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 …
The Idle Isle Cafe: 100 Years and Counting of Comfort Classics
The Idle Idle Cafe in Brigham City (as well as Idle Isle Fine Candies) has been celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, …
The Prairie Schooner Steakhouse: Five Fast Facts
The Prairie Schooner Steakhouse was a huge hit back in the 1980s, when themed restaurants such as Hard Hard Rock Cafe (nationally) …
The Base Restaurant & Bar in Layton, Utah: Seven Fast Facts
UPDATE: The Base Restaurant & Bar is now closed for good. The owners of the property sold it, and a Cane’s Chicken …
Niño Viejo: Seven Fast Facts About the New Station Park Restaurant
A few weeks ago I did a Standard-Examiner story about Niño Viejo, which opened in December at Station Park in Farmington. It …
Tucanos Opens in Farmington; Win a Gift Card to Enjoy It!
It’s a bold move to open a new $3 million restaurant in the middle of a pandemic, but that’s what Tucanos Brazilian …
The Oaks is Open Again in Ogden Canyon
UPDATE: THE OAKS HAS CLOSED SINCE THIS ARTICLE WAS PUBLISHED IN 2020. The Oaks is back, and just in time for much-needed …
Barbecue! Bible Giveaway
I’m giving away a copy of “The Barbecue! Bible,” by international grilling/barbecue expert Steven Raichlen, It includes over 500 recipes for grilling …
Prairie Schooner in Ogden Revisited
The Prairie Schooner Steakhouse has been an Ogden landmark since 1976. When I was asked to do a short story on the …