Snowbasin: Dinner at the Top of the Mountain
I recently covered Snowbasin’s Caribbean dinner for a Standard-Examiner story. It’s been quite awhile since I last visited Snowbasin — February of …
North Ogden Gets Cafe Rio
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill is opening a location at 2629 North 400 East in North Ogden on August 6. This is the Utah chain’s …
Cucina Toscana’s Changes
A couple of weeks ago I had a chance to attend a blogger’s event at Toscana, formerly Cucina Toscana, one of Salt …
Utah Restaurants Named To Wine Awards
Utah restaurants have been honored in Wine Spectator’s newly released 2014 Restaurant Awards, which highlights the eateries around the globe that offer the best …
Utah Chef To Compete in Great American Seafood Cook-Off
Three of Utah’s top chefs put their talents to the test as they competed for a chance to represent the state in …
Log Haven Restaurant Owner Named to Hall of Fame
The Utah Restaurant Association recently inducted the first woman into its Hall of Fame. The URA awarded Margo Provost, owner/operator of Log Haven …
Cafe Zupas and Their Mysterious Owners
For several years I’ve wanted to do a story on Cafe Zupas, the successful soup-and-salad chain that was homegrown here in Utah. …
Mimi’s Cafe Closing in Layton
On Saturday, my husband’s siblings and their spouses had their annual lunch at Mimi’s Cafe in Layton. We were stunned when our …
The Movie Grille: Dinner and A Flick
The Movie Grille puts a different twist on the “dinner and a movie” date night. My husband, Kim, and I decided to …
Ogden Restaurant Week Meets Ladies Who Lunch
I’m one of the organizers of a group called Ladies Who Lunch, and we taste-tested some of Ogden Restaurant Week’s offerings last …