Eight Great Sandwiches in Northern Utah
My story on great sandwiches was recently published in the Standard-Examiner’s Dining Guide. I scanned online menus and reviews, called a number of restaurants, …
Mandarin Celebrates Year of the Monkey
There’s still time to ring in the Year of the Monkey at the Mandarin Restaurant in Bountiful. This two-week celebration is from Monday Feb 8 thru Saturday …
Noodles & Company’s Family Nights
The Noodles & Company chain has kicked off 2016 with Thursday Family Nights, a website for customizing meal options, and a gluten-free cheese …
Bistro 222’s New Chef, New Menu
In the crowded downtown Salt Lake City restaurant scene, Bistro 222 is attempting to carve out its own niche with its chic, urban …
Utah’s Teen Chefs Are Star of TV Series
Utah’s teen chefs are today’s TV stars on a locally produced series, “Utah ProStart Teen Chef Masters.” We’re now about eight weeks …
Rodizio Grill’s New BBQ Menu And Giveaway
If it’s been awhile since you’ve been to Rodizio Grill, this summer is a good time to go. The Brazilian Steakhouse is doing …
Cafe Rio’s New Look
When Café Rio recently opened its newest location in Cottonwood Heights, customers walked in to a more sleek, sophisticated interior. The new look …
Chipotle Going GMO-Free
Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced that it is using non-GMO ingredients to make all of the food in its U.S. restaurants – …
Easy Fish Tacos
A few weeks ago my Standard-Examiner column featured easy fish tacos. Vacations offer a chance to check out new restaurants and flavors. But when …
Salad Trends
What are some current salad trends? I talked to several restaurants for a Standard-Examiner story, and it’s apparent that today’s trendy salads …