Exploring the Ogden Hilton’s Garden Grille
In February I did a Standard-Examiner story about the Garden Grill Restaurant at the Ogden Hilton Garden Inn, at 2271 Washington Blvd. …
Annie’s Diner (formerly Granny Annie’s) Is Getting A Menu Makeover
Changes are afoot at Annie’s Diner, the Kaysville institution that many still refer to as Granny Annie’s. Customers can expect some tweaks …
Galveston and Gaido’s
As a teen, I was intrigued with the 1969 Glenn Campbell song, “Galveston.” It’s about a wartime soldier hoping he would …
Super Bowl Cincinnati Chili
If you’re a Cincinnati Bengals fan, here’s a Super Bowl dish to celebrate your team. Cincinnati Chili is a regional style of …
Blue Fin Sushi Is On A Roll
NOTE: ACCORDING TO YELP, BLUE FIN SUSHI HAS PERMANENTLY CLOSED. It’s not true that all raw fish has a “fishy” taste, said …
Tribute to The Mandarin’s Gregory Skedros
The passing of The Mandarin founder Greg Skedros feels like the end of an era. The Mandarin’s Facebook post announced …
Lovin’ Cup Cafe Shows Off Owner’s Personality
The Lovin’ Cup Cafe in Huntsville comes by its name honestly — first, from the Rolling Stones song that chef/owner Jeff Tyler …
Dry January: Who Knew?
When I was asked about doing a Standard-Examiner story on Dry January, I was mystified. What is Dry January, I wondered? Something …
French Onion Soup — So Easy But So Good!
This restaurant favorite actually can be made at home in around 30 minutes, even with slicing and caramelizing the onions. Caramelizing — …
Everbowl Offers Superfoods at Station Park
Everbowl offers a chance to explore good-for-you foods such as acai, goji berries, spirulina algae, and chia. Station Park in Farmington is …