Sydney’s in Mantua: The Facts About the “Comfort Food on Steroids”
NOTE: Since this article was written, Sydney’s has moved to Preston, Idaho in 2024. Denise Hardy is still the manager/owner, but Ted …
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 …
City Buffet in Roy: Six Fast Facts
Visiting City Buffet in Roy reminded me of some of the Vegas mega-buffets, where you get a bit of a workout just …
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 …
Valentine’s Weekend Dining
I did a story yesterday for the Standard-Examiner about Valentine’s Day events at many Ogden restaurants. Since then, I’m come across non-Ogden …