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 …
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 …
Table Twenty Five: That Posh New Place on 25th Street
Table Twenty Five, one of the newest restaurants on Ogden’s Historic 25th Street, is a family affair. On the day of my …
Granny Annie’s Is Now Annie’s Diner: New Owner, Expanded Menu
Granny Annie’s big breakfasts are a Kaysville tradition. And although the restaurant’s name has changed since Jason Sanders took ownership last year, …
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 …