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Looking for Love, Finding Danger

October 14, 2020 by Jeff David Leave a Comment

Much like a camouflaged rattlesnake ready to strike the next passerby on a desert path, there is an omnipresent danger in today’s society ready to attack and sometimes kill unsuspecting prey. Sadly, most of us are not even aware of the threat until there is a casualty. This deadly threat is the dark world of internet dating apps. While swiping left or right, or sending someone … [Read more...]

Smokin’ Bones BBQ: : Saucy Flavor Puts this Bountiful Spot on the BBQ Map

May 16, 2018 by Jeff David Leave a Comment

There is an old saying that we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. The meaning translates into many areas of life, but does it apply to choosing a restaurant? Just off a busy intersection in Bountiful, I found one—the metaphorical book which needed to be judged by its cover, and ultimately, one that needed to be read. The old building, the captivating sign, the people … [Read more...]

Chunga’s—Festive Feeling, Welcoming Atmosphere, Incredible Food

January 30, 2018 by Jeff David Leave a Comment

An afternoon appointment last week took me past downtown where, on 900 W., I found a signproclaiming: “Chunga’s,” with the slogan below, “Never Underestimate the Power of the Taco.” Some wouldn’t notice, others may see it and drive right on by, but a true food addict like myself will decide that commitments can wait—I immediately put everything else aside. What I found … [Read more...]

The Journey of Chef Shawn Bucher

November 28, 2017 by Jeff David Leave a Comment

Chef Shawn Bucher’s journey has come full circle: from learning how to make great food and gaining valuable business experience, to now putting those skills together to help culinary and business minds alike. Chef Shawn began his culinary journey at age 14 in a butcher shop—Bowman’s Market in Kaysville. One year later, a school guidance counselor urged him to enroll at the … [Read more...]

Where to Eat Now

October 26, 2017 by Jeff David Leave a Comment

Roots Café The first thing you may wonder when you enter Roots, is if it’s a restaurant or a juice bar. It has the look of both with its food, fresh-pressed juices, smoothies, and gourmet coffees. At Roots, the breakfast menu isn’t large, but I wish I could have tried it all—because everything looked phenomenal. I went with the Roots of Your Day Breakfast: farm-fresh … [Read more...]

Sweet Lake Biscuits & Limeade has a Delectable Menu That Will Have You Coming For Breakfast and Staying For Lunch.

September 15, 2017 by Jeff David Leave a Comment

The hunt to appease hunger pangs is something on the mood scale—we don’t know what we want, but we will know it when we find it. Sweet Lake Biscuits and Limeade is a place that has that look—the warm, inviting look where you had found “it”—a place where you just have to eat. With the word “Limeade” in the restaurant’s name, you just have to try one, or in my case, two. I … [Read more...]

Discover Hidden Gem Eateries in Salt Lake

August 28, 2017 by Jeff David Leave a Comment

We all hear about the popular restaurants. We all know of the top-of-the-town restaurants that everyone "must visit." But lesser-known places, with exceptional food and atmosphere are the places we tend to associate with road-trip memories. These are the places in and around Salt Lake that are perfect for folks new to town—they are our local hole-in-the walls. Sharon’s … [Read more...]

The Carolina BBQ Trail Leads Right Through Bluffdale, Utah

August 1, 2017 by Jeff David Leave a Comment

A road trip through the Deep South is a journey led by your nose. Where you arrive doesn’t matter so long as the food is good and the company uplifting. Such is the case at Charlotte Rose’s Carolina BBQ, located in Bluffdale, Utah. The three-meat combination platter for $13.95 comes with cornbread and your choice of 2 sides. Because I have impulse-control issues, I ordered … [Read more...]

The Secret of Blue Iguana

May 1, 2017 by Jeff David Leave a Comment

The word “hidden” holds real significance here. Blue Iguana is tucked in between two buildings directly west of the Capitol Theatre. As you come through the alley and walk down the stairs, you are immediately transported into a festive atmosphere with an inviting aroma. Kris Cappaert has been the proprietor here since shortly after Blue Iguana’s inception 19 years ago. A … [Read more...]

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