Tribute to The Mandarin’s Gregory Skedros
The passing of The Mandarin founder Greg Skedros feels like the end of an era. The Mandarin’s Facebook post announced …
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 …
Dry January: Who Knew?
When I was asked about doing a Standard-Examiner story on Dry January, I was mystified. What is Dry January, I wondered? Something …
Everbowl Offers Superfoods at Station Park
Everbowl offers a chance to explore good-for-you foods such as acai, goji berries, spirulina algae, and chia. Station Park in Farmington is …
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 …
Straw Market Gets a Cafe Makeover
The Straw Market in Pleasant View has changed hands over the years. Last July, Jessy and Kelli Jones of Pleasant View bought …
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 …
Santorini’s Greek Grill To Open in Sandy
Santorini’s Greek Grill could be considered the Cafe Rio of Greek cuisine. At its Farmington and West Bountiful locations, you can watch …