Galveston and Gaido’s
As a teen, I was intrigued with the 1969 Glenn Campbell song, “Galveston.” It’s about a wartime soldier hoping he would …
Super Bowl Cincinnati Chili
If you’re a Cincinnati Bengals fan, here’s a Super Bowl dish to celebrate your team. Cincinnati Chili is a regional style of …
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 …
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 …
Brookey Bakes Both Sweet and Savory Treats in Ogden
The name, Brookey Bakes, tells you all you need to know about this Ogden shop that opened at 290 25th Street in …
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 …
Ramblin Roads Serves Comfort Food Classics
“Ramblin Roads” sounds like an old love song. But it’s actually a restaurant; in fact, it’s two restaurants serving comfort food …
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 …
Aggie Chocolate Factory at USU
An ice cream stop at the Utah State University Creamery is a tradition for many folks visiting Logan. Now, people can add …