6 anticipated Salt Lake bars and clubs we're watching

• The bar hasn't released a lot of details, but it's advertising Florida-based DJ Genesis Saettone for its debut next week.

What's next: Two new spots were projected to open soon on Main Street, per state liquor licensing records.

• Felt Bar & Eatery is putting the finishing touches on 341 S. Main, wrote Downtown Alliance spokesperson Joshua Jones. One of the co-owners is a 15-year veteran of nearby (and wonderful) Takashi.
• Aker Restaurant and Lounge plans to open this spring with a Japanese menu and upscale digs in the Boston Building at 9 E. Exchange Place, Jones reported.

What we're watching: Thieves Guild, a new microcidery and taproom in development in the Central 9th neighborhood, estimated an April opening in the latest projections filed with the state Department of Alcoholic Services.

• Neptune's Palace, a long-planned, themed tiki bar at the Gateway, expects to open in May.
• After construction delays, the owners of Repeal hope to open in August at the old Bourbon House location in the Walker Building.

Reality check: Bars frequently do not meet the timelines listed in DABS projections.

• But at least some of these venues appear to be fast on their way to opening their doors.