W Thai Chef Thriving in downtown Kaysville
W Thai Chef opened in Kaysville in January, and so far business is good. “A lot of people are coming in, without …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Weller’s Bistro: German Cuisine and More
German cuisine must have a following in northern Utah, given the popularity of Weller’s Bistro, opened almost two years ago in …
Sticky Bird: Wingers’ Sister Restaurant Cooks Crispy Chicken For A Cause
Sticky Bird in Farmington is a recent entry in Utah’s crowded fried chicken scene, where you’ll find a lot of “bird” restaurants. …
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, …
Utah Food Book Honored by Association for Mormon Letters With Special Award
“This is the Plate: Utah Food Traditions,” received a special award from the Association for Mormon Letters for its cultural contributions. The …