed pizzas like the classic Margherita or fan-favorite The Pig,&nbsp;and savory lunch and dinner entrees like the Grilled Branzino and Seared Sea Scallops that deliver flavors that go above and beyond the expected. Complementing North Italia’s food menu is a full-bodied wine and beer list accompanied by an array of handcrafted cocktails, such as the Sicilian Margarita and Pomegranate Mule. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.northitalia.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">northitalia.com</a>.MEDIA CONTACT:bread &amp; Butter<a href="mailto:northitaliariverton@welovebreadandbutter.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">northitaliariverton@welovebreadandbutter.com</a>

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NORTH ITALIA CELEBRATES FIRST-EVER UTAH LOCATION WITH RIVERTON OPENING

Pepper Lunch Sizzles into Utah with Grand Opening of State’s First Restaurant in Salt Lake City Area Free Signature Beef Pepper Rice for the First 50 Guests During Grand Opening Weekend February 27, 2025 - Los Angeles -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pepperlunchrestaurants.com/franchisevip" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pepper Lunch</a>, the Japanese-born experiential fast-casual concept unlike any other, with more than 530 locations in 17 countries, today announced the grand opening of its first location in the state of Utah. The restaurant will open March 6 in Riverton at 13299 S. Teal Ridge Way in the food pavilion near Cinemark and the playground area. Hours of operation are Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Friday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., and Sunday Noon – 6 p.m. To celebrate the grand opening, the first 50 guests in line on March 6, 7 and 8 will get a FREE Beef Pepper Rice, one of the dishes which has made Pepper Lunch famous across the globe. Beef&nbsp;Pepper&nbsp;Rice&nbsp;combines&nbsp;tender&nbsp;beef&nbsp;with fragrant&nbsp;rice, flavorful pepper&nbsp;spread and cracked&nbsp;pepper&nbsp;on a sizzling plate to create the ultimate comfort food. Additionally, anyone who dines on those days will also receive a bounce-back offer for a BOGO beef pepper rice dish to use during their next visit. The first Utah location for Pepper Lunch is owned by Gemba&nbsp;Ventures LLC, operated by local residents&nbsp;Charles&nbsp;and&nbsp;Catherine Johnson. Charles’ career spans multiple start-up restaurants, with more than 20 years dedicated to operating&nbsp;and&nbsp;growing PF Chang’s from their very first restaurant in various operations roles. Catherine’s career journey expands the breadth of the restaurant&nbsp;and&nbsp;hotel industry, and she was instrumental in the opening of St. Regis – Deer Valley in Park City Utah, operating Jean George Grill&nbsp;and&nbsp;ultimately transitioning into the catering side of the business.&nbsp; In addition to&nbsp;Pepper&nbsp;Rice&nbsp;offerings, the menu features savory Sizzling Curry&nbsp;Rice, as well as Teriyaki options.&nbsp;The restaurant also offers a variety of pasta dishes, including&nbsp;Aglio Olio Teppan Pasta, featuring light oil and chili flakes; and Cream Teppan Pasta, with mushrooms and cream sauce over pasta.&nbsp; This restaurant will feature streamlined tech to simplify operations and elevate the guest experience, including all-kiosk ordering supported by a hospitality host, and optimized table tracking to ensure guests receive their meal as promptly as possible. “Pepper Lunch is an exciting and flavorful addition to the Salt Lake City dining scene, offering unique, delicious, and truly unforgettable taste experiences,” said Charles, co-owner and operator of the Pepper Lunch Riverton location. The Riverton restaurant is one of 15 locations Pepper Lunch which will open in 2025, with a flagship Southern California restaurant opening a few weeks ago, the first Florida location in Pinellas Park last month, and an Arizona State University location coming soon as well. Pepper Lunch expects to end 2025 with more than 20 open restaurants in North America, with plans to double its store opening pace each of the next few years. "Opening our first Utah restaurant marks a significant milestone in our journey over the past 24 months," said Troy Hooper, CEO of Pepper Lunch North America. "With a fresh restaurant design, an upgraded menu, innovative technology enhancing the guest experience, and a strong team of experienced franchisees, we are set for an exciting and transformative year for Pepper Lunch in 2025." Established in 1994, Pepper Lunch is one of Japan’s largest homegrown franchise restaurant brands with over 530 locations in 17 countries. Renowned for quality food served in a unique and innovative way for dining in or delivery, and with guests being able to get in, dine, and be on their way in 20 minutes for under $20, the beloved Japanese-based brand seeks experienced franchise partners to expand its proven business model and cutting-edge customer offerings across the United States. About Pepper LunchThe original fast casual Japanese D-I-Y teppan restaurant, Pepper Lunch was founded in 1994 by one of Japan’s most famous chefs and entrepreneurs who wanted to introduce affordable premium steaks with quality ingredients served on a sizzling iron plate. Deliciously irresistible, Pepper Lunch proudly offers quality, tasty, and affordable meals sourced from the finest ingredients paired with an unforgettable experience. Contact:Joshua LevittMedia for Pepper Lunch949.981.0757<a href="mailto:media@pepperlunchrestaurants.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">media@pepperlunchrestaurants.com</a>

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Rock the Village Summer Live Music Series

NORTH ITALIA CELEBRATES FIRST-EVER UTAH LOCATION WITH RIVERTON OPENING

Pepper Lunch Sizzles into Utah with Grand Opening of State’s First Restaurant in Salt Lake City Area