Tonyburgers’ Quest to Build A Better Burger
I recently interviewed the owners of Tonyburgers for a Standard-Examiner story. Some interesting facts about this Utah-grown restaurant chain: 1. The owner …
Wimpy and Fritz: Tacos at Ogden’s Riverbend
A friend, Jennifer Burns, invited me to attend a filming party at Wimpy and Fritz, a taco place that recently opened at …
Straw Market Gets a Cafe Makeover
The Straw Market in Pleasant View has changed hands over the years. Last July, Jessy and Kelli Jones of Pleasant View bought …
APEX Meat Sticks: Are They Better Than The Rest?
Last week the APEX Company sent me a box of its dried Backcountry Meat Sticks to try. The company claims their jerky …
Sydney’s in Mantua: The Facts About the “Comfort Food on Steroids”
We discovered Sydney’s this summer while four-wheeling in the scenic Mantua area. I realized it would make a good Standard-Examiner story about …
Santorini’s Greek Grill To Open in Sandy
Santorini’s Greek Grill could be considered the Cafe Rio of Greek cuisine. At its Farmington and West Bountiful locations, you can watch …
Brookey Bakes Both Sweet and Savory Treats in Ogden
The name, Brookey Bakes, tells you all you need to know about this Ogden shop that opened at 290 25th Street in …
Table Twenty Five: That Posh New Place on 25th Street
Table Twenty Five, one of the newest restaurants on Ogden’s Historic 25th Street, is a family affair. On the day of my …
Granny Annie’s Is Now Annie’s Diner: New Owner, Expanded Menu
Granny Annie’s big breakfasts are a Kaysville tradition. And although the restaurant’s name has changed since Jason Sanders took ownership last year, …
Apricot Sorbet: A Healthy, Non-fat, Low-Sugar Treat
A couple of weeks ago a friend posted on Facebook an SOS to come and help pick the massive amounts of apricots …