Timbermine: A Steakhouse Steeped in History
When the Timbermine opened back in 1985, it was part of an “Old West” steakhouse trend in Utah. Themed spots like Diamond …
State Fair Cook-Off Queen Shares Winning Recipes and Ted Bundy Tales
Carol Bartholomew is a Utah State Fair cook-off queen, having won dozens of cooking contests since she first began entering in 1987. …
i.d.k. Barbecue is Smokin’ in Northern Utah
I.d.k. Barbecue is new to Ogden, but it’s been in Southern Utah since 2015. When I did a Standard-Examiner article earlier this …
Chef Ted Mathesius Hosting Pop-Up BBQ Dinner May 27
Chef Ted Mathesius, most recently chef of Sydney’s in Mantua, is doing a pop-up BBQ dinner Friday May 27, 7 p.m. at …
Birria is Big at No Manches Way in Ogden
It’s all about birria at No Manches Way, an Ogden restaurant at 1516 South Washington Blvd. A few weeks ago I interviewed …
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 …
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 …
Don Pollo Mexican Gourmet: 12 Fast Facts
In May, I did a Standard-Examiner story on Don Pollo Mexican Gourmet. Last week my husband and I stopped by for lunch …