(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) A latte sits on the counter at Three Pines Coffee in downtown Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. The coffee shop's owner has recently instituted a no-tipping policy, and has raised prices by the amount people would usually tip — so the owner can raise his employee's wages.
Kolbie Peterson reports on food, drink and small business for The Salt Lake Tribune and also writes the Utah Eats newsletter. She previously covered breaking news, crime and public safety as part of The Tribune's enterprise team. She received her bachelor's degree at Westminster University, back when it was Westminster College. She has five cats.